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From machinery to processes , through to the entire factory : the additional information generated by the devices , software and sensors designed and manufactured by Gefran permits optimal processing of plastic materials for every customer . Algorithms and digitalization also deliver advantages in developing countries . e-Vision , the new 18 ” to 24 ” capactive touchscreens by Gefran
ALL UNDER CONTROL WITH INDUSTRY 4.0
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At its site in Provaglio d ’ Iseo , near Brescia , Gefran draws on almost 60 years of know-how in technological innovation and industrial automation so plastic processors can optimize their production . Thanks to its vast range of equipment , components and solutions for various machines and applications , Gefran has become a reliable partner for its customers in the automation sector . Building on the company ’ s long-standing specialisation in electronics , increasingly smarter and driven by digitalization , algorithms and programmable logic , Gefran solutions are now capable of providing an ever-broader amount of data . From software to latest generation sensors , there are numerous innovations in the 2020 catalogue . Renzo Privitera , Sales Manager Italy - Sensors and Components , underlines how Gefran has changed its pace in terms of production and innovation : “ We have launched a high number of product innovations in recent years , also increasing support for training staff on how to use the innovations through e-learning and tutorials , not just the traditional manuals and telephone assistance . In addition to innovative solutions in terms of communication and information transmitted , our focus is on the creation of devices that are increasingly user friendly and cost efficient , with the aim of connecting everything via the Internet . For Gefran , 2021 will bring a new impulse to innovation . We have analysed what additional data the market is looking for and we will be able to provide state-of-the-art systems that will stand out from those of our competitors .”
AUTOMATION “ With regard to Industry 4.0 ”, explains Gianluca Piva , Sales Account - Solutions , “ we strongly believe in the revolution that this new technology delivers at a factory level . GF _ Connect , for example , is our IoT gateway with integrated web server : remote assistance , remote monitor and advanced con-
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