Dear customers, business partners and colleagues
This is the first issue to focus entirely on a fascinating topic: additive manufacturing and the development of hybrid systems. Four years ago, we set up our own competence centre for AM technology.
Our current development strategy not only focuses on the 3D printing process, but we have also developed several metal and plastic printing processes. These innovative production methods are trendsetting and, in combination with our proven milling systems, offer a long-lasting competitive advantage to our customers.
We are working together with renowned partner companies to achieve rapid progress in our developments. Apart from Siemens, Weber Additive and Solukon, we are now also cooperating with the experts from LehVoss, whose technical plastic granulate has opened up a completely new chapter in the construction of concrete formwork. Thanks to the Ophir BeamPeek analysis system from MKS-Instruments, we can make optimum settings in our large-for-mat systems using multiple laser sources to ensure perfect production quality.
Another milestone is the collaboration with Multec, whose patented 6-fold printing head takes 3D printing to an entirely new level due to lightning-fast tool changes and automated filament tracking. The CAT Racing Team provides a vivid example for the results of additive manufacturing, as, with the help of a thermoforming tool developed by us, they have been able to make their racing car even more efficient and powerful.
Our expert meeting on 10 October will also address this topic in depth, manufacturing has the potential to transform the production landscar future fundamentally.
I hope you will enjoy reading this issue,
Thomas Czwielong
Managing Director
Reichenbacher Hamuel GmbH