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News Release from: Muller Weingarten | Subject: Intelligent optimization tools for presses
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 11 September 2006
Intelligent optimization tools made for
presses
At EuroBLECH, in addition to new power presses, the concept of 'PressTuning' will be explained, including 'Motion Tuning', 'Control Tuning' and 'Virtual Tuning'.
Weingarten, September 7, 2006 - Over and above presenting a number of new press models at this year's EuroBLECH, Muller Weingarten's exhibition stand (Hall 27 F23) will be focusing on two themes: PressTuning by Muller Weingarten and virtual worlds PressTuning comprises the three concepts: 'Motion Tuning', 'Control Tuning' and 'Virtual Tuning'
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 29 Dec 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Yet PressTuning involves more than just optimizing the mechanics of existing machines and lines.
It includes the development of new products and process enhancement to offer customers tangible added value.
Under the caption 'Control Tuning' Muller Weingarten will be presenting the 'Control Center', a new control and visualization platform.
The Control Center combines modern industrial design with powerful user-guidance specially developed to meet the unique needs of the application.
In conjunction with the tools used for digital simulation and virtual startup of press lines ('Virtual Tuning'), customers can expect intelligent optimization solutions offering increased reliability, enhanced performance and a rapid increase in value.
Informative presentations on new technologies and best practices round off the appearance of the metalforming technology leader at the trade fair.
Muller Weingarten is the only machine and equipment manufacturer in the World which combines all three core metalforming competences: Metalforming, forging and diecasting technology - predominantly for the automobile industry, under one umbrella.
With its comprehensive portfolio, the company operates at the heart of vehicle component production for drives, chassis and bodywork.
In addition to sites in Weingarten, Esslingen, Erfurt und Remscheid in Germany, the Muller Weingarten corporation has subsidiaries in China, the USA, Mexico, Switzerland, Great Britain, France, Spain and the Czech Republic, and Service Centers worldwide.
* Muller Weingarten at EuroBLECH 2006, Hannover, Germany, October 24-28, Hall 27, Stand F23.
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