Friday 5th March 2010, Ratingen; Germany.
Mitsubishi Electric Europe has announced the creation of a new Laser Processing business organization in Germany, building on a growing market share and reflecting the success of innovative laser processing technologies. The launch also saw the naming of Schiavi Macchine Industriali Lavorazioni Lamiera s.r.l., as Mitsubishi Electric’s Italian distributor for its laser processing systems.
Mr. Himi, President of Mitsubishi Electric Germany, comments: “We are continuously looking to expand the reach of our laser processing solution to the wider European market. It is a technology with a great future, delivering users significant cost savings and helping to protect the environment. The set up of this new business organization and our relationship with Schiavi are important first steps.”
Schiavi has been in the sheet metal processing business for over 50 years and in that time has established itself as one of Italy's leading manufacturing companies with innovations in the field of press brakes and other sheet metal processing machinery such as shears. From its earliest hydraulic press brakes to the latest innovations in its range, Schiavi has an impressive heritage, a wealth of technical know-how, and an unrivalled knowledge of metal processing markets and sector dynamics.
Speaking for Schiavi, Luciano Mondani, President, says: “We pride ourselves on providing the best technology, service and support to our customers. When we examined Mitsubishi Electric’s range of laser processing machines, it was clear to us that this was a partnership which would be highly beneficial to all concerned. Mitsubishi Electric has managed to create a range of laser processing machines which consume less power and gas than others in the market and yet produce an excellent finish.”
Mr. Himi adds: “Our priority is to find partners who have the same core values, experience, and reputation as ourselves, as well as covering the whole sheet metal processing business. Schiavi is a partner that fits our criteria well and we believe this partnership will have a huge impact, redefining the Italian sheet metal processing market.”
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Japan, has been a leading developer and supplier of laser processing machines to the global sheet metal processing market for over 30 years. The company enjoys a global market share in excess of 15%, with over 10,000 laser processing systems shipped. Mr. Himi comments: “One of the key reasons for our success in the global market was that we strived to develop the core laser processing systems in-house. For example, all of the core technologies for our resonator were developed by our own key engineers, and the CNC, control systems and servo-motion elements used in our machines are all market leading FA solutions in their own right.”
The in-house designed resonator is one of the keys to success, allowing Mitsubishi Electric to open up many new fields for laser processing, delivering improved processing performance and reduced cost in applications that might previously have been limited to less precise, more costly or slower technologies.
The machines provide unprecedented accuracy with thin, medium and thick workpieces in a wide range of materials, particularly noticeable for example in the roundness of corners, eliminating the need for any post-processing. In particular, Mitsubishi Electric’s "Brilliantcut" technology has astounded many sheet metal processors by delivering surface finishes and quality previously only associated with grinding processes. Key to this capability is the increased rigidity of each machine’s main components, while the higher load capacity of the drive section parts such as the ballscrews and linear guides enable high-speed drive.
The machines provide a more environmentally friendly alternative to conventional cutting technologies. The gas-sealed resonator significantly reduces gas consumption. The higher rigidity that leads to the greater processing speed and precision means that material usage can be optimised, giving increased utilisation of material resources. The high speed and precision also help to reduce overall energy consumption. All of this means the machines have achieved Hyper Eco-Product Certification – a programme introduced by Mitsubishi Electric as part of its ‘Environmental Vision 2021’ which focuses on environmentally friendly product design as a guiding principle.
As well as fast cycle times, the machines also deliver fast start-up and changeover times, dramatically shortening the total time from set-up to output of the finished product.
About Mitsubishi Electric
With over 80 years of experience in providing reliable, high-quality products to both corporate clients and general consumers all over the world, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TSE: 6503 / ISIN JP3902400005) is a recognized world leader in the manufacture, marketing and sales of electrical and electronic equipment used in information processing and communications, space development and satellite communications, consumer electronics, industrial technology, energy, transportation and building equipment. The company recorded consolidated group sales of 3,665.1 billion yen (US$ 37.4 billion*) in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009.
Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Japan, and represents over a 30 year history of sales, service and support of automation products within the European market place.
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*At an exchange rate of 98 yen to the US dollar, the rate given by the Tokyo Foreign Exchange Market on March 31, 2009
About Schiavi Macchine Industriali Lavorazioni Lamiera s.r.l.
With more than 50 years in manufacturing and selling press brakes, Schiavi is a market leader in Italy’s premium class sheet metal processing business. The company has recently been completely restructured: new shareholders are now part of the company and they have an important role in the management. The new organisation was formed in mid 2009 and is now ready to face the challenge of the future. Over the years, Schiavi has sold more than 14,000 sheet metal machines mainly in the Italian market. The press brake range, the traditional Schiavi core business, is one of the best on the market in terms of performance and models; the key factors to success have always been highly reliable products, first class after sales service and a strong sales organisation. Schiavi’s mission is a complete offer of a state of the art range of machines for the sheet metal processing industry: press brakes, automatic bending cells, shears, plasma cutting machines, punch presses and now, together with Mitsubishi Electric, first class laser processing systems.
Schiavi press contact: Massimiliano Marafetti, Via Copernico 6/8, Casoni di Gariga, 29027 Podenzano (piacenza) Italy, Tel: +39 0523 550711, Fax: +39 0523 524381, Massimiliano.marafetti@schiavimacchine.it
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