CPT International 03/2016

With a continuous build volume of 4 x 2 x 1 m, the VX4000 from voxeljet is
the world’s largest industrial printer. The huge build space provides sufficient
room for the rapid production of very large individual molds, but can also be
used for the efficient production of small series – also a promising feature for
the Mexican market (Photo: voxeljet)
Foundries and car makers around the
world value the German quality standards
of the voxeljet 3-D printers,
which increase flexibility and efficiency,
and accelerate production processes
– a prerequisite for keeping up in a
hotly contested global market.
Through its cooperation with voxeljet,
ART will add industrial 3-D printing
to its product portfolio in the automotive
segment. ART was founded in
Mexico City in 1988, and initially
made a name for itself by providing
die-cutting and installation services
for the automotive industry. Now the
company offers an extensive product
portfolio of machines, accessories and
CRANFIELD FOUNDRY
Europe’s newest iron foundry
to be opened in 2017
On the 26th of July 2016, Cranfield
Foundry held the Ground-breaking
ceremony in Probishtip, Macedonia,
to mark the start of the construction
of a modern foundry. It is forecasted
that the production will begin in 2017.
In the presence of Macedonia’s
Prime-Minister, Deputy Prime-Minister,
Minister of Foreign Investment,
the Mayor of the city of Probishtip
and other distinguished guests, the
automation systems for the automotive
sector. The company covers Mexico,
through the main four industrial
regions with headquarters at México
City. Effective immediately, the Mexican
expert for automation solutions
will also be in charge of marketing the
voxeljet 3-D printing systems and associated
services.
“We are pleased to develop the market
for industrial 3-D printing in Mexico
together with voxeljet, while at the
same time addressing the considerable
market demand”, adds Rafael Martínez
Velásquez, President of ART.
www.voxeljet.de
shareholders and the CEO of Cranfield
Foundry have laid the first corner-stone
of the 8,000 m 2 foundry.
This project was initiated in 2014. The
first steps were to build a team and find
quality partners to ensure successful
execution of this greenfield investment.
Designed by Gemco Engineers B.V.,
Eindhofen, The Netherlands, the turnkey
solution provider for Cranfield
Foundry with over 30 years of experience
in the foundry industry, this factory will
be able to produce grey iron castings of
EN-GJL 150-350 and other related grades;
as well as ductile iron castings of EN-GJS
350-800 and other related grades.
Pneumatic conveying
technology
For dry, free-flowing,
abrasive and abrasion
-sensitive material
Core sand preparation
technology
For organic and inorganic
processes, turn-key systems
including sand, binder
and additive dosing
and core sand distribution
Reclamation
technology
Reclamation systems for
no-bake sand and core sand,
CLUSTREG for inorganically
bonded core sands
KLEIN Anlagenbau AG
Konrad-Adenauer-Straße 200
57572 Niederfischbach
Fon +49 2734 501 301
Fax +49 2734 501 327
info@klein-ag.de
www.klein-ag.de
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