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2021-05-07 GF Machining Solutions starts partnership with KSF in Tuttlingen - Germany

GF Machining Solutions starts partnership with KSF in Tuttlingen - Germany
GF Machining Solutions has signed a cooperation agreement with KSF (Kompetenzzentrum für Spanende Fertigung) in order to support their efforts in the development of new manufacturing processes for the medical device industry. Go to press info

2020-07-31 Precision at the push of a button: New Automated Machine Calibration (AMC)

Precision at the push of a button: New Automated Machine Calibration (AMC)
New Automated Machine Calibration (AMC) helps reduce downtime and ensure stable, long-term quality in Milling Go to press info

2020-02-05 Changes to the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee of GF

Changes to the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee of GF
Andreas Koopmann, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Georg Fischer Ltd., will not stand for re-election at the next Annual Shareholders' Meeting on 15 April 2020. Roman Boutellier will step down as Board member reaching the official retirement age. The GF Board of Directors will propose Yves Serra for election as new Chairman and Peter Hackel as new Board member. Go to press info

2019-09-26 SMART wire unlocks the power of AgieCharmilles CUT P series machines

SMART wire unlocks the power of AgieCharmilles CUT P series machines
Visitors to GF Machining Solutions’ stand at EMO Hannover 2019 discovered how SMART wire equipped with radio frequency identification (RFID) chips can help them realize the full potential of their AgieCharmilles CUT P series wire-cutting Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) solutions and achieve Industry 4.0-level process control. Go to press info

2019-09-25 FORM X 400 and WPT1+ came together as a complete solution delivering accuracy at EMO Hannover 2019

FORM X 400 and WPT1+ came together as a complete solution delivering accuracy at EMO Hannover 2019
Two GF Machining Solutions products—the AgieCharmilles FORM X 400 die-sinking Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) machine and the System 3R WorkPartner 1+ (WPT1+) compact part and electrode changing robot—came together as one complete solution during live application demonstrations at EMO Hannover 2019. Go to press info

2019-09-24 DMP Flex 350, was showcased on GF Machining Solutions’ EMO Hannover 2019 stand

DMP Flex 350, was showcased on GF Machining Solutions’ EMO Hannover 2019 stand
Efficient production of very dense, pure metals is the hallmark of GF Machining Solutions’ and 3D Systems’ new DMP Flex 350 metal 3D printing machine. Visitors to GF Machining Solutions’ EMO Hannover 2019 stand experienced firsthand how the DMP Flex 350’s improved print productivity can drive time to market with reduced cost of operation. Go to press info

2019-09-23 AgieCharmilles CUT 2000 X links accuracy and productivity to drive users’ application success

AgieCharmilles CUT 2000 X links accuracy and productivity to drive users’ application success
Excellent results, flexibility and efficiency, and process Automation are at the heart of GF Machining Solutions’ AgieCharmilles CUT 2000 X wire-cutting Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) machine. Go to press info

2019-09-18 New AgieCharmilles CUT AM500 supports 3D printing as a fast way of separating 3D-printed metal parts

New AgieCharmilles CUT AM500 supports 3D printing as a fast way of separating 3D-printed metal parts
Wire-cutting Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) is a mature technology, but GF Machining Solutions continues to push the limits of EDM and the unique new AgieCharmilles CUT AM 500 horizontal, fast wire EDM solution proves it. Go to press info

2019-09-14 GF Machining Solutions’ EMO Hannover 2019 guests will discover optimized manufacturing processes

GF Machining Solutions’ EMO Hannover 2019 guests will discover optimized manufacturing processes
Optimized manufacturing processes are at the heart of a special, industry-specific section of GF Machining Solutions’ booth (Hall 27, Stand B26) at EMO Hannover 2019, September 16─21 in Hannover, Germany. Go to press info

2019-09-12 At EMO Hannover 2019, GF Machining Solutions Academy will showcase new training modules

At EMO Hannover 2019, GF Machining Solutions Academy will showcase new training modules
Knowledge is a key success factor in manufacturing today, as topics, capabilities and training itself are changing. As part of its EMO Hannover 2019 presence (Hall 27, Stand B26), GF Machining Solutions will underscore its training Academy’s “Passion for Education” as a value-adding means of helping customers maximize the potential of the GF Division’s products. Go to press info

2019-09-10 GF Machining Solutions’ digital products put customers on the road to the Industry 4.0 vision

GF Machining Solutions’ digital products put customers on the road to the Industry 4.0 vision
Industry 4.0 is underway, changing shop floors all over the world by connecting smart machines with one another to make smart factories a reality. GF Machining Solutions’ guests at EMO Hannover 2019 (Hall 27, Stand B26) will experience firsthand how cutting-edge digital products can drive their autonomy and productivity. Go to press info

2019-02-28 GF Machining Solutions hosts Laser Technologies Days March 20–21 in Schorndorf, Germany

GF Machining Solutions hosts Laser Technologies Days March 20–21 in Schorndorf, Germany
Tool and mold makers, manufacturers of precision components and product designers from across Europe will have the opportunity to discover GF Machining Solutions' Additive Manufacturing, Laser micromachining and Laser texturing solutions - including the European premiere of the latest AgieCharmilles LASER S solutions - at Laser Technologies Days, March 20-21 in Schorndorf, Germany. Go to press info

2019-02-22 GF Machining Solutions’ LASER S series puts productivity and quality at fingertips

GF Machining Solutions’ LASER S series puts productivity and quality at fingertips
GF Machining Solutions today provides manufacturers with a new Laser texturing technology solution that can execute challenging product designs at maximum quality and productivity. The new AgieCharmilles LASER S series - to be launched February 27 in Asia - puts a highly efficient, fully digital, all-in-one texturing solution at product designers’ and mold makers’ fingertips. Go to press info

2019-02-08 GF Machining Solutions marks 1,000th connection of its rConnect digital services platform

GF Machining Solutions marks 1,000th connection of its rConnect digital services platform
GF Machining Solutions Customer Services recently activated the 1,000th connection of its rConnect digital services platform. The 1,000th connection was established in November on an rConnect-ready Mikron MILL P 800 U high-performance Milling solution in the FRAISA ToolSchool in Bellach, Switzerland, demonstrating the value the platform brings to manufacturers. Go to press info

2018-12-04 GF Machining Solutions wins large orders for aero engine components

GF Machining Solutions wins large orders for aero engine components
GF Machining Solutions, a division of GF, has won in North America a large number of new orders in the aerospace sector for a total value of approx. USD 100 million. These orders are to be delivered in the next four years, starting 2019. Go to press info

2018-09-23 TRD, U.S.A. names GF Machining Solutions an Official Technology Partner

TRD, U.S.A. names GF Machining Solutions an Official Technology Partner
TRD, U.S.A. (Toyota Racing Development) has named GF Machining Solutions, the world’s leading provider of machine tools, automation solutions and services to manufacturers of precision components, as an Official Technical Partner. Go to press info

2018-08-30 Agility for the future

Agility for the future
Rapid market developments and future-changing innovations challenge mold and die manufacturers’ ability to adapt to change. GF Machining Solutions provides these manufacturers with agility for the future with its new Mikron MILL P series of five-axis, simultaneous Milling machines. Go to press info

2018-08-26 GF enters strategic partnership with leading 3D printing manufacturer

GF enters strategic partnership with leading 3D printing manufacturer
GF Machining Solutions, a division of GF, and 3D Systems, Rock Hill (USA), a leader in additive manufacturing, announced their strategic cooperation for jointly developed, integrated manufacturing solutions based on 3D printing. Go to press info

2018-08-06 Mikron MILL S GRAPHITE and HSM GRAPHITE: dedicated solutions for mark-free production of molds

Mikron MILL S GRAPHITE and HSM GRAPHITE: dedicated solutions for mark-free production of molds
The information and communications technology (ICT) and automotive sectors requiring graphite molds for glass end products and graphite electrodes present distinct challenges in terms of surface finish, precision, process reliability and productivity. GF Machining Solutions’ high-speed Mikron MILL S 400/500 GRAPHITE and Mikron HSM 500 GRAPHITE are dedicated specifically to graphite machining, help Go to press info

2018-05-17 ‘Envision Your Future’: Experience future-ready solutions at GF Solutions Days Europe 2018

‘Envision Your Future’: Experience future-ready solutions at GF Solutions Days Europe 2018
Solutions to complex business and manufacturing challenges—and the direct benefits of seizing new business opportunities—were in the spotlight at GF Solutions Days Europe 2018, April 17–19, at GF Machining Solutions’ Center of Competence in Schorndorf, Germany. Go to press info

2018-05-15 Visitors impressed by GF Machining Solutions’ show of strength at MACH 2018

Visitors impressed by GF Machining Solutions’ show of strength at MACH 2018
GF Machining Solutions, the EDM, 3- and 5-axis milling and laser texturing machine tool specialist and leading automation and tooling system supplier, showcased a range of its advanced technology solutions on its stand at MACH 2018. Go to press info

2018-04-13 A Show of Strength!

A Show of Strength!
GF Machining Solutions, the EDM, 3- and 5-axis milling and laser texturing machine tool specialist and automation and tooling system supplier, will be showcasing a range of its advanced technology solutions on its stand at MACH 2018 (Hall 20 Stand 460). Go to press info

2018-02-05 Renault Sport Formula One Team makes significant investment in 5axis machine tools from GF Machining

Renault Sport Formula One Team makes significant investment in 5axis machine tools from GF Machining
In 2017 GF Machining Solutions, the EDM, 3- and 5-axis machining centre and laser machine tool and automation solutions’ specialist, supplied Renault Sport Formula One Team with four new Mikron high-performance 5-axis machining centres. Go to press info

2017-11-06 GF Machining Solutions becomes a member of the OPC Foundation

GF Machining Solutions becomes a member of the OPC Foundation
GF Machining Solutions is proud to join the OPC Foundation, a global organization establishing platform and vendor agnostic communication standards. As a member, GF Machining Solutions obtains access to the latest OPC specifications and can take an active role in working groups relevant to the machine tool industry. Go to press info

2017-08-15 New Mikron MILL P 900 boosts quality, productivity, competitiveness, and efficiency

New Mikron MILL P 900 boosts quality, productivity, competitiveness, and efficiency
Across a wide range of market segments, GF Machining Solutions’ new Mikron MILL P 900 vertical, three-axis Milling machine delivers quality, competitiveness, productivity and efficiency to a broad range of applications. Go to press info

2017-08-08 Efficiency is at manufacturers’ fingertips with AgieCharmilles CUT E 350 / 600

Efficiency is at manufacturers’ fingertips with AgieCharmilles CUT E 350 / 600
Streamlined job setup, improved cutting speed and surface quality, protection of valuable workpieces, and perfect process robustness are all at the touch of a finger with GF Machining Solutions’ AgieCharmilles CUT E 350 / CUT E 600 range of wire-cutting electrical discharge machining (EDM) solutions. Go to press info

2017-08-03 Perfect micromachining for electronic components with the new AgieCharmilles FORM S 350

Perfect micromachining for electronic components with the new AgieCharmilles FORM S 350
Electronic component manufacturers achieve the productivity and part quality essential to staying on pace with increased consumer uptake of electronics with GF Machining Solutions’ new AgieCharmilles FORM S 350 die-sinking electrical discharge machining (EDM) solution. Go to press info

2017-07-31 GF Machining Solutions’ new machining centers open up new application horizons for manufacturers

GF Machining Solutions’ new machining centers open up new application horizons for manufacturers
Higher speed, effective machine control, superb Spindle protection, and modern chip management are among the success-enabling advantages of GF Machining Solutions’ new Mikron MILL P 800 U five-axis simultaneous machining center range. Go to press info

2017-07-24 Productivity and flexibility are hallmarks of the latest 5-axis, high-efficiency Milling solutions

Productivity and flexibility are hallmarks of the latest 5-axis, high-efficiency Milling solutions
Efficient production and fast return on investment reach a new level with the Mikron MILL E 500 U and Mikron MILL E 700 U, the latest five-axis, high-efficiency Milling solutions from GF Machining Solutions. Go to press info

2017-07-19 Discover Limitless Possibilities in terms of speed, flexibility and quality

Discover Limitless Possibilities in terms of speed, flexibility and quality
Engineered to simplify even the most demanding applications, GF Machining Solutions’ all-new AgieCharmilles CUT P series of solutions brings the limitless possibilities of new intelligence to the wire-cutting electrical discharge machining (EDM) process. The CUT P series was unveiled to VIP customers April 24–28, 2017 at GF Machining Solutions’ International Solution Days in Losone, Switzerland. Go to press info

2017-07-18 GF Machining Solutions enables intelligent, high performing and fully predictive manufacturing

 GF Machining Solutions enables intelligent, high performing and fully predictive manufacturing
Manufacturers, who has visiting International Solution Days, April 24–28 in Losone, Switzerland, got glimpse of how GF Machining Solutions is breathing life into its vision of Industry 4.0. Go to press info

2017-02-15 GF Machining Solutions acquires Microlution Inc.

GF Machining Solutions acquires Microlution Inc.
GF Machining Solutions has announced an agreement to purchase 100 percent of the shares of Microlution Inc, a Chicago-based developer of micro-machining solutions incorporating milling and laser technologies. Go to press info

2016-09-19 GF Machining Solutions’ rConnect is a central communications platform

GF Machining Solutions’ rConnect is a central communications platform
GF Machining Solutions is advancing the Industry 4.0 vision of the smart Factory of the Future with the launch of rConnect, the machine tool industry’s most in-depth remote machine tool diagnostic solution. Go to press info

2015-12-08 It takes more than technology to convince

It takes more than technology to convince
Philips Austria GmbH is located in the city of Klagenfurt near the famous Wörthersee lake in an idyllic holiday region in southern Austria that advertises itself with the slogan “Holiday at our friends’.” Go to press info

2015-03-27 GF Machining Solutions Customer Services promises success

GF Machining Solutions Customer Services promises success
The Customer Services offers the very best support: fast technical assistance, preventive maintenance, test cuts, consumables, spare and wear parts, and consultancy for business solutions. Go to press info