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says Priyank Kishor, Global Product Manager for Branson products at Emerson’s Automa- tion Solutions business. “By offering advanced welding performance and an unrivalled clamp force, the GLX Micro laser welder enables manufacturers to design and efficiently produce the highest quality products.” The GLX Micro uses the company’s patented Simulta- neous Through-Transmission Infrared (STTlr) laser welding technology, which it says is able “to achieve superior weld strength and quality with exceptional speed and flexibility”. In the STTIr technology, all lasers are fired simultaneously to heat, melt and bond the component parts along the entire weld surface in 0.5-5s, depending on material and geometric complexity. This method is highly repeatable and stable, helping to increase production throughput. Emerson points to an advantage of STTlr over other technologies: by eliminating the use of friction which may generate flash and particulates, a smooth and barely visible weld line can be created. It is suitable for designs with highly complex 3D contours, which allows greater design freedom for combining maximum functionality and ergonomic appeal. The company says the GLX Micro offers the industry’s lowest clamp force of 1 N, which is required for joining small and delicate parts, including those with embedded electronics and sensors. The GLX Micro is cleanroom compatible, having a stainless-steel design, requiring no lubricants, and is powered from a remote electrical cabinet that can be positioned outside the production area. To support traceability, production data, including weld depth and clamp force, is available in a range of formats and can be outputted to the manufacturing execution system. Growth in demand for ultrasonic welding technology is evidenced by specialist suppliers making investments in global locations. Germany- based Herrmann Ultraschall has opened a tech centre in France, saying the third largest economy in Europe has “great ultrasonic potential”. “From the automotive industry to medical technology and packaging companies,” says the company, “ultrasonic welding is increasingly used in French industry as an efficient and sustainable joining technology. But especially in the French market, local support is essential. Manufacturers
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rely on fast solutions, short information paths and service in their language.” The tech centre in Etaux,
Auvergne-Rhones-Alpes region has a state-of-the-art ultrasonic welding laboratory with measuring and testing instruments. The team there has access to a large meeting
room where training courses for customers will be held in the future. Herrmann Ultraschall says that on-site consulting and service in the local language are central compo- nents of the company’s strategy.
Rinco Ultrasonics says it is strengthening its
market presence in Central America by opening its own subsidiary in Mexico. “The automotive supply industry is one of the
strongest sectors of industry in Mexico and one of the most important markets for Rinco,” says Serge Patamia, CEO of the company. “Our subsidiary in Querétaro, which is located 200 km away from Mexico City, will bring us closer to customers and partners alike. Investing in a dedicated subsidiary underlines our commitment to the market in Central America.” The subsidiary in Mexico is a sales centre and
also offers technical services such as an applica- tion-based test laboratory and various service facilities to promote the building of partnerships and the delivery of new projects. “Our aim is to captivate users with our ultrasonic technology and offer them tangible added value so that by using solutions like our AGM Pro ultrasonic generator, for example, they can save time and
Left: The Branson GLX Micro laser welding system for small and delicate parts
Above: In the state-of-the-art ultrasonic welding laboratory of Herrmann Ultraschall’s new tech centre in France, customers can be advised on the most suitable ultrasonic welding solutions
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IMAGE: EMERSON
IMAGE: HERRMANN ULTRASCHALL
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