TPT November 2008

I ndustry N ews

Highly informative first conference on magnetic pulse welding

The joining and forming field gained substantial knowledge and expertise from the first technical conference on industrialized magnetic pulse welding (MPW) and magnetic pulse forming (MPF). Jointly hosted by Pulsar Welding and SLV Munich in Munich, Germany, the event was regarded as an eye-opener by many in attendance. Around 100 participants attended the conference in July, including a number of significant companies in the automotive, appliance manufacturing and alternative energy fields. The conference success confirms the fast growing interest in industrialized magnetic pulse technology.

According to Mr Rani Plaut, CEO of Pulsar, “The industry is showing a growing maturity of simulation tool providers and engineering firms. Pulsar’s partnership program is rapidly building the infrastructure that users of MP technology require for broadening the existing installed base.” The conference gave a platform to stimulating discussions and

 In the region of 100 participants attended the conference in Munich, Germany

and forming (MPF). The company’s first technical conference on magnetic pulse welding and forming has demonstrated the breakthrough possibilities in the joining and forming industry. Through its technology and expertise, Pulsar’s magnetic cold welding and forming is drastically cutting costs, increasing productivity and promoting a cleaner and greener work environment. Pulsar Ltd – Israel Fax : +972 8 942 7746

practical customer applications. The event had a succession of informative highlights. These included a keynote presentation from Dr-Ing K Middeldorf on ‘Trends in joining

– value added by welding’, and an onsite demo of the MPW process. Other lecture topics were covered by companies including TI Automotive, TU Dortmund, Labein, Dresden HLD and TWI. Pulsar is a worldwide pioneer in industrial magnetic pulse welding (MPW)

 The conference provided in-depth knowledge of magnetic pulse welding and forming, with a number of practical demonstrations

Email : event@pulsar.co.il Website : www.pulsar.co.il SLV München – Germany Fax : +49 89 181643 Email : slv@slv-muenchen.de Website : www.slv-muenchen.de

Trumpf announce plans to acquire SPI Lasers

SPI Lasers is a leading designer and manufacturer of optical fibre-based lasers that are currently used in a wide range of industries. The current product family is used to mark, weld, and cut materials used in the manufacture of a range of products. The platform technology being developed to raise laser power levels for use in the macro manufacturing sectors is expected to further widen the markets served by SPI Lasers to include aerospace, automotive and white goods manufacture. SPI Lasers – UK Fax : +44 1489 779698 Email : david.parker@spilasers.com

Trumpf, Germany, has announced plans to purchase the entire share capital of SPI Lasers, UK. Trumpf believe the expertise and world-class fibre laser technology of SPI will complement the Trumpf brand. The company expects SPI Lasers to be a centre of fibre laser excellence within the Trumpf Group. The move is expected to place Trumpf in a leading position in the rapidly growing fibre laser sector. SPI Lasers will operate as a merchant laser business unit within the division of Trumpf’s Laser Technology and Electronics. SPI will continue to produce its growing portfolio of OEM and stand-alone fibre laser solutions. The business will operate from the existing facilities in Southampton, UK. Commenting on the announcement, Mr Peter Leibinger, vice-chairman of Trumpf’s managing board, said: “I firmly believe that

both SPI Lasers and Trumpf will benefit from this proposed transaction. While the overall market for industrial lasers is expected to grow further in the future, particular growth is expected in the lower power range, an area in which SPI Lasers’ products have already established a strong market presence.” “A broad product portfolio of SPI Lasers in the fibre laser segment would complement Trumpf’s existing product and technology platforms and create a stronger combined industrial laser offering.” Dr David Parker, chief executive officer of SPI Lasers added, “We are delighted by this announcement. Whilst we are proud of our achievements to date there is no doubt that with the support of Trumpf we can take the business to a higher level and be a major player in this exciting sector.”

Website : www.spilasers.com Trumpf Group – Germany Fax : +49 7156 303 6115 Website : www.trupmf.com

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