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Automotive Glass

Automotive Glass
Processing
Revolutionary.
Also our technologies.
Trustworthy.
Our system solutions for glass processing.
Glaston is the glass processing industry’s innovative purpose of building a better tomorrow through productivity, which gives our customers a
technology leader supplying equipment, services safer, smarter, and more energy efficient glass competitive advantage. Knowledge, experience
and solutions to the architectural, automotive, solutions. and employees, who are proud of their
solar and appliance industries. We also support achievements, make all this possible.
the development of new technologies integrating We continually evaluate and improve the products
intelligence to glass. and services of our three business areas Glaston operates globally with manufacturing,
•• Automotive and Display Glass Technologies services and sales offices in 10 countries and its
Glaston is committed to providing its clients •• Heat Treatment Technologies shares (GLA1V) are listed on NASDAQ Helsinki Ltd.
with both the best know-how and the latest •• Insulating Glass Technologies
technologies in glass processing, with the to ensure sustainability in glass processing

Automotive and
Heat Treatment Technologies Insulating Glass Technologies
Display Glass Technologies

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Versatile.
Our product range for you.
For more than 50 years Glaston has designed,
developed and manufactured system solutions
for automatic cutting, breaking, grinding
and drilling of automotive glass, home appliance
glass, display glass and solar glass at the Swiss
location.

The labels „Made in Switzerland“ and “Made in


Finland” stand for the highest quality and precision
ensuring machine reliability and availability are
maximized.

Automotive Glass Home Appliance Glass

Display Glass Solar Glass

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CHAMP WS
Optimized. Our solutions for windshields.
Product-specific design for maximum precision and productivity
Mold Space Heating section

The Glaston CHAMP WS is a product-specific line for •• Short cycle times thanks to the use of up to two tools Grinding diameterBohrdurchmesser
Schleifdurchmesser Max. Plattenformat

highly efficient and precise cutting, breaking and grinding on the same glass
of windshields. The standardized design offers not only a •• High repetition accuracy with precise cutting- / min. 300 mm m
ax
.

(optional 200 mm or 100 mm)


process-optimized line layout, but also various expansion breaking tool max. 2500 mm 8h

options using upgrade kits. •• High degree of automation with short changeover times
Mold Space Heating sections Heating sections
•• Thanks to two grinding wheels per grinding head and the •• Also suitable for solar glass, home appliance glass and
Max. Plattenformat
Glass size
Plattenformat Schneidbreite Glasformat Kantenb
corresponding program management the inner and outer display glass
glass are alternately and fully automatically produced .
min. 350 x 350 mm
ax .
ax
m m max. 1600 x 2250 mm
in. (larger sizes on request)
m

Plattenformat Schneidbreite Glasformat Kantenbearbeitung Arbeitshöhe


Glass thickness
Glasdicke Foliendicke
Anzahl Gläser max. Abstandshalterbreite IG-Einheiten

ax
. 1.4 – 8.0 mm
m
in.
(optional from 0.5 mm)
m

Anzahl Gläser max. Abstandshalterbreite IG-Einheitendicke Randentschichten Lagerplätze Software

Max. bending depth

Abstandhalterbreite grau

Max. bending depth Abstandhalterbreite grau


Glass size bent Main bending radius cross curvature
Abstandhalterbreite grau

Cullet 1/2"

kg

Abstandhalterbreite grau

CHAMP WS Variant 1 CHAMP WS Variant 2


High performance line for the parallel The 2in1 system offers maximum flexibility
production of the inner and outer in breaking. It can be broken either with or
glass in the bending furnace cycle time without a template.

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CHAMP BL
Clever. Our solutions for backlites.
Product-specific design for maximum precision and productivity
Mold Space Heating section

The Glaston CHAMP BL is a product-specific line for highly •• High repetition accuracy with precise cutting- / breaking Grinding diameterBohrdurchmesser
Schleifdurchmesser Max. Plattenformat

efficient and precise cutting, breaking, grinding and and drilling tool
drilling of backlites. The standardized design offers not •• High degree of automation with short changeover times min. 300 mm m
ax
.

(optional 200 mm or 100 mm)


only a process-optimized line layout, but also various •• Also suitable for solar glass, home appliance glass and max. 2500 mm 8h

expansion options using upgrade kits. display glass


Mold Space Heating sections Heating sections

Max. Plattenformat
Glass size
Plattenformat Schneidbreite Glasformat Kantenb

m
ax
.
ax
. min. 350 x 350 mm
m
max. 1600 x 2250 mm
in.
m

Plattenformat Schneidbreite Glasformat Kantenbearbeitung Arbeitshöhe


Glass thickness
Glasdicke Foliendicke
Anzahl Gläser max. Abstandshalterbreite IG-Einheiten

.
1.4 – 8.0 mm
ax
m (optional from 0.5 mm
in. without drilling)
m

Drilling diameter
Schleifdurchmesser Bohrdurchmesser

Anzahl Gläser max. Abstandshalterbreite IG-Einheitendicke Randentschichten Lagerplätze Software

Max. bending depth 4 – 40 mm


(optional up to 80 mm)
Abstandhalterbreite grau

Max. bending depth Abstandhalterbreite grau


Glass size bent Main bending radius cross curvature
Abstandhalterbreite grau

kg

Abstandhalterbreite grau

CHAMP BL Variant
Fully integrated design for simultaneous
drilling of two holes

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CHAMP SL
Refined. Our solutions for sidelites.
Product-specific design for maximum precision and productivity
Mold Space Heating section

The Glaston CHAMP SL is a product-specific line for highly •• High repetition accuracy with precise cutting- / breaking Grinding diameterBohrdurchmesser
Schleifdurchmesser Max. Plattenformat

efficient and precise shape cutting, breaking, grinding and drilling tool
min. 300 mm
and drilling of complex sidelites. The standardized design •• High degree of automation with short changeover times (optional min. 200
ax
.
m mm or

offers not only a process-optimized line layout, but also •• Line with utmost flexible cutting- and breaking machine min. 100 mm)
8h
max. 1600 mm
various expansion options using upgrade kits. for the processing of highly complex sidelites
Mold Space Heating sections Heating sections
•• High output even with complex shapes
Max. Plattenformat
Glass size cell
Plattenformat Schneidbreite Glasformat Kantenb

.
min. 350 x 350 mm
ax .
ax
m m (optional min. 100 x 100 mm)
m
in. max. 950 x 1500 mm

Plattenformat Schneidbreite Glasformat Kantenbearbeitung Arbeitshöhe


Glass thickness
Glasdicke Foliendicke
Anzahl Gläser max. Abstandshalterbreite IG-Einheiten

.
1.4 – 8.0 mm
ax
m (optional from 0.5 mm
in. without drilling)
m

Drilling diameter
Schleifdurchmesser Bohrdurchmesser

Anzahl Gläser max. Abstandshalterbreite IG-Einheitendicke Randentschichten Lagerplätze Software

Max. bending depth 4 – 40 mm


(optional up to 80 mm)
Abstandhalterbreite grau

Max. bending depth Abstandhalterbreite grau


Glass size bent Main bending radius cross curvature
Abstandhalterbreite grau
CL

CL kg

Abstandhalterbreite grau
CL

CHAMP SL Variant
Two-bridge line with drilling unit and auomatic
loading system

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CHAMP QL
Space-saving footprint. Our solutions for quarterlites.
Product-specific design for maximum precision and productivity
Mold Space Heating section

The Glaston CHAMP QL is a product-specific line for highly •• High degree of automation with short changeover times Grinding diameterBohrdurchmesser
Schleifdurchmesser Max. Plattenformat

efficient and precise diagonal cutting, shape cutting, •• Line with two double cutting- and breaking machines for
breaking and grinding of quarterlites. The standardized highest efficiency on smallest footprint min. 100 mm m
ax
.

design offers not only a process-optimized line layout, but •• Integrated double diagonal cutting for the feeding of up max. 900 mm 8h

also various expansion options using upgrade kits. to two cells Mold Space Heating section

•• High repetition accuracy with precise cutting- / •• Integrated down holding device for stable and high- Glass size diagonal cutting
Plattenformat
Max. Plattenformat
Schneidbreite Glasformat Kantenb
breaking tool precision grinding of smallest glasses
.
ax
ax
. min. 150 x 400 mmm
m
max. 750 x 1100 mm
in.
m

Mold Space Heating sections Heating sections

Max. Plattenformat
Glass size cell
Plattenformat Schneidbreite Glasformat Kantenb
Anzahl Gläser max. Abstandshalterbreite IG-Einheiten

m
ax
.
ax
. min. 150 x 200 mm
m
max. 750 x 550 mm
in.
m

Plattenformat Schneidbreite Glasformat Kantenbearbeitung Arbeitshöhe


Glass thickness
Glasdicke Foliendicke
Anzahl Gläser max. Abstandshalterbreite IG-Einheiten

ax
. Max. bending depth 1.4 – 8.0 mm
m
in.
(optional from 0.5 mm)
m Abstandhalterbreite grau

Anzahl Gläser max. Abstandshalterbreite IG-Einheitendicke Randentschichten Lagerplätze Software


Abstandhalterbreite grau
Max. bending depth Cullet

Abstandhalterbreite grau

Max. bending depth Abstandhalterbreite grau


Glass size bent Main bending radius cross curvature
Abstandhalterbreite grau Cullet

CHAMP QL Variantkg1 CHAMP QL Variant 2


Abstandhalterbreite grau Increased capacity with two cells and fully Separate processing cells for
integrated pre-cutting reduced footprint

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CHAMP 16
Individual. You determine the layout of your plant.
Tailor-made lines, individualized to your specific needs

Thanks to the modular design, we can tailor your line our various upgrade kits offer numerous expansion
precisely to meet your individual requirements. In addition, possibilities and extension options for your line.

Cullet

Cullet

Cullet
00
16
CHAMP 16 – Variant 1 CHAMP 16 – Variant 2
Individual, highly flexible solution for the processing of different, or already pre-cut shapes Integrated pre-cutting for the fully automatic production of sidelites with utmost productivity
Cullet

CHAMP 16 – Variant 3
Tailor-made solution for the processing of most demanding sunroofs

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Technical Data Glaston CHAMP

CHAMP WS CHAMP BL CHAMP SL CHAMP QL

Max. grinding diameter Ø 2500 mm Ø 2500 mm Ø 1600 mm Ø 900 mm

Min. grinding diameter Ø 300 mm Ø 300 mm Ø 300 mm Ø 100 mm

(optional Ø 200 mm (optional Ø 200 mm


or Ø 100 mm) or Ø 100 mm)

Glass size (input) min. 150 x 400 mm


- -
diagonal cutting max. 750 x 1100 mm

min. 350 x 350 mm


min. 350 x 350 mm min. 350 x 350 mm min. 150 x 200 mm
Glass size (input) cell (optional min. 100 x 100 mm)
max. 1600 x 2250 mm max. 1600 x 2250 mm max. 750 x 550 mm
max. 950 x 1500 mm

1.4 – 8.0 mm 1.4 – 8.0 mm 1.4 – 8.0 mm 1.4 – 8.0 mm


Glass thickness
(optional from min. 0.5 mm) (optional from min. 0.5 mm) (optional from min. 0.5 mm) (optional from min. 0.5 mm)

Grinding accuracy [cm-value] ≥ 1.67 ± 0.10 mm ≥ 1.67 ± 0.10 mm ≥ 1.67 ± 0.10 mm ≥ 1.67 ± 0.10 mm

Drilling hole to hole [cm-value] - ≥ 1.67 ± 0.10 mm ≥ 1.67 ± 0.10 mm -

Drilling edge to hole [cm-value] - ≥ 1.33 ± 0.25 mm ≥ 1.33 ± 0.25 mm -

Internal radius min. 30 mm 30 mm 30 mm 30 mm

External radius min. 0,0 mm 0,0 mm 0,0 mm 0,0 mm

4 – 40 mm 4 – 40 mm
Drilling diameter - -
(optional up to 80 mm) (optional up to 80 mm)

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in.
m
Mold Space Heating sections Heating sections

Max. Plattenformat Schneidbreite


Plattenformat Glasformat Kantenbearbeitung Arbeitshöhe Glasdicke Foliendicke

HTBS
Anzahl Gläser max. Abstandshalterbreite IG-Einheitendicke Randentschichten Lagerplätze Software
.

Versatile. Our solution for bent tempered glass.


. ax
ax m
m
in.
m

Superior quality for bending and tempering of cylindrically bent glass


Plattenformat Schneidbreite Glasformat Kantenbearbeitung Arbeitshöhe Glasdicke Foliendicke
Anzahl Gläser max. Abstandshalterbreite IG-Einheitendicke Randentschichten Lagerplätze Software

The Glaston HTBS™ is the solution for the serial bending •• Large dimensional product range up to 2400 x 1700mm
Max. bending depth
Glass sizebentbent
.
ax Glass size Main bending radius cross curvature
m
and tempering of sidelites for cars, commercial
in.
vehicles •• Effective short series production with short
Abstandhalterbreite change-over times
grau
m
min. 200 x 350 mm
and busses. •• Suitable for any glass type including lowE glass, painted max. 2400 x 1700 mm
kg
With its flexibility and high end product quality, the furnace glass and glasses with cutouts (depending on model
configuration)
allows glass processors to meet the market
Anzahl Gläserrequirements
max. •• Unique Glaston
Abstandhalterbreite
Abstandshalterbreite boost system forRandentschichten
grau
IG-Einheitendicke guaranteed ECE Lagerplätze Software

and be creative. You can even increase your production Max. bending depth fragmentation Main bending radius
Glass size bent Main bending radius cross curvature
output thanks to the furnace’s capability to process •• OptionalAbstandhalterbreite
cross curvature grau capability with min. radius 30000
multiple glass sheets in one production load. mm or 10000mm
kg 1000 mm to flat

Abstandhalterbreite grau
Max. bending depth
Glass size bent Main bending radius
Optional cross curvature
cross curvature
Abstandhalterbreite grau

30000 mm to flat
kg
10000 mm to flat
Abstandhalterbreite grau

Patented zero tooling bending system Accurate heat control


Superior optical quality as the quenching follows With the most dense control matrix and Vortex
immediately after bending, no unnecessary overheating Plus™ / Vortex Pro™ convection control it is your
and high repeatability no. 1 choice for the most demanding glasses.

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ScreenMax
Superior solution for bending large high quality windshields.
Flexible bending performance for serial and mixed production
Mold Space Heating sectio

Max. Plattenformat

The Glaston ScreenMax™ is designed for the serial bending •• #1 choice for OEM and ARG bus windscreen
Schleifdurchmesser production
Bohrdurchmesser
Capacity pieces / 8h m
ax
.

of large windshields in high quality. All bending furnaces •• Processes the most complicated shapes
feature automatic and comprehensively programmable •• Ultimate heating control with grooved heaters 21 – 48
(depending on model
bending with clear user interface. •• Advanced mold technology 8h
configuration)
Plattenformat Schneidbreite Glasformat Kanten
It’s the world’s most trusted solution and used by top •• Start small, dream big - modular construction allows Mold Space Heating sectio
windshield producers all over the world. capacity to grow Mold space (L x W x H)Max. Plattenformat
x. a
m
in.
m 2350 x 3350 x 650 mm
.
ax
2650 x 3550 x m650 mm
2650 x 3550 x 800 mm
Mold Space Heating sections Heating sections
Anzahl Gläser max. Abstandshalterbreite IG-Einheiten
Glass size (appr.)
Max. Plattenformat
Plattenformat Schneidbreite Glasformat Kantenb

ax
. max. 2100 x 3200mm
m
ax
m
.
max. 2400 x 3400mm
in.
m

Bending depth
Plattenformat Max. bending depth
Schneidbreite Glasformat Kantenbearbeitung Arbeitshöhe

Anzahl Gläser max. Abstandhalterbreite grau


Abstandshalterbreite IG-Einheiten
max. 500mm
.
ax max. 650mm
m
in.
m

Abstandhalterbreite grau

Anzahl Gläser max. Abstandshalterbreite IG-Einheitendicke Randentschichte

Max. bending depth

Abstandhalterbreite grau

Abstandhalterbreite grau
Max. bending depth
Glass size b
Easy access Heat focusing in
Abstandhalterbreite graubending sections
The mold is easily accessible in the loading/ Groove-fitted heating elements on the top
unloading position and sides for precise heat focusing, low
kg
scatter radiation and easier shape control
Abstandhalterbreite grau

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MATRIX
Bend the most demanding windshields with precision.
The flagship in windshield manufacturing

When you are looking for superior windshield quality, •• Processes the most complicated Schleifdurchmesser
shapes with activeBohrdurchmesser
Capacity pieces / 8h
flexible production as well as reliable and energy-efficient convection combined with ultimate bending control
operation, Glaston Matrix™ is your choice. It’s perfect for •• Convection technology for easiest processing of coated 225 – 720
(depending on model
both mixed and single model production of windshields and screen-printed glasses 8h
configuration)
and sunroofs. Outstanding user benefits are: •• Lowest energy consumption with convection pre-heating Mold Space Heating sectio
•• Minimized footprint Mold space (L x W x H)Max. Plattenformat

1475 x 2300 x 450 mm


.
ax mm
1475 x 2700 x 450
m
1775 x 2700 x 450 mm
Mold Space Heating sections Heating sections

Glass size (appr.)


Max. Plattenformat
Plattenformat Schneidbreite Glasformat Kantenb

.
max. 1400 x 2250 mm
ax
m
. max. 1400 x 2600 mm
ax
m max. 1700 x 2600 mm
in.
m

Plattenformat Schneidbreite Glasformat Kantenbearbeitung Arbeitshöhe

Anzahl Gläser max. Abstandshalterbreite IG-Einheiten


.
ax
m
in.
m

Anzahl Gläser max. Abstandshalterbreite IG-Einheitendicke Randentschichte

Max. bending depth

Abstandhalterbreite grau

Abstandhalterbreite grau
Max. bending depth
Glass size b
Active convection heating Press bendinggrau
Abstandhalterbreite
Better optical quality due to uniform heating of printed, Optional press bending system for ADAS and
clear and coated surfaces HUD features
kg

Abstandhalterbreite grau

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LAK and IKU
Combined. Our solution for de-airing of laminated windshields.
Enhanced de-airing by efficient air removal and heating

The combination of the Glaston LAK™ (laminating •• Covering of all windshield sizes on the market
Schleifdurchmesser Bohrdurchmesser
Capacity pieces / 8h
assembly conveyor) and the Glaston IKU™ (de-airing •• Wide range of capacity levels
conveyor) incorporates proven technology for effective •• Various layout possibilities for your tailored processing
600 - 1600 windshields
air removal as well as uniform heating for your enhanced needs 8h

de-airing results. •• Suitable for both windshield and laminated sidelites Mold Space Heating sections Heating sections
production of high capacity Glass size
Max. Plattenformat

ax
. max. 1400 x 2300 mm
m
max. 1400 x 2600 mm

Mold Space Heating sections Heating sections

Max. Plattenformat
Number of heating sections
Plattenformat Schneidbreite Glasformat Kantenbearbeitung Arbeitshöhe

.
. ax 2–6
ax m
m
in.
m

Plattenformat Schneidbreite Glasformat Kantenbearbeitung Arbeitshöhe Glasdicke


Anzahl Gläser max. Abstandshalterbreite IG-Einheitendicke Randentschichte

.
ax
m
in.
m

Anzahl Gläser max. Abstandshalterbreite IG-Einheitendicke Randentschichten Lagerplä


Max. bending depth
Glass size b
Abstandhalterbreite grau

kg

Abstandhalterbreite grau

Max. bending depth


Heating tunnel Vacuum conveyor Glass size bent Main bendin
Abstandhalterbreite grau
Convection air flow from up to down Conveyor system for transport of windshields
enabling better heating uniformity in vertical position with individual vacuum
connection for kg each glass piece

Abstandhalterbreite grau

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Long-term proven. The difference lies in the detail.
Benefit from over 50 years experience in glass processing

Our proven Glaston components are the ideal supplements for the optimization of your automotive
glass production.

Proven Components

Glass Cutting and Breaking Glass Edge Grinding


Precise cutting and particularly gentle glass breaking with Fast glass edge grinding and alternating production in
and without a template highest quality

Tool Holder Dynamic Linear Drive


Two grinding wheels for the automated production of inner Fast and smooth running linear drives for high operating
and outer glass, or rough and fine grinding in two passes comfort and low maintenance costs
without manual intervention

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Reliable. Ideal supplements for your production.
Make your daily work easier and increase your productivity

We offer you a variety of additional equipment for the entire Glaston CHAMP machine generation.

Additional Equipment Upgrade Kits

Glass Plate Drilling Brushing Machine 2D Scanner


Versatile drilling process for simultaneous drilling Gentle removal of separation powder Automatic measurement of grinding wheel diameter and
positioning of groove

Primitive Cutting Diagonal Cutting Thin Glass


Precise cutting and breaking of primitives For optimal glass use without waste Efficient processing of thin glass for diverse applications

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The future begins today.
Operation made easy

The ACS3 control system of the Glaston CHAMP control system consists of a basic program
machine generation already supports you in and optional apps with numerous additional
your daily production with its intuitive and user- functions.
friendly operation. The modularly configured

The user interface gives you an


overview of all important product,
process and machine parameters.
Various apps support your daily
work.

Job Report App


Compact overview of the
production data for saving the
optimum job settings

Log File Analyzer App


Systematic search for production
analysis and troubleshooting for
efficient use of the cell

OPC-UA Server
Reading of machine data for data
transfer to a higher-level control
system. Various optional packages
are available.

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Glaston Insight Automotive PLUS

With Glaston Insight Automotive PLUS you will easily This digital service is the perfect completion to our
improve your performance and productivity. Save exclusive Glaston grinding tools, designed to match
precious time and money and take advantage of 100% customer requirements.
the full potential of your diamond tools.

Auto Centering User Setting


Automatic self-adjustment of the Individually assignable user rights
grinding machine after job change. for each parameter.

Lower your tool cost based on an Protect your investment and ensure
automatic optimized set up of the the highest quality level for your
grinding parameters what leads customers. Make sure that only au-
to an extended grinding wheel life thorized and trained personnel have
time. Increase your productivity significantly by access to critical machine parameters.
saving up to 70% of the time normally needed
for a job change.

Tool Break-in Parameter Setting


Fully customizable break-in process Individually designable parameter
for new grinding tools. storage for customer-specific
production optimization.
Extend the lifetime of your
expensive grinding tools and make
Master all job dependent parameters
sure that even the first pane after a
and increase your productivity
tool change is on the highest quality
by setting up your customized
level by setting a defined running-in procedure
production parameter database.
easily.

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Personal. On-site Service and Support.
Wherever you need us, we are there

Right from the very first minute, we will other support services. Individual training
support you during the planning of your plant. sessions and plenty of digital services round
Our customer service is then on-hand all over off the range of services on offer.
the world for the delivery of spare parts and

Consultancy Hotline
& Optimization Support in the event of technical
queries, spare part orders and
Comprehensive, personal more
consultancy and plant optimization
by individual process simulation

Technical Spare Part Catalog


Documentation Order spare parts quickly and
easily via the online catalog
Download manuals for your
machines in many languages,
complete with information and
assistance

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Maintenance Service Upgrade Kits
Contracts Individually configurable upgrade
kits for your elder plants
Preventative service for a long
service life of your machine

Training Virtual Engineer


Tailor-made programs for the best Our specialists will advise and
possible training success support your workforce onsite
using a ”Mixed Reality” headset

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