GF Machining Solutions, a division of GF, and EOS have entered into a strategic cooperation agreement to offer customers innovative solutions combining both companies' technologies.
The two companies have agreed to focus on the mold and die sector. "They will develop exclusive solutions for moldmakers, a market in which GF Machining Solutions holds a leading position thanks to its EDM, high speed milling and automation technologies," said a spokesperson.
Additive manufacturing technology offers moldmakers the possibility of generating metal inserts featuring cooling close to the surface, thus allowing for a shorter mold cooling sequence and therefore a much faster plastic injection cycle time.
GF Machining Solutions and EOS will undertake the integration of the additive manufacturing machines into the production process of mold inserts, including the necessary software and automation link with downstream machine tools and measuring devices.
"We welcome very much this strategic partnership," said GF CEO Yves Serra. "GF and EOS complement each other very well to offer the large customer base of GF Machining Solutions a unique set of technologies."
"The cooperation allows us to increase the value for customers within the mold and die sector by integrating conventional and additive technologies," said EOS founder and CEO, Dr. Hans J. Langer. "This is a large step towards seamless production and we join forces with a strong and experienced partner."
The first solutions will be shown at EMO 2015, taking place in early October in Milan, Italy.
For more information contact:
Gisbert Ledvon
GF Machining Solutions
560 Bond St.
Lincolnshire, IL 60069-4224
800-CTC-1EDM / 847-913-5300
gisbert.ledvon@georgfischer.com
www.gfms.com/us
EOS of North America, Inc.
28970 Cabot Drive, Suite 700
Novi, MI 48377-2978
248-306-0143
info-us@eos.info
www.eos.info