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New CHIRON 25 seriesHighly productive machining of large components

Intelligent production in China Taicang Innovation Factory opens

The CHIRON Group customer magazine 02.2019

Come, see, experience: World Premiere at the EMO

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Dear customers and friends of the CHIRON Group,

The Chinese philosopher Confucius once said, »Wherever you go, go with all your heart.« This guiding principle has shaped our presence in China since 2004 and our commitment to our customers there.

The opening of the »Taicang Innovation Factory« marks our long-term commit-ment to China as a growth market. Up to 200 machines per year can be produced in the new plant. This enables us to respond convincingly to the growing local demand for high-quality machining centers – with significantly shorter delivery times than before.

Around the world, our customers are demanding new machines with the best values in dynamics and precision. To meet this demand, we successfully launched the new CHIRON FZ/DZ 16 and STAMA MT 733 series in 2018. For the EMO 2019, we are expanding our product range with additional systems in gan-try design: The new CHIRON 25 series sets standards for highly productive ma-chining of large-volume components. The MT 733 one plus from STAMA represents an attractive option for dynamic complete machining.

In Hanover, we present the latest modules of our SmartLine portfolio of digital systems, ConditionLine and ProtectLine, as well as introducing the innovative automation solution VariocellPallet for the CHIRON FZ 16 S five axis. We also provide information about a life cycle concept for a service that perfectly matches your requirements in the various phases of a machine’s life and is based on our SmartLine modules.

This edition also includes reports from users in Italy, Germany and England. Furthermore, we introduce you to Fabrice Belin, the new Managing Director of CHIRON Technologies de Production in France.

We hope you enjoy reading and look forward to seeing you at EMO 2019 in September!

The Executive Board of the CHIRON Group

Dr. Markus Flik Wolfgang Ehrk Vanessa Hellwing

INTRO6 News and events

8 Review OPEN HOUSE 2019

10 Opening of Taicang Innovation Factory

INSPIRE EMO 201912 New CHIRON 25 series

14 New STAMA MT 733 series

16 New SmartLine module

20 Pallet automation

IN TOUCH 22 CHIRON DZ 16 W pilot project

at Galba

26 Technology cooperation between WITTENSTEIN and STAMA

30 Medical technology in validated processes at DANmed

34 CHIRON MILL 1250 secures growth at shawpak

INSIDE 38 Advancement opportunities in the CHIRON Group: Fabrice Belin

Opening in Chinese style:Production, sales and service under new roof in Taicang

Investment in double output:Turnkey solution CHIRON MILL 1250 and Hyfore clamping system for shawpak

Perfect symbiosis:MT 733 from STAMA and Galaxie® drive system from WITTENSTEIN

To improve readability, plural pronouns are used here to refer to a singular subject of any gender.

VariocellPallet automation:More dynamic machining of complex components

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CONTENTS 5

How do we reach young people? How do we get them excited about a career at CHIRON? Our new apprenticeship communication answers these questions. Fresh, clear and up-to-date, with one cen-tral message: CHIRON MAKES THE FUTURE. A promise to the applicants who have a secure professional future in the company. Because CHIRON is a company with a future, with innovative products and services. Our new communication is the perfect means for conveying this concept: With a lively visual language that focuses on apprentices. With a consistent appearance - from advertisements to bro-chures to the trade fair booth. With a clear request: MAKE THE MOST OF YOURSELF – APPLY NOW!

CHIRON MAKES THE FUTURE. As you can see!

The new apprenticeship brochure The focus is on the CHIRON apprentices.

Booth at the apprenticeship fair in the Tuttlingen convention center.

Events 2019/20We will also be attending numerous trade fairs and exhibitions this year. Why not pay us a visit?

To view the topics covered and for further information regarding our workshops, visit www.chiron.de/events

NEWS & EVENTS _

INTRO

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

JANUARY

MARCH

APRIL

16.09. – 21.09. EMO Hanover, Germany24.09. – 26. 09. OPEN HOUSE Machinery Oy Tampere, Finland

07.10. – 11.10. MSV Brno, Czech Republic09.10. – 11.10. ETMS León, Mexico24.10. OPEN FACTORY CHIRON Neuhausen o.E., Germany

05.11. – 07.11. MINING METALS Tashkent, Uzbekistan19.11. – 22.11. Intern. Industrial Forum Kiev, Ukraine22.11. – 25.11. METALEX Bangkok, Thailand27.11. – 28.11. MAV Forum Mikropräzision Tuttlingen, Germany

23.01. – 28.01. IMTEX Bangalore, India

10.03. – 13.03. METAV Düsseldorf, Germany 17.03. – 19.03. KONEPAJA Tampere, Finland17.03. – 20.03. TECHNI SHOW Utrecht, Netherlands26.03. – 28.03. MECSPE Parma, Italy31.03. – 03.04. INDUSTRIE Paris Paris, France31.03. – 04.04. SIMTOS Seoul, Korea

02.04. MAV Innovationsforum Böblingen, Germany 06.04. – 08.04. OPEN HOUSE Taicang Taicang, China07.04. – 11.04. CCMT Shanghai, China

Welcome to CHIRON America, Steve Morris!

With Steve Morris, the CHIRON Group welcomes an experienced manager to the top of CHIRON America. On May 1st, Dirk Zikeli’s successor took up his post in Charlotte, North Carolina. He brings more than 30 years of professional experience in production, service, application/turnkey and the management of major injection molding tech-nology companies to his new position. With stra-tegic corporate planning – goals, actions and measures – he contributed significantly to the growth of the various companies.

Steve Morris holds a Bachelor of Science and MBA in Strategic Management from Niagara Univer- sity, New York. He started his career as a project engineer at Husky Injection Molding Systems in Bolton, Canada. He then assumed responsibility for global manufacturing in North America, Europe and Asia and managed the spare parts

and service business for North and Latin America for over 12 years. Steve Morris most recently held the position of President and General Ma- nager Systems Business and Technical Services at Milacron, a leading manufacturer of innovative injection molding technologies. In his work at Milacron, Steve Morris has gained a deep under-standing of the needs of the automotive, aero-space and medical industries. In addition, he promoted the implementation of improvement processes and Lean Management in his various management positions.

Steve Morris will receive support from Mike Defer in the expansion of the North American business – both through the new machining centers and through digital and there-fore location-independent services. The previous Sales Manager has been Executive Vice President of CHIRON America since May.

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Three innovations live in operation

39 machining centers in action. New SmartLine software solutions for digital manufacturing. Over 30 partners from the entire metalworking process chain. Top-class special-ist lectures and opportunity for intensive networking: The CHIRON OPEN HOUSE took place in Tuttlingen – and the trade fair had a full house on three days.

Performance meets precision: CHIRON continued this motto convincingly from 8 to 10 May and presented three new products: Simultaneous five-axis ma- chining with the FZ 16 S five axis VariocellPallet with pallet automation, the high-productivity DZ 16 W five axis double-spindle and the prototype of the new 25 series. An additional highlight for the approximately 1600 industry visitors was the spectacular live machining of 1,000 cubic centimeters of steel per minute. The focus this year again was on the SmartLine range with the new ConditionLine and ProtectLine software systems, presented in live pres-entations (more on all new products from page 12). Further impetus for day-to-day machining practice was provided by products and solutions offered by more than 30 technology partners, as well as presentations on topics such as »Connect Five! Faster machining with five-axis machining centers«. The service experts and their services for location-independent »service – wherever you are« were also in great demand. In the opinion of the visitors, the CHIRON OPEN HOUSE has firmly established itself as a trendsetter and communication plat-form for the entire industry.

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OPEN HOUSE STAMA AND CHIRON

07 – 09 May08 – 10 May

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Three innovations live in operation Focus on complete machining captures the latest trend

»Better complete machining«: With this slogan, STAMA clearly defined the focus of the three-day OPEN HOUSE event – approximately 330 visitors accepted the invitation to the turnkey factory in Schlierbach. How to successfully imple-ment a First Part Good Part strategy, how has a user reduced the main time by 40 percent with the new MT 733? These topics were some of the workshop highlights. There was also a lively exchange of ideas for the live machining events using the new MT 733 series and the MT 838 TWIN, including discussion of specific projects in the company restaurant with its views out over the Swabian Jura. Visitors were treated to an exclusive preview of the MT 733 one plus, which is cur-rently in development and will make its debut at the EMO in September. STAMA Managing Director Crispin Taylor feels that his expectations were confirmed: »We have captured the lat-est trend. It was often a topic of discussion that – in particular due to modern high-performance materials and increased power density – even more stable and flexible configurable machines for heavy-duty machining are in demand. Particu-larly in the complete machining solutions of the new MT 733 series and the MT 8 series our customers see the right solu-tion for their needs.« Since the premiere of the MT 733 two at the AMB, the current order intake is very much according to plan. Three machines of the new series are already success-fully in production at customers.

Save the datesSTAMA OPEN HOUSE 12 – 14 May 2020CHIRON OPEN HOUSE 13 – 15 May 2020

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INSPIRE _

OPENING OF THE TAICANG INNOVATION FACTORY

Intelligent manufacturing in the growth market of China

On May 28th 2019, the CHIRON Group celebrated the opening of the Taicang Innovation Factory. This cutting-edge factory is part of the global growth strategy. It is the first plant in the world to produce machining centers from CHIRON, STAMA and SCHERER under one roof. At the same time, the Taicang Innovation Factory supports the move towards intelligent manufacturing in China with first-class technologies, machining centers and services.

Dr. Markus Flik, CEO of the CHIRON Group

Jiaping Ren, CEO of CHIRON China

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CHIRON has been active in China since 2004, with its own companies opening their doors in 2007 in Beijing and in 2012 in Taicang. To create production capacity for the planned growth, the CHIRON Group invested over ten million euros into construction of the Taicang Innovation Factory. This factory is compliant with the latest interna-tional standards, special attention has been paid to current environmental protection guidelines. The total area of the factory, including logistics and office spaces, is around 14,000 square meters, enabling assembly and delivery of up to 200 machining centers per year. With the new plant, the CHIRON Group has expanded its product range for the local market and is responding to an important demand from Chinese customers with shorter delivery times.

The CHIRON Group celebrated the opening with custom-ers and suppliers, representatives of the Taicang district

government and media partners. In his speech, Dr. Markus Flik emphasized: »The Chinese market undoubtedly plays a decisive role in the global economy. Following many years of rapid development, China continues to show strong potential for growth. The demand for high-quality machining centers will continue to increase. This is why the Taicang Innovation Factory is such an important strategic investment that will enable us to acknowledge our long-term commitment in China.«

Looking ahead, the CHIRON Group is also investing in local expertise in the areas of research and development and automation. This is done both through close collaboration between Chinese and German colleagues and intensive training of local teams. This enables the CHIRON Group to even better meet the needs of Chinese customers for indi-vidual, turnkey projects with a high level of automation.

The ceremony was attended by high-ranking representatives from the political and economic spheres. The ceremony would not have been complete without the traditional Chinese lion – a symbol of luck that promised a bright future for the new factory.

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The CHIRON 25 series is con- sistently designed for highly productive machining of complex, high-volume components. The entire process is easily accessible and completely viewable – a novelty with these work-piece dimensions.

The new standard for large components

Double-spindle machining of large-volume components

Optimum dynamics

Best possible access to the workspace

Independent X-axis and Z-axis compensation

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»The market has confirmed that we are adopting the right approach with our gantry de-sign, which combines dynamics, precision and higher cutting forces in an unprecedented way,« stated Dr. Markus Flik following the successful presentation of the 16 series at the AMB in Stuttgart. With the 25 series, CHIRON continues the combination of productivity, accuracy and flexibility and expands its product portfolio upwards: The distance between spindles in the DZ 25 is 800 millimeters. The machines are thus ideally suited for double- spindle machining of large-volume components, such as bodies and chassis for the auto-motive industry or aluminum components for the aerospace industry.

According to Daniel Gems, Head of Development Projects at Chiron, the special feature of the DZ 25 is »the on-site separation of operation and loading. This allows best access to the working area and good insight into the process – even if the machine is equipped with a pallet changer for even faster workpiece changeovers.« Further benefits of the new series include: A flexible machine layout with a small footprint, significantly higher dynamics compared to competitor machines, completely independent movement of the spindles along the Z- and X-axes and – in accordance with customer requirements – automation via robots or gantry. The machines are operated via the TouchLine system and the large panel on which the machine status can be monitored at any time. The new 25 series is prepared for the ConditionLine, DataLine and ProtectLine SmartLine modules – ensuring an addi- tional productivity boost.

The first major appearance of the DZ 25 P five axis after the preview at the CHIRON OPEN HOUSE will be at the EMO 2019. Live – but in a new way: As a virtual machine in the inter-active showroom. Visitors can also find additional CHIRON and STAMA series here, obtain specific information with just a few clicks, or quickly find »their« machining center with the assistance of the sales department.

EMO 2019: NEW CHIRON 25 RANGE _

INSPIRE

Process easily visible thanks to separation of operating and loading side

Compact, flexible machine layout

Intuitive operation via TouchLine

Automation via robots or gantry

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INSPIRE _

EMO 2019: NEW STAMA MT 733 SERIES

Optimizing complete machining: Part 2 More than just a brief trend? STAMA is certain: In the future, modern high-performance materials and higher power density will demand even more stable and flexible configurable machines for heavy machining.

For the EMO 2019 in Hanover, STAMA is presenting two complete machining sys-tems that are unique in the world of heavy-duty machining. Uniquely better: With two models of the new MT 733 series and the MT 838 TWIN mill-turn center, STAMA performs sophisticated live machining operations to demonstrate high-precision complete machining, double-digit increases in productivity, high-performance five-axis simultaneous milling and turning and how the contradiction between »highly productive and fully flexible« can be resolved.

MT 733 one plus premiere Full milling and turning power in combination with unlimited high dynamics for stable five-axis simultaneous machining. Flexible, productive and precise complete machining of all six sides in one setup. For bars and/or chuck components.

PREMIERE

Live at the EMO in Hanover from 16 – 21 September 2019

Hall 12, Booth C06

MT 733 one

MT 733 one plus

MT 733 two MT 733 two plus

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Spot on MT 838 TWIN HSK-A100 – double-spindle vertical milling and turning: The highly productive, highly dynamic complete machining solution for chuck components up to 600 mm. STAMA presents industry-specific solutions that focus on the combination of high-perfor-mance milling and turning.

»Process innovations thanks to increased freedom in designing machining tasks«

SPOT ON

1/2 Heavy-duty double-spindle machining with milling and turning on an MT 838 TWIN. Highly dynamic and precise complete machining.

3 High-performance, high-precision five-axis simultaneous machining with the new Galaxie® drive system from WITTENSTEIN

MT 838 TWIN

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Condition monitoring instead of gut feelings

With ConditionLine, the CHIRON Group is launching an additional module in the SmartLine range. The software constantly monitors and analyzes the status of the machine and detects irregularities in operation at an early stage. This module is focused on all components that affect precision or are frequent causes of failures: »We know from experience that the linear axes driven by screw ball heads, the spindles and the tool magazine are the most common fault sources,« states Pascal Schröder, Development Coordinator for Digitalization. »To acquire high-quality status data for these components, we have developed a hybrid data recording system.« The method patented by the CHIRON Group detects and analyzes the movement profile of the individual linear axes during machine operation. As the status of the components – different materials, workpieces, etc.  – cannot be ob- jectively determined via information recorded alongside operation, test routines have also been provided. »In test mode, the machining center runs this clearly defined routine, then compares the data collected with the reference data set, fully automatically,« Schröder explains.

INSPIRE _

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Employees could rely on their own experience or that of their colleagues to judge the status of a machine. This can work, but does not have to. ConditionLine replaces this »gut feeling« with continuous monitoring of the machine condition. This prevents expensive machine downtimes and ensures consistently high machine availability and manufacturing quality.

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Patented system for improved machine availability This combination of information gained during operation and clearly defined test routines makes the system unique and ensures that problems in the mechanics are detected earlier and more precisely. In addition, customers can use the knowledge gained to optimize production: »Similar to the linear axes, we also monitor the main spindle(s) and the tool changing system and record, for exam-ple, the number of clamping and changing cycles. From fatigue strength tests we know how long the tool stations last and can indicate, for example, that certain stations are subject to above average levels of stress. This enables customers to make optimal use of the tool change system and thereby increase its service life.«

A high-performance industrial PC, the Profinet Industrial Ethernet standard and IO Link for connecting cutting-edge sensors and actuators form the backbone of ConditionLine for the new CHIRON 16 series and the STAMA MT 733 series. The special feature of the new software tool, according to Schröder: »A permanent Internet connection is not required. We allow our customers to decide for them-selves if they want to use networking or not.«

Scalable range of functions with three levelsConditionLine is therefore divided into three levels: In level one, the machine has no network access. The data can only be read by a service technician at the machining center with the consent of the cus-tomer. In level two, the machine is connected to the company network. The user can access a dash-board at any time via the TouchLine operating system panel or via a web browser on the PC or mobile device and obtain information on the current status of the machines. For active information regard-ing faults or irregularities, the machine can be connected to the internal mail server and, if necessary, delivers a qualified error message via e-mail. In level three, the machining center is connected to the CHIRON Group Service via RemoteLine. Messages regarding pending maintenance or faults are auto-matically sent to the Service via an encrypted connection. In addition, with the operator’s consent, the Service can establish a direct connection to the machine control system to provide online support for troubleshooting.

»The combination of information gained during operation and clearly de- fined test routines makes ConditionLine unique and ensures that irregularities are detected early and precisely.«

Pascal SchröderDevelopment Coordinator Digitalization

INSPIRE _

EMO 2019: NEW SMARTLINE MODULES

Friction characteristic curve acceptance rangeFriction characteristic curve reference value

Friction characteristic curve in the critical range

The machine determines and analyses fully auto-matically, for example, the friction behaviour of the linear axes. This enables wear to be detected at an early stage – maintenance can be targeted to where it is needed, performed on the basis of the machine status, and planned in advance.

Friction characteristic curve fingerprint

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RemoteLine: Increase efficiency, reduce downtimes At the EMO 2019, the CHIRON Group is also presenting the new cloud-based version of RemoteLine. This enables machine data from all plants connected together in the customer’s IT environment via the MindSphere cloud plat-form to be displayed and managed on the local or global network. An alarm monitoring system provides informa-tion on critical machine data, combines these into in-depth analyses and identifies optimisation potential – for greater productivity, reliability and availability.

Efficient interaction between ProcessLine and ProtectLineThe two SmartLine modules ProcessLine and ProtectLine combine to form a complete digital process chain. Process- Line is used to create, simulate and optimize the real NC program using a digital twin. This enables both optimized, collision-tested machining processes from the first work-piece, as well as quick start of production. ProtectLine plays a role directly here. As a fully integrated preventive colli-sion detection system, the tool protects the machine against incorrect operation directly and »live«. ProcessLine and ProtectLine are based on the same model and comple-ment each other perfectly, but can also be used inde-pendently of each other.

Benefits of ConditionLine:

Early detection and rectification of errors

Analysis of wear and stocking of parts accordingly Reduction of unexpected machine failures to a minimum

Targeted implementation of maintenance tasks

Consistently high parts quality

ConditionLine

Backlash: Progression of important key figures for a selected linear axis

Overview page: Shows navigation controls and status summary

»Heatmap«: Shows how frequently the axis intercepts are approached

Circular tests: Shows measured deviations at a high magnification

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The new VariocellPallet automation solution is CHIRON’s response to specific requirements of the automotive industry, tool manufacturing and other sectors. An innovative solution devel-oped specifically for the new FZ/DZ 16 series with the objective of processing small batch sizes more dynamically and flexibly. VariocellPallet enables various raw parts to be clamped on a ro-tary indexing table with up to ten prefabricated pallets. The handling system supplies raw part after raw part to the machining center and removes the workpieces together with the pal-let following the successful machining process. This significantly increases productivity. Addi-tional benefit: While one pallet is being pro-cessed, a second can be loaded in parallel.

One particularly attractive feature of Variocell-Pallet is the flexible operator access to the ma-chining center: The motorized transfer trolley with rollers can be moved in three directions without needing rail systems. The pallet auto-mation does not require much space and can be loaded and unloaded manually if necessary. An alternative automation solution for the FZ/DZ 16 is the modular, customer-specific configurable VariocellSystem.

Visitors to the OPEN HOUSE could already experience the new pallet automation in action on the FZ 16 S five axis. At EMO 2019, CHIRON will officially present the VariocellPallet automation solution. Further inno- vations in Hanover: The modular CellLine cell control system and the option of adding the VariocellUno to a fully refurbished machining center.

VariocellPallet: Automatic machining of complex workpieces

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EMO 2019: PALLET AUTOMATION

CellLine: Convenient control of the entire manufacturing cellThe CHIRON Group’s EMO highlights on automa-tion include the new CellLine IT solution from the SmartLine portfolio: CellLine enables con- venient control of the entire manufacturing cell, including robots, via a single control panel. In addition to setup and diagnostic functions for all assemblies, CellLine can also be equipped with a cutting-edge order management system. CellLine is also available in an Internet-enabled variant with remote access via the cloud and in several languages.

VariocellUno: Now available for retrofitAutomation is also a key concern of the CMS retrofit specialists at the world’s leading trade fair for metalworking. They have added the VariocellUno automation solution to their range and will demonstrate in Hanover how a refur-bished machining center can produce much more productively. Automation is increasing in significance across all industries, and retrofitting is an attractive, cost-efficient option for making existing machining centres of all CHIRON Group brands fit for the future.

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Size and composition

Pallet spaces

320 x 320 mm

2000 x 2000 mm

Range of movement: 1.7 m

Cell size 2.1 x 2.1 x 2.0 m

max. handling weight: 300 kg

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DZ 16 W PILOT PROJECT AT GALBA

Precision is our passion: In line with this company motto, GALBA S.r.l formulated clear goals for investment in new systems at the end of 2017: Improving surface quality, reducing costs per part and increasing machine avail- ability. CHIRON was able to meet these specifications at exactly the right time with the new 16 series – starting with a DZ 16 W test machine.

»La precisione è la nostra passione«

AMG, Audi, BMW, Lamborghini, Maserati, Mercedes, Porsche – these are just some of the premium automobile manufacturers who rely on the »precisione« of Galba for complex parts such as aluminum oil pumps. However, the precision offered by Galba, headquartered in Cellatica, Italy, is also in demand outside of the automotive industry: Its production facilities, which cover 25,000 square meters, also produce light metal alloys for the maritime sector as well as gray cast iron and ductile cast iron components for hydraulic applications and special steels for ship engines and transmissions. Over the years, Galba has established itself as a quality supplier for international customers and boasts consistent growth. One reason for this success is ongoing technical development, a process in which more than 50 CHIRON machining centers play a part.

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»With the DZ 16 W, we have achieved huge reductions in the cycle times for various workpieces, while at the same time significantly im-proving the surface quality of milled surfaces.«

QuantitiesIncreased by 25 %

PrecisionCover machining 0.05 mmPositioning accuracy 0.02 mm

ErgonomicsSimple and safe operation thanks to the TouchLine control panel

Enrico Baiguera, CEO of Galba

Various vacuum and oil pump housings produced by Galba for international automobile manufacturers.

PROFIT

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The aim: Complete automationGalba’s machinery consists of vertical and horizontal machining centers as well as lathes. Hardly any of them is older than four years, and the majority are auto-mated. The company has partnered with CHIRON since 1997, and since then has ordered around 50 machines from all series. Galba primarily uses single-spindle and double-spindle machines, and was one of the first Italian customers to use a four-spindle machine for manufacturing. The machining centers work in three-shift operation, producing up to one million parts per year for the automotive industry as well as smaller runs for precision mechanics, and perfectly suit the quality philosophy of Galba.

DZ 16 W practical trial: Impressive parts quantities and precisionAt the end of 2017, Galba CEO Enrico Baiguera formulated ambitious goals for 2018: »In order to remain competitive internationally at the highest level, we wanted to reduce the costs per part, improve the quality of parts and increase the technical availability of our machines.« At that time, the new 16 series was in development in Tuttlingen, and seemed to be exactly the right solution to meet these goals. The practical comparison of the DZ 16 W with the DZ 15 W Magnum previously used for the production of die-cast parts should provide information on whether and how this was the case. Following installation by the CHIRON Italia team, the DZ 16 W began operation in Summer 2018 and – in combination with the hydraulic devices built in-house at Galba – provided impressive results right from the beginning: Manufacturing of complex vacuum and oil pump housings was able to be increased strongly. Equally impressive, according to Enrico Baiguera, was the precision achieved: »Thanks to the active cooling of components, we achieved a precision of 0.05 millimeters for cover machining, and the positioning accuracy is within the 0.02 millimeter range. So truly peak values!«

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Galba

Galba S.r.l, founded by Piero Baiguera and Vittorio Gallizioli in 1969 and headquartered near Brescia in Italy, specializes in precision machining for the automotive, hydraulics, earthmoving and marine industries. Technical development and continuous growth are also central features of the second generation of the family business. Between 2003 and 2018, the number of employees increased five-fold to 240, and turnover increased from 4.6 million euros to 72.4 million euros over the same period. Galba is certified in accordance with IATF 16949 and ISO 14001.

www.galba.it

CELLATICA, IT

The changeover process: Completely trouble-freeThe CHIRON-experienced personnel at Galba found it easy to get to grips with the new machines. The TouchLine operating system, in particular, is unanimous-ly believed to facilitate operation: The first task completed following a shift change is to adjust the panel to the size of the current operator, making work significantly more ergonomic. Thanks to the additional information and intui-tive user guidance, operation is easier and safer. Initial concerns that the touch-screen could get dirty quickly due to the many fingertips and make it difficult to read the displayed information turned out to be unfounded. When changing shifts, a screen cleaning cloth is used to wipe the surface once and the job is done.

Next steps: Integration into a manufacturing cell and into Industry 4.0Galba has since begun use of two additional DZ 16 W machines alongside the test machine, which will be integrated into in-house manufacturing cells over the course of the year via a Profinet interface. Parts supply, deburring, leak testing and measurement are then performed in a fully automatic integrated process. The three DZ 16 W machines, like all newer CHIRON machines in use at Galba, are equipped with the DataLine and RemoteLine SmartLine modules. The produc-tion data provided via DataLine can be accessed via smartphone, tablet or PC and provides valuable information for further process optimization. Enrico Baiguera reports that, via RemoteLine, most faults can be resolved online via remote access by CHIRON Service. If this is not possible, the CHIRON Italia service techni-cians from Millepini can be on-site in less than an hour.

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Protocooperation (from the Greek protos = foremost, first and the Latin cooperatio = cooperation) is a term used in the field of ecology to describe the loosest form of symbiosis, a relationship between individuals from different species. This cooperation is not obligatory for either species, but both species benefit from their cooperative relationship with the other.

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Perfect symbiosisWhen the new MT 733 series from STAMA was being developed, WITTENSTEIN contributed one of the key com-ponents for dynamic heavy-duty machining: Its Galaxie® drive system. Now WITTENSTEIN produces components for its products on an MT 733 two.

Innovation projects can benefit hugely from technology partnerships. A prime example of this is the cooperation between STAMA and WITTENSTEIN SE. One of the most promising new features of the MT 733 series from STAMA is the Galaxie® drive system from WITTENSTEIN, which is the first of its kind to be installed in a machining center as a po-sitioning axis. In return, core components of WITTENSTEIN planetary gears have now been produced highly efficiently on an MT 733 two at the Igersheim site for more than a year.

A growing partnership This success story began in 2015. As an expert in turnkey process solutions, STAMA specializes in up to five-axis complete heavy-duty machining of medium-sized and complex components. The MT 7 milling-turning center se-ries once provided the strong backbone for this process. This was set to be turned into an innovative future concept. In light of modern high-performance materials and the trend towards greater power density, it became clear that heavy-duty machining required more stable machines that were flexible to configure. These machines would also have to combine unlimited dynamics, right through to simultaneous machining across five axes, with high levels of productivity and precision for six-sided machining in a single setup. Dr.-Ing. Frank Müller, Head of Design and Development at STAMA, says, »For us, the solution lay in the transition to a more stable fixed gantry concept and in ver-tically aligned milling spindles, which paved the way for a much greater milling performance in relation to the instal-lation space. Consequently, we focused on the design of

the B-axis of the turning spindles, the short bars for which we produce at STAMA for creating angular holes and for simultaneous machining across five axes. The main re-quirements for the B-axis drive were zero backlash, rigidi-ty, torque density and a long service life. In addition, there was the compactness of the drive, as this determines how closely the main and counter spindles can move together in order to transfer the component position-oriented and high-precision for rear-side machining.«

Galaxie® – a promising solution developed from virtually nothing The screw drive failed to meet the requirement for zero backlash, the torque drive would have to be a meter long to provide the required torque – also out of the question. Then the STAMA developers came across the Galaxie® drive system from WITTENSTEIN. As it turned out, the Galaxie® drive could theoretically combine all of the desired proper-ties in a single solution. In previous applications, however, the gearbox had excelled primarily as a non-wearing reduction gear with huge torques in a small in-stallation space. But STAMA want-ed to use it as an NC positioning axis that could be controlled with a high degree of precision. This marked the start of an intensive development partnership that fo-cused on optimizing the Galaxie® for this purpose.

»Thanks to this complete machining, we were able to reduce the pure pro-cessing time by 40 percent. All the potential hoped for with this machine has been tapped.« Dr. Lars AldingerHead of Corporate SCM Technology, WITTENSTEIN

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market that has been using cycloidal and planetary gears for gear manufacturing since the days of Leonardo Da Vinci, it is a big task to convince users of the benefits of a revolu-tionary drive system such as the Galaxie®. You have to translate theoretical advantages into practical benefits. The value of a partner like STAMA, who have extensive expertise in developing machining centers and, with full confidence in the potential of our product, support its path to market maturity in a new field of application, cannot be overestimated.« One such milestone is to have introduced two variants of the Galaxie drive system for the NC posi-tioning axis together with control system partner Siemens, resulting in the highest ever degree of precision. The result is meeting all expectations.

Proven in tests and practice Now the symbiosis of MT 733, Galaxie® drive system and Siemens control system had to prove itself. First this took the form of a sphere test, whereby a sphere geometry was created on an MT 733 two using a B-axis interpolating along the zero point of the Galaxie® drive. Conclusion: The defined control algorithms worked perfectly. The Galaxie® drive system was also subjected to an endurance test, whereby it was rotated ± 30° around the horizontal over 3.7 million times with the maximum static torque. Con- clusion: No change to the hysteresis curve, no appreciable wear and no positioning deviations during the standard

At the same time, WITTENSTEIN is focusing on optimization In 2016, WITTENSTEIN turned its attention to optimizing the production of gear components. Dr.-Ing. Lars Aldinger, responsible for global technology management in produc-tion within the WITTENSTEIN Group, describes the applica-tion and the problem as follows: »The work involved in producing planetary gears is shared between our in-house production team and external suppliers. We turn and mill shaft parts made from high-strength steel externally on double-spindle CNC machines, then store them and drill customer-specific bores with high precision on boring mills before assembly. Our goal was to combine this multi-stage process in a single machine. We wanted it to be faster, more flexible and more productive, increase process reliability while meeting strict requirements in terms of precision and of course reduce stock levels.« The concepts offered were based on lathes with driven tools and swivel head, all of which only offered limited milling performance. While working on the joint »MT 733 with Galaxie« project, the company’s attention was drawn to the STAMA concept of high-stability complete milling/turning.

Perfected concept exceeds all expectations There followed a period of intensive teamwork that was filled with pioneering tasks. Volker Sprenger, Head of Sales of Galaxie® drive systems at WITTENSTEIN, says, »In a

WITTENSTEIN SE

With around 2,600 employees worldwide and turnover of EUR 385 million in fiscal 2017/18, WITTENSTEIN SE is synonymous with innovation, precision and excellence in mechatronic drive technology. The Group is active in seven innovative business areas: Servo gears and drive systems, medical techno- logy, miniature servo units, gearing technology, rotative and linear actuator systems, nanotech-nology and electronic and software components for drive technology. WITTENSTEIN has around 60 subsidiaries and agents in approximately 40 countries.

www.wittenstein.de

IGERSHEIM, DE

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New, context-sensitive TouchLine control system in the MT 733 series, prepared for the SmartLine software products from the CHIRON Group. (© WITTENSTEIN)

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service life of the machine. In a second step, STAMA provid-ed its partner WITTENSTEIN with one of two prototypes – for the complete machining of the above-mentioned gear shafts and for intensive practical analyses on the integrated Galaxie® drive system in the B-axis. Dr. Lars Aldinger, Tech-nology Manager at WITTENSTEIN, summarizes the experi-ences of the production team: »With the MT 733 two, we have succeeded for the first time to produce an output shaft with a high degree of precision in a single pass from the raw to the finished part with parallel heavy machining and high-precision machining while observing all tolerances and reference dimensions. Thanks to this complete ma-chining, we were able to reduce the processing time by 40 percent. All of the potential advantages in terms of throughput time, setup and configuration, stock levels and process reliability were realized. The machine proved to be extremely robust, solid and highly dynamic. The degree of precision in production satisfies the most stringent require-ments.«

Cooperation continues at a high level Both partners have continued to work on the development of performance aspects. STAMA has since optimized the MT 733 for gear milling. The company is also focusing on the user benefits that can be unlocked by networking capability and the digital data analysis of processes and machine components. As such, STAMA has equipped the

machines with SmartLine software systems: TouchLine with context-sensitive touch controls, DataLine for record-ing and visualizing operating states and ConditionLine for monitoring the linear axes. WITTENSTEIN software experts can now monitor the hysteresis behavior of the rotary drive throughout the entire service life and store this data for future use via the ConditionLine module. This is the first evaluation tool of its kind on the market, which gives the user in-creased security when pushing the new MT 733 series to its technical limits. All three parties (machine users, ma-chining center manu-facturers and compo-nent suppliers) benefit from this type of tech-nology cooperation.

»The main requirements for the B-axis drive were zero backlash, rigidity, torque density and long service life. In addition, there was the compactness of the drive, as this determines how closely the main and counter spindle can move together to transfer the component in a posi-tion-oriented and highly precise manner for rear side machining.«

Dr. Frank MüllerHead of Design and Development, STAMA

Technical discussion in the gear production facility (from left): Dr.-Ing. Lars Aldinger, responsible for production technologies worldwide at WITTENSTEIN, Managing Director of STAMA Crispin Taylor and Head of Development at STAMA Dr.-Ing. Frank Müller (© WITTENSTEIN)

New, context-sensitive TouchLine control system in the MT 733 series, prepared for the SmartLine software products from the CHIRON Group. (© WITTENSTEIN)

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»The objective was to transfer the extraordinary skills of an experienced surgical technician to state-of-the-art CNC technology and thereby develop a stable, automated process.«Martin BrenndörferHead of CNC Application Technology for Medical & Precision Components, CHIRON

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Precision mechanical skills as a model for an automated process

An experienced precision technician at DANmed – DANNORITZER Medizintechnik – manually processes a medical instrument with micrometer precision, for example an arthroscopy punch with patented disassembly mechanism. But growing demand and tighter EU regulations required the transfer of these manual skills into an automated CNC process. This is where the CHIRON FZ 08 MT precision+ machining center with VariocellUno automation solution comes in.

Tuttlingen is the birthplace and center of German medical techno- logy. Here, around 400 small and medium-sized »manufactories« harness the extraordinary skills of experienced precision technicians to produce maximum precision for medical products. Transferring these skills, which have been perfected over decades – such as manu-al filing of fittings and geometries with an accuracy of just a few mi-crometers – is a huge challenge. But it is also inevitable; as well as a diminishing number of skilled workers and ever-increasing quantities on globalized markets, the new European regulation on medical devices is forcing this change. The »Medical Device Regulation« is a response to the more stringent specifications of the American FDA authority. Products are being classified higher, thereby intensifying the requirements for process validation and documentation. This in turn is increasing the degree of monitoring required in production, particularly when manual production steps need to be validated.

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A demanding task: Automated production of arthroscopy punchesThis is also the situation at DANmed, one of the world’s leading providers of spare parts and repair kits as well as repair services. DANmed also produces surgical instruments and works actively on their innovative further develop-ment. This is even true of a widely used arthroscopy punch. The previous concept was joined between the handle and shaft, allowing liquids to enter the joint. Even after clinical processing, such contamination could not be completely eli- minated. DANmed therefore developed a disconnection point between the shaft and the handle, making the arthroscopy punch significantly easier to dis- assemble, clean and reassemble. The patented principle immediately became popular on the market, demand grew rapidly and an automated solution was called for in order to replace the manual work involved.

According to Production Manager Julian Dannoritzer, the task was far from trivial. »The objective was to mill all shaft components from a solid block as far as possible to enable the elements to be assembled without reworking. This requires a process accuracy of a few micro- meters. In addition, we want to produce multiple versions of this punch in future, and to do this with the greatest possible degree of automation. Close and intensive cooperation with the solution provider was also important to us.« Sales Engineer Johann Redl explains why this demanding project was made for CHIRON: »Our Application Automation department in Tuttlingen bundles together our expertise in precision applications in a dedicated team. This is where you will find the know-how and passion required to develop such innovative processes. The team developed a concept and, after the contract was awarded, continuously optimized it in close collab-oration with the customer all the way through to commissioning.«

Tailor-made solution consisting of five-axis mill-turn center and robot cellThe CHIRON team recommended a combination of a FZ 08 MT precision+ machin-ing center with integrated VariocellUno robot loading cell with drawer system. To enable independent production for at least 48 hours, the machine has a magazine containing 96 tools. But it’s the process that makes the difference,

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DANNORITZER Medizintechnik GmbH & Co.KG

Founded in 1975 by Axel Dannoritzer as a specialist precision mechanics business, DANmed is now one of the world’s leading providers in the field of medical technology and offers a comprehensive range of spare parts and repair kits and sells instruments for general use in surgical applications. Its secondary focus is the development and production of surgical instru-ments and their innovative further development. Over 60 percent of its products are exported, primarily to the core EU and USA markets.

www.danmed.com

TUTTLINGEN,DE

»The challenges at the start of the project were considerable, but the commitment shown by CHIRON was remarkable.«Julian DannoritzerProduction Manager at DANmed

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according to Martin Brenndörfer, Head of CNC Application Technology for Medical & Precision Components at CHIRON. »The objective was to transfer the skills of an experienced surgical technician to an NC program and thereby de- velop a stable, automated process. Key considerations alongside dimensional stability were absence of burr and surface finish. We achieved this successfully by working closely with precision mechanic and Head of Development Harald Fuchs. After seeing the micrometer precision with which we worked on the machine and the result on the part itself, any doubts had disappeared.«

Production Manager Julian Dannoritzer found the initial production support particularly valuable. »The physical proximity to CHIRON during the project plan-ning phase was a real advantage. The handover of machine and process in the presence of experienced CHIRON technicians left our employees in awe of the high -end system. The challenges at the start of the project were considerable, but the commitment shown by CHIRON was remarkable.« According to Julian Dannoritzer, this commitment to service is as strong as ever, even after a year of operation. »CHIRON is therefore our provider of choice for future projects.«

Industry 4.0 and further approaches to production optimizationJulian Dannoritzer believes the family company has already set itself apart when it comes to the future. »We are probably one of very few medical technology providers of our size to control its production processes across all value creation steps paperlessly via tablets and to have digitalized all documentation and feedback. In the near future we will also be integrating the machine and process data that CHIRON provides us with via DataLine into this system.«

The project team in front of the CHIRON FZ 08 MT precision+ mill-turn center (from left): CHIRON Sales Engineer Johann Redl, Production Manager Julian Dannoritzer, Head of CNC Tech-nology Thomas Hugger, Head of Development Harald Fuchs and Martin Brenndörfer, Head of CNC Application Technology for Medical & Precision Components at CHIRON (© Hanser)

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Investment in double power

shawpakRiverside Medical Packaging Co Ltd

Founded in 1979, Riverside Medical Packaging with headquarters in Derby specializes in the manufacture and packaging of medical products under cleanroom conditions. The majority of its production and packaging systems are developed and built in-house. This includes the thermoforming machines from the shawpak division for packaging the most diverse range of products in transparent blisters.

www.shawpak.co.uk

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CHIRON MILL 1250 SECURES GROWTH AT SHAWPAK

The order book at shawpak, a division of British company Riverside Medical Packaging, is full; demand for the innova-tive, compact thermoforming machines is considerable. To ensure the machinery remains state-of-the-art while creating room for further growth, the company has invested in a turnkey solution based on the CHIRON MILL 1250 five-axis machining center plus clamping technology from Hyfore.

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Investment in double powerThe MILL 1250 was exactly the right in-vestment to enable us to respond promptly to growing demand for our thermo- forming machines and unlock further market potential.

Alan WadeDirector of Works and Engineering at shawpak

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1 Alan Wade from shawpak and Jon Mannion from CHIRON UK in front of the MILL 1250

2 The clamping system from Hyfore. Here with the tools from the first order from the medical industry, which was processed on the MILL 1250.

3 The core component of the shawpak machines: The forming drum with blister cavities – the individual molds.

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»Our machinery was being used beyond its capacity, it took us too long to produce the parts and we even missed out on a few orders.« At the end of 2017, Alan Wade, Director of Works and Engineering at shawpak, was faced with a pro-blem: Insufficient capacity to process orders on time and to meet the growing demand for the thermoforming ma-chines from Derby. There were no opportunities to gain further ground in the food industry as well as the estab-lished business area of medical technology.

From »dipping their toes« to the largest single investment Alan Wade got together with Jon Mannion to discuss new machine technologies with the Regional Sales Manager from CHIRON UK and to find a suitable and, above all, fast solution. CHIRON has been a strategic partner of Riverside for some years and has a detailed understanding of the shawpak production environment. But rather than recom-mending a machine, Jon Mannion invited Alan Wade to the CHIRON OPEN HOUSE. Wade, who is responsible for produc-tion at shawpak, was impressed by CHIRON’s turnkey expertise and decided to initially bridge the bottleneck with a rental machine. »We wanted, as we say here, to »dip our toes« first and test how well suited a five-axis machine was to CNC milling the forming sets used in our systems. Our experiences were positive – but we wanted a machine that would enable us to achieve even shorter cycle times. We had to produce around 80 individual tools by July 2019.«

Twice as fast with German-British turnkey solutionJon Mannion recommended a CHIRON MILL 1250 machining center, combined with a clamping system from Hyfore in Coventry. »It soon became clear to us that the MILL 1250 was the ideal solution. Thanks to the high-speed spindle, the tailor-made basic devices with large rotary axis, the zero point clamping system and the clamping technology from Hyfore, shawpak can machine more parts in signifi-cantly less time.« Alan Wade goes into more detail. »With the MILL 1250, we can now machine a set of 20 parts in just 40 rather than 80 hours. It’s a real breakthrough! We’re now able to build machines for packaging medical prod-ucts much faster. This will take us a huge step closer to achieving our goal of generating around 2 million pounds (2.3 million euros) in new business by 2020.«

Since the turnkey solution was installed at the start of August 2018, shawpak has already produced several form-ing sets for packaging machines on the MILL 1250. »Even the very first form we produced on the machine in 2018 saved us a huge amount of time.« Alan Wade is convinced that without the MILL 1250 some orders could not have been accepted.

Ambitious goals in all fieldsAs well as further penetrating the medical market, shawpak also has ambitious goals for the next few months: It intends to triple its entire order volume for thermoforming machines by July 2020. As such, it has also invested in man-power: 20 new jobs have been created in design and assembly, with more to follow throughout the company. Alan Wade has also recently signed a service and main- tenance contract with CHIRON UK for the CHIRON MILL 1250 in order to guarantee maximum machine availability in the long term. The package in-cludes DataLine. The module from the SmartLine program visualizes the machine condi-tion and process progress and provides important key figures for further optimizing the pro-duction process.

»Even the very first form we produced on the machine in 2018 saved us a huge amount of time.« Alan Wade

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ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT THE CHIRON GROUP

From Sales Assistant to Sales Manager to Managing Director How did a passionate Sales Assistant, a »man of the field« like Fabrice Belin become Managing Director of CHIRON Technologies de Production in France? How important are trust, honesty and attitude?

Monsieur Belin, you have been Managing Director of CHIRON Technologies de Production since January. Your personal career path at CTP is quite impressive. Did you always want to manage a company?To be completely honest, no. When I started at CHIRON, I was proud just to be working for one of the leading providers of machining centers and making a contribution to the growth of the CHIRON Group. Sales Manager, yes, I could imagine that… but not Managing Director.

Employee development is fundamental within the CHIRON Group; direct superiors play a key role in inspir-ing loyalty and commitment in employees. What was your experience with your line manager?My predecessor spent many years creating a climate of trust. We were always open with one another, occasionally critical, and worked closely to find solutions. We always focused on the task in hand, the arguments for and against. That’s what I’ve brought with me to my new role; I think good communication is essential, as are positive thinking and a sense of team spirit. I really like the African proverb »If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together«.

You worked in sales for many years, supporting a wide range of different customers. What do you think is the key to a good customer relationship?Again, trust. In the CHIRON Group, we sell very high-quality solutions – this is only possible within a climate of trust. Common sense is also very important – what’s best for the

customer, what’s best for us? So it’s much better to talk things through on the phone than to exchange multiple e-mails. This leaves more time for what’s important, including time to consider exactly what this particular customer needs. Perhaps this is a typically French way of thinking, but I think too many rules can sometimes get in the way of success.

How would you describe your management style?For me, management begins with actions rather than words. I am a »man of the field«, I like being out and about visiting our customers. But as Managing Director I now also spend a lot of time in the office. I encourage the teams to work independently. I have quite a sports- manlike approach: You don’t get better by watching, only by practicing.

What are your goals, what would you like to achieve with CTP?At the moment I’m focusing on settling into my new role. Of course I’d like to help CTP develop further. One of my main goals is to successfully launch the new series from CHIRON and STAMA here in France. I’d also like to strengthen our Service department and thereby customer loyalty. We have a saying that Sales sells the first machine, Service sells the rest.

Which values are particularly important to you?Honesty. First with myself – what exactly do I want? When I know the answer, I can communicate this to the team

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Career highlights

Curriculum vitae

Fabrice Belin is a qualified industrial engineer. He started his career at Chromex, a manufacturer of seals. He then worked as a sales engineer at Sartorius SA for five years and a further seven at Vincent Industrie SA. Before moving to CHIRON Technologies de Production in 2009, Fabrice Belin was Key Account Manager at Fabricom Systèmes d’Assemblage, a manufacturer of automated production lines. At CTP, he initially worked in sales field service for the south-east of France. He became Sales Manager in 2013 and Managing Director of CTP in January 2019.

2009 Sales field service at CHIRON Technologies de Production (CTP)

2013 CTP Sales Manager for CHIRON, STAMA, SCHERER and CMS

2019 Managing Director of CTP

and »bring them on board«. Just as important is sincerity when dealing with others – it’s the only way to get an honest response and therefore react and act accordingly.

Your new role is very demanding. What do you find the most challenging and how do you keep a clear head?As I’ve said, a lot of it is new to me, for example personnel management. I am also still Sales Manager until we find the right successor. This can be quite stressful, but also challenging in the best possible way. In the evening or at the weekend I go running and cycling to »recharge my batteries«.

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