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Arburg acquires Stork IMM

Expansion for the future Arburg acquires Stork IMM A historic moment: On 29 July 2026, CFO Steffen Kroner and CTO Guido Frohnhaus signed the purchase agreement on behalf of Arburg, while Philip Stibbe, shareholder of Stork IMM and founder of Stibbe Participaties, signed on behalf of Stibbe Participaties B.V. Under the agreement, Arburg will acquire Stork Plastics Machinery B.V. (Stork IMM), based in Hengelo, the Netherlands, from Stibbe Participaties B.V. With this step, both companies are strengthening their position in...

Vibratory Bowl Feeder vs Flexible Feeder | Comtec Australia

Vibratory Bowl Feeder vs Flexible Feeder | Comtec Australia Home›Robotics & Automation›Bowl Feeder vs Flexible Feeder Parts Feeding Vibratory Bowl Feeder or Flexible Feeder? How to Tell Which One Your Part Needs Both technologies work. They fail in completely different places. Here is how to work out which failure mode you can live with — including the cases where a vibratory bowl is still the right answer. Comtec · Robotics & Automation · August 2026 The question usually arrives late....

GESTICA Lite – injection molding control, reinvented

ARBURG ALLROUNDER TREND – GESTICA lite | Comtec Australia ARBURG ALLROUNDER TREND The new standard ininjection moulding. We have expanded our portfolio to include the new electric ALLROUNDER TREND for the standard machine segment. It is quick to set up, intuitive to operate and simple to maintain. Explore the machine in 3D Open the supplier experience and rotate the machine in detail. ARBURG ARBURG is one of the world’s most respected names in injection moulding technology, known for precision engineering,...

Comtec Keeps You Informed About the Future of Service | Comtec Australia

Comtec Keeps You Informed About the Future of Service | Comtec Australia Service Excellence Comtec keeps you informed about the future of service. Manufacturing technology continues to advance rapidly, and as equipment becomes more sophisticated, Comtec is evolving its technical service capability to meet and exceed those expectations. ⏱ 3 min read Comtec Australia · April 2026 Contents Quality Service Has Never Been More Important The Expanding Role of Technical Service Technology and Expertise Combine Effectively at Comtec Comtec Team...

Staubli FL1500: A compact mobile forklift built for automated intralogistics

The Staubli FL1500 is a compact 1.5-ton mobile forklift designed for automated pallet handling in production and warehouse environments where footprint, flexibility and reliable intralogistics matter.

Preventative Maintenance Protects Production Performance | Comtec

Preventative Maintenance Protects Production Performance | Comtec Australia Service Preventative maintenance protects production performance long before a machine stops. Downtime is rarely caused by sudden catastrophic failure. More often, it begins with wear, contamination, misalignment, calibration drift or component fatigue that builds gradually until production reliability is affected. 4 min read Comtec Australia · April 2026 Contents Why preventative maintenance matters What Comtec checks across key platforms Strong partnerships and technical standards Reducing downtime and hidden cost Supporting the installed...

The Tools Behind the Service | Comtec Australia

The Tools Behind the Service | Comtec Australia Service Excellence Only highly specialised, OEM-grade tools make it into the Comtec kit. Professional industrial service requires more than technical knowledge. It demands the ability to restore equipment to documented manufacturer standards — safely, efficiently and consistently. ⏱ 4 min read Comtec Australia · March 2026 Contents The Standard We Hold Ourselves To Why Specialised Service Equipment Matters The Tools in Our Kit Comtec Doesn’t Compromise on Machine Accuracy Comtec’s Long-Term Commitment...

Comtec Technicians Are Trained at the Source | Comtec Australia

Comtec Technicians Are Trained at the Source | Comtec Australia Service Excellence Comtec technicians are trained at the source. At Comtec, service is more than technical support — it is a long-term commitment to maintaining optimum manufacturing performance across Australia. ⏱ 3 min read Comtec Australia · March 2026 Contents Trained at the Source Our Investment Ensures Invaluable, Applicable Knowledge The Highlights Comtec Is Constantly Evolving An Investment That Has a Positive Impact on Our Entire Industry That’s why we...

Robotic Tool Changers | Comtec Australia

Comtec Australia Stäubli Robotics Supplier in Australia March 2026 Stäubli Robotic Tool Changers in Australia: Flexible Automation Without Compromise Modern Australian manufacturing demands flexibility. Robots can no longer be limited to a single task. Stäubli robotic tool changers allow one robot to perform multiple operations automatically, reducing downtime and increasing overall equipment utilisation. What Is a Robotic Tool Changer? A robotic tool changer is a precision mechanical interface mounted between the robot wrist and the end-of-arm tooling. It...

TX2-60L MedX | Comtec Australia

Comtec Australia Stäubli Robotics Supplier in Australia 23 February 2026 3 min read Introducing the TX2-60L MedX Ready: a high precision robot platform for medical and surgical equipment projects in Australia Clean, predictable motion is one thing. Clean, predictable motion in an environment where hygiene, safety, and documentation matter is something else entirely. That is why Stäubli created the TX2-60L MedX Ready, a high precision 6-axis robot designed for medical and surgical equipment applications, where controlled movement, repeatability,...

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