// ROBOTICS AND SMART FACTORIES TERM
Press
A press is a machine that applies a large compressive force to materials, typically used for shaping, cutting, or joining components.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
An industrial press is a machine tool utilizing hydraulic, mechanical, or pneumatic force to apply high compressive loads for material forming operations like stamping, forging, bending, or assembly, crucial in manufacturing processes.
BACKGROUND
Manufacturing is the creation or production of goods with the help of equipment, labor, machines, tools, and chemical or biological processing or formulation. It is the essence of the secondary sector of the economy. The term may refer to a range of human activity, from handicraft to high-tech, but it is most commonly applied to industrial design, in which raw materials from the primary sector are transformed into finished goods on a large scale. Such goods may be sold to other manufacturers for the production of other more complex products, or distributed via the tertiary sector to end users and consumers.
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- Stamping machine
- forming press
- hydraulic press
- mechanical press
- punch press
USAGE NOTE
Safety interlocks are essential on presses to protect operators from crushing injuries.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Press.
A German company specializing in forming technology. Schuler is a leader in developing the 'Smart Press Shop,' which incorporates digital twins, process monitoring, and fully networked press lines for Industry 4.0 and 5.0 applications.
A German industrial machine manufacturer that develops intelligent, networked punch presses and press brakes. Their TruConnect platform links machines, software, and services to create smart factory solutions for sheet metal processing.
A global leader in the design and manufacture of metal stamping presses. AIDA is at the forefront of developing direct-drive servo press technology, which allows for precise, programmable control and data feedback crucial for smart manufacturing.
A Japanese manufacturer of advanced sheet metal processing machines, including intelligent press brakes and punch presses. Amada develops integrated automation systems and software (V-factory) to connect machines and manage production data.
The industrial machinery division of Komatsu, specializing in large-scale mechanical and servo stamping presses for the automotive industry. They integrate IoT and monitoring systems for improved productivity and predictive maintenance.
A German engineering firm that builds plants and machinery for the metals industry. They develop advanced hydraulic forging presses and forming machines equipped with digital solutions for process automation, quality control, and data analysis.
A technology conglomerate providing core automation and digitalization solutions for industrial machinery. Their Simatic and Sinumerik control platforms, along with the MindSphere IoT operating system, are used to create intelligent, connected press systems.
A supplier of drive and control technologies that are fundamental to modern presses. They develop connected hydraulics (CytroConnect) and intelligent servo drives that enable real-time condition monitoring, energy efficiency, and precise process control.