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Media Release - GF Machining Solutions
Media Release

Geneva
February 2019

Tire Technology Expo 2019: GF Machining Solutions’
advanced manufacturing technologies position
tire mold manufacturers for the future—today

From Additive Manufacturing (AM) to Laser texturing, GF Machining
Solutions’ advanced manufacturing technologies position tire mold
manufacturers for the future today. These success-shaping technologies, as
well as the GF Division’s conventional technologies, Automation and
rConnect digital services platform, will be in the spotlight at the Tire
Technology Expo 2019, March 5–7, at the Deutsche Messe exhibition
grounds in Hannover, Germany.

In its modern 24-square meter exhibition space at Stand 2038, Hall 20, GF Machining
Solutions—a global leader in tire mold solutions—will demonstrate the value its AM and
dedicated Laser technologies bring to tire manufacturers. Renowned as the world’s premier
tire technology showcase, the Tire Technology Expo 2019 is the ideal venue for experiencing
GF Machining Solutions’ vast tire mold manufacturing expertise.

AM: from prototyping to serial production
On the AM side, visitors will discover the GF Division’s AM solutions for two- and three-
dimensional tire sipes including AM post-processing solutions such as horizontal fast wire-
cutting Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) for easy separation from the build plate while
maintaining geometrical accuracy and ensuring assembly readiness.

Segment molds are another application to which GF Machining Solutions brings its vast
expertise, from production solutions to complete post-processes.

Design freedom with Laser texturing
Brand differentiation and complete freedom of design are among the chief benefits of GF
Machining Solutions’ dedicated Laser texturing technology. A 100 percent digital process,
Laser texturing allows tire designers to differentiate their brands from the competition and
gives them the design freedom essential to innovation.

Furthermore, Laser technology allows manufacturers to texture their molds in-house to speed
up their time to market. And, thanks to GF Machining Solutions’ Laser texturing software and
hardware, users get the first mold right and establish the foundation for infinitely repeatable
perfection.
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Multi-technology expertise
With its vast multi-technology expertise, GF Machining Solutions has the technical expertise to
link conventional Milling and EDM technologies with its advanced AM and Laser technologies.
Its System 3R Tooling allows quick setup, and System 3R Automation optimizes
manufacturers' productivity—all while maintaining critical references and micron-level
repeatability throughout the full product life cycle.

rConnect: real-time monitoring and support
The Tire Technology Expo 2019 is also the ideal venue to learn about GF Machining
Solutions’ modular rConnect digital services platform. rConnect modules help manufacturers
reach Industry 4.0 levels of productivity and maintain high machine uptime while keeping their
inventories at the lowest level.

rConnect’s Live Remote Assistance (LRA) module, for instance, links users’ machines to GF
Machining Solutions’ diagnostic centers in real time. rConnect continues to evolve with the
addition of success-triggering modules. It represents the machine tool industry’s most in-depth
remote machine tool analysis and GF Machining Solutions’ Service 4.0 vision of intelligent and
high-performing services.

More information:

Sophie Petersen
Internal Communications and Media Relations Manager
Phone: +41 32 366 10 45
Mobile: +41 76 824 81 65
Fax: +41 32 366 19 20
sophie.petersen@georgfischer.com

GF Machining Solutions Management SA
Ipsachstrasse 16
2506 Nidau
Switzerland
www.gfms.com

GF Machining Solutions Management SA, 1217 Meyrin 1, Geneva/Switzerland
T +41 22 783 31 11, F +41 22 783 06 12
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Metal Additive Manufacturing (AM) is today the standard manufacturing technology used to
produce three-dimensional tire sipes.

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T +41 22 783 31 11, F +41 22 783 06 12
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GF Machining Solutions provides a complete process solution for tire sidewall molds, including
engraving, marking, blasting and texturing with Laser technology, allowing tire mold
manufacturers to realize the most effective branding for original equipment manufacturers
(OEMs).

Profile of GF Machining Solutions
GF Machining Solutions is the world’s leading prov ider of machines, div erse technical solutions and serv ices not only to the tool and
mold making industry but also to manuf acturers of precision components. The portf olio ranges f rom Electrical Discharge Machines,
high-speed and high-perf ormance Milling machines—including clamping and palletization sy stems, 3D Laser surf ace texturing
machines and Spindles—to solutions f or Tooling and Automation, serv ices, spare parts, expendable parts, consumables and
Digitalization solutions. GF Machining Solutions is a globally acting Div ision of the Georg Fischer Group (Switzerland) and maintains
a presence on 50 sites worldwide within its own organization. Its 3,394 employ ees generated sales of CHF 1,066 million in 2018.
More inf ormation can be f ound at www.gf ms.com.

GF Machining Solutions Management SA, 1217 Meyrin 1, Geneva/Switzerland
T +41 22 783 31 11, F +41 22 783 06 12
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