Hydromat, Motch & Eichele Co. Form Transfer Machine Rebuild, Retool Company
The newly-formed Hydromat-RE Inc. will be devoted to both rebuild and development work related to Hydromat’s Legacy series of rotary transfer machines.

Rotary Transfer Machine Boasts Enhanced Operations
The Hydromat Epic II rotary transfer machine is the new variation of the Epic R/T platform, which boasts enhanced operations, production reporting, downtime analysis, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance interval scheduling.

Variations on the Rotary Transfer Theme
A Hydromat open house event demonstrates the degree to which rotary transfer machines can be tailored to specific high-volume applications.

Hydromat Hosts Oktoberfest Event
Hydromat Inc. held its biennial Oktoberfest celebration at its St. Louis, Missouri, campus October 21-23, 2015.

FFG Acquires Pfiffner, MAG IAS
The International Fair Friend Group (FFG) has signed agreements to acquire the Pfiffner Group and the MAG Group.

FFG Acquires Pfiffner Group
The deal is being met with optimism by Hydromat, Pfiffner’s partner in the Americas.

Witzig & Frank Re-enters U.S. Market with Hydromat
The German company has partnered with Hydromat to serve the U.S.

CNC Technology Add-on for Hydraulically Driven Machines
Hydromat offers two add-on systems, the Epic Remote System (RS) and Epic System Six (SS), for upgrading older, hydraulically driven Legacy-style Hydromat rotary transfer machines to CNC capability.

MTConnect Is For Real
Introduced at IMTS 2008, this communications protocol for CNC machines and other manufacturing equipment is already helping shops and plants implement effective machine monitoring systems. Although these "early adopters" are motivated by the long-term promise of enterprise-wide efficiency gains, their experience with pilot projects shows that benefits derived in the short term are substantial and worthwhile.

Multi-Spindle Offers Eight Independent Spindle Speeds
The MultiSigma 8 × 24 produces complex parts in one setup. Eight independent spindles allow for high flexibility, while an integrated robot allows for the automatic unloading of parts into a pallet. The machine is supplied with the latest motorspindles, featuring synchronous motors.

Production Machining Center Integrates Rotary Transfer Concepts
A new machine platform combines CNC rotary transfer philosophy with machining center principles to offer an alternative to stand-alone production lines and flexible machining systems.

Flexible Machining Center With Multiple Stations

Lathe Spreads Work Over 6 Independent Spindles

Presetter Includes Vision System

New Twist On Rotary Transfer Machines
Rotary transfer machines are productive high volume producers of a wide variety of workpieces. While traditional rotary transfer machines are very capable of volume production of complex workpieces, they tend to be more dedicated with regard to job changeover, with the exception of families of parts.

Why Using The Latest Technology Simply Isn't Enough
Suppliers to the automotive industry know they've got to be competitive, have consistent, repeatable quality and deliver on time, every time. Often having the latest technology is a crucial competitive advantage. But sometimes having and using the latest equipment isn't enough. Here's why.

Hot Technology Key To Valve Maker's Success
Rotary transfer machines do the trick for this valve maker.