en.Wedoany.com Reported - Osterwalder Technology AG has launched the all-electric multi-platen powder press MPneo 480, with a rated pressure of 480kN and the ability to configure up to six cross-pressing modules for near-net-shape production of engineering materials such as hard metals, iron-based materials, and technical ceramics.

The MPneo 480 was unveiled at the company's headquarters in Lyss, Switzerland, and belongs to the multi-platen system, capable of integrating a part removal system (PRS) to form a fully automatic press unit. This press combines "true" multi-platen technology with complete control of all active axes throughout the entire pressing cycle, enabling the production of parts with complex geometries, multi-layer structures, and controlled density variations while maintaining high repeatability. By actively managing each motion axis, the press provides the flexibility required for near-net-shape forming, helping to reduce secondary finishing operations.

The MPneo 480 is designed as part of an integrated production environment. Equipped with a PRS, it enables automated part handling, reducing manual intervention and improving operator safety. Offline programming and simulation tools allow production tasks to be prepared away from the press, thereby reducing tool change times and minimizing downtime. The all-electric architecture eliminates the need for hydraulic systems and cooling water, lowering energy consumption and associated emissions. The near-net-shape capability also reduces material waste, particularly beneficial for applications involving high-value or critical raw materials. Integrated monitoring functions support process stability and energy optimization, helping to reduce the per-part cost over the system's entire lifecycle.

Aaron Coone, Managing Director of Osterwalder Technology AG, stated that customers want to produce more complex parts without increasing process complexity and costs. The MPneo 480 was developed for this purpose, enabling customers to fully control the pressing process and efficiently and consistently produce complex parts without requiring longer setup times or higher costs.

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