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Martin Buyle Division CEO Starrag

Dear readers,

In the summer of 1975, Paris was dreaming not only of love, but also of electronics: The first EMO at the Parc des Expositions marked the beginning of a new era in which numerical controls replaced mechanical systems. As early as 1973, Starrag introduced the NB 125 D, one of the first 5-axis NC milling machines with magnetic band control – a bold step for this technology, which was still rare at the time.

50 years later, we are not only showing live and virtually at EMO, but also here in the magazine, in detail, how the technology and speed have changed, for example with the première of the new Heckert X70. This further development of the successful compact series is not only suitable for housings and structural components, but also for the precise machining of components in turbine construction.

Long-standing partnerships play an important role, and not only for Starrag – Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg ordered its first Droop+Rein FOGS machining center for landing gear production over 20 years ago. This first purchase of the main plant in the Allgäu region led to an intensive partnership and the establishment of a world-wide landing gear production network, which now has 13 centers.

A German-American collaboration developed in a similar way within eight years, with Omni Aerospace ordering an ECOSPEED in Wichita, Kansas, and two more following. Precision components for aircraft structures are produced at these centers. The investment has paid off and Omni Aerospace has since doubled its turnover.

There are also many satisfied customers in the commercial vehicle sector – Starrag has been working with the Czech manufacturer Tatra at the Kopřivnice plant for 25 years. The entire manufacturing process takes center stage here – from raw part processing to final assembly. The latest milestone is a new production cell with three Heckert HEC 800 machining centers, which significantly increase production efficiency and flexibility.

The new Bumotec 1000/Cneo has already proven its worth in the watchmaking industry thanks to its shorter cycles, lower energy consumption and improved handling. A watch strap manufacturer found that it not only increased productivity by up to 50% compared to the predecessor model Bumotec s1000/C, but also improved the surface quality by 30%.

Happy reading!

Yours, Martin Buyle

CEO, Division Starrag 

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