Why reliable, automated processes are crucial to being globally competitive
A tour around the facilities at Hofmann Innovation Group in Lichtenfels, Germany; a highly automated and standardised tool and mould making factory.
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:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1856900/1856931/original.jpg "Efficient die or mould handling throughout the entire process chain: rack systems and changing carts are equipped with a uniform docking system to transport dies or moulds safely.")
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:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1841200/1841290/original.jpg "A cable tie plastic injection mould being sparked on the EDNC6.")
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/cdn4.vogel.de/infinity/white.jpg "A tour around the facilities at Hofmann Innovation Group in Lichtenfels, Germany; a highly automated and standardised tool and mould making factory.")
