GF Piping Systems wins German Innovation Award with the IR-63 M fusion machine
After launching the IR-63 M in early 2024, the Swiss flow solutions provider has received the Innovation Award in the category of Excellence in Machines & Engineering on May 14th in Berlin.
The German Innovation Award was established by the German Design Council and honors products, projects, and pioneering achievements that sustainably improve life through innovation and progress. The IR-63 M infrared (IR) fusion machine, which features an updated UX/UI concept co-developed with Busse Design and Engineering GmbH, was awarded in the business-to-business category Machines & Engineering which focuses on areas such as process and manufacturing techniques. On the heels of 32 years of infrared fusion development, the IR-63 M maintains established technology while integrating new hardware and software features for faster, more convenient, and more efficient welding. In addition to an optimized clamping unit and a patented adjustable pipe stop, the IR-63M features a new 7” touchscreen protected by safety glass, offering intuitive navigation and multilingual instructions for a streamlined user experience. Moreover, the Connectivity Box facilitates access to GF Piping Systems’ cloud service, “CONNECT Welding Data”, enabling the seamless transfer of welding protocols and documentation. The IR-63 M ensures contact-free and high-quality pipe connections for the materials PVDF, ECTFE, PPH, PP-n, PE100, PFA, and PVC-U in the chemical processing, microelectronics, or water treatment sectors. The updates have resulted in 20% shorter preparation times, 30% fewer process steps, and 50% shorter cooling times. Benedikt Engesser, Head of R&D IR / BCF Welding at GF Piping Systems, is proud of the team: “While the IR-63 M features a number of hardware upgrades, we put a lot of effort into providing unparalleled accessibility for the end user, leading to significant increases in reproducibility, reliability, and efficiency. Thanks to a strong collaboration with Busse Design and Engineering GmbH, the team was able to revolutionize the design.”
GF Piping Systems receives the German Innovation Award 2024 for the design of the Infrared fusion machine IR-63 M in Berlin. Source: GF Piping Systems
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GF Piping Systems crea connessioni per la vita in qualità di fornitore di soluzioni idriche e di flusso di prima qualità per le industrie e per le infrastrutture (ivi compresi i più grandi data center) consentendo un trasporto sicuro e sostenibile dei fluidi. La società si concentra su sistemi di tubazioni leak-free e su servizi di ingegneria all'avanguardia per numerosi segmenti di mercato particolarmente esigenti, sempre con l’obiettivo di coniugare efficienza energetica ed innovazione tecnologica, sicurezza ed affidabilità, longevità e breve ritorno dell’investimento. L'impronta globale di vendita, progettazione e produzione riflette la forte attenzione alla centralità del cliente, e il suo prestigioso portfolio contempla raccordi, valvole, tubi, soluzioni per l’automazione industriale, strumenti di misura e tecnologie di giunzione. GF Piping Systems è presente in 33 Paesi con proprie società di vendita, e in 15 con hub produttivi, per essere sempre al fianco dei propri partner. Gli stabilimenti di produzione, ubicati in 40 diverse località tra Americhe, Europa, Medio Oriente ed Asia, garantiscono una disponibilità e una consegna rapida e affidabile. Nel 2024, GF Piping Systems ha raggiunto un fatturato di 1'971 milioni di franchi svizzeri in virtù di un organico composto da 8.309 persone. GF Piping Systems è una divisione di Georg Fischer AG (GF).