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JUNKER Group at EMO in Milan

High Precision Grinding machines of the JUNKER Group at EMO in Milan

Precision redefined

Maximum precision and absolute dedication make the JUNKER Group a forward-looking pioneer that is constantly raising the bar and thus winning the trust of discerning customers from various industries. Joachim Himmelsbach, Managing Director of JUNKER, informs about the future mission of the global leader in high-speed grinding and what the JUNKER Group does to redefine precision.

Long-term, intensive, and close dialog with our customers gives us the opportunity to base development plans on existing and new requirements. We need flexible machine concepts which machine smaller batch sizes with short retooling times.  In addition to the grinding process, there are requirements for the shortening of process chains through process integration and process extensions. A strong focus on digitalization for ensuring optimized machine networking rounds off our mission for the future.

Where  do  you think  the  future  markets  of  the  JUNKER Group will be?

In addition to the current market, with our grinding solutions, we   are   offering   suitable   machine   concepts   in   all   areas   in which  highly  effective  machining  is  required.  An  example is the  different  versions  of  the  drivetrain  in  the  automotive  and commercial  vehicle  industry  for  combustion  engines,  electric drives and hydrogen cells. In the energy industry, with regard to  renewable  or  regenerative  energies,  we  design  grinding machines  for  machining  components  for  hydropower  as  an energy  source,  as  well  as  for  solar  and  wind  power.  We  offer additional  potential  with  new  developments  for  the  area  of adjusting drives and infeeds.

Which innovations can visitors expect at EMO in Milan ? Visitors  will  be  fascinated  of  the  flexible  grinding  machine solution.   Linear   motors   and   an   optimized   guiding   system results  in  a  reduced  assembly  space,  shorter  cycle  times  and improved  qualities.  We  are  presenting  our  grinding  solution to process hard coated brake discs in hall 3 at booth E20. Our experienced  team  of  grinding  and  filtration  experts  would  be pleased to advise you.

How  do  you  see  the  JUNKER  Group  developing  over  the next ten years?

Diversification will play an important role in the development of a successful portfolio strategy at the JUNKER Group. In addition to systematic product further development and the expansion of  the  product  range,  this  includes  entering  new  and  future markets. I also consider digitalization, the expansion of the after- sales  service  and  the  turnkey  provision  of  complete  solutions to be important elements looking towards our future. We will continue to satisfy our customers with technology, quality and reliability.

The JUNKER Group

The  JUNKER  Group,  headquartered  in  Nordrach,  Germany  is  the  world  leader  in the  production  of  CBN  high-speed  grinding  machines.  Close  to  1,300  employees worldwide  maintain  the  company’s  technological  edge.  Renowned  automotive companies and their suppliers as well as tool manufacturers and other industries trust  JUNKER’s  innovative  grinding  concepts.  Whether  for  mass  or  small  series production, JUNKER grinding machines operate precisely, economically and reliably.

Aside  from  Erwin  JUNKER  Maschinenfabrik  GmbH,  LTA  Lufttechnik  GmbH  and ZEMA  Zselics,  Ltda.  also  belong  to  the  JUNKER  Group.  LTA  Lufttechnik  GmbH manufactures air filtration and fire protection systems for trade and industry. ZEMA completes the group as a specialist for corundum grinding.

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