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Okuma America Corporation to Exhibit at IMTS 2024 with Comprehensive Lineup

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Newly Designed Machines, Next-Generation CNC Control, Multiple Automation Systems, Intelligent Technologies, World-Class Services, Sustainable Initiatives, & More to be Featured

CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The leadership team at Okuma America Corporation, a global leader and single-source builder of computer numeric control (CNC) machine tools, controls, and automation systems, is excited to announce the company’s exhibition plans for the 2024 International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) to be held in Chicago, Illinois, from September 9 to 14, 2024.

Within its 17,000 square-foot booth, the company plans to showcase a comprehensive offering for the metalworking industry featuring newly designed CNC machine tools, a next-generation CNC control, a robust line of automation systems, intelligent manufacturing technologies, a myriad of world-class services, and more. Okuma America Corporation will host a media event in the South Hall (Booth #338500) on Tuesday, September 10, at 2:00 pm. During this event, participants will have the opportunity to be part of an exclusive booth tour to learn more about the company’s IMTS offerings and hear insights from the Okuma leadership team.

New & Notable

NEW Okuma Booth Experience

At IMTS 2024, Okuma will debut a newly redesigned booth and customer experience, including the theme of ‘Open Possibilities’. This direction was chosen as the company strongly believes when end users partner with Okuma they are able to ‘Open Possibilities’ for not only their shop floor but also their employees and their communities at large.

As part of the enhanced customer experience, guests will have the opportunity to engage directly with the latest CNC machine tools and automation technologies. Additionally, they can explore various interactive experiences throughout the booth. Technical experts from Okuma, Okuma distributors, and Okuma’s Partners in Technology network will be onsite to provide consultation and expertise to visitors based on application needs.

Three New CNC Machine Debuts

Okuma will unveil three new CNC machine tools at IMTS 2024, all of which are first-time debuts in the Americas. All three machines will be presented with Okuma’s newly optimized sleek machine design and equipped with Okuma’s new OSP-P500 CNC control:

NEW – Okuma MA-4000H Horizontal Machining CenterNEW – Okuma LB2000 EX III-MYW Horizontal LatheNEW – Okuma LB4000 EX III-MYW Horizontal Lathe

Vintage Okuma Machine

On display within Okuma’s IMTS booth will be an early 1900s lathe that was manufactured at the global headquarters in Nagoya, Japan. This lathe is being showcased to highlight Okuma’s storied history of innovation which dates back to 1898.

NEW Next-generation CNC Machine Control

Twelve of the 14 Okuma machines on display will feature the all-new Okuma OSP-P500 CNC control, an advanced open architecture system designed exclusively for Okuma machines. This next-generation control system enables numerous market-leading intelligent machining technologies, which will be showcased at the event, including:

Greater processing power with dual-core computer processorsEmbedded, robust cyber-security features to protect operations and dataOn-board energy management green machining capabilitiesWindows®-based, open-architecture platform for easy integration to applications on the Okuma App Store and beyondFull-color touchscreen in two sizes: 15″ screen or 21.5″ screen, based on machine modelCombination of user-friendly hard and soft keys; QWERTY keyboardSpace-saving, modern design with ergonomic tilt and swivel capabilities; pulse handle options also available

The Okuma OSP suite of machine controls offers various technologies that support intelligent manufacturing processes. Several of these technologies will be on display at IMTS, including:

Okuma Connect Plan machine status and performance monitoring softwareCollision avoidance systemsEnergy management capabilities with on-board Thermo-Friendly Concept & ECO suite plus functionality

Automation

Okuma will present a comprehensive lineup of automation systems developed by the Okuma Factory Automation (OFA) Division, along with best-in-class solutions from its industry partners, all of which seamlessly integrate with Okuma machines. The company is pleased to announce that 11 of its 14 IMTS 2024 CNC machine tools will be paired with automation systems, including three solutions making their debut in the Americas:

NEW – Okuma SmarTwinCELL – an entire manufacturing cell managed by Okuma technologiesNEW – Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) – a mobile robot designed to shuttle workpieces between processing stationsNEW – Okuma Robot Loader (ORL) – an easy-to-integrate robot designed to load and unload workpieces from machines

NEW Global Services & Repair Facility to Support Customer for Life Mission

Okuma is excited to announce plans to open a new global service and repair facility in Charlotte, North Carolina, in 2025 to support Okuma users worldwide. This investment aligns with the company’s mission of ‘Passionately Pursuing a Customer for Life’. Further details about the new facility will be shared at IMTS 2024.

Okuma Machines in Partner Booths

Okuma machine tools will also be present in others’ IMTS 2024 booths. Several of our distinguished members of Partners in Technology will have the following machines on working display:

Blum-Novotest, Booth #134710 – Okuma GENOS M460V-5AX with new Okuma OSP-P500 controlRenishaw, Booth #134314 – Okuma LB3000 EX III with new Okuma OSP-P500 controlOak Ridge National Laboratory, Booth #236700 – Okuma MU-4000V with automation and additive demonstration

Comprehensive Lineup

Okuma will showcase 14 CNC machine tools at the show, representing a wide range of the company’s core product lines. Among these, three are new products. Additionally, nine unique automation systems will be on display, including three proprietary innovations from Okuma Factory Automation. The next-generation OSP-P500 control system will be featured on 12 of the 14 CNC machines in the booth, as well as on free-standing interactive simulators. Okuma will also highlight key components of its world-class service and support program.

Okuma’s complete IMTS 2024 machine, control, and automation lineup includes:

Okuma Machining Centers

 CNC Machine Control

 Paired Automation System

MA-4000H – NEW

 NEW – OSP-P500

 Okuma Automatic Pallet Changer (APC)

MA-600HIII

 NEW – OSP-P500

 Automatic Pallet Changer (APC)

MU-6300V-L

 NEW – OSP-P500

 Okuma Tower Automatic Pallet Changer

MB-46VE II

 NEW – OSP-P500

 FANUC Cobot

GENOS M560-V (covers removed)

GENOS M560V-5AX (5-axis)

 NEW – OSP-P500

 Okuma Robot Loader & Automatic Tool Changer (ATC)

MU-4000V (5-axis)

 NEW – OSP-P500

 EROWA ERC80 Robot

Lathes

CNC Machine Control

 Paired Automation System

LB2000 EX III-MYW NEW

 NEW – OSP-P500

LB3000 EX III-MYW

 NEW – OSP-P500

 Okuma SmarTwinCELL

LB4000 EX III-MYW NEW

 NEW – OSP-P500

LU3000 EX

 NEW – OSP-P500

 Okuma Gantry Loader (OGL)

Multitasking Lathes

 CNC Machine Control

 Paired Automation System

MULTUS B300II

NEW – OSP-P500

Okuma Robot Loader (ORL) & Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR)

MULTUS U3000

NEW – OSP-P500

Okuma Robot Loader (ORL) & Automatic Tool Changer (ATC)

Grinder

 CNC Machine Control

 Paired Automation System

GA26W

OSP-P300

Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR)

Other Highlights

Sustainability Initiatives

At Okuma, we’re working together to build a better machine tool and a better future. All Okuma CNC machines are equipped with Okuma’s “Green Smart Machine” technology, a series of combined technologies that harmonize high-performance machining with intelligent energy management controls. Specifically, these technologies include Okuma’s proprietary ECO suite plus and Thermo-Friendly Concept, both of which will be displayed at IMTS 2024.

Okuma Best-in-Class Distributor Network

In support of Okuma’s mission of ‘Passionately Pursuing a Customer for Life’, Okuma has created strategic relationships with 10 best-in-class distributorships to support customer needs within their local regions of operation. Representatives from each of Okuma’s distributors within the Americas will be onsite at IMTS 2024.

Okuma Partners in Technology

Okuma’s Partners in Technology network brings together 45+ companies that represent best-in-class manufacturing solutions and technologies that pair perfectly with Okuma CNC machine tools. We’re pleased to introduce the newest member of the network, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, at IMTS 2024.

For more information on Okuma’s IMTS offering, visit www.okuma.com/imts.

About Okuma America Corporation

Okuma America Corporation is the U.S.-based sales, marketing, engineering, and service affiliate of Okuma Corporation, a world-leading builder of CNC (computer numeric control) machine tools, controls, and automation systems. The company was founded in 1898 in Nagoya, Japan, and is the industry’s only single-source provider of CNC machines, drives, motors, encoders, spindles, and automation systems, all manufactured by Okuma. The company designs its own CNC controls to integrate seamlessly with each machine tool’s functionality. In 2014 Okuma launched the Okuma App Store, the industry’s only centralized online marketplace for machine tool apps and related content at that time. Along with its extensive distribution network (largest in the Americas), and Partners in Technology network of enhanced manufacturing technologies, Okuma is committed to helping users gain competitive advantage through the open possibilities of machine tools today and into the future. For more information, visit Okuma.com or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.

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TVU Networks Revolutionizes Live Broadcasting with Cloud and AI-Powered Solutions at Broadcast India 2024

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CUPERTINO, Calif., Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — TVU Networks, a global leader in IP and cloud-based live video solutions, will showcase its latest innovations at Broadcast India 2024, October 17-19, booth J1-A. These groundbreaking technologies are set to revolutionize the broadcasting industry.

Empowering Broadcasters with Agile Solutions

Paul Shen, CEO of TVU Networks, underscores the company’s collaborative ethos: “We’re not just providing tools; we’re partnering with broadcasters to transform their live production capabilities. Our goal is to empower our partners with the agility needed to meet evolving audience demands, shaping the future of live broadcasting with tangible results today.”

Microservices: The Heart of TVU’s Innovation

At the core of TVU’s engineering philosophy are microservices—modular building blocks enabling powerful new capabilities. By leveraging hundreds of microservices within TVU transmitters and SaaS applications, broadcasters can swiftly create dynamic workflows that seamlessly integrate with on-premise infrastructures. Since 2019, TVU has been integrating AI into these microservices, further streamlining tasks and expanding coverage capabilities.

Unleashing Flexibility with TVU MediaHub™ and Hybrid Workflows

The six-time award-winning MediaHub allows broadcasters to ingest unlimited sources into the TVU ecosystem, enabling seamless switching within SaaS applications like TVU Producer. TVU’s Agent, deployable on existing on-premise hardware, offers unparalleled flexibility in managing processing and resource use. This innovative solution, proven in large-scale productions such as the Sertoes Rally in Brazil, exemplifies TVU’s commitment to maximizing media workflow efficiency.

Enhancing Operations and Visibility

A notable innovation in TVU’s suite of solutions is the Network Operations Center (NOC), providing unprecedented visibility into cloud, on-premise, and hybrid media supply chains. This powerful tool offers broadcasters comprehensive control and insight into their operations, allowing for efficient management of complex broadcasting workflows across various environments.

Pioneering the Future of Broadcasting

By harnessing cutting-edge technologies such as cloud computing, AI, and 5G, TVU Networks continues to pioneer adaptive solutions for the ever-evolving media landscape. These technologies work in concert to provide broadcasters with unparalleled capabilities in content creation, management, and distribution.

Visitors to Broadcast India 2024 are invited to experience TVU Networks’ end-to-end ecosystem of cloud-based solutions at booth J1-A, witnessing firsthand how these innovations are shaping the future of the media supply chain.

Learn More: https://info.tvunetworks.com/bi-2024

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Hyundai Motor Group Unveils End-to-End Hydrogen Solutions and Hydrogen Roadmap at H2 MEET 2024

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Hyundai Motor Group unveils comprehensive hydrogen technology solutions and a roadmap at H2 MEET 2024, Korea’s largest hydrogen industry eventThe Group is showcasing its hydrogen business and technology under the HTWO, emphasizing its unique capabilities and strong collaboration among affiliatesHydrogen value chain business solutions are exhibited as part of four scenarios: Energy Security, Port & Airport Decarbonization, Industrial Applications & Businesses and Hydrogen Society

SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 24, 2024 /CNW/ — Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) unveiled its end-to-end hydrogen solutions and roadmap at H2 MEET 2024[1], Korea’s largest hydrogen industry exhibition event, running from September 25 to 27 at the Korea International Exhibition Center (KINTEX) near Seoul.

Under the theme ‘Be a First Mover in Hydrogen,’ the Group introduced its hydrogen business and technology spanning the entire hydrogen value chain under the HTWO brand. This builds upon its hydrogen vision presentation made at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES).

H2 MEET 2024 marks the first event in which all the Group’s affiliates are participating together under the HTWO. Participating affiliates include Hyundai Motor Company, Hyundai Rotem, Hyundai Steel, Hyundai Engineering, Hyundai E&C and Hyundai Glovis.

At its massive H2 MEET booth, the Group is showing four hydrogen value chain business solutions in four scenario-based exhibitions with staff available for explanation at each exhibition corner and digital docents available via smartphones.

The first scenario exhibition, ‘Energy Security,’ introduces the Group’s innovative resource-cycle hydrogen production technologies including W2H (Waste-to-Hydrogen) and P2H (Plastic-to-Hydrogen). W2H utilizes organic waste such as food and sewage sludge to produce hydrogen, while P2H utilizes non-recyclable plastic. The exhibition also showcases Korea‘s very first W2H facility in Chungju that converts food waste into hydrogen and supplies hydrogen to nearby refueling stations.

Visitors will also be able to check on Hyundai Motor’s field-proven cell system and its reverse electrolysis technology – PEM electrolysis, which is ideal for producing high-purity hydrogen. The exhibit also features Korea’s very first PEM electrolysis production facility in Buan, operated by Hyundai E&C, alongside other business cases that run on the hydrogen produced. 

The second scenario exhibition, ‘Port & Airport Decarbonization’ introduces hydrogen solutions that can be applied to high-carbon-emitting industrial complexes, including ports and airports. Hyundai Motor successfully deployed a pioneering fleet of 30 Class 8 XCIENT Fuel Cell hydrogen-powered trucks for the NorCAL ZERO Project since last year with an aim to reduce carbon emissions at the port of Oakland in California, U.S.

More information about Hyundai Motor Group can be found at: http://www.hyundaimotorgroup.com or Newsroom: Media Hub by Hyundai, Kia Global Media Center (kianewscenter.com), Genesis Newsroom

[1] H2 MEET stands for ‘Hydrogen Mobility Energy Environment Technology’

 

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Inside information: Valmet to supply a complete pulp mill with full-scope automation and flow control solutions to Arauco in Brazil

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Valmet Oyj’s stock exchange release (inside information) on September 25, 2024 at 01:45 a.m. EEST

ESPOO, Finland, Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Board of Directors of Arauco have today approved an investment of a complete pulp mill and selected Valmet as the supplier for the project. Valmet’s scope will be the delivery of complete pulp mill including also full-scope automation and flow control solutions to Arauco. The new pulp mill will be the world’s largest single-phase pulp mill project with 3.5 million tonne per year pulp production capacity. The new mill is estimated to start-up in the second half of 2027.  The pulp mill will be built in Inocência, in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil.

The contract is estimated to be finalized by the end of 2024.

The value of the order for Valmet is over EUR 1 billion, and it is expected to be included in Valmet’s orders received for the fourth quarter 2024. The anticipated delivery will have an important employment impact on Valmet and its subcontractors especially in Brazil, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, India and China.

“This is an important and decisive stage of our Sucuriú Project, which will feature high expertise and state-of-the-art technology. As the world’s largest single-phase pulp production project, our choice to partner with Valmet reflects Arauco’s commitment to partnering with those who share our vision for innovation and sustainable practices,” says Cristian Infante, Global CEO of Arauco.

“This investment is a significant milestone for the industry, and we are proud to be selected as the partner for Arauco in this major project. Arauco’s new pulp mill will be the largest single-phase pulp mill project in the world and will be a showcase for Valmet’s sustainable technologies. In addition, the mill will generate a significant amount of excess bioelectricity, contributing positively to the sustainable energy supply of the area,” says Thomas Hinnerskov, President and CEO of Valmet.

“With a complete mill delivery, Valmet can offer the full benefits of our innovative and comprehensive offering consisting of process technology, automation systems, flow control solutions and services. Even though the mill will be the largest ever delivered, Valmet’s delivery scope will include proven technologies creating a good foundation for this mega mill investment. The mill will feature leading process technologies, including the latest developments in our continuous cooking technology especially tailored for large hardwood mills and the most advanced automation systems and flow control solutions. Complete automation solution includes the latest Valmet DNAe automation system together with mill-wide optimization solution. The solutions are designed to deliver excellent energy efficiency, optimized end-product quality, and high environmental performance,” says Sami Riekkola, Business Line President, Pulp and Energy, Valmet.

“The development of the pulp industry in Brazil has been substantial in the past years. To meet the demands of this market and serve the customers even better in the region, Valmet has systematically strengthened its presence and competences locally. Our knowledge about the local conditions, experience in executing projects and commitment to provide long-term services for the new plant ensuring high operational efficiency and sustainability were recognized by Arauco as very important factors in their decision to partner with Valmet,” says Celso Tacla, Area President, South America, Valmet.

Details about Valmet’s technology delivery to Arauco Sucuriú pulp mill project

Valmet will deliver the full production process from wood handling to ready pulp bales to produce hardwood pulp, as well as automation system and related flow control solutions for the whole mill including features form Valmet’s Industrial Internet offering. Valmet’s delivery scope includes the engineering, procurement, and construction, including civil construction and commissioning works at the site.

Valmet’s process technology delivery will include wood handling, cooking and fiber line, pulp drying and baling, non-condensable gases (NCG) handling solution, evaporation, recovery boiler, biomass boiler, recausticizing, lime kiln, biomass dryer and gasifier.

The automation delivery will include Valmet’s latest distributed control system Valmet DNAe, advanced process controls (APC), analyzers and online measurements as well as mill-wide optimization covering all process islands. The Industrial Internet solutions scope includes simulators and connectivity to Valmet Performance Center.

The delivery will additionally include flow control solutions featuring valves and valve automation. 

Information about the customer Arauco

Arauco is a global forest industry company, originally from Chile, with a presence on five continents. Founded in 1979, it has operations in more than 75 countries and 55 mills in Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Mexico, the United States, Canada, Germany, Spain, Portugal, and South Africa. It operates globally with over 18,000 employees guided by solid values and common vision of contributing to improving the lives of people and the planet, developing renewable forest products for the challenges of a sustainable world.  

Further information, please contact:
Sami Riekkola, Business Line President, Pulp and Energy, Valmet, tel. +358 40 542 7437
Celso Tacla, Area President, South America, Valmet, tel. +55 41 3341 458
Pekka Rouhiainen, VP, Investor Relations, Valmet, tel. +358 10 672 0020
Anu Salonsaari-Posti, SVP, Communications, marketing, sustainability and corporate relations, Valmet, tel. +358 50 453 4262

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Valmet has a global customer base across various process industries. We are a leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. With our automation systems and flow control solutions we serve an even wider base of process industries. Our more than 19,000 professionals around the world work close to our customers and are committed to moving our customers’ performance forward – every day.

The company has over 220 years of industrial history and a strong track record in continuous improvement and renewal. Valmet’s net sales in 2023 were approximately EUR 5.5 billion.

Valmet’s shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki and the head office is in Espoo, Finland. 

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