CFO at high tech interconnector group.

The Rosenberger Group has appointed Josef Rottenaicher as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Group.. He succeeds Franz Praxenthaler, who retired after an impressive 48 years with the company. The management and the board of directors thank Franz Praxenthaler for his many years of service and welcome Josef Rottenaicher to his new role – with a clear commitment to continuity and trust in the company's management.

Josef Rottenaicher

Josef Rottenaicher brings extensive experience from his time at BayernLB, where his responsibilities included corporate and investment banking. Since joining Rosenberger in 2016, he has played a key role in numerous strategic initiatives and structural projects. Most recently, Rottenaicher was responsible for the Group Finance & Controlling division. With Josef Rottenaicher, an experienced financial strategist is taking over responsibility for the financial management and further development of the Rosenberger Group. His expertise and deep understanding of the company’s structure lay the foundation for a forward-looking financial strategy focused on both stability and growth.

Tribute to Franz Praxenthaler's achievements.

Franz Praxenthaler

After a total of 48 years of service, Franz Praxenthaler was honored with a ceremonial farewell on September 25 in the company's own staff restaurant. Well over 100 guests, including colleagues, business partners and representatives of the owner family, attended the event. In his speech, Hans Rosenberger particularly highlighted Praxenthaler's vision, reliability and contribution to the company's extraordinary development. The management, colleagues and works council also thanked him for his many years of service, and Franz Praxenthaler said his farewells, visibly moved and grateful.

With the appointment of Josef Rottenaicher as CFO, Rosenberger is combining continuity with fresh momentum. Rottenaicher emphasizes that he sees the organization of finances as an active shaper of corporate strategy – with a focus on transparency, efficiency, and global controllability. His goal: the finance departments should not only support the company but also make a measurable contribution to achieving its vision.

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Test & measurement for automotive high-speed interfaces!

The need for precise test solutions is growing with increasing demands on data transmission in vehicles.

Rosenberger presents high-precision test equipment for automotive connectors that reliably qualifies and secures high-speed data connections.

The increasing networking of vehicles requires high-performance connectors that ensure safe, fast and interference-free signal transmission. Rosenberger offers a comprehensive portfolio of test equipment for coaxial and differential automotive connector series such as FAKRA, HFM®, RMC®, RosenbergerHSD®, H-MTD® and MTD®. These optimized test adapters allow high-speed data connections to be precisely validated. Standardized test procedures ensure safety and quality.

Standardized high-speed connections ensure reliable implementation over the entire vehicle life cycle. Simulation frameworks with worst-case models help to avoid inconsistent limit values and optimize the evaluation of functional safety. Clear responsibilities and liability assignments along the wire harness supply chain create a reliable basis for OEMs and suppliers.

These solutions support OEMs and suppliers in the safe and efficient development of modern vehicle architectures.

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Single pair Ethernet connector standard approved.

International standards are key to Industry 4.0 and IoT applications as they provide the foundation for Ethernet networks to function globally. It is therefore vital, for the industry to reach a consensus on a standardized connector face for Single Pair Ethernet (SPE).

The IEC 63171-7 ED2 standard, initiated by the PROFIBUS User Organization (PNO), defines a new connector face for future Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) connectors. It extends the IEC 63171-7 standard to non-hybrid applications, thereby providing the basis for the global interoperability of SPE systems.

A unified and reliable standardization process is key to the success of new technologies. Rosenberger is committed to supporting the development and implementation of the new industry standard. The company is already working intensively on connector solutions with the new interface and is actively engaged in the standardization process.

The objective is to provide customers with high-performance and versatile solutions for modern industrial applications. The new standard will ensure consistency and increase adoption, resulting in more efficient use, reduced costs over time, and improved ease of user.

“By expanding our product portfolio, Rosenberger is offering a that is future-proof and globally compatible connectivity technology. The agreement on a standardized connector interface brings clarity and security in the use of SPE technology,” explains Thomas Keller, Product Manager at Rosenberger.

With its commitment to SPE technology, PNO ensures that Single Pair Ethernet will play a central role in the future of industrial communication. The technology offers enormous potential for the efficient and cost-effective networking of devices and sensors. International standardization contributes significantly to the further development and dissemination of the technology.

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Hybrid connectors.

Modern automotive E/E architectures use both high-speed data connectors for differential data transmission, for example for automotive Ethernet, as well as classic signal and power connectors, for example for CAN or LIN bus.

The cooperation between ept and Rosenberger integrates both types in combined hybrid connectors which can be assembled on the printed circuit board using either conventional soldering technology or the advantageous press-fit technology.

“The collaboration between ept and Rosenberger represents a significant stride towards the continued success of both companies," said Eric Küppers, Managing Director and CEO of Rosenberger Hochfrequenztechnik GmbH & Co. "At the core of our global mission is the customer, whose needs inform our strategic direction and operational decisions. This clear focus allows us to offer our customers the maximum benefit from our diverse and high-quality product portfolio. In collaboration with our partner ept, we will continue to expand our joint offering in the area of hybrid printed circuit board connectors and supplement it with technical expertise. We are delighted to have gained a valuable partner in ept for this project and look forward to future joint successes.”

Both companies are leading suppliers in their respective fields:
• Rosenberger's wide range of connectors, including the H-MTD® series, MTD®, HFM® and FAKRA, is known worldwide for its high-speed data transmission in automotive applications, such as Ethernet for ADAS or infotainment.
• ept is known for its Tcom press®-fit zone and custom interface connectors for automotive ECUs, especially in critical applications such as airbag ECUs, ABS/ESP, combustion engine or electric drive and battery ECUs.

"ept and Rosenberger complement each other perfectly. We are among the most renowned suppliers in our respective product segments, which do not overlap, ensuring that we are not in direct competition with each other. The chemistry does work, the corporate cultures of these two medium-sized family-owned companies fit together very well. All in all, in my opinion, these are optimal conditions for long-term and successful cooperation.” said Thomas Guglhör, Managing Director of ept GmbH

The Hybrid Connector system now offered by Rosenberger and ept provides a range of benefits to OEMs and their suppliers by integrating the strengths of both manufacturers. Other benefits include space savings, increased reliability in harsh environments and cost reduction from connector to PCB assembly.

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Contactless data and power transmission.

The correct interface plays a crucial role in the safe and efficient connection of devices, machines and systems. Contactless connectivity offers the ability to transmit power and data over short distances without relying on physical connections. In environments where traditional connectivity is compromised by vibration and dust, the contactless solution proves to be extremely reliable.

The advantages of contactless connectivity are many. It not only ensures reliable transmission, but also makes maintenance considerably easier and enables an almost unlimited number of mating cycles. By using RoProxCon®, from Rosenberger, both data and power can be transferred efficiently, e.g. in turntable mechanisms and robot arms. The robust connectors are able to withstand high shock loads and transmit 30 W of electrical power via inductive coupling.

In addition, they support data transfer rates of up to 3.125 Gbps at a carrier frequency of 60 GHz via an air interface. Furthermore, they enable reliable transmission through a wide variety of materials.

In situations where traditional connections have reached their limits, contactless connectivity offers a highly reliable, maintenance-free solution with flexible application options.

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Connectivity on display.

Rosenberger will showcase product innovations from the fields of networking and automation technology at SPS - Smart Production Solutions -  (Nov  14 to 16) in Nuremberg (D). 

Highlights at the Rosenberger booth (Hall 9, Booth 170) include live demonstrations of contactless connectivity systems.

Other product innovations and groundbreaking solutions at SPS 2023 include:

• RoProxCon contactless connectivity system: wear-free, reliable, and protocol-agnostic signal, data, and power transmission
• Circular connectors: industrial all-rounders for signal, data and power transmission
• SPE (Single Pair Ethernet): using a single pair of wires for seamless communication from the sensor to the cloud
• Fiber Optics: optical connectivity solutions for harshest environments
• Connectors for camera applications

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Juice for Jupiter.

On the long journey of the Juice spacecraft to Jupiter, more than 100 Rosenberger connectors of SMP, SMA and RPC-2.92 series are also on board.

The Juice spacecraft - Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) - of the European Space Agency ESA consists of various components such as thrusters, communication units, power supply, scientific measuring instruments. The Rosenberger connectors provide reliable and high-precision service in the spectrometer SWI (Sub-millimeter Wave Instrument), which investigates the atmospheric composition of Jupiter and its moons, and in the particle spectrometer PEP (Particle Environment Package), which measures neutral and charged particles in the Jupiter system.

The Juice mission aims to measure the surfaces of Jupiter's moons Ganymede, Callisto and Europa, discover water deposits beneath the surface and study the physical properties of the ice crust. Rosenberger Certified for Aerospace Applications Rosenberger is certified by ESA (European Space Agency) as manufacturer of SMP connectors for space applications. Further connector series from Rosenberger - SMA, RPC-2.92 and TNC – are also qualified by the ESA standard ESCC 3402 (European Space Components Coordination) and fulfill the high requirements of the aerospace industry.

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Appointment at connectivity company.

Franz Praxenthaler has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to the Management Board of Rosenberger Hochdrucktechnik GmbH & Co. KG.

Franz Praxenthaler

Franz Praxenthaler began his professional career with an apprenticeship as a precision mechanic at Rosenberger. He was given management responsibilities at an early stage, initially as head of production and later, after continuous professional development, as head of controlling and finance.

In 2010, he became commercial managing director of Hörl Kunststofftechnik GmbH & Co KG, part of the Rosenberger group. With proven success in all functions ever taken over and with the profound knowledge of the family values and the company tradition, he will be responsible for the areas of finance and controlling at board level as CFO and will significantly shape the further development of the corporate group in the management together with CEO, Eric Küppers. (see  Strengthening connectivity company's management - July 2021).

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CEO for manufacturer of base station antennas.

Reine Eriksson has been appointed as the new CEO of CellMax Technologies AB*, as of February 1st , 2022.

Reine Eriksson

His long industry experience and track record building global business' towards the telecom sector will help CellMax to meet the significantly increased demands for high performing antennas .

The operational experience and global industry knowledge will be a great asset in taking CellMax into its next expansive phase. Reine Eriksson has held a number of executive positions in public and most recent a privately held company where he built a global business area for a SW as a service company.

*CellMax, member of the Rosenberger Group, develops and produces high-gain, high-efficiency antennas that offer increased network performance, lower total cost of ownership, higher subscriber satisfaction and higher revenues. The high efficiency comes from a patented design unlike any other on the market. CellMax today provides antennas to tier 1 operators with the best performing networks in the world. Based out of Sweden, CellMax provides performance antenna solutions around the globe and remains a key asset in the Rosenberger Group.

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Multiport Mini-SMP Connectors.

Multiport Mini-SMP cable assemblies and PCB connectors from Rosenberger can be mounted solderless on printed circuit boards. The PCB connectors offer superior signal integrity for all kinds of printed circuit boards and can be connected with Mini-SMP – RPC-2.92 cable assemblies for frequencies DC to 40 GHz, or with Mini-SMP – RPC-1.85 cable assemblies for frequencies up to 65GHz. The system is available with 8 or 16 channels.

The Multiport Mini-SMP system is very cost-effective – designed solderless, easy to assemble by using screws, reusable (high number of mating cycles), low abrasion, damage-free connection and compatible with standard Mini-SMP interface.

Challenging test & measurement applications are semiconductor test equipment testing, system testing or applications where the DUT changes frequently.

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Strengthening connectivity company's management.

Dr. Kristijan Bauer has joined the management team of the Rosenberger Group as Chief Operations Officer (COO). Along with Eric Küppers, who became Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in Fridolfing (D) last May, he will work together to lead the organization to implement the Rosenberger Group's corporate strategy across the globe.

Dr Kristijan Bauer (top)
and Eric Küppers

The entrepreneurial and international experience of both bring to the Rosenberger Group will be a great asset for the expanding company.

Eric Küppers has already held various positions in private as well as internationally operating companies. Most recently, he was responsible for the automotive business at the technology company TE Connectivity as President Global Automotive.

Dr. Kristijan Bauer held international management positions at the globally operating Continental AG for more than 20 years and was most recently responsible for the worldwide production at Festo SE & Co. KG, an automation and control technology company which is a family-owned company of similar size and structure to Rosenberger.

Rosenberger continues as a family-owned enterprise. The current managing directors, brothers Peter, Hans and Bernhard Rosenberger, will withdraw from the daily operational business and participate in the newly created Supervisory Board, to which the new management will report in the future.

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Microwave Cable Assemblies Applicable up to 110 GHz.

Rosenberger has developed a comprehensive portfolio of standard flexible microwave cable assemblies - with and without armouring (Crush resistance with armour 80 N/mm) and characterized by excellent phase and amplitude stability as well as high electrical and mechanical stability.

The standard cable assemblies range covers ultra-low loss and high-phase stable variants for 18 GHz, 26.5 GHz, 40 GHz, 50 GHz and 70 GHz. 

For stringent test and measurement applications, where metrology grade performance is required, Rosenberger offers VNA test cables with performance even up to 110 GHz. Custom designed cable assemblies can be ordered on request, too.

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Connections to the moon!

Within a short time SMP connectors from Rosenberger will be taking a long trip: the first ever LTE cellular network on the moon will be operational by the end of 2022. Long-term tested and successfully qualified SMP connectors for aerospace applications will be core components for enabling fast, precise and highly reliable satellite communication across the universe. LTE cellular networks provide the technology required for high-speed transmission of huge data rates: necessary for vital command, control functions and remote control of lunar vehicles for scientific research applications; real-time navigation; and streaming of high definition videos from the lunar surface to earth. 

Rosenberger is the only manufacturer of SMP connectors certified by ESA (European Space Agency) for space applications. Further connector series from Rosenberger - SMA, RPC-2.92 and TNC - are also qualified by the ESA standard ESCC 3402 (European Space Components Coordination) and fulfill the high requirements of the aerospace industry.

For many years, Rosenberger connectors have been providing a precise and reliable service in various space missions. For example, since 2013, the company has supplied 25,000 SMP connectors for Iridium satellites. Furthermore, Rosenberger connectors have been incorporated into Global Star and Galileo projects for several years.

For the ExoMars mission 2020 - postponed to 2022 - SMP as well as SMA connectors are qualified for use on board. Connectors from Rosenberger will therefore play an essential role in the scientific search for biological life on the red planet.

In 2016, Rosenberger had been part of the Russian-European ExoMars mission: On 14 th March 2016, ESA launched the “Trace Gas Orbiter” and the landing demonstrator module “Schiaparelli” to Mars. On board were ESA certified SMP connectors from Rosenberger which supported the communications with ESA ground control.

The goal of the next ExoMars mission in 2022 is to search for evidence of methane and other trace atmospheric gases that could be signatures of active biological or geological processes. The testing of key technologies in preparation for ESA's future missions to Mars will also be an important goal of the expedition.

One challenge in developing and producing connectors for spaceflight applications is the selection of appropriate materials and their assembly to meet the strict requirements for cleanliness. Rosenberger's connectors have therefore been comprehensively tested for compliance with the high electrical requirements of aerospace applications.

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Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) in industry.

Rosenberger has successfully developed and introduced to the market the connector series MTD® andH-MTD®, space-saving, lightweight and robust differential connector systems satisfying today's mechanical and environmental requirements.

Rosenberger has expanded the product range for Ethernet applications by the following new connector series: RoSPE-HMTD, based on Rosenberger automotive connectors and optimized with housings for industrial applications, and RoSPE-Industrial, a new interface developed in cooperation with leading manufacturers.

Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) sets new standards in intelligent communication architecture. Using power over data line (PoDL), parallel high-performance data and power transmission is supported via just one Ethernet wire pair.

The development of Single Pair Ethernets systems has been primarily powered in the automotive industries. Future technologies, eg autonomous driving, require connectivity solutions which ensure high-reliable transmission of huge data rates in tightest spaces.

Rosenberger has joined the Single Pair Ethernet System Alliance, a cross-industry and cross-application technology partnership between renowned manufacturers from the connector, industrial automation, technology, and cabling industries pursuing the goal of driving the development of an international standard: Because interoperability and the long-term success of SPE can only be ensured with manufacturer-independent standards. The following standardization variants are currently being jointly developed: IEC 63171-2 for IP20 and IEC 63171-5 for IP67.

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Cable assembly capacities.

Rosenberger has taken-over the German harness maker Holocher & Bauer  and integrated the company into the Rosenberger group under the new name Rosenberger Automotive Cabling GmbH (RAC).

Managed by Robert Holocher, RAC will provide excellent customer support and services to existing customers in close cooperation with the Rosenberger headquarters in Fridolfing (D) .

Through the acquisition of Holocher & Bauer, Rosenberger extends its competence profile and increases the harness making capacities in its Hungarian plant, especially for the automotive cable assemblies of HFM® and H-MTD® connector series. Furthermore, expansion of assembly capacities and investments in production automation systems are planned for the future.

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Precision RF connectors.

A new precision connector series to meet the increasing demand for proper RF-connections up to 90 GHz has been introduced by Rosenberger. The newly developed RPC-1.35 connector series – the “E connector” – is characterized by a highly robust mechanical design, minimum 3000 mating cycles, high connector repeatability, maximum return loss values and is designed for high-performance RF measurements in the E-Band.

The product range covers semi-rigid and flexible cable assemblies, PCB connectors, test PCBs, cable connectors, in-series and inter-series adaptors, test port, floating and waveguide-to-coaxial adaptors as well as gauge and calibration kits.

A working group, consisting of PTB (Physikalisch Technische Bundesanstalt), Rosenberger, Rohde & Schwarz and Spinner, has designed the new 1.35 mm connector to close the gap between 1.85 mm and 1.00 mm connectors. The interface standardization is in progress.

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Agreement makes connections.

Rosenberger and Molex have signed a dual-sourcing agreement allowing Molex to produce High-Speed FAKRA-Mini automotive coaxial connectors based on the Rosenberger HFM® design. Enabling fast transmission of high data rates up to 20 Gbps, the Rosenberger HFM FAKRA-Mini system is designed for a range of existing and future automotive applications, such as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), navigation, infotainment and intelligent connected vehicles.

With the dual sourcing agreement, Rosenberger and Molex provide a high-quality, high-speed, cost-optimized intermateable interface with identical mechanical and electrical performance and features. The solution delivers seamless backward compatibility for the automotive market.

“Molex is excited to collaborate with Rosenberger to launch the dual-sourced HFM solution that enables high-speed data transmission fundamental to connected vehicle technology,” said Ryan Price, networking segment director, Molex. “Our shared vision is to deliver a high value, cost effective solution that provides design flexibility and backward compatibility.”

With the increasing bandwidth and safety critical needs of connected and autonomous vehicle architectures, it is necessary to have a robust infrastructure that can operate a multitude of devices, screens and cameras. HFM FAKRA-Mini connectors allow for the highest bit rate data transmission while saving up to 80 percent of installation space and significant weight compared to the conventional FAKRA generation.

“Ensuring safety is the ultimate priority of ADAS and autonomous driving systems, and HFM connectors play a key role in processing the high data volumes from cameras, sensors, navigation sources and other external objects in real time,” said Dr. Tosja Zywietz, CEO, Rosenberger. “We are pleased to collaborate with Molex on making this next-generation coax connector widely available to the automotive industry as a quasi standard.”

There is no investment relationship between Rosenberger and Molex under the terms of the product dual-sourcing agreement.

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Magnetic connectors.

Rosenberger has developed a product family which offers an intelligent alternative to mechanical connecting. These magnetic connectors support all standard functions, including a high number of mating cycles and vibration resistance.

They are also suitable for power and signal transmission. Furthermore, they come complete with the benefit of automatic magnetic connection and are easy to clean. They can thus be relied upon for correct connection even in locations that are difficult to access. A major advantage is the break-away function, which prevents damage caused by unintentional disconnection.

Possible applications for the magnetic connectors include charging and synchronizing smartphones, tablets, and cameras as well as connecting printers and hard drives. Other applications include medical devices, electric wheelchairs, hospital infotainment systems, and consumer products such as kitchen appliances, data glasses, and automation technology.

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Twister turns!

Unique robotic tube bending system can dramatically speed production

A unique robot-based CNC tube bending machine that provides metal fabricators with unprecedented flexibility for manufacturing complex preassembled tubular parts is now available from Unison.

Known as the 'Twister', the machine combines a high performance multi-axis industrial robot with an exceptionally compact and versatile all-electric tube bending station. It is ideal for companies seeking to streamline their manufacturing operations by eliminating process stages, or wishing to accelerate small batch size production of specialist parts by minimizing tool changeovers.

The Twister robotic tube bender has been launched following the new joint sales and marketing initiative announced by Unison and Rosenberger, which aims to provide customers with the widest choice of all-electric tube bending and allied processing automation on the market, backed by extensive applications support expertise. Both companies are renowned innovators of tube bending automation, and their combined range of all-electric, servomotor-controlled machines now covers tube diameters from 16 to 200 mm.

Conventionally, most tube bending operations are performed on straight sections of tube, and other components that make up the final assembled product such as tube fittings or other rigid tubes or hoses are added after bending in subsequent process stages. To a large degree, this manufacturing sequence is dictated by the tube bender, which grips the tube with an in-line collet to progressively push it past the bending head and rotate it for any out-of-plane bends. As a consequence, the tube material needs to be straight and free from obstructions, and bends can only be made in an order that corresponds to the direction of tube advancement.

Developed by Rosenberger specifically to provide a more flexible solution than conventional systems for bending preassembled tubular parts, the Twister uses a fully articulated six-axis industrial robot for all tube transport, material feed and rotate functions. The robot arm is equipped with pneumatically-powered gripper fingers - which are part-specific and exchangeable under program control - and handles all X, Y and Z axis movement of the tube as it is being bent.

All axes are driven by servo motors and capable of extremely precise positioning - tubes can be bent to within 0.05 degrees, with a repeatable feed accuracy of just 0.01 mm. Unlike conventional tube benders, the grippers can relinquish their hold and reposition during the bending cycle while the tube is clamped - for example, to hold the other end of the tube - enabling complex shapes to be formed in any desired sequence.

The pedestal-mounted bending station can be equipped with up to five bending heads to facilitate uninterrupted production of parts with multiple bend radii, and is capable of right and left bending to any angle up to 210 degrees. Changeover of tools and part programs is simple and can be accomplished in less than five minutes. Like the robot, the bending heads are driven by high accuracy, energy-efficient servo motors, and offer fully programmable speed profiles for optimum control of material flow.

All machine setup and operation is controlled via an ergonomic HMI, based on a mobile touch-sensitive panel with an integral PC. Part programs can be generated using the panel PC or any standard office computer, and verified before downloading to the bending machine's PLC-based CNC controller. The
software provides a unified environment, capitalizing on the tight functional integration of the robot and bending station to ensure that its programming is as simple as a conventional all-electric bending machine.

According to Alan Pickering of Unison, "Rosenberger has an installed base of over 1000 bending machines, with a particularly significant presence in the automotive industry. To date, the company has supplied 40 Twister machines to this sector, for manufacturing a wide range of parts including seat brackets, head restraint frames and preassembled components such as hydraulic power transmission lines. We believe that the machine's use of a robot as an intrinsic part of the bending process, rather than just for handling, has considerable merit for a wide range of tube bending applications. The Twister can easily be integrated with other process automation such as cutting or end-forming machines, and is readily scalable to suit large automated manufacturing cells."

Unison currently offers three versions of Twister, capable of bending steel tubes with outside diameters of 20, 30 and 50 mm. The 20 and 30 mm models can handle tube thicknesses up to 2 mm, while the larger model can accommodate a tube thickness of 4 mm.