Pilz acquires Mayr Systems in Germany

With the integration of Mayr Systems, Pilz is rigorously pursuing its strategy of providing complete automation solutions consisting of sensor, control and actuator technologies

Pilz and Co KG and Chr Mayr and Co KG of Mauerstetten, Germany, have agreed to transfer the Mayr Systems division to Pilz, effective from 1 August 2005.

With the integration of Mayr Systems, Pilz is rigorously pursuing its strategy of providing complete automation solutions consisting of sensor, control and actuator technologies.

In this context, the issue of motion control becomes highly significant.

Mayr Systems has many years of expertise in the field of control technology for drives, as well as ample application knowledge and innovative products.

Pilz's objective is for intelligent dovetailing of safety technology and control technology, including motion control.

"Both parties benefit by integrating this division into our organisation", explains Renate Pilz, Managing Partner of Pilz and Co KG.

"On the one hand, it guarantees the continuity and on-going development of proven product ranges such as primo, and on the other hand, we can provide users with automation solutions that include motion control".

The Systems division and its 24 staff will remain in Allgau and will be managed as a competency centre for motion control under the Pilz name.

In addition, the proven product primo, tendo DD and tendo AC product ranges will continue to be developed and serviced.

Primo motion control systems were developed specifically for the type of complex motion sequences typically found within the packaging industry.

Modular control systems - which include the tendo DD digital servocontroller and the tendo AC servomotors - are used to synchronise axes as part of each cycle.

Automation systems are therefore available for the widest range of tasks, from filling, wrapping or sticking, and beyond packaging to applications such as flying-shears.

As a medium-term objective, Pilz will merge these products with safe control technology.

"This way we can offer our customers even more tailor-made solutions for safety and control technology", says Renate Pilz.

More information about the primo, tendo DD and tendo AC product ranges is available via the Mayr Systems website.

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