EuroWire November 2024
Corporate News
Key role in global switch to electrification A UK manufacturing company that creates technology for applications ranging from cabling for cars and high-speed trains to Olympic medals and commemorative coins is preparing for the growing global demand for electrical power.
“From our Dundee operation, we enable world-class technology, designing and creating machinery that’s in high demand across the globe,” said Stephen Hall, the company’s recently appointed managing director. “With our technology already supporting the fastest high-speed trains across China, our future lies at the high end of the electrification of the world. For example, as the demand for electric vehicles grows, so will the need for copper conductor alloys, widely used in EVs due to their excellent electrical conductivity and resistance to corrosion.” As part of its workforce, Rautomead is committed to investing in new and emerging talent, currently employing six University of Dundee engineering graduates and a steady stream of apprentices. The company also works closely with the University of Dundee’s School of Engineering, bridging the gap between academia and business to address industry-driven challenges and develop new technologies. The Prosperity Partnership, funded by Innovate UK, sees four PhD students engaged in active research and development around the design of continuous casting rigs that produce high-value, high-quality alloys. The partnership also provides Rautomead with access to both students and graduates, providing a pipeline for mutually beneficial internships and succession in the workforce. Rautomead Ltd www.rautomead.com Cable printing for the automotive industry EP Connectors GmbH uses IQJET printers from Leibinger for the production of cables for the automotive industry at its new plant. Every year, 5,000km of cable needs to be printed reliably and with abrasion resistance. EP Connectors opted for Leibinger as early as the system design phase. “From the original concept through to its successful imple- mentation, we knew we could rely on Leibinger’s experience and expertise,” said Klaus Ciminato, head of cable production at EP Connectors in Bruchsal, Germany. The system is designed for speed and reliability – both required for the production of cables for the automotive industry. The cable insulation lines run at 1,000m per minute. EP Connectors produces stranding with up to 15 cores. In tandem operation, the cable manufacturer’s sheathing line achieves a speed of up to 30m per minute. IQJET printers from Leibinger are integrated directly into the system, ensuring that the corresponding print text is loaded immediately, which reduces set-up times. “Based on my 40 years of experience in the cable sector, we opted for Leibinger printers when developing the system concept because reliability is imperative for us,” explained Mr Ciminato. The printers’ automatic sealing system with closed ink circuit prevents clogging, even during downtime. Paul Leibinger GmbH & Co KG www.leibinger-group.com
Founded in 1978, Rautomead, based in Dundee, began as a recycler of brass watch bezels. Today, the company designs, manufactures and assembles equipment that processes non ferrous metals and alloys for the global market. End products range from brass fittings and welding tips to high-quality wire and jewellery. More than 400 Rautomead machines, built in Dundee by a mostly local workforce, can be found in 49 countries around the world, including the USA, China, Japan, Spain, Germany, Thailand and Australia. The company places emphasis on its after-sales service and parts business for its international client base.
Apprentice mechanical engineer Carys Anderson (left) and factory lead-hand Colin McLeish
Photo credit: Dylan Drummond – Son of the Sea Photography
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