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Industry 5.0: How FOM Industrie and Lenze are shaping the future of aluminum processing together
In a world where efficiency, sustainability and digitalization are shaping industrial development, FOM Industrie and Lenze are setting standards. Their partnership shows how technological excellence and shared visions can accelerate the evolution of manufacturing.
Aluminum on the upswing - How do requirements increase with the upswing?
The material processing sector is a mainstay of the global industry. Extruded aluminum in particular is experiencing a boom: with a forecast annual growth rate of 8%, demand is set to rise sharply until 2034. This trend is being driven primarily by key sectors such as the automotive and aerospace industries, electronics manufacturing and construction. What are the reasons for the boom in aluminum? Clearly, aluminum is lightweight, durable and versatile. These properties make it a preferred material for applications where weight, stability and energy efficiency play a decisive role.
But with growth, the requirements are also increasing. Companies need to produce faster and more precisely, but also more energy-efficiently and sustainably. Automated and digitalized systems are a decisive competitive advantage here - they increase productivity, reduce costs and improve product quality. At the same time, they help to use resources in line with ever stricter environmental regulations.
Overall, it is clear that the rise of aluminum is not only a technological turning point for the industry, but also a strategic one. Those who invest now in intelligent, future-proof solutions will secure decisive competitive advantages in a dynamic market environment.
FOM Industrie: 50 years of innovation and precision
FOM Industrie Srl, based in Italy, is a leading international manufacturer of high-tech machine tools for processing extruded aluminum profiles. The product portfolio is broad and ranges from automatic cutting and machining lines to 3- to 5-axis machining centers, single and double-head saws and classic machines for aluminum processing.
"We believe in technical solutions that meet the needs of our customers," says Marco Fabbri, CTO of FOM Industrie. "Innovation and flexibility are core values for us that ensure long-term success."
Lenze: Automation with vision
The Lenze Group has been a leading supplier of drive and automation technology for 78 years. With its headquarters in Aerzen (Lower Saxony) and over 3,600 employees in more than 45 countries, the company sets the pace in automation and is a strong partner at its customers' side. With the help of the triad of electromechanics, electronics and software, Lenze supports its customers and helps them to optimize production and logistics processes, cut costs and reduce their energy consumption. As a full-service partner, Lenze supports its customers holistically - and this is clearly demonstrated in its cooperation with FOM Industrie. This partnership is a prime example of technological excellence and joint innovative strength. Lenze already supported FOM Industrie in the design and test phase and ensures continuous support and technical development even after delivery.
Technology that sets standards
At the heart of the Lenze solution are the motion packages consisting of m850 synchronous motors and the i750 and i950 servo inverters. This combination ensures precise and reliable motion sequences - even for complex CNC applications. At the same time, it enables standardization of automation solutions across all machines.
Thanks to Lenze drives, the machines from FOM Industrie achieve positioning speeds of up to 125 m/min - a value that is well above comparable industry values and significantly increases the competitiveness of the systems.
Added value for customers: Data, efficiency and user-friendliness
The integration of Lenze automation systems enables a smooth exchange of data with the control system. End customers benefit from transparent information on machine status, production progress and maintenance requirements - real added value for process optimization and predictive maintenance.
User-friendliness also plays a key role. Intuitive systems reduce training times and make operation easier. One example of this is the new IE5/IE6 Motor Drive System from Lenze: a pioneering solution for energy efficiency and ease of use. It combines highly efficient gearboxes with next-generation inverters, delivers peak torques of up to 300 percent and reduces energy losses by up to 60 percent.
A partnership with a future
"Our strategy is to work with partners who share our vision and help us to maintain the high standards of our machines and drive development forward," emphasizes Marco Fabbri. "Lenze brings precisely this expertise and innovative strength to the table."
The partnership between FOM Industrie and Lenze exemplifies the principles of Industry 5.0: human-centered technology, sustainable production and intelligent automation. Together, they are shaping the future of aluminum processing - efficiently, digitally and customer-oriented.
Lenze: The company
Lenze is a leading drive and automation specialist for mechanical and plant engineering. For more than 77 years, the company has been setting the pace in automation and a strong partner at its customers' side. With the help of the triad of electromechanics, electronics and software, Lenze supports its customers and helps them to optimize production and logistics processes, cut costs and reduce their energy consumption.
The Lenze Group, based in Aerzen, employs more than 3,600 people worldwide and is represented in 45 countries. Group-wide, the company generated a turnover of 828 million euros in the 2023/2024 financial year.
Our vision is: The best machines and productions worldwide run with Lenze
More information on the website at www.lenze.com
Management Board
- Dr. Marc Wucherer (Chief Executive Officer)
- Dr. Achim Degner (Chief Financial Officer)
Number of employees
- > 3,600 worldwide
Turnover
- 828.0 million euros (financial year 2023/2024)
Sales and service
- Worldwide, with own companies and trading partners in 45 countries
Production and logistics network
- Germany (Hameln and Extertal)
- Italy (Isola Rizza),
- Austria (Asten),
- Poland (Tárnow),
- China (Lingang),
- India (Pune) and
- United States (Uxbridge)
Sustainability
Almost all our production sites are certified to the international environmental standard ISO 14001. Lenze is involved in various networks and associations. We work with partners to develop solutions for greater sustainability. In Germany, for example, this is the VDMA working group "Product Carbon Footprint".
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