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Miribel, France, October 6th 2009

Revenue for the first semester of 2009 was 25% below 2008 and is expected to improve slightly during the second semester of 2009. The third quarter showed an improvement with only...
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Miribel, France, August 3rd 2009

As previously expressed in our March 2009 informational note, 2009 is a difficult year in terms of the global economy. The Group's 2nd quarter 2009 results are similar with the 1st quarter 2009 results. The June 30, 2009 1st semester sales...
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Miribel, France, June 4th 2009

The first quarter of 2009 will remain etched in our memories as a difficult time in the world economy, which is similar to the last quarter of 2008. GravoTech Group could not escape the violent tornado that affected the industrial and retail markets...
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Miribel, France, March 5th 2009

At the end of September 2008 we issued an informational memo to all regarding GravoTech Group which outlined the reorganization underway in several countries in order to adjust the group structure in accordance to the worldwide economic situation and also to streamline and implement synergies of our brands...
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Miribel, France, October 15th 2008

Fiscal year 2007 concluded inline with the Group’s objectives, however, the Group anticipated 2008 to be a more difficult year due to the economic situation. As a result, GravoTech Group began in January 2008 the process of merging and reorganizing several countries where the Group had several legal entities...
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Miribel, France, April 26th 2008

Proven leader in Traceability, Signage and object Personalization solutions, Technifor and Gravograph Industrie International are entering into the dawn of a new horizon by acquiring Vision Numeric (Brussieu, France), specializing in graphic design software development, and the announcement of a three-year reorganization project (2008 - 2010) in an effort to optimize GravoTech Group operation in France...
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Case Studies :

Medical News : Medical Instrumentation Traceability

Most instruments used during surgery are reusable product retrieval has now become a specialty, centralized in an in-house sterilization service, supervised by a pharmacist. The sterilization cycle is made up of several steps: pre-disinfection, cleaning, reprocessing, sterilization. This cycle is renewed after each use, during the instrument's lifespan. Therefore, process-resisting traceability is inherent.
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Medical device identification is carried out during the sterilization cycle Medical device identification is carried out during the sterilization cycle.
A 2-D DataMatrix™ directly marked on the device is used for unique identification and automatic reading A 2-D DataMatrix™ directly marked on the device is used for unique identification and automatic reading.
Micro-Percussion marking is permanent and resists to harsh sterilization cycles Micro-Percussion marking is permanent and resists to harsh sterilization cycles.
Identification data is automatically grabbed with a handheld scanner which transmits the data to a computerized management system Identification data is automatically grabbed with a handheld scanner which transmits the data to a computerized management system.





Automotive Industry : Marking of components used in automobile seats

Burton-on-Trent based Kongsberg is operated by the 'seat comfort' division of the Norwegian-owned Kongsberg Automotive AS. It has sister divisions, which supply head rests, gearshifts and truck suspension components. The 50,000 sq ft factory at Burton was purpose built and opened in 2002 and employs 250 personnel. Manufacturing is organised using dedicated production cells, each of which may produce a family of parts.
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The factory in Burton manufactures components used in automotive seats The factory in Burton manufactures components used in automotive seats.
Chris Cutts, director of the design office at Kongsberg Automotive Chris Cutts, director of the design office at Kongsberg Automotive.
A solenoid valve block marked using a diode pumped laser from Technifor A solenoid valve block marked using a diode pumped laser from Technifor.
The permanent identification on the solenoid valve block brings added value to the product. The permanent identification on the solenoid valve block brings added value to the product.






Motorcycle Industry : Identification of motorcycle parts

Following a fire in 2002, Hinkley based Triumph Motorcycles took the opportunity to redesign and rebuild its production operations. Nothing escaped the company's close scrutiny, even the apparently incidental task of labeling a bike.
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Bob Elliot, production engineer at Triumph Motorcycles, was one of several who was optimistic about the reconstruction of the company Bob Elliot, production engineer at Triumph Motorcycles, was one of several who was optimistic about the reconstruction of the company.
VIN number marked directly on the chassis using micro-percussion technology VIN number marked directly on the chassis using micro-percussion technology.
The engine blocks are identified off the production line The engine blocks are identified off the production line.
The mobile marking unit automatically adapts its position to fit the motorcycle model The mobile marking unit automatically adapts its position to fit the motorcycle model.






Electrical Industry : Marking on electronic sensors

From its UK headquarters and factory in Diss, Norfolk, Hamlin Electronics manufactures electronic sensors for some of the world's premier automotive OEMs. Matt bailey investigates how, faced with increasingly stringent marking and traceability standards, the company has successfully adapted its processes and techniques to meet the demands of its client base.
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Brad Miller, production engineer at Hamlin Electronic Brad Miller, production engineer at Hamlin Electronic.
Brad Miller with a fuel cap sensor connector marked by a Technifor micro-percussion system Brad Miller with a fuel cap sensor connector marked by a Technifor micro-percussion system.
A fuel cap sensor test rig at Hamlin, which incorporates Technifor's micro-percussion marking system A fuel cap sensor test rig at Hamlin, which incorporates Technifor's micro-percussion marking system.
The Technifor Control Unit communicates with the test bench to add the test results to the marking file The Technifor Control Unit communicates with the test bench to add the test results to the marking file .






Electrical Industry : On-line Personalization of Remote Controls.

A manufacturer of replacement TV remote controls is using a Technifor laser marking system to produce thousands of differently configured units in a range of batch sizes. This remarkable flexibility has helped make Wallis Universal a lean, profitable manufacturing company and arguably the world leader in its field.
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Philippe Moransais co-manager of Wallis Universal Philippe Moransais co-manager of Wallis Universal
Once an order is received, it is shipped the following day Once an order is received, it is shipped the following day
Personnalization of remote controls from blanks Personnalization of remote controls from blanks
Logos and serial numbers to mark taken from the client data base Logos and serial numbers to mark taken from the client data base




Mark'n Read™ :

MARK'N READ™ : a complete marking solution for automatic reading by camera

TECHNIFOR is launching its new Mark'nRead™ solution which combines marking of a two-dimensional DataMatrix™ code, verification and automatic reading by machine vision tools.
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the solution for aerospace industry
the solution for automotive industry
the solution for electrics & electronics industry
the solution for medical industry






New products :

TF420, a very compact 20W laser marker
TF420, a very compact 20W laser marker

With the TF420 fibre laser marking solution, Technifor have brought out a unit that is twice as compact as the previous generations, while keeping the same marking quality level, and providing a writing speed of up to 2.5 m per second, and a skipping speed of up to 5 m/s. It is designed for applications involving medium to large production runs: motor vehicles, medical fields, electrical or mechanical components, etc.
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Xf510cp : A maximum of technology in a mimimum of space
Xf510cp : A maximum of technology in a mimimum of space

As the first global manufacturer and supplier of micro-percussion direct part marking systems. TECHNIFOR announces its latest innovation: the "X-tra Fast, X-tra Small" XF510Cp.
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TD410 : New diode pumped marking laser system for easy integration
TD410 : New diode pumped marking laser system for easy integration

Technifor announces the new compact TD410 laser marking system featuring short pulses for high peak power and excellent beam quality, providing optimum marking precision on metal and plastic parts.
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Scribing: noiseless or deep marking technology
Scribing: noiseless or deep marking technology

The new SV312 scribing marking head, with its highly rigid mechanicals industrial design, is the ideal solution for automotive engine blocks identification or direct VIN numbers marking.
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CN110 - All-in-one marking system is ideal for integration
CN110 - All-in-one marking system is ideal for integration

The new CN110 rapid indent marking system is fully integrated with the control electronics, display screen and micro-percussion mechanism all contained within one compact casing, with no need for a separate control unit.
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CN312Sr - Fast and industrial scribe marker
CN312Sr - Fast and industrial scribe marker

Technifor, the internationally recognized producer of marking machines, is launching the CN312Sr, the latest advance in scribing technology, for low-noise, flexible, permanent marking.
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M120 - First fully self-contained portable marking unit
M120 - First fully self-contained portable marking unit

The M120 is a unique marking system: It is fully self-contained with a built-in mini-keyboard and LCD screen that offers the operator easy and quick access to marking files.
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