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Commercial & Industrial
Client: Gildemeister (Germany)
Design: Dominic Schindler Creations (Austria)
This series of lathes and milling machines clearly highlights the customer benefits. Huge safety windows—enlarged by as much as 80% over their predecessors—give an overall view and render the working process more transparent. New 19-inch monitors and control panels more reminiscent of modern flat screen monitors than machine control systems can be rotated and swiveled in all directions. The new Smartkey system, with personalized operator authorization and an individualized control preparation, offers brand new functionalities. Additional details, such as optional seating facilities for the operator, round out the design.