- Bystronic and SSAB sign R&D collaboration agreement
- Development of new materials include new alloying concepts, recycled steel and fossil-free steel
- Industry leaders exchange test data to improve material development and sheet metal processing
Today, Bystronic and SSAB announce a non-exclusive partnership to advance laser cutting and bending technologies using new materials for the sheet metal industry including alloying concepts, recycled steel and fossil-free steel.
The agreement facilitates comprehensive data exchange on the impact of various materials on Bystronic’s production processes. Bystronic will work with newly developed steels and specially designed sheet metal for testing and will provide valuable feedback on process quality. The outcome will support product development for both parties aimed to improve customer productivity and efficiency.
“We are looking back to a successful partnership with SSAB for many years – together, we have developed innovative products, such as the Corner Cut and Parameter Wizard,” says Domenico Iacovelli, CEO of Bystronic. “SSAB is renowned for producing high-quality materials and is a leader in advancing sustainability in the steel industry. With this new agreement, we are supporting our customers with the development of future materials to improve our productivity, efficiency and to develop new technologies for our industry.”
“Bystronic is a technology leader in the sheet metal industry, advancing sustainability by working closely with partners and pushing boundaries to shape a more resilient and sustainable industry. We are happy to continue our journey in developing our materials together with Bystronic”, says Joachim Larsson, CTO of SSAB Europe.
This cooperation aims to improve both companies’ products and strengthen their leadership in sustainable practices.
“We are looking back to a successful partnership with SSAB for many years – together, we have developed innovative products, such as the Corner Cut and Parameter Wizard. SSAB is renowned for producing high-quality materials and is a leader in advancing sustainability in the steel industry. With this new agreement, we are supporting our customers with the development of future materials to improve our productivity, efficiency and to develop new technologies for our industry.” – Domenico Iacovelli, CEO Bystronic Group
