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Global branding initiative strengthens the worldwide LVD Group |
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2007 |
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Offers auto load/unload system for Orion laser cutting machines and Siena series turret punch presses |
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2006 |
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Verona CNC turret punch press combines a large, versatile turret with the largest feed clearance in the industry |
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2006 |
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Adds PPS model to press brake line, combining performance with simplicity |
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2005 |
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Launches a family of cost-effective machinery for punching, forming and laser cutting |
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2004 |
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Implements infra-red touch screen control technology for press brakes and shears |
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2004 |
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Introduces PPRM press brake with reluctance motor that achieves higher bending speeds than most conventional hydraulic machines |
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2004 |
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LVD builds 3000-ton custom press brake, one of the single largest machines to be manufactured by LVD during its 50-year history |
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2003 |
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Siena CNC turret punch press provides high production technologies in an efficient, economical design |
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2003 |
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Salvagnini and LVD collaborate to introduce ROBOformER®, the first robotized press brake cell integrated with a single control and software |
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2003 |
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Introduces long bend Impuls laser systems with 3 meter table and up to 12.5 meter length capacity |
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2002 |
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Introduces Axel-LT, high speed laser system integrated with material loading/unloading linked to a warehouse with material storage units |
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2001 |
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Enhances integrated, powerful CADMAN® offline programming software with more automatic functions |
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2001 |
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Advanced adaptive bending system with laser technology. Easy-Form® Laser angle measurement system provides first part, good part accuracy. |
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2000 |
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Introduces the Global turret punch press series for the worldwide metal forming market |
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1998 |
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Strippit becomes part of the LVD Group of companies. |
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1998 |
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LVD launches the Axel series of laser cutting systems. |
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1994 |
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LVD introduces Easy-Form® adaptive forming system for press brakes. Easy-Form monitors the angle in real time during the bending process, producing accurate bending results from the first piece. |
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1992 |
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Strippit introduces Smart Stroke® technology for its CNC turret punch presses. The patented feature maximizes productivity by automatically calculating the optimum hover height. |
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1989 |
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Strippit develops patented multi-tool technology to maximize turret capacity |
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1989 |
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LVD enters laser cutting machine market |
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1985 |
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Strippit introduces rotary tools in the turret (auto-index). LVD introduces line of CNC hydraulic turret punch presses. |
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1982 |
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LVD manufactures automated CNC shearing systems |
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1980 |
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Strippit introduces a high-speed turret punch press – the fastest Numerically Controlled punching machine in the world |
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1979 |
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LVD creates multi-axis CNC press brakes and machine controls |
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1978 |
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Strippit launches the world’s first punch/laser combination machine. It’s the first time a laser is used as an integral part of a turret punch press. |
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1976 |
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Strippit develops the first patented automatic load/unload system for turret punch presses. LVD opens assembly, sales and service headquarters in U.S.A. |
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1974 |
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Strippit introduces contour nibbling to the art of punching |
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1970 |
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The Numerically Controlled turret punch press is introduced by Strippit |
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1954 |
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LVD produces first hydraulic press brakes and deep drawing presses |
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1952 |
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LVD was established by the three founders, J. Lefebvre,M. Van Neste and R. Dewulf. |
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1948 |
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The launch of the fabricator that enables punch, die and nibbling attachments to be changed in a matter of seconds. |
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1946 |
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LVD is established and begins to manufacture a range of metal fabrication products |
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1940 |
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Strippit introduces the first fully guided self-stripping, self-contained tools in the punching industry |
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1925 |
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Strippit is founded when George Wales develops a simple spring to overcome stripping difficulties in material blanking operations |