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Brookfield, Wisc., Feb. 22, 2019 – Artos Engineering Company, a leader in wire processing automation, has been acquired by the Komax Group, Dierikon, Switzerland, a global automation technology company. Terms of the acquisition were not revealed. In acquiring Artos Engineering, Komax is expanding its customer base in North America and adding to its expertise in application development. John Olsen, CEO and majority shareholder of Artos Engineering, will continue to head the company after the sale, contributing his expertise to the strengthening of Komax’s position in North America. Artos Engineering Company will retain its brand and become one of the Komax Group of more than 30 companies.
“We are excited to join the Komax Group and are looking forward to this opportunity to reach additional markets and to develop innovative solutions for our customers,” says John Olsen, CEO of Artos Engineering Company.
For Matijas Meyer, CEO of the Komax Group, the acquisition will be positive for customers: “I am delighted that such a long-established company as Artos Engineering is now part of the Komax Group. Our customers will benefit from the strengths of both companies, plus the move will deliver other competitive advantages.”
About Artos Engineering Company
Founded in 1911, Artos Engineering stands out with its customer focus, portfolio of products and wealth of experience in developing innovative applications for wire processing equipment. Headquartered in Brookfield, Wisc., the company has 50 employees and primarily serves customers in the industrial, automotive, and aerospace market segments.
About the Komax Group
As the leading manufacturer of innovative and high-quality solutions for the wire processing industry, the Komax Group helps its customers implement economical and safe manufacturing processes, especially in the automotive supply sector. The Komax Group employs about 2000 people worldwide and provides sales and service support via subsidiaries and independent agents in more than 60 countries.
BROOKFIELD, Wis., Oct. 8 – Artos Engineering Company, a Brookfield-based manufacturer of wire processing equipment, has introduced the Artos LTC-3 loose terminal crimper for use on the Cr.22 wire processor, adding pin-and-socket processing capabilities to the small-footprint unit.
The LTC-3 features a dual bowl design, allowing two different pins or sockets to be run in one station. The unit can be tooled to handle wires from 24-12 AWG (0.25mm2 to 4.0mm2), with each unit capable of processing a two wire size range. By adding two LTC-3 units, the Cr.22 can process any combination of pins and sockets on both sides of a wire, in addition to processing standard reel feed terminals without any change over. This capability has previously only been available on larger-platform, more expensive wire processors.
“We’ve had numerous requests from customers to automate pin-and-socket processing to expand production options and throughput,” says John Olsen II, Artos Engineering Company president. “We’ve responded by making the LTC-3 available as a station on the Cr.22 wire processor, which not only increases production flexibility but also eliminates the need for a separate unit and additional floor space.”
About Artos Engineering Company
Founded in 1911 and based in Brookfield,Wis., Artos Engineering Corporation is an independently-owned manufacturer of wire processing equipment serving the aerospace, automotive and manufacturing industries. For more information, visit www.artosengineering.com
BROOKFIELD, Wis., JULY XX, 2018 – Strip and crimp two wires at a time with the new SC-501 Multi-Wire Strip Crimp from Artos Engineering Company, a Brookfield, WI-based manufacturer of wire processing equipment. The SC-501 allows for the processing of jacketed cables, twisted pair wires, and other multi-wire applications requiring stripping and crimping.
The operator selects each step, which allows for a full range of processing capabilities. With modes for one, two, or three wire processing, the SC-501 handles all combinations of multi-wire applications. To ensure the stripping and crimping quality, the SC-501 pre-qualifies wire ends with a zero cut process, providing consistent stripping lengths and wire placement for crimping. A standard Crimp Force Monitor inspects each crimp for defects.
The SC-501 provides quick set-up changes with the ability to program stripping length settings. Standard mini-style terminal applicators can be used with the SC-501 and applicator changes are fast and easy with a quick release adaptor.
Other features include fast changeovers of the terminals and seal, PC controls that allow part parameters to be stored and recalled and a paper take-up and carrier strip cutter for collection of waste items.
About Artos Engineering Company
Founded in 1911 and based in Brookfield, Wis., Artos Engineering Corporation is an independently-owned manufacturer of wire processing equipment serving the aerospace, automotive and manufacturing industries. For more information, visit www.artosengineering.com.
NEW ARTOS SSC-500 MULTI-WIRE SEAL/STRIP/CRIMP
PROVIDES MAXIMUM PROCESSING FLEXIBILITY
BROOKFIELD, Wis., Feb. XX, 2017 – Artos Engineering Company, a Brookfield-based manufacturer of wire processing equipment, has introduced the SSC-500 Multi-Wire Seal/Strip/Crimp for fully-automated weather sealing, stripping and crimping two or more wires at a time or processing of each step individually.
The unit, for jacketed cables, twisted-pair wires and other multi-wire applications,
features built-in quality controls. The SSC-500 prequalifies wire ends with a zero-cut process; a Crimp Force Monitor (CFM) inspects each crimp for defects. In addition, a laser wire color sensor ensures that the correct wire is inserted. An integrated LED light provides maximum visibility.
The SSC-500 also offers easy touch-panel operation, with storage and recall of all part parameters. A scanner enables quick loading of parts.
The new system maximizes productivity with quick change-overs of the terminals and seal. A separate waste collection system with carrier waste cutter and paper take-up speed clean-up.
“The SSC-500 allows for optimum flexibility and provides a full range of processing capabilities.” says John Olsen II, Artos Engineering Company president. “We’re confident that the new system will boost product throughput and operator productivity.”
A foot pedal is available for additional control. The SSC-500 can share tooling with a fully automatic machine, such as the ASM-400. The new unit uses the same seal feeding system, pin and tube and only requires the addition of a special funnel system.
About Artos Engineering Company
Founded in 1911 and based in Brookfield, Wis., Artos Engineering Corporation is an independently-owned manufacturer of wire processing equipment serving the aerospace, automotive and manufacturing industries. For more information, visit www.artosengineering.com.
NEW ARTOS Cr.01 SINGLE END PROCESSOR:
A FULLY-AUTOMATED MID-RANGE PROCESSING SOLUTION
BROOKFIELD, Wis., May 1, 2017 – Artos Engineering Company, a Brookfield-based manufacturer of wire processing equipment, has introduced the Cr.01 Single End Processor, a small-footprint, mid-range wire processing solution that’s a fully-automated, affordable upgrade from benchtop-level productivity.
The Cr.01 enables operators to measure, cut, strip both ends and crimp one end of a wire lead with a single machine without investing in a more expensive double-ended processor. The new machine can increase throughput by approximately four times when compared to a standard wire prep and benchtop unit.
“The Cr.01 enables companies, particularly automotive wire harness manufacturers, to automate wire processing affordably.” says John Olsen II, Artos Engineering Company president. “By segmenting production to use single-crimp units instead of the larger double-crimp machines, automotive companies can improve production efficiency and reduce inventory, capital expenditures and floor space.”
The Cr.01 features a footprint that is 20% smaller than a double-ended processor. It handles wire sizes from 30 to 12 awg and open to closed-barrel terminals. Easy-loading dual wire straighteners improve processing and a smooth belt drive handles all wire types. A patent-pending Sencor System automatically sets stripping diameter.
Scrap collection and clean-up is simple: there’s a conveniently-located bad crimp separator, slug collection unit, empty terminal strip collector and waste-paper take-up reel.
The Cr.01 offers easy guide changes with handy guide storage, automatic programmable base height adjustment, an easy out and in servo driven terminating unit, an intuitive pc interface and built-in splice detection.
Numerous accessories are available for the Cr.01, including a crimp force monitor, paper take-up, sencor system, programmable Z-axis, integrated crimp height micrometer, wire splice detector, articulating wire infeed roller, manual and automatic testers and motorized collectors with batch tray.
About Artos Engineering Company
Founded in 1911 and based in Brookfield, Wis., Artos Engineering Corporation is an independently-owned manufacturer of wire processing equipment serving the aerospace, automotive and manufacturing industries. For more information, visit www.artosengineering.com.
ARTOS ENGINEERING INTRODUCES LTC-2 BENCH TOP CRIMPING SYSTEM
BROOKFIELD, Wis., Oct. XX, 2016 – Boost productivity with the new LTC-2 Bench Top Crimping System from Artos Engineering Company, a Brookfield-based manufacturer of wire processing equipment.
The LTC-2, designed to crimp loose connectors, can produce up to 2,248 lbs of crimping force despite its modest size. Because the unit weighs just 22 lbs and measures 12.59 inches long by 5.51 inches wide by 8.66 inches high, it can be easily moved between work centers with the built-in handle.
Crimping die sets can be quickly installed into the LTC-2 to crimp a variety of contacts, simplify complex connections an establish and accurate and reliable process. In addition, its all-electric operation eliminates the need for any pneumatic air supply.
“The LTC-2 Crimping Unit combines power and portability,” says John Olsen II, Artos Engineering Company president. “It’s a versatile system that will handle a wide range of crimping jobs with ease.”
About Artos Engineering Company
Founded in 1911 and based in Brookfield,Wis., Artos Engineering Corporation is an independently-owned manufacturer of wire processing equipment serving the aerospace, automotive and manufacturing industries. For more information, visit www.artosengineering.com.
ARTOS ENGINEERING INTRODUCES
PLUG AND PLAY ES-100 WIRE STRIPPER
BROOKFIELD, Wis., Oct. XX, 2016 – Artos Engineering Company, a Brookfield-based manufacturer of wire processing equipment, has introduced the Artos ES-100 wire stripper, an electrically-operated unit that is quick, easy and efficient.
The display adjusts easily to allow operators to program the cross section and strip length in seconds. In addition, the ES-100 features an automatic clamp adjustment that senses insulation and protects wires when gripping. A partial strip function prevents wire strands from fanning out and allows cables to be prepared in larger volumes.
“This affordable bench-top wire stripper is affordable and easy to use,” says John Olsen II, Artos Engineering Company president. “The ES-100 is truly plug and play.”
The new wire stripper measures just 14.3 inches in length by 5.55 inches in width by 8.7 inches in height and weighs only 6.5 lbs. It handles wire sizes ranging from 0.08 mm (0.003 inch) to 6mm (.23 inch) in diameter.
About Artos Engineering Company
Founded in 1911 and based in Brookfield,Wis., Artos Engineering Corporation is an independently-owned manufacturer of wire processing equipment serving the aerospace, automotive and manufacturing industries. For more information, visit www.artosengineering.com.
ARTOS ENGINEERING INTRODUCES SERVO-DRIVEN TU-16 FOR EASY CLOSED BARREL CRIMPING
BROOKFIELD, Wis., June 14, 2016 – Artos Engineering Company, a Brookfield-based manufacturer of wire processing equipment, has introduced the new servo-driven TU-16 Bench-top Crimping System to provide a new level of performance, quality and control in bench-top crimping.
“With the servo-driven TU-16, we’ve achieved the next level in bench top crimping systems,” says John Olsen II, Artos Engineering Company president. “We’ve combined ease of adjustment, effortless changeovers and automatic quality control so that our customers can maximize productivity.”
The TU-16’s servo drive system allows a quick change from a standard single cycle to a split cycle operation, for effortless insertion of wires into closed barrel terminals by repeating an accurate position of the terminal barrel for reduced variation. The capture position of the press is easily learned by simply jogging the press to the desired location, and the TU-16 retains that position in memory. The operation stroke is also easily adjusted from 40 to 30mm with the flip of a switch.
Designed for use in low-volume runs, custom wire configurations and as an automatic system applicator die test unit, the TU-16 features an integrated LED light source focused on the work area and an easy-open safety shield for tool-free access to the quick-release die. Quiet electronic controls offer both a forward and reverse jog mode for set-up and resetting of the crimping unit; an optional crimp force monitor ensures crimp consistency and quality and an optional micro-adjust crimp height handles sizes down to 0.0001 inch.
The TU-16 also serves as a complement to machines such as the Artos Cr.22, as it enables efficient testing and debugging of the applicator die set-up before the settings are replicated on a large automated system.
The quiet electronic control operates on a simple and accessible single-phase 220-volt supply and the TU-16 includes a standard pneumatic feed kit for operation of air-feed applicators.
About Artos Engineering Company
Founded in 1911 and based in Brookfield,Wis., Artos Engineering Corporation is an independently-owned manufacturer of wire processing equipment serving the aerospace, automotive and manufacturing industries. For more information, visit www.artosengineering.com.
PF-11 LIGHT-WIRE PREFEEDER FROM ARTOS ENGINEERING FOR MAXIMUM PRODUCTIVITY OF SMALL-WIRE BUNDLES
BROOKFIELD, Wis., Feb. 22, 2016– Designed for maximum productivity even at high speeds, the PF-11 light-wire prefeeder from Artos Engineering provides superior tangle- free feeds of small-gauge loose-coil wire up to 5.5mm (.22 inch) in diameter.
The PF-11 prefeeder is easy to load, for minimal changeover time, and even easier to program using a touch-screen panel to adjust the feed rate. The PF-11 includes an adaptive feeding system that handles up to 10M/Sec (1968 Feet/Min), assuring a constant, undisturbed wire supply and virtually eliminating wire misfeeds and length variations.
“We developed the PF-11 to maximize productivity of small-wire bundles of up to 860mm (34 inches). It’s a must for long wire applications,” says John Olsen II, Artos Engineering Company president.
Manufactured in the U.S., the PF-11 is available in standard height, recommended for Artos CS-Series machines or in elevated height, for Artos Cr. Series machines. Electrical options (power is switchable) are 115 or 230 VAC 1Ph 50 or 60Hz 8amp max.
About Artos Engineering Company
Founded in 1911 and based in Brookfield,Wis., Artos Engineering Corporation is an independently-owned manufacturer of wire processing equipment serving the aerospace, automotive and manufacturing industries. For more information, visit www.artosengineering.com
BROOKFIELD, Wis. – Artos Engineering Company, a Brookfield-based manufacturer of wire processing equipment, now offers the Artos Productivity Pack, a bundle of four new
options designed to maximize productivity, reduce downtime and speed changeovers in the most demanding high-mix production environments.
The Artos Productivity Pack is designed for the Cr.22 automatic crimping machine series. All optional accessories can be purchased separately.
“Production efficiency is more important than ever in today’s demanding marketplace ” says John Olsen II, Artos Engineering Company president. “Our Artos Productivity Pack will not only ensure product consistency, but will reduce downtime by both automating and allowing off-line set-up of machine changeovers, for efficient production of the smallest batch sizes.”
The new DuoCart®, a patent-pending, quick-change two-station cart from Artos, enables the operator to preload the next terminal while the machine is processing the current terminal. When the current job is completed, the operator simply rotates the cart 180 degrees to quickly install the next job. The front and back tooling configuration of the DuoCart, unlike conventional side-by-side tool shuttle systems, ensures the operator always loads the outwardly facing side where space is not constrained.
The patented Sencor® system automates the setting of the stripping blade depth, assuring quality stripping, regardless of changes in the wire diameter or wearing of stripping blades.
The Artos Productivity Pack also includes the newly-developed AccuCrimp® automatic crimp adjustment system, which provides for the automatic adjustment of the crimp height to meet required specifications. The operator no longer needs to manually adjust the crimping height to achieve the target crimp specification. Instead, the AccuCrimp reads the actual crimp height and automatically adjusts the press shut height to correct for any difference between the actual reading and the required specifications. In addition, the system automatically adjusts the crimp height for changes in wire gauges running in a common terminal.
Finally, with the dual wire straightener, the next job’s wire source may be preloaded through the wire straightener while the current job continues to run, further reducing set- up time.
The bundled Productivity Package advances the Cr.22 series’ best-in-class status for both high-volume and high-mix wire processing production. By reducing set up time, Artos continues to provide unique wire processing solutions for small batch production runs, allowing for reduced inventories and quality production.
About Artos Engineering Company
Founded in 1911 and based in Brookfield,Wis., Artos Engineering Corporation is an independently-owned manufacturer of wire processing equipment serving the aerospace, automotive and manufacturing industries. For more information,
visit www.artosengineering.com