The machine tool sector tries to stand its ground

The machine tool sector tries to stand its ground

No industrial activity is possible without machine tools. From the automotive industry to electronics, including the injection moulding of parts in Zamak, Magnesium and Lead carried out by Gurelan, machine-tools are the driving force enabling the production for other sectors. Now, this global activity is hand tied: decrease in production, cancellation of international fairs, uncertainty... Gurelan analyses the situation of this fundamental industry for the whole economy.

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Gas-assisted injection moulding: the future for electric vehicles

Gas-assisted injection moulding: the future for electric vehicles

The automotive sector is already preparing for the next step: optimisation of the industrial processes that will enable the definitive take-off of the electric vehicle. Today, gas-assisted injection moulding can further reduce the weight of future electric vehicles without jeopardising safety and comfort. As part of its strategy of continuous innovation, Gurelan is studying how lighter parts of Zamak and Magnesium could be obtained thanks to a new gas-assisted technique that produces hollow sections out of thick metal parts.

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Zamak parts for electronics: a smart solution to meet the sector´s needs

Zamak parts for electronics: a smart solution to meet the sector´s needs

The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically accelerated the development of new technologies. In this new context defined by the growing need for new electronic devices of all kinds, die casting of Zamak parts for the electronic industry has reinforced its strategic value as an effective, economical and top quality solution when producing certain components destined for the electronics sector.

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An innovative approach to die-casting

An innovative approach to die-casting

How does a small industrial company from Mendaro (Gipuzkoa) manage to hobnob with major industrial companies? Die-casting of parts in hot chamber is a world apart, very complex and extremely demanding. Since 1934, Gurelan has been offering different, innovative and effective solutions in the field of Zamak, Magnesium and Lead moulded parts for all kinds of sectors and customers, including the automotive industry, cosmetics, firearms and electrical equipment. How do they achieve this?

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Challenges for the industry in the new global scenario

Challenges for the industry in the new global scenario

The reactivation of economy after the brake caused by the pandemic at a global level will bring a change in production, use and consumption trends: Industry 4.0 is just around the corner. We are now witnessing the early digitalization of many activities, a process that companies were already contemplating but has, in many cases, been accelerated to overcome the obstacles raised by the crisis.

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Technology will be at the heart of the supply chain

Technology will be at the heart of the supply chain

In varying degrees, the COVID-19 crisis affects all industrial sectors. Given the demand and capacity, Gurelan has not stopped the production of zamak, magnesium and lead parts for all kinds of sectors, as well as their marketing and distribution. However, the industrial sector must expect a large-scale change in its global supply chain. The solution lies in technology.

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How does pressure injection moulding works?

How does pressure injection moulding works?

Moulds are the invisible main characters of a huge number of consumer goods, particularly in pressure injection of Zamak, Magnesium and Lead parts. Whether creating a small component for a vehicle or a fully finished product, such as a door knob, the mould is a vital part of the value chain: it is not only essential on the manufacturing line, but also acts as a genuine fingerprint by ensuring unique traceability.

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Light and strong? Magnesium parts are the answer

Light and strong? Magnesium parts are the answer

Why are Magnesium parts so effective? Excluding titanium, Magnesium is the alloy with the best strength-to-weight ratio of all structural metals. This week, Gurelan reveals every secret of this material that allows us to take die casting of technical parts to the next level.

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