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Dear Readers,
Anyone who works to shape the future will always be a step ahead of the com
petition. In the spirit of this adage, we are constantly working on developments
we use to actively drive forward progress in the manufacturing industry.
This culture of innovation is clear, for instance, from the example of our »pilot«
image processing software, still unsurpassed anywhere around the world, and
our current innovations — all of which offer clear added value for you. The new
design of our presetting and measuring machines makes work even simpler and
more convenient for users than ever before. The single-hand operating device
is especially unique. When we equipped the first ZOLLER device with this feature
in 1988, it was a milestone in user-friendly design. Now we have redesigned this
ZOLLER original and equipped it with additional functions for even better operating
comfort under the name »eQ«.
Inspiration for new developments comes from our customers and from the current
requirements of the market. However, we often act long before trends ever reach
the manufacturing shop floor. Our ultimate goal is to make sure our customers are
at the forefront of innovation. This is why we developed the first tool management
system during the age of the Commodore computer. Today, 40 years later, we offer
TMS Tool Management Solutions as a comprehensive tool management option
with data consistency from the cloud to the machine. We hope the innovations
presented in this magazine will inspire you to strike out on new paths yourself.
I hope you enjoy reading it.
Christoph Zoller
Managing Director of ZOLLER
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