SMW Autoblok Acquires Tecnomagnete

SMW Autoblok Group has acquired Tecnomagnete, a manufacturer of permanent electromagnetic clamping and lifting systems. Founded in 1974, Tecnomagnete invented the use of these types of magnetic systems to perfect a new way of holding and lifting parts, and create a virtually fail-safe manufacturing environment.

Tecnomagnete is headquartered in Milan, Italy, and has divisions located in the U.S., Germany, France and China. It serves the manufacturing and material handling industries with products manufactured for sectors such as automotive, die and mold, oil and gas, energy, infrastructure, steel, shipbuilding, plastics and transportation. The company’s advanced technology includes the use of permanent magnetic systems for component clamping, plastic injection molding, stamping and lifting.

“We are extremely excited about acquiring Tecnomagnete and offering even more specialized workholding capabilities to help customers with their diverse manufacturing needs,” says Larry Robbins, president of SMW Autoblok’s commercial division. “Its technologies are a perfect complement to our growing product offering, and we look forward to what the future holds.”

SMW Autoblok’s new Mag Autoblok division includes a full line of permanent electromagnetic chucking systems for quick and flexible workholding on horizontal and vertical milling machines, vertical turning centers, FMS systems, grinding machines, EDMs and more. A full line of magnetic lifters for loading and unloading workpieces is also offered.

Since 1942, SMW Autoblok Group has grown and evolved in the machine tool industry to become a leader of workholding solutions. With the addition of Tecnomagnete, the new portfolio supports both new and existing customers by providing solutions to achieve greater productivity, flexibility and safety in an expansive range of manufacturing operations.