Caracol acquires Weber’s Additive Manufacturing assets
Caracol, based in Barlassina, Italy, has acquired the IP and robotic machine configuration assets from the Additive Manufacturing division of Hans Weber Maschinenfabrik GmbH, Kronach, Germany. This strategic acquisition will see the integration of Weber’s AM technology into Caracol’s product portfolio, creating a comprehensive large-format Additive Manufacturing range.
The move is said to underline Caracol’s commitment to accelerating the global adoption and industrialisation of large-format technologies across diverse manufacturing sectors, whilst expanding the company’s reach in the DACH region.
Those looking to work with Weber’s additive solutions will continue to receive support and development, gaining access to Caracol’s global field and service network which spans over fifty-five countries.
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“This agreement combines heritage with innovation, by two companies united by shared values: progressiveness, engineering excellence, and a customer-centric mindset,” stated Francesco De Stefano, CEO and co-founder of Caracol. “It allows us to strengthen the technological roadmap of two best-in-class technologies, ensuring each can best fit specific customers’ industrial needs. On the one hand, Caracol’s expertise of the full turnkey technological ecosystem, process, and deep vertical application know-how. On the other, Weber’s core expertise on extrusion and machinery manufacturing.”
“Thanks to the partnership with Weber, Caracol clients will be able to access Heron platforms with a broader level of customisation and configurations to satisfy their specific industrial needs,” he continued. “This means also additional options when it comes to automation – such as Siemens control or ABB robots.”
Dr Markus Weber and Ludwig Weber, Managing Directors of Hans Weber Maschinenfabrik GmbH, added, “We chose to sign this deal with Caracol following the evaluation of several proposals from players in the sector. Our choice was based on the fact that they are a leader in the large format AM market, which has built a global network of support, have know-how on key applications and industry verticals, and have a value proposition that is complementary with ours. This is why we believe they are the best company to continue guiding our customers in the implementation of LFAM tech and continue the legacy we started.”
