The German Innovation Award was established by the German Design Council and honors products, projects, and pioneering achievements that sustainably improve life through innovation and progress. The IR-63 M infrared (IR) fusion machine, which features an updated UX/UI concept co-developed with Busse Design and Engineering GmbH, was awarded in the business-to-business category Machines & Engineering which focuses on areas such as process and manufacturing techniques.
On the heels of 32 years of infrared fusion development, the IR-63 M maintains established technology while integrating new hardware and software features for faster, more convenient, and more efficient welding. In addition to an optimized clamping unit and a patented adjustable pipe stop, the IR-63M features a new 7” touchscreen protected by safety glass, offering intuitive navigation and multilingual instructions for a streamlined user experience. Moreover, the Connectivity Box facilitates access to GF Piping Systems’ cloud service, “CONNECT Welding Data”, enabling the seamless transfer of welding protocols and documentation.
The IR-63 M ensures contact-free and high-quality pipe connections for the materials PVDF, ECTFE, PP-H, PP-n, PE100, PFA, and PVC-U in the chemical processing, microelectronics, or water treatment sectors. The updates have resulted in 20% shorter preparation times, 30% fewer process steps, and 50% shorter cooling times.
Benedikt Engesser, Head of R&D IR / BCF Welding at GF Piping Systems, is proud of the team: “While the IR-63 M features a number of hardware upgrades, we put a lot of effort into providing unparalleled accessibility for the end user, leading to significant increases in reproducibility, reliability, and efficiency. Thanks to a strong collaboration with Busse Design and Engineering GmbH, the team was able to revolutionize the design.”
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