And the winner is ... Atlas Fibre!
A premier provider of thermoset composite materials in the U.S., Atlas Fibre exemplifies innovation in manufacturing. Through strategic investments in advanced technologies, they have tripled efficiency at their Northbrook, Illinois, facility and laid the groundwork for hyper growth through automation.
By integrating ZOLLER Solutions — including tool management, presetting, balancing, data transfer, heat-shrinking and tooling technology — Atlas Fibre ensures precision and efficiency throughout production to meet the demands of customers in aerospace, semiconductors, electrification and defense, including many Fortune 1000 companies.
Let’s also give a round of applause to MetalQuest Unlimited, Inc. on securing second place and Primetals Technologies on third place, as well as runner-up Pro-CAM Services LLC. Thank you to everyone who entered the competition and shared your stories of excellence!
First ZOLLER Toolroom of the Year winner announced
ZOLLER Inc. was proud to announce the winners of its first-ever Toolroom of the Year competition during IMTS 2024 in Chicago. Atlas Fibre, a premier manufacturer of thermoset composite materials, took home the first-place trophy for the impressive array of technology at its 120,000-square-foot facility in Northbrook, Illinois.
First ZOLLER Toolroom of the Year winner announced
ZOLLER Inc. was proud to announce the winners of its first-ever Toolroom of the Year competition during IMTS 2024 in Chicago. Atlas Fibre, a premier manufacturer of thermoset composite materials, took home the first-place trophy for the impressive array of technology at its 120,000-square-foot facility in Northbrook, Illinois.
Our winners will enjoy a trip to Germany & other fabulous ZOLLER Tool Management Solutions Hardware!
We will tell the world what made the winners' toolroom or shop shine!
Participating in our esteemed Toolroom of the Year competition is not just about winning, it's about showcasing your toolroom or shop and the innovative ways you're using ZOLLER Solutions. We're looking for the toolroom or shop that is using ZOLLER Solutions to their full potential.
That can mean everything from using a ZOLLER tool presetter to optimize production to gaining complete control over tooling with ZOLLER's tool management systems to automating processes with ZOLLER's one-of-a-kind automation solutions.
The bottom line is every ZOLLER customer, regardless of their size or experience, was able to enter this competition for a chance to win.
Our judging committee looked at the following criteria to choose the winners, but participants did NOT have to meet every point to win:
- Organization and setup of toolroom or shop
- Deployed interfaces, e.g., to CAD/CAM or ERP
- Interfaces to storage systems
- How quickly and easily tools are available
- Modernness of equipment
- Transparency of tooling stock
- Scope of tooling database
- Connectivity/data exchange with CNC machines and other areas of production
- Integration into the manufacturing process
Winners will be announced during IMTS 2024 at 3.30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, at ZOLLER Booth W-432018! We look forward to seeing you there and to celebrating with them!
