CREDIT: MURATEC USA
Murata Machinery USA, Inc. (Muratec USA), developer of fabrication machinery and automated turning centers, will spotlight the evolution and future of sheet metal fabrication at FABTECH 2025, September 8 to 11 at McCormick Place, Hall A, Booth A4531.
Building on more than 100 years of Wiedemann metal forming innovation and more than five decades of automation leadership, Muratec USA will demonstrate its latest advancements with a dynamic pairing: the MF30510HL combination punch press/fiber laser and the FG3015, an advanced sorting loader for intelligent parts handling, making its FABTECH debut.
“Presenting the MF30510HL alongside the FG3015 marks a milestone in our ongoing mission to streamline and elevate sheet metal manufacturing,” says Jeff Kalmbach, general manager of Muratec USA’s Machine Tools Division. “Together, these machines offer unmatched multifunctionality, empowering job shops to run faster, smarter, and with greater confidence in today’s high-mix, high-demand environment.”
First introduced at FABTECH 2024, the MF30510HL consolidates punching, laser cutting, forming, tapping, and deburring into one seamless, automated process. Equipped with a 30-ton punching capacity and 4.0kW fiber laser, it delivers high-speed processing across a large 5ft x 10ft work envelope, eliminating the need for multiple machines or setups.
The new FG3015 complements the MF30510HL by automating part sorting and handling with precision. Featuring servo-controlled operation, edge detection, sheet separation, and a FANUC-based flexible manufacturing system (FMS), the FG3015 supports lights-out production. Its multi-pad vacuum arm automatically adjusts for part size, shape, and material, enabling micro jointless parts production and sorting of mixed part sizes during the same cycle. Programmable stacking patterns streamline downstream processes while the compact right-side layout conserves shop space.
“The FG3015 represents our latest step toward truly intelligent automation,” says Matt Ward, Fabrication business unit manager at Muratec USA. “Today, automation isn’t a competitive edge – it’s a requirement. At FABTECH, we’re showing how manufacturers of all sizes can harness integrated solutions to reduce labor dependency, increase throughput, and stay resilient in a changing market.”
Additional highlights at FABTECH 2025 (Booth A4531)
- Media Open House, Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 1:30PM: A guided booth tour showcasing the MF30510HL and FG3015 in action. Attendees will also get a sneak peek at the LS3015MC, Muratec’s next-gen combo machine coming soon to North America. The fiber laser combination machine integrates drilling, tapping, counterboring, countersinking, and laser cutting in one system.
- FS2512 Full Sheet Loader/Unloader: Automates full-sheet loading/unloading for turret punch presses, supporting 2-ton stacks and enabling lights-out productivity with same-side efficiency.
- Motorum 20-Ton Turret Punch Press: A high-speed, servo-driven punch press offering flexible turret configurations and advanced automation readiness for precise, economical parts production.
- Muratec’s Integrated Model – An interactive showcase of Muratec’s end-to-end logistics solutions featuring automated cranes, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), and Cimcorp picking systems, streamlining material flow to solve warehousing and distribution challenges.
During FABTECH 2025, Muratec will showcase live demonstrations of its turret punch presses and full-sheet loader cells in action.