Tony Molloy | 28/11/2025
Sheet Metal Fabrication
Bystronic Study Tour provides valuable insights for future investment
A team from HSM have recently returned from a Bystronic Study Tour which took place at Bystronic's Headquarters in Niederonz, Switzerland earlier this month.
The aim of the trip was to investigate options for new machinery, the purchase of which will enhance our capabilities and capacity, whilst maintaining the exceptional level of service we offer our customers.
HSM’s Operations Manager Tony Molloy, and Sales and Marketing Manager Carl Benfield attended the event, which included the opportunity to view Automaton at various factories. This proved very useful, providing valuable insights for future investment.
Tony said: “The trip was very insightful; we’re interested in buying a new Bystronic Expert 150 press brake and being able to discuss this face to face with the manufacturer was great. We were able to fully explore all the options available and see the machines in use too.”
The Study Tour included a tour of the production facilities, visits to a selection of Bystronic’s Swiss customers, opportunities for Tony and Carl to network with industry colleagues, and some time to explore the City of Bern.
Bystronic is a global leader in sheet metal processing technology, specialising in high-performance laser cutting, bending, and automation systems. Renowned for precision engineering, innovation and digital integration, Bystronic helps manufacturers optimise production efficiency, reduce waste and achieve exceptional accuracy in metal fabrication across industries such as automotive, construction and aerospace.
Choosing a Bystronic press brake can offer many advantages. These include:
High Accuracy & Consistency
Bystronic presses use automatic angle correction, dynamic crowning and closed-loop feedback to compensate for deflection, material variation and springback, ensuring each bend meets tight tolerances.
Enhanced Safety Features
Vision systems, laser bending-line projection and smart guarding detect tool mismatches or operator intrusion, allowing safer operation without excessively slowing the machine.
Reduced Setup Time & Changeovers
Bystronic’s smart software can pre-calculate optimal bend sequences and tooling, and push-button or hydraulic tool clamps allow rapid tool changes.
Faster Cycle Times & Higher Productivity
Electric or hybrid drives accelerate and decelerate faster than traditional hydraulics, enabling higher stroke rates and faster bending of small parts - some models can bend up to twice as fast.
Lower Energy & Operational Costs
Newer designs, servo/hybrid drives, standby modes and more efficient hydraulic systems reduce power consumption over traditional older machines.
What press brakes do Bystronic offer?
Bystronic machines are smart, powerful and easy to operate. The intuitive software simplifies all process steps and ensures convenient bending even without prior knowledge. Combine that with their automation solutions and automatic production is possible at any time. Explore the range of models:
Get in touch
Get in touch if you’d like to know more about the trip or our planned machinery investments. You can also explore the range of services we offer, including expert sheet metal bending and folding, utilising Bystronic machines…
