Bobst Recognizes Employee Innovation With Inventor Award Mex, Switzerland based BOBST announced Tim Lair, Addi- tive Manufacturing Engineer at Bobst Mex in Switzerland, as the recipient of the Inventor Award 2024. Lair has been honored for his work in optimizing the workflow of platen systems, such as die-cutters and hot stamping units, using 3D printed parts. Chosen from among the multitude of inventions creat- ed by Bobst employees that were awarded a patent for the first time in 2023, Lair’s invention excelled in all four criteria: current and future commercial value, technical val- ue for the customer, and product marketability. Bobst said it represents a breakthrough solution that contributes to elevating productivity, efficiency and quality in packaging production, while minimizing the environmental impact. “The annual Inventor Award is an incredibly important initiative within the Bobst organization. It recognizes the high skills level, dedication and innovative mindset of our employees across the globe, which is the foundation for the continued success of Bobst and its customers,” said Leonard Badet, Chief Technology Officer at Bobst. The winning invention, Sealing of Bernoulli module, introduces a basic system that makes it easy to install a simple braking mechanism, called a Bernoulli brake, at the entrance of a platen. It achieves this by using multi-
ple modules that are made using 3D printing technology. With this innovative system, assembling such modules becomes much easier. In addition, it has the potential to reduce the cost of machine manufacturing and the volume of air needed in operation.
“With this invention, Tim is leveraging his expertise in additive manufacturing to drive development in the design of parts and assemblies, keeping Bobst at the bleeding edge of innovation,” said Badet. “He also plays an instru- mental part in training the next generation by transmitting his specialized knowledge in this field to our apprentices and trainees.” From left, Jean-Pascal Bobst, CEO Bobst Group; Tim Lair, Additive Manufacturing Engineer; and Sigrid Wagner, Bobst Group IP Director.
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