The Hilma division of German workholding specialist, Roemheld, has entered into a 50:50 joint venture (JV) with long-term co-operation partner, Rivi Magnetics, Sassuolo, Italy. The JV company, Roemheld Rivi GmbH based in Hilchenbach, Germany, intends to leverage both partners’ expertise to develop new applications for magnetic clamping technology and penetrate global markets more comprehensively.

Dual leadership of Roemheld Rivi is in the hands of Hans-Joachim Molka from the Roemheld management team, responsible for commercial matters and Davide Rivi, owner of Rivi Magnetics Srl, who is responsible for research and development.
Mr Molka commented, “We see a number of new opportunities in specific sectors in the coming years: drives for electromobility, 3D printing applications, locking mechanisms for rotors in wind turbines, and robotic assembly and handling. Magnetic clamping is aimed at customers working in the supply chains to these sectors, as well as at those looking for a partner for the implementation of Industry 4.0. “
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