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More than 20,000 controllers for Atlas Copco!

As one of the largest suppliers of industrial products worldwide, Atlas Copco offers a whole range of products and services - from compressed air equipment and gas compressors, generators, mining equipment, industrial tools and assembly systems to after-sales services and rental. The group, which has its headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, is active in more than 170 countries worldwide. Since the end of 2008, PsiControl Mechatronics has been producing all-in-one controllers, which are used in the Atlas Copco Industrial Air industrial stationary compressors.

PsiControl Mechatronics was responsible for the complete development process of this new controller, from analysis and co-design to production and testing. The robust controller not only has an excellent design and outstanding performance, but can also be perfectly integrated in all types of networking environments. Furthermore, the controller’s energy-saving algorithms enable Atlas Copco’s ‘net zero energy consumption concept’. The production of the 20,000th controller in the autumn of 2009 was a milestone in a long and fruitful cooperation between PsiControl Mechatronics and Atlas Copco.

Issue II - Q2 2010Dear Reader,

enclosed you will find the second issue of our newsletter, with more news about the current developments at PsiControl Mechatronics. As you might be aware, 2009 was one of the hardest years ever for PsiControl Mechatronics and the Picanol Group. However, by raising our capital in 2009, we took an important step towards ensuring the continuity of our group. This resulted in Dun & Bradstreet recently raising its rating for our parent company Picanol nV to a D&B Rating 1 company (highest creditworthiness, minimal risk of failure). Another positive signal is that we will shortly begin recruiting more employees. strategically, we are planning to dedicate ourselves to the further expansion of our controller competences. For example, in this issue we will be telling you more about projects for our customers Atlas Copco and Picanol, and about the en 15085-2 certificate which we achieved for our customer Faiveley Transport – we are the first Belgian company ever to achieve this certificate. Central to these customer projects is our expertise in the field of industrial controllers. new concepts in automization require that controllers continue to work under all circumstances. Based on our many years of experience, we are extremely well-equipped to offer solutions in diverse industrial sectors. with our custom-made electronic controls, combined with, for example, actuators or step motors, we can offer our customers a complete solution. As well as a project management system, we also make use of pre-developed platforms, to keep the development process and lead time as short as possible. This newsletter contains more information about several applications and provides an idea of how we got to where we currently stand.

we hope you will enjoy reading our newsletter! Cathy DefoorVP PsiControl Mechatronics

PsiControl Mechatronics at MIDEST 2009

PsiControl Mechatronics was present at Midest 2009, the most important European trade fair for suppliers, which took place from 17-20 November 2009. As Belgium was the host country this year, this was an excellent opportunity to showcase Psicontrol Mechatronics’ controller platform to the world. We also presented our assets in the field of

production and the logistic supply of cables, electronic circuit boards and complete mechatronic modules. The larger volumes are usually shipped from our Romanian branch in Brasov. The main branch in Ypres produces prototypes and smaller series.

photo: Atlas Copco

Editor:Cathy Defoor, PsiControl Mechatronics, K. Steverlyncklaan, BE-8900 Ypres, BelgiumTel +32 57 40 96 96, Fax +32 57 40 96 97

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PsiControl Mechatronics first Belgian EN 15085-2 certified company

Recently, PsiControl Mechatronics was certified to design, develop and test welding of railway material according to the EN 15058-2 norm, the first European norm with regard to welding of railway vehicles and components. The welding of railway vehicles and parts can only be done by experts who have a certificate to verify their skills and abilities. Within the European market, the EN 15085 (which replaced DIN 6700) certificate is the reference for the recognition and acceptance of railway material in the European EU member states. PsiControl Mechatronics is extremely proud to be the first company in Belgium to achieve the EN 15085-2 certificate, as this is again proof of how we

try to always comply with the highest European quality standards. PsiControl Mechatronics was awarded the certificate as a result of the cooperation with Faiveley Transport, one of the largest suppliers of railway systems in the world (www.faiveley.com).

Industrial ‘all-in-one controller’ at the Hannover Messe 2010 (hall 13, stand B69)

If you missed us at Midest, then come and visit us at the Hannover Messe - the world’s leading trade fair for industrial technology. Together with our Romanian subsidiary - PsiControl Mechatronics Srl - we will be showcasing our electronic controllers at this fair. One of the key technologies which we will also be introducing is the combination of our

controller with different types of motor systems (such as step motors, actuators etc). This offers Psicontrol Mechatronics the opportunity to deliver custom-made integrated solutions for a wide range of applications in many different industrial

sectors. The Hannover Messe will be taking place from 19-23 April 2010. Further information can be found at: www.hannovermesse.de

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Our roots in high-tech weaving machines

As a subsidiary of the Picanol Group and technological fixed supplier of motors and controllers for Picanol weaving machines, PsiControl Mechatronics has played an important role in the expansion of this manufacturer of industrial weaving machines. Because of its technological edge and focus on energy efficiency and machine performance, Picanol has been at the forefront of the industry for more than 70 years and is now one of the leading manufacturers of weaving machines in the world. As a result of the many years of cooperation between PsiControl Mechatronics and Picanol, PsiControl’s expertise in the field of electronic controllers and step motors has grown enormously. PsiControl Mechatronics always tries to offer a custom-made solution for industrial machine manufacturers according to their specific requirements. These solutions are always based on our existing development platforms; to keep the development

costs and project lead time controllable, whilst ensuring a high standard. All of our electronic controls and motors are also designed to withstand extreme industrial conditions, fluctuations in temperature, dust, moisture and vibrations. This, combined with a long life cycle and the ‘zero-service’ quality for the electronic and mechatronic modules, gives both Picanol and other original equipment manufacturers the time and peace of mind to focus on their core competences and to extend their technological edge.

Latest and fastest rapier weaving machine in the world, the Picanol OptiMax