Technological innovation and internationalization are the drivers of constant growth at Hiteco, based in Villa Verucchio (Rimini) and specializing in the design and construction of high-tech industrial electromechanical components for machine tools. In 45 years, the company has become a world leader in the production of electrospindles, birotary units, boring units and aggregates for numerical control machines dedicated to the processing of a wide range of materials: wood, plastic, composites, glass, stone and metal.
The company was established in 1977 as an internal division of Scm Group, a global leader in machining technology for a wide range of materials and in industrial components; over time, the company has been growing constantly, until in 2008 it became an independent division, with approximately one hundred employees and a strong export propensity.
The revenue trend is also very positive, with a constant increase. According to the division manager Massimo Benvenuti,
Massimo Benvenuti
“Hiteco’s inudstrial components are 100 percent made in Italy, representing the added value of any machine, as they define its quality in terms of performance, speed, power, accuracy and reliability over time”. One more reason for Hiteco to invest in research and development and enhance the quality of technological solutions developed to meet the most different customer requirements. “We have a dedicated team for in-house R&D to create flexible and leading-edge technological solutions that are constantly evolving,” Benvenuti adds. “The entire production process is characterized by strict checks in the most significant stages of the process. All controls and the final testing are made using the most advanced instruments, duly certified and constantly updated. All investments are aimed at increasing the quality and resistance of our products, and consequently, the performance of the machines of our customers”.
In addition, all Hiteco’s products are assembled in line, ensuring the total control of all assembling operations, and therefore, the best quality for the customer. This is a key strength that, together with a large inventory of parts from stock, significantly speeds up delivery.
All Hiteco products are distinguished by the extensive use of sensors, in line with the huge potential of Industry 4.0 and in response to the increasing focus on the reduction of the energy consumption of machines.
For the company’s growth, investments in the global market are just as important. in recent years, Hiteco have strengthened their leadership in Asia, with a team of specialists offering sales and technical support. Hiteco has also invested massively in Europe and North America: in the latter, the company has further strengthened its direct operations with a new branch office opening in Atlanta in 2021, a reference for the customers and the sales network operating in the North American market, with a new leap forward in terms of technical support, with dedicated service and spare parts.
“We are an excellent player recognized globally for the high innovation standards of our products and a widespread sales network, with local resources and distributors. We can also offer direct assistance in many countries through a team of skilled engineers who can respond quickly to specific customer requests”.
LATEST NEWS FROM HITECO FOR WOODWORKING MACHINERY
One of the new solutions is “iM Smart Sensor”, a smart sensor that can support the entire production process, monitoring the key parameters of vibration, speed and temperature.
“iM Smart Sensor” can be applied to all Hiteco components installed on the machines, enabling them to operate in full safety while minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity.Another highlight is the new family of electrospindles Robotech, mainly designed for robotic applications and single/dual-shoulder birotary heads, with power ratings up to 30 kW, not only for wood but, in line with Hiteco’s strategy in recent years, also for the processing of other materials including light alloys, plastics and composites.
Reliability, easy application, modularity, compact size and high performance are the added values of “Qx” electrospindles, which stand out for the wide range of power ratings within the same layout: for the “Qc” series, Hiteco offers ratings from 5 to 11kW. You can also choose between different versions, with short and long “nose”, where the latter features a triad of front bearings for maximum stiffness. These electrospindles can achieve speeds up to 40 thousand revolutions.
