MILAN, Italy (June 19)—Pirelli S.p.A. is planning an official opening of the first of five tire plants using the company´s new flexible manufacturing process, the Modular Integrated Robotized System. Pirelli said it will have an official presentation and factory demonstration July 11 at its new "e-factory" in Milan, near the firm´s worldwide headquarters. The robotized MIRS process covers the entire production cycle and reduces tire processing steps from the traditional 14 to three, the company said.
Pirelli to unveil new tire manufacturing process
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