Mechanical engineering, metalworking, electronics, and electrical engineering are industries that are among the strengths of the Bulgarian economy. Also in the areas of infrastructure, technologies in the environmental sector and in the communication and information technology, business and cooperation opportunities are unlimited, and access to projects financed with EU funds are secured. Many well-organized and internationally experienced Bulgarian manufacturers are willing to assist Swiss (…)

Velox GmbH distributor of Axalta Polymer Powders’ Coathylene range, is expanding its plastics product portfolio to include Coathylene SB0426-R. The Coathylene range is generally used as an anti-shrinkage agent for hot curing in the composites market. This polystyrene powder grade has been developed specifically for use in Selective Laser Sintering (SLS). Growing technology Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) is one of several additive-manufacturing techniques. This promising technology uses (…)

After visiting Turkey, Poland, the Czech Republic, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru in 2013 the organisers of the BIEMH (International Machine-Tool Exhibition) are preparing further trade missions to Brazil, Morocco, Algeria, the USA, Mexico, Germany, Portugal, India and China in the first four months of 2014. The campaign to attract foreign buyers extends to a long list of markets, and involves an exhaustive travel agenda: between October and April the organisers of the event are to visit 15 (…)

As presented yesterday, the MAM 2014 consists in two days of excellent presentations from industrial and academic leaders in the field of microassembly and micro machining. Let’s carry on our discoveries. This year included special sessions on micro-manufacturing applications, notably Medtech and Watchmaking. Reuniting about 90 people from 8 countries, the event is of high level and touches all aspects of micro and nano products. With this unique blend of academic and industrial aspects, (…)

As every year for 5 years, the future of micro and nano manufacturing and equipement is discussed in Villars under the patronage of Micronard and Mancef. The programme of the day is mainly focused on micromanufacturing, both for medtec and watch making, but the days are clearly aimed on the future too. If you’re interested in the future of micro and nano manufacturing, coming to MAM 2015 may be a good idea (unfortunately for this year this is too late). Pogram highlights… OPENING KEYNOTE (…)

Sandvik Coromant has extended its innovative CoroDrill® 870 range of exchangeable tip drills to include new pilot-hole geometry. In addition, a new Tailor Made offer is introduced for producing chamfered holes in a single operation. The Sandvik Coromant Tailor Made service gives customers the freedom to specify their own specific tool dimensions without having to pay the price of a special tool. Better drilling New -GP pilot-hole geometry for steel and cast iron workpieces results in an (…)

The proliferation of machined materials and additives in cutting fluids, often linked to specific geometries and always more demanding requirements, make the job of cleaning the parts constantly evolves and requires more and more sharp skills. To know more about those, we met with Mr. Marc-Alain Zimmerli, director of the company of the same name (Cortaillod, Switzerland). Depending on the type of stain, the parts require special treatment, whether it be water-based (polar) or using (…)

Next spring the Medical Cluster and RMS Foundation will bring you the conference [MEET THE EXPERT] Implants. This event will take place on April 28-29, 2014 at the Congress Centre Kursaal Interlaken, Switzerland. The goal of the conference is to offer a platform for discussion and knowledge transfer between individuals active in the implant field. The organisers’ company partner 2014 is DePuySynthes. The company will give an introductory talk about the current trends and challenges from (…)

At the Swiss Plastics trade fair, which will take place from 21 to 23 January 2014, ARBURG (Hall 1, Stand C1061) will present a cost-effective injection moulding solution for technical precision parts. Visitors to the Luzern show will be able to discover an electric Allrounder 370 E injection moulding machine with servo-electric Integralpicker Cost-efficient entry into the world of electric machines “All factors that increase energy efficiency, reduce cycle times and optimise production (…)

Maier Werkzeugmaschinen, Wehingen, has just launched a new Swisstype range from its ML-series: the ML C6. These machines offer a wide range of processing possibilities and are thus equally suitable for simple and complex parts. To produce long parts such as bone nails or screw economically, the new ML C6 can work with up to three simultaneously engaged tools, two at the main spindle and one at the counter-spindle, thus shortening cycle times. The cutting forces acting transversely on the (…)