First Formatec introduced a range of Zirconia colors, for injection moulding. This range has been greatly accepted with brown as the most rapid growing color for aesthetical applications. Ever since this introduction Formatec worked on the next step. Breaking down the limitation of just one color for an aesthetical ceramic component. In 2013 this becomes reality by introducing 2K injection moulding for zirconia. The outcome is a result of combined powder development, injection moulding and (…)

With a year to the opening of MACH 2014, the UK’s premier event for manufacturing technologies, exhibition sales are 25% up on MACH 2012 at the same point. Graham Dewhurst, Director General, of the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) - the organisers of MACH - says: “This impressive early exhibition sales performance for MACH 2014 is a reflection on the importance of MACH to the UK engineering-based manufacturing sector. The fact that MACH exhibition sales are up by 25% on this (…)

The BMW Group aims to create value and remain a world-leading supplier for individual mobility in the premium segment. In order to be able to respond appropriately to the challenges in a global market posed by differing legal environments, customer preferences and climate conditions, the company relies on its Supply Chain Number One. On September 18, 2013 at the North American Day of the congress at World Medtech Forum in Lucerne (Switzerland), visitors will be able to explore synergies and (…)

Newemag recently announced its move to Eschenbach in the canton of Lucerne. When? How? Why? In recent years, the infrastructure and the business processes of Newemag have lived some changes; demands being always higher. This means that space on the current site of Rotkreuz has become too small, both in the exhibition and in the offices halls. More efficient… At Eschenbach, a modern working environment awaits the motivated team of Newemag. The building has been designed in an optimal way. (…)

You can join an evening seminar on the topic of customer-focused innovation, organized by Medtech Switzerland, the INSEAD Swiss Healthcare Industry Club (cHIC) and INSEAD Alumni Association Switzerland. Tuesday June 25, 2013, Stade de Suisse/Wankdorf, Berne. Hear speakers from INSEAD, Cochlear, the Bern Inselspital, YouRehab and Vendbridge discuss the idea of customer-focused medtech innovation: the ’job-to-be-done’ approach. Panel discussion and networking reception to follow. (…)

swissT.fair is the trade fair for Swiss providers of automation and electronics. It is also a showcase for training institutes of these branches. It opened its door in Moutier for the first time today. Targeted audience swissT.fair , fair for automation & electronics targets an audience of professionals from automation, electronics and machine and system building. It is also a platform for policy makers, purchasers, developers, engineers and builders. . 400 members and the (…)

The Microtechnics Alliance officially launched in 2012 during Micronora trade-fair gathers 4 clusters active in microtechnologies and organizes an information session (in English) and B2B meetings at EPHJ. Members of the Microtechnics Alliance Intercluster are Micronarc (Western Switzerland) MicroTEC Südwest (Baden-Württemberg, Germany), Minalogic (Grenoble area, France), Pôle des Microtechniques (Besançon area, France). June 12, 2013 at the EPMT Trade Fair, Palexpo, Geneva Information (…)

The behavior of entrapped air in the mold is often unclear. Unsuspected air entrapments appear and have negative influence on the part quality. Their real position, shape and consequences usually become visible in the finished part only. With the process oriented simulation of SIigmasoft® they can be reliably predicted from the beginning of the part and mold development. The once more enhanced venting option allows to compare different venting solutions and to evaluate their efficiency (…)

It is with pleasure that the precision cluster presents a day of interviews for companies: "Individual advice on funding opportunities for your innovative products" that will take place in Bienne on June 4, 2013. Thanks to the encouragement means of the EU and the CTI of the Swiss Confederation (link to CTI), your company can also be supported to develop its products and stimulate innovation. As there are many programs of promotion, Manu-Future-CH experts, the new partner of the Precision (…)

Although present on the market since 1945, Animex Technology remains a secret that is well kept by its satisfied customers. This company provides tailor-made honing solutions and if today it wants to be more visible, it is so that more companies can benefit from its unique know-how. Meeting with Mr. Stephan Fischer its passionate director. Mr. Fischer says: "We meet a great success on the market and when we solve problems together with our customers, they admit very often regretting not to (…)