A complete programme of proportional screw-in cartridges of the size M42x2 is now available in the Wandfluh standard programme. This comprises spool valves, pressure valves as well as flow valves. The valves are designed for maximum pressures of up to 400 bar. With volume flows of up to 400 l/min, they are optimally suitable for controlling large consumers. Wandfluh has many years of experience in proportional technology, and with the actuating of Wandfluh proportional amplifiers and (…)

Faster, more precise and more efficient: Production facilities are under increasing pressure to reduce wastage and machine downtime while operating at an increasingly fast rate. Inline measuring technology gives systems a sixth sense – for preventive detection of errors, monitoring of tolerances and integrated process control. Inline measuring technology is directly integrated into ongoing production processes and provides real-time information about all the relevant machine data that is (…)

We’ve met with Hanan Fishman responsible for Parmaker in the US (part of Delcam) to discuss the evolution in the past few years. The technological improvements in PartMaker over the past 8 years have been remarkable. PartMaker’s Advanced Surface Machining (ASM) module features very unique 4 and 5 axis simultaneous milling capability including the specialist “spine finishing” strategy which is ideal for making complex parts like angulated abutments in small batches without the need for form (…)

A “Metal meets Medical” conference to discuss potentials in manufacturing operations will take place on April 11, 2013 in Frankfurt am Main. "Innovative medical products help doctors to respond more effectively to their patients’ wishes; modern-day production technology ensures that patients’ individual requirements are both reliably and affordably met" says Dr. Wilfried Schäfer, Executive Director of the VDW, Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Added value event How in future in this balancing (…)

Schunk has optimized its 5-finger hand concept study. The motor controllers have been completely integrated in the wrist of the latest anthropomorphic gripper hand, and therefore very compact solutions are available now. On option, the 5-Finger Hand from Schunk (Photo: used on a Powerball Lightweight Arm LWA 4P) can be controlled via Profibus or CAN-Bus. Via defined interfaces, the gripper hand can be connected with the lightweight arm, which is already on the market. For mobile (…)

Contract coaters and in-house coating companies are kept busy around the globe as they strive to make coating processes more efficient. At the same time, there is also a demand for systems to be more flexible. With over 250 exhibitors already on the exhibitor list 14 months before the trade fair is due to start, PaintExpo will be presenting solutions to these tasks. The spectrum of PaintExpo ranges from pre-treatment through application systems, plants and coatings right up to quality (…)

Sandvik, the global tool manufacturing and knowledge company recently decided to take a closer look at the macro trends influencing the future of the manufacturing industry. “Traditionally the manufacturing industry has been conservative in exploring new opportunities. Now, the situation is different. Simply put, the world is moving at a much faster pace than before. In order to develop future solutions and meeting customer demands, industry leaders have to be perceptive and forward (…)

The 2013 [MEET THE EXPERT] Implants is dedicated to experts and persons interested in the field of active and passive implants. The program includes expert talks as well as short presentations. Discussions and networking will additionally take place at the tabletop exhibition and poster presentation area. The aim of the event is to present new developments, promote the exchange of know-how, and trigger collaborations between implant producers, subcontractors and end users. Conference (…)

Harnessing the power of compressed air more reliably and economically is an effective way to drastically cut energy costs. A host of innovations on display at Hannover Messe shows how modern technology makes it possible. Even compressed air stations that were optimised for performance at the time of installation can yield further savings of up to 10 percent if the latest technology is used. The whole is more than the sum of its parts – a saying that also applies to compressed air station (…)

Located in Hyderabad at the centre of India, the subsidiary of Schaublin Machines can count on three important advantages to offer its high-tech solutions to the market: 1) In the country, the Schaublin name is often synonymous with machine tool, it has become a generic name, 2) With more than 10’000 machines installed in India, the manufacturer is strongly implanted and 3) The company has a sales and service subsidiary, with local specialists and regional agents. The subsidiary was opened (…)