Recently, lubricant company Blaser Swisslube has extended its ultra-modern Technology Centre which now occupies about 300 m2 of floor space at its head office site in Hasle-Rüegsau (Switzerland). For the last four years, this is where the latest metalworking fluids to be developed are tested, and where the versatile machining operations of its customers and partners are recreated in a realistic way. The technology centre enables the machining specialists from Blaser to provide customers (…)

Willemin-Macodel is presenting the compact 5-axis machining centre 308B as "world premiere" at IDS in Cologne from March 12 to 16. This production tool offers outstanding flexibility thanks to its possibility to machine parts either from bars or in one-piece mode. The 308B machining centre for machining short bars or disks is the newest creation of Willemin-Macodel presented at IDS show. For hard material Requiring an extremely reduced floor space, the machine 308B allows machining of (…)

Hypertherm, a manufacturer of advanced cutting systems, today announced the official launch of the EDGE® Pro Ti (pre-launched at EuroBLECH2012) — a new CNC designed with integrated drives, motors and multiple torch height control interface options. This new CNC is ideally suited for small to medium sized cutting tables and works with all plasma systems including Hypertherm’s Powermax®, HySpeed® HSD130™ and new MAXPRO200®. It includes features such as enhanced cutting process support for (…)

The upcoming Hannover Messe 2013 will be staged under the banner of "Integrated Industry." The lead theme signals the fair’s key focus on the growing integration of all areas of industry. "Machines, industrial equipment, work pieces and system components will soon be capable of exchanging data in real-time. This will significantly boost efficiency, safety and resource sustainability in production and logistics," saiys Dr. Jochen Köckler, a member of the Deutsche Messe Board of Management. (…)

Significant changes in the organization of the NHS and new government initiatives to grow the medtech and biotech industries in the UK are creating new opportunities for companies seeking to enter the UK medtech market. UK has one of the largest medical device markets in the world, valued at US $8.9 billion in 2012 with growth of 6.0% per annum expected by 2017. In addition, the UK is committed to internal growth and innovation of its medtech and biotech industries with the announcement of (…)

Following two years of substantial growth, the German machine tool industry expects a modest increase in production output of 1 per cent during 2013. “This means the sector will be back to its previous high from 2008”, reports Martin Kapp, Chairman of the VDW (German Machine Tool Builders’ Association), speaking at the organisation’s annual press conference in Frankfurt am Main. Last year went better than expected: the good starting position with the order books full and capacity (…)

In 2011: Emissa won the innovation trophy at Industrie Lyon with its Twinturn 250. This turning centre works on two parts simultaneously using two powerful 15 kW motorspindles mounted in vertical position with alternate gangs of Piboturn patented turning tool holders. Machining of all drilling, milling and turning operations is performed simultaneously with a multiple head and on two parts at the same time At this year’s Industrie Lyon Emissa will unveil Twinturn 250 DD as world premiere. A (…)

The machine-tools manufacturer today launched its new SwissNano machine in Moutier. Different, dynamic, futuristic, the SwissNano is a break with tradition. With this machine, Tornos aims to meet the needs of the watchmaking industry. Backed by its wish to promote the image of the mechanical professions, the company is using this radically different machine to reinforce its commitment to the training of young people in Switzerland. Working for the future of industry Bar turning for (…)

It’s from next Tuesday that Tornos will unveil its new SwissNano to its visitors. With a 4 mm capacity this world premiere is mainly dedicated to matchmakers but all companies woking on microtechnology may be interested. I passed in front of the company this morning and the building changed radically in order to welcome this event… this machine looks nice. SwissNano: designed for stability The kinematic structure was designed for exemplary balance and thermal management. The axes and cast (…)

The 2013 R2 version of Delcam’s FeatureCAM feature-based CAM software incorporates a number of new stock model options that allow users to increase productivity, improve surface finish and reduce tool wear. Other enhancements in this release include new methods for the generation of html set-up sheets, and improvements to turning and turn-mill programming. For full details, including video demonstrations of the new functionality, please go to www.delcam.tv/fc2013/lz/en/whats-ne... To (…)