Delcam has launched the 2015 R3 release of its FeatureCAM feature-based CAM software. This includes a range of enhancements to give high-quality results on all types of machine tool, including complex mill-turn equipment and five-axis machining centres, while retaining the rapid programming times for which FeatureCAM is renowned. FeatureCAM was the world’s first feature-based programming software when it was launched in 1995. Constant development since then has ensured that the system has (…)

On 23 February 2016, the METAV will be pressing the power button. For five days, Düsseldorf will once again be the meeting point for international users interested in metalworking technologies. “Power your Business” is the motto displayed to exhibitors and visitors for boosting their business, not least in the field of tool and mould-making, in the newly established Moulding Area. Among the companies to be showcasing its capabilities there right from Day One will be Georg Meusburger GmbH (…)

2015 was a record-breaking year. In addition to a 10% increase of the exhibition area, Industrie Lyon proposed a comprehensive offer to nearly 20,500 professionals, an increase of over 17%. The 859 exhibitors met with project-bearing visitors looking for innovations and solutions to revive French manufacturing. They welcomed the business, with orders for investment and consumables signed at the booths. The trend toward recovery still lacks long-term visibility. Innovation Awards At the (…)

Whether it’s rotationally-symmetrical workpieces such as shafts, pistons, bearings, and toothed parts, or medical devices such as implants – if strict tolerances have to be met, each product is carefully checked by optical measurement during the production process. But in order to do this, component surfaces have to be clean. quattroClean from ACI AG is the ideal solution - an inline and fully-automated innovative cleaning cell. To ensure product quality and cost-efficiency, machined (…)

Sandvik Coromant has introduced a new vibration damper that helps to maintain stable production during Deep Hole Machining (DHM) operations and support increased machine tool utilization. Using the machine control adjustment unit, the new device allows operators to step away from the machine and manage process modification without hand tools or the risk of personal injury. High material removal rates and precision are the defining characteristics when it comes to DHM, along with hole (…)

The “Engineer Powerwoman 2015” career prize was presented at the Hannover Messe on 17 April 2015 as part of the “WoMenPower” special conference. This annual award is presented to a woman who has demonstrated excellence in the MINT (mathematics, information technology, natural sciences and technology) sector. Agnes Bagsik, who heads Arburg’s Freeformer Technology Development group, was among the three finalists. As an innovative machine manufacturer, Arburg also targets women in its search (…)

600 UK, a Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire based machine tools and precision-engineered components manufacturer, has been named a British manufacturing champion after scooping a prestigious national business award. 600 UK, which employs 85 staff, manufacturing Colchester and Harrison manual and CNC lathes, Pratt Burnerd International Workholding and Gamet Bearings, walked away with silver at the EEF/Aldermore Future Manufacturing Awards, held in London last week. The company was runner-up for (…)

Effective cleaning of components and surfaces is an issue for practically every manufacturer today, not least because the bar for cleanliness is constantly being raised. At the same time the pressure on costs is also rising. So manufacturers face a twofold challenge: they have to meet specifications for cleanliness with the right technology – consistently and reliably – and they have to do so at an affordable cost. “This year’s parts2clean offers a wider range of solutions than ever before”, (…)

SIAMS announces a lot of improvements for the 2016 edition of SIAMS to be held in Moutier from April 19th till 22nd, 2016. Given the success of 2014, the satisfaction of the exhibitors and the 17,000 registered visitors, the organizers decided to raise the bar even higher for the 2016 edition. The 2014 edition of the microtechnology trade fair closed with great success. More than 80% of the exhibitors of SIAMS 2014 said they wanted to participate in the 2016 edition of this fair that has (…)

3D-Micromac AG, the industry leader in laser micromachining, is going to introduce the brand-new microDICETM OTF system at SNEC 2015. The system uses Thermal-Laser-Separation for cutting of cells into half cells. By using half cell technology the average module power yield can be increased significantly. Cell separation has become industrial relevant due to the introduction of half-cell modules concepts, which allow a substantial power gain. The standard industrial process of p-type cells (…)