Keeping production energy requirements as low as possible is becoming an important competitive factor. The Institute of Production Management, Technology and Machine Tools, PTW for short, at the University of Darmstadt, will be represented with its own stand at the upcoming AMB. The most important issues facing production of tomorrow will be organised according to four clusters – one of which will focus on energy efficiency. Here, energy-optimised machine components and production (…)

The innovative Fluke Connect system enables maintenance technicians, electricians and safety technicians to measure, save and forward data to their team by means of a smartphone app. Suitable measuring instruments of the Fluke 3000 FC series are available from the electronics distributor Distrelec starting immediately. More than 20 measuring instruments manufactured by Fluke can be connected wirelessly (via Bluetooth or WiFi) to the Fluke Connect app, including digital multimeters, thermal (…)

Well known for its multifunctional machining centers (rotary transfer machines), Precitrame Machines SA is also a historical provider of high performance polishing machines. The company has just presented a concept of robotic linear transfer machining centers with features that open new perspectives in terms of finishing and polishing. Meeting with Mr. Vincenzo Bonavoglia, Sales Director of the company. The basic concept is simple, let’s imagine a working cell including a robot and two (…)

On the occasion of the release of its new catalogue, Conceptools SA presents a widely expanded range and opens its catalogue to turning and high precision turning cutting diamond tools. Other novelty, diamond tools have been standardised. Meeting with Mr. Millet, the Director of this innovative SME. Conceptools has always offered cutting tools in natural diamond, PCD milling tools, micro-milling cutters in carbide, centering and drills in carbide as well as circular cutters. On the (…)

When machining complex parts made from expensive materials, secure performance is clearly vital. With this in mind, cutting tool specialist Sandvik Coromant has introduced a range of small CoroMill® Plura thread milling cutters designed to counter the threat of tool breakage and component damage associated with conventional taps. The advantages of thread milling compared with tapping are well documented. For example, a thread mill can address a range of hole diameters instead of just one (…)

We at Eurotec wish a happy Summer time to all our readers (online and paper indeed), the lucky ones that have a break and the ones that will carry on working. Our newsstand will now be closed for about two weeks. With the incoming trade shows in France (Micronora), Germany (AMB), Italy (BiMu), UK (Micro Nano Mems) and USA (IMTS), and an economic situation that seems better for manufacturers (according to Cecimo-to be read in our next issue), there is no doubt that some novelties will hit (…)

The Micronora zoom will host as world premiere a complete and operational production chain, composed exclusively of micro machines developed by the Japanese consortium DTF. The DTF concept allows to design autonomous and easily reconfigurable production chains that can be installed on a large table. (Vous pouvez télécharger cet article en français ici.) Machines are designed on the principle of the "plug and play". The feed of material is provided by two axes mini-robots. If some of the (…)

The WLS qFLASH extends Hexagon Metrology’s optical 3D measurement offering and makes advanced white light solutions more portable and budget-friendly. The WLS qFLASH enables manufacturers of medium to small size parts to measure surfaces and features in crowded areas or shop floor environments. Easy to use The Hexagon Metrology WLS qFLASH is a convenient and affordable tool for measurement applications such as automotive plastic parts or interiors as well as small sheet metal and casting (…)

In 2013, Heller placed a strong emphasis on the further development and refinement of its products. The 2013 investment volume stabilised at a high level being significantly in excess of 16 million EUR. Investments focused on the assembly plant in China, machines and other equipment and modernisation of operating and business facilities. In response to the growing market in Eastern Europe the company is investing to increase customer proximity, e.g. with the expansion of its sales and (…)

Haas Automation, the largest CNC machine tool builder in North America, has partnered with Scuderia Ferrari, the most successful team in the history of Formula One. Beginning with the 65th British Grand Prix at Silverstone, Haas Automation is featured on the lower side-pods of the Ferrari F14 T piloted by championship-winning drivers Fernando Alonso and Kimi Räikkönen. Haas Automation branding will be seen on the cars for the remainder of the 2014 Formula One season and throughout the 2015 (…)