Delcam has released the 2014 R2 version of its FeatureCAM feature-based CAM which provides support for milling and drilling with right-angle heads, and one-stop programming of multiple roughing operations. Other enhancements in this release include better control of Z-level roughing, and improvements to Wire EDM and chamfering. Right-angle heads allow internal pockets to be milled and internal holes to be drilled that would be inaccessible, and so impossible to produce, using a (…)

On January first of this year, Polydec, the specialist of micro high precision turning, bought a majority share in Roger Maeder, a high precision turner located in Court (Switzerland). We met with the two directors to understand what benefits can expect the customers of these two manufacturers and understand their offers on the market. (To be discovered in our next issue, extracts) Ten years ago a large German manufacturer in a business trip in the region asked to visit Roger Maeder SA on (…)

After several conversations with customers, it is apparent that Tornos’ strategy has not been clearly explained or understood and several myths are circulating, for example that SwissNano machines are manufactured in Asia to cut costs. To clarify the situation, a meeting was held with Mr C. Paredes, responsible for development and operations with Tornos. The company strategy is clearly structured around two key areas: 1, developing innovative technological solutions and supplying high-end (…)

Newemag has moved into its new headquarter in Eschenbach and its premises are now fully equipped and ready to be inaugurated with a special day for customers. "Our absolute priority was that our customers do not realize we moved. We wanted them to continue to be delivered at the same speed and in the same quality as usual’, says Pirmin Zehnder, Director. But now that the move is finished the company is proud to show its customers how they will benefit from this new location. A visit in (…)

Active at 65% in watchmaking and mainly for the production of parts of movements, Helios A. Charpilloz SA is specialised in complex parts, always produced with the precision of watchmaking and the rigour of the automotive industry. Today this company, certified ISO and TS (automotive), is implementing a new ERP system in order to, according to Mr. Basara its Sales Manager, modernise the management of its activities (Extract of the full article to be read in our next issue). "We have worked (…)

To ensure that innovative products are available in the desired quantity, quality assurance within the product creation process must never be the bottleneck. The METAV 2014 in Düsseldorf will be examining this issue from all aspects, and with the “Quality Road” forum will be looking at the latest trends and developments – after all, like health, “metrology isn’t everything, but without metrology nothing is anything!” Practical quality assurance for optimising processes and products also (…)

With a completely recreated online shop the leading electronics distributor Distrelec is presenting a refreshing new design, optimised ease of use on all end-user devices, and new features for a clearer product search. Following the motto "We love electronics", the leading electronics distributor Distrelec presents an online shop in a responsive design. Thanks to a modern, spacious design and a sophisticated search facility the over 250,000 products are presented in a clear and yet (…)

Counterfeiting or falsifying products is a global problem that makes many manufacturers suffer. It is not only common for food and non-food, soft drinks, perfumes and pharmaceutical products to the fast moving consumer goods and the automotive industry. Counterfeiting is not just an Asian issue, Europeans can also play this game. It is estimated that more than ten percent of all products are counterfeits, which constitutes a global loss between 200 and 300 billion euro each year. Enough (…)

A customer who had to perform milling operations in titanium and stainless steel bought its first DunnAir system for Deco 20 about 5 years ago. Then he had it installed on a Star SRJ20 and another Deco. A while later it is three more Star machines that were installed and today the customer has decided to set up the system on each and every machines of its workshop. At the Siams Dunner will present the Deco 13 version of its famous DunnAir system. The DunnAir 4-position rotating unit is a (…)

In the communication budgets of most companies, participation in trade fairs constitutes a sizeable cost position. For many machine manufacturers, these easily exceed 50% of the total of their marketing costs. Nevertheless, the world is changing and strategies of communication also. How does this affect tradeshows? We spoke on this subject with Mr. Paul E. Schall, the biggest private organiser of technical fairs in Germany and we will publish the full interview in our next issue. Extracts: (…)