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Polydec set to relocate in 2015

February 2015

To pave the way for growth, Polydec has acquired new industrial premises in Bienne. These much larger premises will enable the company to increase its production capacity.

Well-equiped industrial builgind for sale

Due to the conversion, the relocation is planned for the end of 2015. Located right next to a large well-known watchmaking group, the company’s former premises are perfectly placed and well-equipped for a bar turning workshop and are for sale.

More info available on the company’s website:

http://www.polydec.ch/fr/actualites...

Polydec SA décolletage Rue de Longeau 18 CH-2504 Biel/Bienne Tel.: +41 32 344 10 00

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New MachineWorks Software to be Unveiled at EMO MILANO

September 2015

Version 7.4 has been specifically written to tackle the toughest software challenges faced by developers of CAM products and manufacturers of CNC controllers and machine tools. MachineWorks’ unprecedented development includes much improved surface quality and much greater accuracy. "This is not just another release", says Mike Nicholson, Sales & Marketing Director of MachineWorks, "Years of research have made possible some of the advances that we can see today in 7.4, like for example (…)

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Improved Viscosity Prediction on MIM Feedstocks

August 2015

At Euro PM 2015, organized by the European Powder Metallurgy Association (EPMA) in Reims, France, between October 4th and 5th, Sigmasoft Virtual Molding Chief Technical Officer Timo Gebauer will give a presentation describing how the correct viscosity can be calculated for MIM (Metal Injection Molding) feedstocks. Sigmasoft Virtual Molding is able to predict shear heating and particle segregation, and to couple these effects to predict the real feedstock viscosity. This accurate modelling (…)

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Renishaw unveils Inspection Plus with SupaTouch™ optimisation delivering intelligent speed

August 2015

Intelligent software optimises on-machine probing cycles. Renishaw, a market-leading engineering technologies company, will introduce Inspection Plus with SupaTouch™ at EMO 2015, Milan, Italy (5th-10th October). This enhanced software package automatically optimises on-machine measurement cycles to minimise cycle time and maximise productivity. The software features an easy-to-use optimisation process to automatically determine and select the highest feedrates a machine tool can achieve (…)

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LNS Group to showcase an array of new products at EMO

July 2015

The LNS Group, world market leader in machine tool peripherals, introduces an array of innovative products at the EMO trade show in Milan. One of the new products designed by the Swiss company’s R&D team is the high-end bar feeder Express 220 S2. “This versatile bar feeder replaces the successful Express 220 model. Following a market analysis and customer demands, we improved stability, ergonomics and autonomy”, explains Samuel Ventron, Product Department Manager Europe. Compared to (…)

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Industrializing “additive manufacturing” for a competitive and sustainable economy

June 2015

At the “Additive Manufacturing European Conference” organized by CECIMO, the European Association of the Machine Tool industries, at the European Parliament in Brussels on 23 June, high level representatives from industry, academia, EU institutions, think tanks and standardisation organisations discussed how to achieve the full-scale industrialisation of additive manufacturing (AM) in a rapid and cost-effective manner whilst generating the highest value for society. The Conference (…)

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TOLEXPO, France’s leading sheet metal working event celebrates 10 years

June 2015

Spotlight on the first ever Tolexpo Trophy! Launched for the show in November 2015, the Tolexpo Trophy – which is part of the Midest Trophies ‐ is the only one in France dedicated exclusively to manufacturers of production equipment for sheet, tubing and profile metal working. The Tolexpo Trophy is jointly run by the Tolexpo and Midest organisers. It is open only to Tolexpo exhibitors involved in the Tolexpo new products campaign. Created in 2009, the aim of this campaign is to promote (…)

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Industry research defines the future of Medtec Europe

June 2015

Medtec Europe, organised by UBM EMEA, welcomed more than 6,000 medtech professionals to Messe Stuttgart, demonstrating this is the go-to place for sourcing the latest products, discovering new innovations and hearing from experts across the medtech industry. The event, which took place 21-23 April 2015, experienced transport issues but still saw over 67% of attendees from Germany with an increase of 2% in those responsible for purchasing within their organisation. The 2015 event saw a 36% (…)

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Success Lies in the Small Details

June 2015

Micro-injection molding is one of the most promising technologies in plastics processing. With a growing trend towards miniaturization, the demand for parts within the micrometer range is increasing. Furthermore, these should integrate several functions in one part. For over a decade now SIGMA Engineering GmbH, Aachen, Germany, has been involved in research projects to predict the behavior of molded materials in micro-sizes. When the size of the part gets smaller, effects which are (…)

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Plastpol 2015: Arburg presents extensive plastic parts production range

May 2015

At the Plastpol 2015, to be held from 26 to 29 May in Kielce, Poland, Arburg will present a wide spectrum of plastic parts production – from the manufacture of one-off parts through to the mass production of medical technology items. “The Polish economic trend is extremely stable and, accordingly, our assessment of our customers’ willingness to invest is optimistic,” says Dr. Slawomir Sniady, Managing Director of the Arburg subsidiary in Poland. “There’s a particular interest in increasing (…)

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Fully-automated inline cleaning system for machined precision parts

May 2015

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 (…)

Polydec set to relocate in 2015

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