The BIEM 2014 ended with greater innovation, more companies, more products, more visitors and buyers, this year. A total number of 35,500 people, 4.2% more than in the previous edition, visited the 28th International Machine-Tool Exhibition (BIEMH) between 2nd and 7th June. Professionals from 57 countries have tested the quality and capacity of machines, accessories, components and industrial equipment exhibited in the halls of the Bilbao Exhibition Centre. Xabier Basañez, CEO of BEC, has (…)

Till Friday afternoon, 47 companies are presenting their assets on the two common booth of the Canton (+ 25 on individual stands). There are many skills to be discovered there (Total 825 exhibitors). Wednesday evening the Canton organised its traditional apéro. The attendance was good and followed the presentations of the authorities as well as the management of the show. Microtechnology shows a very strong drive through innovation and there are many skills to be discovered till Friday 4 (…)

This morning, 825 exhibitors were ready to welcome the 20’000 expected visitors. At the press conference, the organisers presented the evolution of this highly specialised trade show. The Geneva show presents exhibitors from 12 countries. Visitors were from 43 countries last year and this one should be the same. Anyhow that’s not the number of visitors that makes all and the exhibitors I’ve discussed with this morning were already happy about their contacts. The show carries on till the (…)

It is tomorrow in Geneva that this trade-show dedicated to watch industry, microtechnology and medical will open its door at Palexpo. We’ve met with André Colard and Oliver Saenger, the founders of the show, to catch the spirit of the event. If sometimes the distinctions between EPHJ (watchmaking), EPMT (microtechnology) and SMT (medical) are a little fuzzy in the minds of visitors, it is finally not very important; these three sectors work in close collaboration and synergies available to (…)

Come July, world-leading machine tool manufacturers will converge at the first EMTE- EASTPO machine tool exhibition held from 14 – 17 July 2014. Over 650 international exhibiting companies have confirmed their participation at EMTE-EASTPO. The show is a strategic east-west partnership of two established machine tool show owners from Europe and China. Leveraging on the partners’ strong track record, EMTE-EASTPO brings together advanced technology, cutting-edge innovations and high performing (…)

More innovation, more companies and more products. With a total of 1314 exhibiting companies from 27 countries (12% more than at the last event), leading international brands, new sectors, almost 800 high-performance machines, 300 innovations and technical seminars, the 28th International Machine-Tool Exhibition is set to be a big event, with big solutions, for doing big business. Encouraged by signs of recovery in the domestic market, machine-tool companies will be making a strong show at (…)

Miyachi Europe, the leading supplier of laser and resistance welding systems and laser marking products, will be showcasing its unique laser and resistance solutions at CWIEME Berlin 2014, the world’s largest international coil winding, insulation and electrical manufacturing exhibition, which will take place in Berlin, Germany from June 24-26, 2014, at the Berlin Exhibition Centre, Booth #41E19. On display will be the unique Miyachi Peco AWS3 - an integrated solution providing process (…)

The Siams continues and according to many exhibitors (and also seeing the people walking there, everywhere), this issue may be the best issue of Siams ever. Visitors are there, asking for quotations and passing orders. We’ve discovered many pieces of news today again. Regarding precision measuring systems we discovered a new video system by Marcel Aubert: the TitanView and the smallest micro-styli by Nüssler. TitanView This new system allows a simple control comparing CAD files with the (…)

Yesterday was the opening of the Siams and according to many exhibitors, this year’s issue is about to reach a very high level of quality and success. During the tour for the authorities and personalities, many innovations were unveiled. At the Dunner booth, they were able to discover the new DunnAir system that goes beyond the limits of the classical guide bush. Simple, efficient and versatile The DunnAir 4-position rotating unit is a pneumatic device tailor-developed which incorporates (…)

This morning the Siams will open its doors in Moutier (Switzerland). The halls are full of highly targeted material in microtechnology. 15’000 visitors are awaited. Located in the heart of the Jura-region, Siams is born to meet the specific needs expressed by the industry and has become the ideal platform for a large regular group of specialists as well as for newcomers in the field. Precise positioning Today, Siams focuses on its core values: the means of production for microtechnology (…)