For the first time, the VDMA Congress on “Producing more intelligently” will be held under the aegis of the EMO Hannover 2013. Based on the motto “Inspired by technology”, the organisers have put together a program of high-caliber speakers. Top-flight experts from international industry will report on their experiences and success strategies in a global production environment. Innovation, flexibility and technological expertise are key factors for success in global competition, particularly (…)

Last night we organized our traditional apéro. That was the occasion to share a nice moment with passionate people from our world of microtechnology. Thanks a lot the many customers and friends that came. The organisers of the show arrived late because at 6:00 (time of the start of our apéro) they had invited all the exhibitors to come and meet with them to exchange friendly on what is going well and what has to be improved for next year’s show. And? All positive The three directors (…)

From November 19 to 22, the 5th edition of Tolexpo, International exhibition of production equipment for the work of metals in sheet and coil, tube and profiles, will take place at the Parc des Expositions in Paris-Nord Villepinte, simultaneously with Midest and Maintenance expo. In a tense economic context, Tolexpo announces the participation of major players from the sector, and confirm its position of key industry event dedicated to the work of sheet metal, tube and profiles. Tolexpo (…)

Leader in the Swiss market for technical equipment for the watch industry and microtechnology, VOH presented its strategy to the press this morning. To guarantee its international development the company has signed exclusive contracts for Europe and Asia. Today the company realizes 95% of its turnover in the watch industry in Switzerland and has the possibility to expand its production. In order to sell its high quality products abroad, the company can rely on very good assets: its (…)

First Formatec introduced a range of Zirconia colors, for injection moulding. This range has been greatly accepted with brown as the most rapid growing color for aesthetical applications. Ever since this introduction Formatec worked on the next step. Breaking down the limitation of just one color for an aesthetical ceramic component. In 2013 this becomes reality by introducing 2K injection moulding for zirconia. The outcome is a result of combined powder development, injection moulding and (…)

With a year to the opening of MACH 2014, the UK’s premier event for manufacturing technologies, exhibition sales are 25% up on MACH 2012 at the same point. Graham Dewhurst, Director General, of the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) - the organisers of MACH - says: “This impressive early exhibition sales performance for MACH 2014 is a reflection on the importance of MACH to the UK engineering-based manufacturing sector. The fact that MACH exhibition sales are up by 25% on this (…)

swissT.fair is the trade fair for Swiss providers of automation and electronics. It is also a showcase for training institutes of these branches. It opened its door in Moutier for the first time today. Targeted audience swissT.fair , fair for automation & electronics targets an audience of professionals from automation, electronics and machine and system building. It is also a platform for policy makers, purchasers, developers, engineers and builders. . 400 members and the (…)

The Microtechnics Alliance officially launched in 2012 during Micronora trade-fair gathers 4 clusters active in microtechnologies and organizes an information session (in English) and B2B meetings at EPHJ. Members of the Microtechnics Alliance Intercluster are Micronarc (Western Switzerland) MicroTEC Südwest (Baden-Württemberg, Germany), Minalogic (Grenoble area, France), Pôle des Microtechniques (Besançon area, France). June 12, 2013 at the EPMT Trade Fair, Palexpo, Geneva Information (…)

Contacts with international contractors are to take centre stage at the Cumbre Industrial y Tecnológica [Industry & Technology Summit] in October this year. This will be the most comprehensive edition of the event so far. The event will offer three strategic areas: the European Subcontracting Event, a specific area given over to Germany as “guest country” and the Aerotrends aerospace business brokerage forum. Further to the traditional areas centred on subcontracting, automation, (…)

The International Metrology Congress is the place for technical exchanges - unique in Europe - among all players in the world of measurement: industrial users of measuring means, technical experts, organisations, manufacturers and service providers. 2013 International Congress of Metrology – 7 to 10 October – Paris (France) In the programme six industrial roundtables on the following concerns: Medical biology: mastering your analysis Measurement and traceability in food processing (…)