Under the title of “Production optimisation with intelligent, flexible clamping concepts”, the High-Precision Tools Association in the German Engineering Federation (VDMA) will on 24 February 2016 be hosting the Clamping Technology Forum at the METAV in Düsseldorf (23 to 27 February 2016). Four manufacturers of clamping devices, one user, and Hanover University will each be spotlighting their own clamping concepts for enabling production processes to be optimised to best effect. Subjects (…)

In the last few years LASYS, International Trade Fair for Laser Material Processing, has become established as an important user platform for the laser industry. It will be that time again at the end of May 2016: international manufacturers of laser production systems and laser-specific components and sub-systems will attend the industry meeting point in Stuttgart from 31 May to 2 June 2016. "Our trade fair provides specialised companies with a platform to showcase their different (…)

10 months before it will open, the Automation, Mechanics and Subcontracting Fair, which will take place in Moutier from April 19th till April 22nd, 2016, shows a record number of rental requests. On June 22nd, the organizers will unveil new aspects of the fair with the launch of the new website, which is especially dedicated to registrations. Although registrations can only be submitted from June 22nd, the level of anticipated demands is very high. Laurence Gygax, Customer Manager, (…)

On 23 February 2016, the METAV will be pressing the power button. For five days, Düsseldorf will once again be the meeting point for international users interested in metalworking technologies. “Power your Business” is the motto displayed to exhibitors and visitors for boosting their business, not least in the field of tool and mould-making, in the newly established Moulding Area. Among the companies to be showcasing its capabilities there right from Day One will be Georg Meusburger GmbH (…)

2015 was a record-breaking year. In addition to a 10% increase of the exhibition area, Industrie Lyon proposed a comprehensive offer to nearly 20,500 professionals, an increase of over 17%. The 859 exhibitors met with project-bearing visitors looking for innovations and solutions to revive French manufacturing. They welcomed the business, with orders for investment and consumables signed at the booths. The trend toward recovery still lacks long-term visibility. Innovation Awards At the (…)

Effective cleaning of components and surfaces is an issue for practically every manufacturer today, not least because the bar for cleanliness is constantly being raised. At the same time the pressure on costs is also rising. So manufacturers face a twofold challenge: they have to meet specifications for cleanliness with the right technology – consistently and reliably – and they have to do so at an affordable cost. “This year’s parts2clean offers a wider range of solutions than ever before”, (…)

SIAMS announces a lot of improvements for the 2016 edition of SIAMS to be held in Moutier from April 19th till 22nd, 2016. Given the success of 2014, the satisfaction of the exhibitors and the 17,000 registered visitors, the organizers decided to raise the bar even higher for the 2016 edition. The 2014 edition of the microtechnology trade fair closed with great success. More than 80% of the exhibitors of SIAMS 2014 said they wanted to participate in the 2016 edition of this fair that has (…)

In cooperation with the new trade fair for tool, pattern and mould making, the BME Forum entitled „Purchasing of tools“ will be held at the same time in Stuttgart. With the German Association for Materials Management, Purchasing and Logistics (BME) and its BME Forum entitled "Purchasing of tools", Moulding Expo has found the perfect partner to achieve this goal. On 6 and 7 May 2015, the BME will stage a 2-day seminar concurrently with the trade fair in Stuttgart. This seminar is expected (…)

AMB, the international exhibition for metal working, was a huge success in 2014. For over 80 per cent of AMB exhibitors, it was clear that they want to take part again in 2016 - including many domestic and global market leaders. A tremendous declaration of loyalty to AMB, which will take place over five days, from 13 to 17 September 2016, in Stuttgart. "The overwhelming demand stresses the character of AMB as the leading trade fair, which in even-numbered years takes pole position in (…)

Taking place at the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle on 8th-9th July 2015, Manufacturing & Engineering North East will showcase the region’s strengths and provide a platform for the local and national manufacturers, engineers and their suppliers to meet, learn, solve problems and develop business ideas. The event will comprise three key elements covering the full range of design, production and manufacturing: With keynotes from senior manufacturing and engineering professionals at (…)