Floome is an elegant and practical universal smartphone accessory developed with the help of Proto Labs that provides users with accurate and reliable blood-alcohol readings. It has joined the ranks of some of the most promising hardware innovations as a Proto Labs Cool Idea! Award recipient. Proto Labs launched the Cool Idea! Award in 2011, which gives a total of $250,000 each year to entrepreneurs developing new products in the United States and Europe. Unlike other product awards that (…)

At the EMO trade show in Hannover (16-21 September 2013), LNS will showcase many news in its “one-stop shop” concept on its booth and on the Mazak one. Today, the LNS Group is the global leader in automating machine tools. “We support our customers with a wide range of peripheral products to optimize their efficiency in all of their key markets. And we want to guarantee flawless service wherever our customers are”, explains Gilbert Lile, CEO of the LNS Europe Business Unit. At the same (…)

The organisers of the largest machine tool show in the world (EMO indeed) presented a few highlights to the Swiss trade press on last Thursday. This year’s event will take place from September 16 to 21 on a 180’000 sqm area housing more than 2’000 exhibitors and more than 140’000 visitors are expected. “Technical progress is not an end in itself. It is driven by global social and economic challenges,” explains Dr. Wilfried Schäfer, Executive Director from EMO organizer VDW (the German (…)

Due to the popularity of the price and performance optimized Tendo E compact hydraulic expansion toolholders, Schunk, the competence leader for clamping technology and gripping systems is extending its program. Now the precision mountings are also available for the interfaces JIS-BT30 (Ø 12 mm and 20 mm), and HSK-A100 (Ø 20 mm and 32 mm). Due to its high holding forces the Tendo E compact from Schunk is perfectly suitable for volume machining. Tendo E compact is the answer to increasing (…)

And here we are: again the end of the year. Once again this year was full of interesting discoveries and I would like to thank all the companies that opened their doors to my enquiring pen. Thank you to have allowed me to write all these nice stories! Indeed we are already working on Eurotec’s next issue(s) to bring you valuable information about our microtechnology world… and there are always many stories and pieces of news to communicate about! … stay tuned! Thank you ALL We at Eurotec (…)

FSRM organizes a new course on laser micromachining on November 12 in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. The course is aimed at engineers, technical managers and those interested in gaining a wider understanding of laser micromachining systems, techniques and applications. This course is primarily aimed at introducing the basic concepts of laser micromachining and allowing participants to appreciate the practical elements involved in undertaking laser micromachining tasks. It is suitable for those (…)

Hexagon AB, leading global provider of design, measurement and visualisation technologies, will host its second annual international conference, Hexagon 2012, 4-7 June at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Bringing together users from Hexagon Metrology, Intergraph®, ERDAS, Leica Geosystems and NovAtel the Hexagon 2012 agenda promises attendees hands-on training courses, interactive technology demonstrations and exhibits and unlimited networking opportunities. As the (…)

After the success of the SBF320 bar feeders on the Delta and Gamma product ranges, Tornos has introduced a new low-cost line of "e" bar feeders at EMO. These bar feeders are different from their predecessors in that they are more simple in design and offer basic functions. They have an offset control on the bar feeder and guide components for a single channel. Optimal integration These bar feeders were developed in conjunction with the development of the machines and this helped (…)

Over 300 industrial subcontractors are expected at Sistep Midest Morocco. With 40% of them being drawn from Morocco and 60% from Europe, Asia, the Middle East, North Africa and the rest of Africa, this new event will offer great opportunities to discover a new country for subcontracting. Dates: 17-20 May, 2011 Location: Casablanca, Morocco Register: www.sistep-midest.com

The Eurotec team wish a happy few days off to the lucky ones than can enjoy such a period. We also wish you a happy Easter’s time. The newsfeed will also be stopped for a few days. The picture explains why it is easier to hunt eggs at night. (Courtesy of Pierre Kohler - Bruxelles). Next opportunity to meet the Eurotec’s team is mediSIAMS. If you visit the show, do not miss to pass on our booth. Cheers Pierre-Yves