Reflective surfaces made on micro-structures in record time. GF AgieCharmilles is setting a new milestone in Swiss machine building with the model series MIKRON HSM 400, 400U, 500 LP Precision. . GF AgieCharmilles is the only European machine majnufacturer to offer a solution for process-reliable tool measurement on the machine tool. The potential for this functionality was recognized quite early on and thus there began evaluation of intelligent alternatives some years ago. The result is (…)

There has been no halt in development at Tornos, where staff are busy working on existing and new products. Even during times of crisis, the company has focussed its attention on the continuing development of its products for the benefit of its customers. Tornos demonstrate this at Siams 2010, where visitors can expect to see an overview of some of the innovations. Tornos is now making a definitive move into the entry-level segment and thereby covering the entire price segment from (…)

Like every two years, the microtechnology industry is about to live its "historical" show in Moutier Switzerland. If you go there, do not miss the opportunity to pay us a visit on our booth (Hall 1.2, C25) We have some special conditions regarding advertising and if communicating in microtechnology in Europe interests you, we can offer you some superb packages (let’s discuss it on our booth or [email protected] [my traveling address]). The organisers are very happy: with the number (…)

The Swiss cutting tool manufacturer Mikron Tool SA Agno completes his program of miniature deburring tools with a new, ball-shaped milling cutter ‚MiquMill Radiuschamfer’. Due to its enormous 300° cutting range it is really universal and can be used wherever difficult deburring operations have to be performed. . Available with ball diameters starting from 1mm and due to an extra long neck, this new tool reaches also hidden angles and edges. The positive cutting geometry allows a sharp (…)

The speaker’s line up for the IMPLANTS 2010 conference will include around 30 most representative personalities from the international implants industry. Trying to capture the best shot of the international and complex dimension of orthopaedic implants in Europe, the conference will feature also important names from America and the emerging Asian markets. To see the full list go here. List of confirmed exhibitors: HEPTAL - AVICENNE Développement - OHST - DPMR - ACNIS - INTERCARAT - GPI - (…)

New course organized by FSRM. The objectives of the course is to present the applications of surface tension in Microsystems (microgrippers, fluidic lenses, actuators, valves, sealing systems…), to give the fundamentals in order to be able to understand capillary forces models from literature, to provide basics for capillary forces measurements and for surface tension based design. A strong focus will be put on micro-assembly applications (gripping, self-centering). Target group PhD (…)

The Metav that just closed its door was a success. Exhibitors emphasizes that an investing trend seems to be emerging again. Very numerous exhibitors says that after months of dry business, the Metav saw them start good discussions again with customers and prospective customers. Customer survey The organizers did a survey with visitors and the result is very positive. 90% of the answerers confirm the quality of the organization and of the high level of the material presented. On exhibitors (…)

In addition to already well established trades fair including Motek, Control and Blechexpo, private trade fair promoter Paul Schall is now bringing a further event to the trade fair venue in Stuttgart. The 4th Microsys trade fair for micro and nano-technology will take place concurrent to the Motek international trade fair for assembly and handling technology at the Stuttgart Exhibition Centre from September 13 to 16, 2010. Micro-technology makes ordinary things smaller, handier and more (…)

Eugen Elmiger is the new spokesman for maxon motor ag. From January 1st, 2010 he took over, by rotation order, from Armin Lederer who has held this office since 2007. New role Since Jürgen Mayer, who was the CEO for many years, took over the Presidency of the Board of Directors, maxon motor decided to install a collective Board of Executives with a spokesman. The rotation principal with a periodically alternating spokesman perfectly fulfills maxon motor ag’s demands on modern corporate (…)

The induction was a big event with lots of positive feedback from the region and the company’s customers. Time goes by fast and nobody thought at this time that we would find ourselves in such difficult times and the future perspectives for our industry which depends on export business should look so gloomy at this very moment. From Gerd Götz, General Manager of exeron GmbH I do not want to use the usual phrases like: “in each crisis you find an opportunity” or “the only thing that is sure (…)