A manufacturer, whether it be watchmaker, active in medical or aerospace for example, do not consider a machine as an end in itself, but as a solution to reach its objectives. He is looking for a mean of production that perfectly fits its needs (present and sometimes future), provides an interesting return on investment, guarantees the required accuracy and quality while being trouble free. What a challenge for manufacturers of machines! We met Mr. Guy Ballif, responsible for sales with (…)

maxon motor provides effective help for drive selection. The extensive collection with illustrations and descriptions includes formulae, terminology and explanations of the calculations that are relevant for drive systems. A flow chart provides assistance in selecting the right drive for each purpose. The maxon formula compendium contains formulas, terminology and explanations for calculations concerning drive systems. The extensive collection with illustrations, descriptions and a flow (…)

From September 25 to 28, 2012, Micronora, the international trade fair for microtechnology and high precision is the biennial meeting of advances on microtechnology in all its fields of application (automotive, aerospace, medical, IT, leisure products…). Companies active in these sectors, always looking for solutions to reduce the size of their products, while significantly increasing their functions, will access the latest techniques of microtechnologies at Micronora. Microtechnology: (…)

Moog Industrial Group, a division of Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B) announced the launch of its comprehensive range of ‘Maximum Dynamic Brushless Servo Motors (MD Series)’. Highly flexible servo motor available in a wide range of flange sizes will help machine builders increase productivity and performance (Photo Moog). The MD Series Servo Motor addresses the evolving needs for higher dynamics through increased angular acceleration (ratio of peak torque to inertia) and higher (…)

Companies that manufacture precision linear bearing in Europe are not numerous. The number of manufacturers who are exclusively concentrated on this type of product is even more limited. Egis, located in Bevaix near Neuchâtel, is one of these specialists for which linear guidance through linear bearings is obvious. Meeting with Alexis Larcher, responsible for marketing and sales and Olivier Geuggis, director. ML linear bearings with adjustment jib and V guideways with needle roller (…)

Polysoude presents its latest revolutionary carriage-type welding head, the Polycar 30 AVC/OSC. This product was manufactured to satisfy high market demand following an increase in the number of more compact constructions and therefore reduced accessibility in terms of radial clearance around tubes to be welded. The new open-type carriage welding head by Polysoude is perfectly suitable for applications with reduced radial clearance. In reply to a call for tender for a customer specialised (…)

Delcam has expanded the range of equipment within the Advanced Manufacturing Facility at the company’s Birmingham headquarters with the addition of a GOM ATOS ScanBox inspection cell for 3D metrology and reverse engineering, and a Hermle C50 UMT five-axis machining centre. The GOM ATOS ScanBox inspection cell in Delcam’s Advanced Manufacturing Facility. These latest additions form part of a more general expansion of the Delcam Professional Services subsidiary as demand grows for its (…)

During the General Assembly that took place in Ghent on 12 June 2012, CECIMO’s Economic Committee asserted a few important facts (See below) and claimed for a European vision for the manufacturing industry. The output of the European machine tool industry increased in 2011 by 26% against 2010 to nearly 21 bn Euros; stabilisation of production is forecasted for 2012 Whereas CECIMO exports reach almost the 2008 level, domestic demand remains weak in Europe Difficulties in accessing to finance (…)

To develop a complete assembly solution of sheet metal into the complex process of "manufacture of light concentrators for headlights of motor vehicles" thanks to Tox round joint system and Tox pneumohydraulic drive. Light concentrator for headlight of cars - this component is made from strap and assembled using two Tox Points Vario. The implementation of new materials or at least alternative materials represents a whole new challenge for manufacturers and subcontractors of sheet metal (…)

To manufacture injector-holders for common rail systems, a large Chinese automotive subcontractor has acquired the Mikron Multistep XT-200 machining center. With this modular machine the company manufactures various models of injector-holders that require successive complex and highly accurate machining operations. "For deep hole drilling, we offer a fast, reliable and economic solution to the client based on our solid experience of the interaction between the machine and the tool" says (…)