The special machine construction and the precision automation provide many different forms of movement as special applications: whether to tighten (e.g. spindle), or handling of workpieces, or even holding and guiding tools (etc.). Agathon pillar guides can be used for various types of loads (static, swiveling, alternating), respectively, for up to highly dynamic movements. The typical stick-slip, usual for sliding guides, does not exist in correspondingly designed rolling guides. Even (…)

For more than 20 years, Condat works on vegetal oils for replacing mineral oils. Since 2009, Condat proposes a range of soluble oils and cutting oil for metal working formulated from vegetable based esters. These fluids show high performances lubricating power, good stability and consumption economy. These product-ranges called Neat Green and Mecagreen are on display in Halle 4 at Hannover Messe. The new range of Mecagreen and Neat Greens are innovative products that have needed two years (…)

At Hannover Messe there are a lot of Swiss companies exhibiting, but the Osec booth on Hall 4 “only” presents 8 companies. Let’s start with these. We’ve just met with Mr. Bräm, the CEO of bräm: high precision mechanics and discovered some incredible parts (between a few millimeters to something like 20 centimeters or so). Founded in 1965 the company is nowadays specialized in many high precision operations and assemblies. They can do all but turning, i.e. milling, grinding, electro chemical (…)

Haimer, leading manufacturer in tool holding, and headquartered in Igenhausen, Germany has developed an innovative tool holding system for high-performance machining called SAFE-λOCK™. In the Haimer Safe-Lock™ system, spiral-shaped grooves are ground into the shaft of the cutting tools. In combination with the corresponding drive pins in the tool holder, they prevent the tool from being pulled out of the chuck during heavy machining. Images: Haimer It has been proving itself for a few (…)

A machine tool becomes "quickly" obsolete, nevertheless its life can be extended and its performance improved by the installation of new equipment. The evolution of production and technological developments, make it a less competitive tool. It is not always possible to renew the machine pool and the overhaul and reconstruction of a machine may be the solution. Moreover this allows companies keeping tools, machine environment, structure and some components. Working from A to Z Only (…)

In this anniversary year, Jinfo SA wishes to associate its customers by presenting some of the products made with its CAD/CAM and PLM solutions. Today, Jinfo completes its offer with Mastercam, FAO’s most used in the world, and presents new versions of Creo, GOelan and Mastercam Swiss Expert. The Jinfo SA and CNC Software Europe SA team in Porrentruy. Pioneer in French speaking Switzerland in the development and services in CAD/CAM, Jinfo SA will celebrate its 30 years on November 14, at (…)

Following the ESCON’s launch during fall 2011, maxon motor’s new series of servo controllers welcomes its second family member; the ESCON 50/5. The compact, powerful 4-quadrant PWM servo controller offers efficient control of permanent-magnet activated brushed DC motors and brushless EC motors up to approximately 250 Watts. As part of the ESCON family, it is the embodiment of unrivaled power density in the field of servo controller technology. The ESCON 50/5 has excellent control (…)

85% of the manufacturers in Spain are based in the Basque Country and Bilbao Exhibition Centre is its natural showcase. Visiting BIEMH, International Machine-Tool Exhibition, will not be just attending a trade fair: scheduled to take place from May 28 to June 2, it will be the best chance to get close to Spanish companies, which are specialised in high-performance and customised machinery. A reliable reference 26 editions of experience and an ongoing technology research and development in (…)

India’s healthcare expenditures – currently estimated at USD 65 billion – are rapidly expanding and are expected to top USD 280 billion by 2020. Today the market offers attractive opportunities for medtech companies due to high demand, rising income levels, and low market penetration by existing medtech companies. Get a close-up understanding of the Indian medtech market through Trade Mission India, organized by Medtech Switzerland, Osec/Swiss Business Hub India, Ernst & Young, and the (…)

Spring 2012 Hauzer Techno Coating organized the conference ‘Environment Protection by Plasma Coating Technologies’, which attracted more than one hundred attendants.Feedback! The Hauzer Metalliner, an inline coating production platform. “As technology leader Hauzer wanted to bring together well-known experts in the field with interested people worldwide in order to make a step forward in our aim to help protect the environment by plasma coating technology,” Thomas Krug, CEO of Hauzer (…)