Delcam has launched the 2012 R2 release of its FeatureCAM feature-based CAM system, which includes important new strategies for roughing and turn-mill operations, alongside a range of more general enhancements to allow faster toolpath generation. Delcam’s new FeatureCAM release supports turning with live tooling. The main addition to FeatureCAM 2012 R2 is a series of new strategies for 2.5D roughing. These include a continuous spiral option to minimise wear on the cutter and machine tool, (…)

Yes there are many exhibitions in Europe and all around the world, and choosing one or another to exhibit may be tricky. Biemh targets not only Spain he offers opportunity to be connected to the world. Surface area booked for 2012 is 11% up on equivalent figure at this time 2 years ago. Machine-tool and associated industry companies from 14 countries have already booked space for the next Biemh Machine-Tool Biennial, scheduled to take place on May 28 – June 2, 2012 in Bilbao (Spain). (…)

After seeing the success of the first Cool Idea! Award program, Proto Labs, the world’s fastest manufacturer of CNC machined and injection-molded parts, has announced the expansion of its program to include the European Union in 2012. The Cool Idea! Award, which launched in the United States last year, gives product designers the opportunity to bring innovative product ideas to life. In addition to the expansion, Proto Labs has also increased the award amount from $100,000 to $250,000 worth (…)

New episode in the recent evolutions on the Swiss (micro)technical exhibition’s landscape: the unexpected move of mediSiams to Lucerne. This year is a very special one for Siams SA as there will be both Siams and Medisiams the same year! The organisers announced yesterday that mediSiams will be encapsulated into the World Medtech Forum in Lucerne (WMTF) from 25 to 27 September 2012. A strategic partnership has been concluded to offer a good potential of grow and international visibility to (…)

At EMO 2011, Tornos presented Cyklos - a new, totally autonomous kind of surface treatment technology that can achieve exceptional levels of quality thanks to its innovative rotary process. At the [Simodec->http://www.salon-simodec.com show, Tornos not only exhibits the technology but, for the first time, the Cyklos A300 equipment from the Cyklos manufacturer. Better still, this machine will carry out treatments on the stand. “With the machine on the stand, visitors can see for themselves (…)

The increasing complexity of micro-electronics, medical and engineering devices has placed stringent demands on assembly techniques. A particular challenge facing manufacturers is how to achieve the power levels necessary to micro weld accurately without distortion. . An effective way to weld very small parts is by using fiber lasers. Research carried out by JK Lasers demonstrates how excellent beam quality, low power (100-200W) continuous wave (CW) fiber lasers with modulation (…)

The flexibility of its Delcam software has been a key factor in the rapid growth of A&M EDM. Unlike many subcontractors that choose to specialise in supplying a particular industry, A&M EDM has always sought a diverse range of customers. Delcam software helps A&M EDM to deliver complex parts in rapid delivery times. Programming with PowerMILL allows A&M EDM to offer high quality and rapid turnaround. Investment in the latest technology has been a key component in the (…)

We can speak about microtechnology, automation, assembly, robotics, peripherals of machines and many other applications where a precise linear motion is required; it is likely to find linear ball bearings of the Swiss company Sferax. Indeed this manufacturer is specialized in the guidance of linear movements for the industry for more than 50 years. The transmission of a linear movement can be done in different ways, for example with a ball screw. With respect to guidance, there are many (…)

In the eighth year of its Mars expedition, the Mars rover Opportunity has found evidence that water once existed on Mars. According to briefings by NASA, in late 2011 the rover found a vein of a notably light colored mineral – apparently gypsum – deposited by flowing water. For scientists, the gypsum deposits found by Opportunity on Mars are a sensation. They are convinced that the discovery proves that water once flowed at this site. On its way through the desolate Meridiani plane, the (…)

Micronarc Alpine Meeting (mAm 2012) – Equipment for Microproducts. 3rd Edition. January 22-25, 2012, Villars-sur-Ollon. In order to benefit from a reduced price, you should register on or before January 13, 2012. Following in the success of the first two editions, The Micronarc Alpine Meeting 2012 will continue its focus on equipment for manufacturing microproducts. The MAM 2012 programis now on-line. 4 reasons why you should not miss mAm 2012 Excellent speakers and program Single (…)