The European Association of the European Machine Tool Industries (CECIMO) is organising a seminar about micro-manufacturing technologies at EMO in Hannover. The seminar will reveal the results obtained from the EU-funded Integ-Micro Project* which focuses on developing new high precision micro-manufacturing technologies. The project aims to enable the eco-efficient and eco-friendly production of complex shape micro parts made of various materials. Integ-Micro is geared at producing (…)

Maxon motor recently published its records results and emphasized its good position around the world. Needless to say that the company’s innovation policy is certainly for something in these good results. Today maxon motor announces an new flat motor. A completely newly designed 70 Watts version joins the family, pushing the already remarkably high power limit, once again. The new EC 45 flat 70 W displays a very flat speed/torque gradient and unifies novel features with proven (…)

Delcam will launch the 2012 version of its FeatureCAM feature-based CAM system at the EMO World of Metalworking exhibition to be held in Hannover from 19th to 24th September. A range of enhancements will enable faster and easier programming, and produce more efficient toolpaths to give greater machine productivity. FeatureCAM’s target part comparison now works for multi-axis operations All these developments will ensure that FeatureCAM retains the leadership in programming speed and ease (…)

The Swiss LNS Group introduces sophisticated bar feeder innovations, reinforcing its global expansion strategy. The new Express 332 S2, the Alpha ST320 S2 and the Alpha SL65 S have key attributes in common: user friendliness, reliability, energy efficiency, and maximum productivity. Besides the new bar feeders, LNS also presents chip conveyor and coolant management (CCM) innovations. Improved rigidity, flexibility and user friendliness: The Express 332 S2 Optimizing the productivity, (…)

Yesterday the MCH Group held a press conference to present its new show to the world: LAUSANNETEC. This show is the first step on MCH Group’s journey towards expanding its portfolio of trade fairs in French-speaking Switzerland, and a venture supported by the Canton of Vaud’s department of economic affairs. It is also a clear and direct competitor to EPHJ/EPMT/SMT trade show that will take place in Genève next year for the first time (after 10 years in Lausanne). For those that were (…)

The increasing complexity of bar turning workpieces requires an ever greater number of operations and, therefore, a greater number of tools on automatic lathes. Bar turners end up finding themselves limited by the capacity of their machines in terms of tool positions, and new solutions need to be found. Bimu looked into the issue and has developed several innovative concepts. Dual tool holders for machines using standard tool holders with a 10 or 12 mm cross section To compensate for the (…)

GibbsCAM Webinar Coming Soon: Andy Heffner, Industry Veteran and Gibbs’ Applications Engineer, will use sample parts and machines to discuss overcoming challenges of multi-task machines to maximize productivity. Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM® software for programming CNC machine tools and a Cimatron company, today announced that the company will collaborate with Gardner Publications’ Modern Machine Shop to present a free webinar about using and programming multi-task (…)

The world of trade shows is very competitive and companies don’t have infinite marketing budgets… hence their managers must chose carefully on what event it is the best to be present (because visitors will be there or because their competition will exhibit too or any other good reason). Today EPHJ/EPMT/SMT presented its concept for 2012. With more than 80% of this year’s exhibitors already on board for next year, the success is already on its way. With a 10-year track record the EPHJ (…)

Just in time for the EMO show, Schunk, the competence leader for clamping technology and gripping systems, is issuing a new catalog on toolholding systems. Highlights include the powerful TENDO-E hydraulic expansion toolholder and the TRIBOS-Mini, the first precision toolholder for direct clamping of very small shank diameters used for micro cutting. The catalog holds the complete tooling program of this innovative family-owned company. The focus is on the TENDO hydraulic expansion (…)

The Newemag sales team will be present on its suppliers’ stands for Swiss customers and visitors and will be pleased to welcome them with some exciting news. News to be discovered New 5 axis horizontal machining center - Matsuura MAM 72100H With its new 5 axis horizontal machining centre MAM 72-100 H, Matsuura expands its 5 axes product range to the top. The 100H is designed for parts with a maximum diameter of 1000 mm and a height of 770 mm. It is the first time that a company develops a 5 (…)