In Stuttgart from March 22 to 24, 2011: innovative electronic components for medical technology. For the first time Canon Communications is to hold its very own trade fair and conference for developers of electronic medical devices, DesignMed 2011, which will run from 22nd to 24th March 2011 in Stuttgart. This fair will be aimed at constructors and developers in this field. It is to take place within the framework of MEDTEC Europe 2011, the leading European trade fair for medical technology. (…)

The ST38 that was presented earlier this year seems to have meet well customer’s expectations. This model will be presented again at AMB and Prodex. In Star’s website we can read there will also be three other new products. We’ve found out more but this information has not been confirmed yet by the company The ST-38 from Star Micronics further develops the series of complex KNC-32 and SV-32 machines. The triple turret design allows users to capitalize on the capability of simultaneous (…)

Requirements on productivity increase and at the same time costs must be reduced. Not easy when deep holes are involved and a conventional deep hole drilling system shows acceptable results, but the drilling process is technically demanding and time and cost is substantial. . Mikron Tool SA Agno presents at AMB 2010 in Stuttgart for the first time a new small drill, within the well proven CrazyDrill product range, with cutting lengths of 15 x d, 20 x d and 30 x d, starting from diameter (…)

29-30 September 2010 • Mövenpick Hotel Zürich-Regensdorf • Switzerland New conference features “New manufacturing principles for the development of implants” OrthoTec Europe is the new annual pan-European conference and exhibition for manufacturers of orthopaedic implants and instruments. It’s exciting and informative programme will appeal to anybody actively engaged in developing, or manufacturing implants. Speakers at the conference are renowned experts who will assist you to (…)

In some situations, nothing can replace a good paper magazine to leaf through quickly and find valuable information. In the microtechnology world, Eurotec is the magazine to read to stay in touch with piece of news, technical improvements and ways to work. . The magazine is published six times a year and send directly to our worldwide readers by the Swiss post. We’ve simplified the subscription possibilities, you can now pay directly online through our secure server. Never before the (…)

OrthoTec Europe conference and trade fair showcases the state of the art! Orthopaedics is one of the fastest-growing areas of medical technology. In response to this trend, Canon Communications has organised a new event, OrthoTec Europe, to be held in Zurich on 29 and 30 September 2010. This comprises a conference on the latest developments in the field, with presentations by leading industry figures, and a trade fair in which some 60 businesses will display their latest products. Up to (…)

A "new" trade fair dedicated to microtechnology is currently in preparation and will take place in Stuttgart from the 13th to 16th September this year. The trade fair is being organised by the Schall group and undoubtedly benefits from the wide experience of this trade fair organiser. In order to understand the reasons behind the relaunch of this trade fair (that stopped a few years ago) and to find out all about its specific features, we met Mr and Mrs Schall. We will publish this (…)

Since the discovery of organic materials with conducting properties, about three decades ago, organic optoelectronics has evolved into a dynamic field of applied research and industrialization. Due to their outstanding material properties compared to traditional inorganic semiconductors, organic semiconductors are anticipated to impact strongly on the future development of semiconductor technology. For example, polymer semiconductor devices are mechanically flexible, comparatively easy to (…)

In the first six months of 2010, China including Hong Kong overtook France and the United States to become the second biggest importer of Swiss machinery after Germany. From January to June, Swiss machinery companies exported goods in the value of 1.44 billion Swiss francs to China and Hong Kong – an increase of 20%. Swiss machinery exports increased by 4.5% in the first six months of 2010 – mainly due to the strong Asian markets. While exports to the biggest importer Germany went up by (…)

Using complementary techniques for saving time, productivity and therefore money; this is what a company succeeds in each order thanks to a strong partnership with a French machine tool manufacturer. The Realmeca 5 axes high speed machining Center are known for their accuracy and to integrate the latest live measurement systems. On this machine, probing, tools laser measuring and camera control combine to achieve an optimal accuracy. When SFOB explains the many categories of fast and (…)