Graphite and mould making are increasingly mentioned in the same breath. The idea of providing interested users comprehensive information on the material of graphite was behind the well-established series of technology seminars, this time round staged at the top event venue of Europa Park Rust. Developers and designers from graphite experts SGL Carbon GmbH, software professionals from Men at Work GmbH with VISI CAD/CAM as well as the milling specialists Zecha Hartmetall-Werkzeugfabrikation (…)

In less than 10 years, DT technologies has grown from a start-up company to an international group owning units of production in Switzerland, France and Czech Republic as well as shops in France and Germany. Breed in the automotive industry, the Director Mr. Traudich has set up methods and search of excellence from that field to manufacturing collets and clamping systems… combined with the will to be close to its customers. Meeting in Nyon (Switzerland), headquarter of the company. . The (…)

The Medical Cluster Switzerland is very pleased to invite Swiss companies to a close look at the changing US medical technology market. On behalf of Medtech Switzerland they offer an opportunity of a guided visit to the most prominent industry event in North America. Medtech Switzerland is a newly established national export initiative sponsored by the Swiss Confederation. Being part of the Osec Network and closely linked to industry stakeholders, Medtech Switzerland promotes and supports (…)

Global reference for environmental professionals, Pollutec, exhibition in Lyon, gathers for 4 days, from November 30th to December 3rd, all the techniques for preventing and treatment of pollution of all kinds and more generally for the preservation of the environment and the implementation of sustainable development. . This 24th edition will bring together 2’400 exhibitors offering products across a range of sectors in response to market development together with 75’000 trade visitors (…)

Again several Kuka robot received the world-renowned "red dot" award this year. Three products of the Bavarian industrial robot provider were among the winners: the KR 5 arc, HW and KR 700 PA have been awarded by the red dot. The KR 5 arc was even awarded as the best of the best red dot and honored for outstanding design achievements. During a solemn Gala on July 5, 2010 in the Essen Aalto Theatre the industrial designer Mario Selic and a Kuka developer team received the prestigious award (…)

Each year a large number of new products are launched on the machine tool market, but real innovative breaks are rare. One of the reasons for this relative reluctance to innovate is the difficulty of getting off the beaten track and reinventing the trade. Moreover, it is extremely expensive to develop a new machine. A manufacturer who can rely on tried and tested modules to create new solutions has an undeniable advantage. We met Mr Pierre Boschi, Director of Emissa S.A. in Le Locle (…)

Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM® software for maximizing programming efficiency of CNC machine tools and a Cimatron company, announced recently the availability of GibbsCAM VoluMillTM Solids, a new option for the high-speed- machining (HSM) of solid models directly within GibbsCAM. . The VoluMill Solids option, an incremental enhancement to the GibbsCAM VoluMill Wireframe option, is fully integrated within GibbsCAM. As such, it allows GibbsCAM users to select solids, (…)

Since the 50’s Hans Stüdeli developed and made the Fraisa company grown. During 50 years he managed the company successfully throughout the many waves of the economical cycles and always placed people at the centre of his concerns. During this period, he also oriented the company towards international markets by expanding the sales structure. Nowadays, if the Fraisa brand is well known, it is also due to the efforts of Hans Stüdeli. RIP Hans Stüdeli-Probst March 27, 1921 – July 7, 2010 (…)

For the AMB in Stuttgart, DMG will present 25 high-tech machines in action, among these six world premieres as well as future-oriented power cell systems from the Energy Solutions division .At the AMB, DMG Microset GmbH takes tool presetting to the next level with its new matrix technology. The control unit of the MICROSET system uses an air cushion to move over a 100 % level glass pane with a DataMatrix code in the form of a chess pattern ("Matrix"). The camera holder freely moving on the (…)

For the second time this year at Automatica Fanuc awarded the prices of Robotics. With these awards, the robots manufacturer rewards partners who are distinguished by their exceptional achievements and their exemplary commitment. In the general industry category, Fanuc Robotics award was given to Robotec Solutions AG. This integrator works exclusively with Fanuc robots and technologies. He is also known for its planning and careful implementation and the professionalism of its work. These (…)