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 (…)

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 (…)