Eugen Elmiger is the new spokesman for maxon motor ag. From January 1st, 2010 he took over, by rotation order, from Armin Lederer who has held this office since 2007. New role Since Jürgen Mayer, who was the CEO for many years, took over the Presidency of the Board of Directors, maxon motor decided to install a collective Board of Executives with a spokesman. The rotation principal with a periodically alternating spokesman perfectly fulfills maxon motor ag’s demands on modern corporate (…)

The Metav Düsseldorf hall 16 stand C 48 you will see for yourself first-hand our extensive program of machinery and further developments by Chiron. The next Metav will definitely be an important exhibition. The Tuttlingen based company Chiron will take that opportunity to present the DZ 12K S Magnum five axis as well as the FZ 15 W Magnum. Let’s discover a few characteristics: DZ 12K S Magnum The serie 12 is available now with HSK-A63. The machine offers 5-axis complete machining (…)

Delcam will highlight the latest developments in its CAM systems for the medical and dental industries on booth A16 at the Simodec exhibition to be held from 2nd to 6th March at the heart of the French Alps in la Roche sur Foron. The new PartMaker release has made it easier to program thread-whirling equipment Medical and dental industries Multi-tasking machines are being used increasingly in the medical and dental industries, to the extent that over 70% of Delcam’s PartMaker software, (…)

The 2009 Kern precision days were celebrated recently. Whilst enjoying traditional Bavarian specialities visitors had the opportunity to talk shop about new machines and applications – of which Kern had plentiful to offer. Let’s come back on technical news. Technical fireworks: The new Kern Triton combines the Kern typical accuracy and surface finish with high chip removal volumes. Innovative force Company owner Ekkehard Alschweig says: "Despite the rough economy three new developments (…)

The history and growth of Humard Automation are tightly connected to the success encountered on the market. Living an opportunistic mastered growth, the company offers nowadays a wide range of solutions. From industrial presses to assembly lines, to robotization and palletizing solutions to accessories dedicated to improve productions and even to high precision automatic lathe. Interview with Mr Georges Humard, Co-CEO with his brother Raphaël. .k Amongst other products, Humard Automation (…)

On the occasion of the METAV in Dusseldorf, DMG will exhibit 22 machines focussing on chip removal on 1000 m2 of stand space. Emphasis will be placed on specific trade fair topics, such as biomedical engineering and energy efficiency Shortly after the in-house exhibition at DECKEL MAHO Pfronten GmbH, taking place at the beginning of February, DMG will tackle the next trade fair highlight, the METAV 2010 from February 23 to 27. As a traditional event of the VDW Verein deutscher (…)

The organization recently announced a few pieces of news regarding next issue of the show. Let’s leaf through these in a few words. A few facts Science Days. Now essential on the scientific agenda New spaces for the watchmaking! Grouped approaches, still growing Science Days The study days that take place during the EPHJ-EPMT give a real institutional dimension to the event. From June 8 to 11, 2010, the microtechnical days of EPFL, will be devoted to the theme of the ’Automation in (…)

Next issue is being prepared and for the "point of view" article I’ve just met Philippe Fischer, head of the FSRM (Swiss Foundation for Research in the field of Microtechniques). In the interview we discussed about historical reasons to be good in microtechniques and innovation (amongst other things). Innovation, engine of success Obviously innovation is not the only reason to win on the market and the link between research and industry has to be helped (the main aim of the FSRM in fact). (…)

More and more speakers and companies are joining the event. Do not miss out on the first meeting in Europe for Implants outsourcing and solutions. . . Confirmed speakers: Key Note speakers: Simon ADAM, Supplier Quality Risk Management Director, DEPUY IRELAND David BIGUET, Operation Director - Orthopaedics, GREATBATCH MEDICAL Jean-Louis COLDERS, Chief Executive Officer, LISI AEROSPACE Daniel DELFOSSE, Vice President Innovation & Technology, MATHYS Adrian FORD, Director TRAUMA EMEA, (…)

Mr. Siegfried Knüpfer (53) has been appointed as Managing Director of WALTER Maschinenbau GmbH, Tübingen/Germany. http://eurotec-online.com/wp-conten... . He will start in his new role on January 1st, 2010. Mr. Knüpfer has studied “Economics” at the University of Karlsruhe and obtained a diploma as Industrial Engineer. Before joining WALTER Maschinenbau GmbH, Tübingen, Mr. Knüpfer was responsible as Managing Director / CFO with Boehringer Maschinenbaugruppe and in the position as (…)