To strengthen its position even further in the area of stationary systems, Hainbuch, the manufacturer of high-precision clamping devices, has acquired the Docklock zero-point clamping system from Vischer & Bolli AG in Switzerland. The Docklock system has been on the market for more than 20 years and its reputation in the stationary workholding field has been long established. Its features and user benefits match perfectly with Hainbuch’s product philosophy. The products must be easy to (…)

Maximum productivity and sustainability, with flexible machine solutions for many different production tasks and sectors – this best summarizes the EMAG Group’s focus for this year’s presence at the AMB from September 13 to 17 in Stuttgart. At the trade fair, the specialists present their technological scope, from turning, grinding, and hobbing to robot-based automation to laser and ECM machining. And: Data-based analysis and optimization of production process will continue to be a key focal (…)

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a buzzword that is to be heard everywhere these days, though the reality behind it still isn’t impacting on everyday practice. The reason being that the complexly computed AI models for specific processes are so inflexible. If a process changes, with different materials being used, for instance, or because of tool wear, the model is unable to adapt. This is something researchers from Hannover now want to change, opening out AI for wide-ranging applications. (…)

Two product releases from Softing’s smartLink family offer enhanced functionalities for Plant Asset Management and the implementation of Industry 4.0 connectivity in industrial networks.smartLink products enable Plant Asset Management and Industry 4.0 connectivity in industrial networks. The smartLink product family from Softing enables end customers to make efficient use of connectivity at the interface between OT and IT. The products allow simple and scalable integration of device data (…)

Based on the motto "Precision Engineering meets Digitization", the HAIMER Group will demonstrate at AMB 2022 in Stuttgart (Hall 1, Booth F50) and at IMTS 2022 in Chicago (West Hall, Booth #431510) how modern tool management works: with high-quality, process-reliable components, with continuous digitization for fully automated tool presetting and secure transmission of digital tool data all the way to the machine tool. The HAIMER Group, world market leader for tool shrinking and balancing (…)

A new version of the OPC UA for Machine Tools Companion Specification has recently been released. The Joint Working Group of the OPC Foundation is supported by the VDW and has produced a supplement that now makes it possible to integrate existing inventory systems. The collection of important operating data and KPIs gives rise to further advantages. Dr. Wilfried Schäfer, Executive Director of the VDW, is pleased with the progress: "The update of the specification for machine tools sees us (…)

New ceramic grade delivers highest productivity when machining hardened steels, high-temperature alloys, and cast irons. Kennametal has introduced its latest ceramic turning grade, KYHK15B™, designed to deliver increased productivity and lower cost per edge in hard turning operations. The new grade provides greater depth of cut capabilities than PcBN inserts when machining hardened steel, high-temperature alloys, and cast iron, as well as maximum tool life and wear resistance for the most (…)

Looking forward to seeing you on 9 August. Have a great summer!

As a pioneer for bus-compatible position indicators for monitored size changeover, SIKO is presenting the AP05 as the most compact version in this segment, now with an integrated IO-Link interface. As the core element of monitored size changeover, networked position indicators have become an indispensable part of mechanical engineering. Their ability to display the setpoint and actual value on the adjusting spindle to the machine operator greatly increases comfort for the setter. This (…)

Mark-10 introduces the Series F family of force testers for quality control and process monitoring in manufacturing, research, and engineering applications. Suitable for diverse uses in the medical device, packaging, automotive, aerospace, and other industries, the Series F family integrates IntelliMESUR software for instrument control, force sensor measurement, and data acquisition in a centralized graphical user interface. This brings another level of efficiency into recurrent testing, (…)