The SBS Ecoclean Group, a global provider of turnkey cleaning solutions for the medical industry, and the MMM Group, whose sterilization systems are used worldwide, have entered into a cooperation agreement. In this sales cooperation, Ecoclean covers the complete domain of industrial production within the medical technology sector, while MMM focuses predominantly on business with hospitals, service companies and laboratories, as well as in the life science industry. The cooperation between (…)

Global survey commissioned by ABB highlights current and future plans of companies to invest in energy efficiency to achieve Net Zero 90 percent will increase spending over the next five years while 52 percent plan to achieve Net Zero within the same period Growing impact of energy costs on profitability means that energy efficiency is receiving a higher priority, yet cost and downtime are major barriers to investment Global industry is accelerating its investment in energy efficiency in (…)

At Control, API launches the DYNAMIC 9D LADAR, an innovative laser detection and ranging system that captures both dimensional and surface geometry data. It incorporates a breakthrough technology that is set to revolutionize automated production measurements. The patent-pending Dynamic 9D LADAR offers the world’s first interferometry-based LADAR system incorporating Optical Frequency Chirping Interferometry (OFCI) technology. 9D LADAR’s accurate data collection of production measurements (…)

Laser depaneling is constantly gaining ground on conventional technologies. LPKF now supplements the market-leading Cutting-Master series with a compact, fast automation system for even higher performance. In electronics manufacturing, quality, reliability, and speed are what counts. The recently presented automation system from LPKF sets new standards in speed. It can place PCBs into boxes or blisters and disposes of the remaining tabs. The system works in part fully autono-mously without (…)

The launch of Acrotec Medtech brings together the certified and complementary medical expertise of nine Group companies. For the first time, these companies will take part in MedtecLIVE, in Stuttgart, from 3 to 5 May under the name “Acrotec Medtech”. "From simple components to the most complicated assembled functions, Acrotec takes care of everything". In only a few words, this is a clear summary of the "contract manufacturing one-stop-shop" concept, which naturally justified the creation (…)

In India and Southeast Asia, the machining sector is growing steadily, and high-performance precision tools are in hot demand. With CemeCon’s coating technology, more and more tool manufacturers are gaining competitive advantages there. Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam – Southeast Asia, home to more than 650 million people, is developing rapidly. “Alongside India, the ASEAN countries are among the most promising markets. The economic upswing there is tangible. Now with (…)

Kollmorgen, a global leader in motion control systems, today announced the new TBM2G series of frameless servo motors, introducing features that simplify the design of collaborative, surgical, aerospace and defense and other robots while delivering optimal performance in a lighter, more compact package. These new motors will complement Kollmorgen´s existing TBM and KBM series of frameless motors. Resulting from several years of research, testing and customer feedback, the TBM2G series (…)

AlveoliX AG, Biospectal SA et Healios AG have reached the finals for the coveted Swiss Medtech Award 2022. The three companies emerged victorious from a field of around twenty competitors. The finalists have reason to celebrate as the prize money has been increased from 50,000 to 75,000 Swiss francs this year. The original sponsors, the Lichtsteiner Foundation, Straumann Group and Ypsomed have now been joined by Sonova Group. The winner of the prestigious award and cash prize will be (…)

The AgieCharmilles CUT X wire-cutting EDM machine series, first announced at EMO Milano 2021, is now available worldwide, providing extreme accuracy in a simple and fast way. With the new high-end CUT X series, GF Machining Solutions makes use of its over 100 years of experience in wire-cutting EDM. The new CUT X series in the Pinifarina design, which includes the CUT X 350 and the CUT X 500 machines, features new technologies that significantly increase operating precision. The machines (…)

Parker Hannifin, the global leader in motion and control technologies, introduces the new Parker Legris Carstick+ integrated cartridge solution providing instant connection between housing and polymer tubes. Carstick+, which complements the well-established Parker Legris Carstick® product range, can be inserted in a variety of housing materials including amorphous, non-elastic polymers. Within the food & beverage industry, Carstick+ is suitable for use with drinking water, steam and (…)