Led by CSEM, the PEGGASUS consortium is set to enable new types of human–machine interface (HMI) across cockpit avionics, pushing the boundaries of augmentation in the cockpit. Using the latest in artificial intelligence (AI) and computer vision technologies, this European-funded project will integrate—for the first time—remote eye-gaze tracking and gesture recognition for pilots in a single framework. Its purpose is to enhance human-machine interaction in the complex flight operations of (…)

From 21 to 23 May 2019, more than 400 exhibitors and around 7,000 trade visitors attended the Rapid + TCT, the leading trade fair for additive manufacturing in the USA. On the last day, Arburg was honoured with the People’s Choice Award. The German machine manufacturer from Lossburg presented itself in Detroit with a stand covering 150 square metres. The public was fascinated by the two Freeformer exhibits, interactive stations and functional components and chose Arburg as one of the three (…)

The reduction of cycle time is an essential condition in every injection molding operation. At the same time, it is important to deliver the required part quality in terms of dimensional stability. SIGMASOFT Virtual Molding with its Autonomous Optimization technology allows comparing multiple scenarios in terms of cooling placement and mold material, to achieve both conditions at the minimum cost per part. The reduction of cycle time is crucial in every injection molding operation. At the (…)

Over 1500 international visitors experienced new technologies from precision machining and current trends in the manufacturing industry at the Grinding Symposium held by the UNITED GRINDING Group in Thun, Switzerland. Customers, experts and company representatives used the opportunity for one-on-one conversations Which advantages do digital solutions bring production machine operators? How must user interfaces be designed, to enable ideal machine operation? And what role can additive (…)

3,163 visitors from 25 countries at the new medical technology trade fair / First-rate contacts and positive feedback regarding the concept and accompanying programme 3,163 trade visitors, 16 per cent of whom came from abroad, were registered by the organiser Messe Stuttgart at the première of T4M – Technology for Medical Devices, the new trade fair for medical technology in southern Germany. Visitors travelled to Stuttgart from 25 countries – primarily from the important medical (…)

Applications are now being accepted for the Swedish Steel Prize 2019, the steel industry’s most prestigious award, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year The Swedish Steel Prize is an award for ideas and products that have an impact on future steel solutions, and it attracts competitors from across the world. It will be awarded on November 14th, 2019 in Stockholm, Sweden as part of the Swedish Steel Prize 2019 event. Applications are now being accepted. This year marks the 20th (…)

Foldable displays are the newest trend in smartphone technology. Current folding displays are made of plastics and are therefore prone to scratches, wrinkles and premature breakdown and malfunc-tion. Conventional smartphone displays do not have these problems because they are made up of at least two layers of tempered glass. Due to the glass, however, these displays cannot be folded easily. LPKF Laser & Electronics AG presents a solution for this problem at this year’s SID Display Week. (…)

Precision, reliability and economic efficiency have the highest priority for Buschor Praezisionsmechanik AG. With two Kern Micro five-axis machining centers, the Swiss company has improved its overall performance. Werner Buschor leaves nothing to chance. In order to manufacture the high-precision parts which he supplies to the optical and aerospace industries, the Swiss medium-sized company has structured the entire machining process chain with incredibly small tolerances. The entire (…)

With the aim of strengthening the circular economy, Swiss Recycling has created the "Swiss Circular Economy Platform". Today, recycling experts from Switzerland and the EU met for the first time. Swiss PET recycling was hailed as an example of best practice for a successful circular economy. The EU presented its very ambitious "EU Circular Economy 2030 Package". It outlines various measures to avoid waste, improve product recyclability and promote the development of collection and (…)

Coating, adhesive bonding, sealing, painting – these are just some manufacturing operations calling for profoundly clean, and sometimes activated, part surfaces. It is with these requirements in mind that Ecoclean has developed a set of new cleaning solutions. One of them combines wet chemical and low-pressure plasma cleaning in a single machine. Another innovation consists in integrating diverse applications for partial or full-surface cleaning or activation – e.g., atmospheric pressure (…)