Arburg will be present at the Industry Fair in Celje, Slovenia, from 9 to 12 April 2019. As the industry leader, Arburg has been focusing on the subject of digitalisation for many years now and has set out on the path to the digital future of plastics processing together with its customers. What this could look like will be demonstrated with a practical example for Industry 4.0: A flexibly automated turnkey system produces multiple variants of elastic tension straps cost-effectively "on (…)

Nanoscribe’s new Photonic Professional GT2 3D printers change the way to produce micro-optical components. This additive manufacturing technology enables the fabrication of ultra-precise micro-optics as polymer masters for serial production, which are needed, for instance, in mobile or augmented reality devices, for sophisticated sensors or advanced solutions in healthcare and automotive industry. At the upcoming SPIE Photonics West, the leading trade fair in optics and photonics, (…)

From March 26 through 29, INDEX Group is again inviting all existing and potential customers to its plant in Reichenbach, where it will be presenting a wide range of innovations relating to the subject of turning at the Open House 2019. Visitors will experience the new, digital INDEX world “iXworld”, which extends beyond technical functions into the service and organization field and promises swift economic benefits. More than 20 state-of-the-art turning machines can be seen in action (…)

A European project has developed the first clinically viable dexterous and sentient prosthetic hand usable in real life. This next-generation medical device heralds a breakthrough for the recovery of hand function after amputation. CSEM has contributed to the development with its ultra-low-power processing and communication technology. Despite decades of research and development on artificial limbs, amputees currently have to make do with powered prostheses based on 40-year old technology. (…)

MAPAL offers various UNIBASE dispensing systems for optimum storage and management of tools, components and accessories, which can be individually networked with one another according to a modular principle. These systems are often situated in a central location in the manufacturing. In order to store and manage frequently required consumables in a decentralised and space-saving manner, MAPAL has developed the new, cost-effective UNIBASE-S single automatic dispenser. This can be connected to (…)

GF Machining Solutions Customer Services recently activated the 1,000th connection of its rConnect digital services platform. The 1,000th connection was established in November on an rConnect-ready Mikron MILL P 800 U high-performance Milling solution in the FRAISA ToolSchool in Bellach, Switzerland, demonstrating the value the platform brings to manufacturers. The installation at FRAISA demonstrates the value of rConnect’s Live Remote Assistance (LRA) module, which links users’ machines (…)

How does this sound to you machinists? A tried and tested yet innovative and sustainable solution on your sliding headstock automatic lathes that achieves maximum efficiency through high pressure quickly and smoothly – without having to re-train your employees or adjust your processes every time? Or even risk stoppages because of less than perfect machine communication? Both in the initial equipment and when retrofitting? STAR SR-32 with combistream CS3 High-pressure solutions from (…)

Okuma, represented in Switzerland by SUVEMA, opened the doors for the Okuma Technology Days. During the three-day event, visitors could experience multiple hardware, software and industry 4.0 solutions. With 320 visitors coming from 20 countries, the Okuma Technology Days at Okuma Europe’s headquarters in Krefeld, Germany, were a full success. The three-day event provided a comprehensive overview of the latest Okuma solutions that take machining capabilities to the next level. The (…)

The latest industrial fair, Industrialis is about to hold its first edition (11-14.12). We have reviewed the situation with its organizers. Code: nd18214mmy A few days before its first edition, can you tell us if your fair has achieved its objectives ? "We have reached a three-digit number of exhibitors, which, for a first edition, makes us happy and proud. However, it is no secret that we would have welcomed more participants. In any case, the result can be considered as very good (…)

Tritan drills from MAPAL have established themselves across the board due to their great economic advantages. Four new designs complete the range of products. The Tritan-Drill-Uni for machining steels, stainless alloys and cast materials has been further developed and improved with regard to its tool geometry. The new Tritan-Drill-Uni-Plus has a clear advantage over the previous drill for universal use: Finished groove profiles improve chip removal and a wear-resistant coating increases (…)