The Liquidline from Eisele was developed especially for use in cooling circuits. In addition to brass and aluminium versions, the threaded connections of the 2500 series are now also available in stainless steel. They can be cleaned from outside with aggressive cleaning substances. With the Liquidline, Eisele delivers the most comprehensive line of components for closed coolant applications on the market. The threaded fittings of the Liquidline 2500 series are used for installations in (…)

Kennametal and Sumitomo Electric have signed a licensing agreement under which Sumitomo Electric will provide and support Kennametal’s new and advanced KM4X spindle connection solution to Sumitomo Electric customers globally. Sumitomo Electric, a leading global supplier of electric wire, optical fibers and cutting tool products, sees significant benefit for its manufacturing customers. The continuing development of high-strength, lightweight materials such as titanium alloys, Inconel, and (…)

Delcam Professional Services has manufactured its first part for the Bloodhound SSC (Supersonic Car) adventure, making the company both an SME Sponsor and a Product Sponsor of the project. The component is part of the steering support column and so is essential in ensuring that the car remains on track during its world land-speed record attempt. Bloodhound SSC aims to set a new record of 1000mph in South Africa in 2016. Delcam is supporting the project with its manufacturing software and (…)

The Ferromatik Milacron F-Series and Elektron injection molding machines will be recognized this year with an iF product design award. The internationally renowned prize underscores the company’s unique brand and its innovation-driven approach. For 60 years the iF product design award has been an internationally recognized symbol of outstanding product execution. The design of the F-Series and Elektron injection molding machines won out in the industry/skilled trades category in a field of (…)

At the end of last year Mack Werkzeuge AG took over the whole production facilities of the long established tool manufacturing company Babel NC Werkzeugtechnik GmbH. Based on years of experience in clamping technology and in cooperation with Mr. Babel himself, Mack Werkzeuge AG is going to continue the production of high-quality tools in Haslach/Oy-Mittelberg. Therefore, the existing production area was completely renovated and technical installations were modernized. It is now possible (…)

Trumpf is the largest global manufacturer of lasers for industrial manufacturing. Whether for cutting, structuring, abrasion or drilling: the laser is more and more used in microtechnology. It is precisely for this kind of machining that Trumpf offers solid-state lasers: Trumpf ultra-short pulses laser. Cold material processing With its extremely short pulses, the TruMicro 5000 series picosecond laser vaporizes nearly any material so quickly that no heat affected zone can be detected. (…)

940 exhibiting companies have confirmed their participation of the Spanish show, encouraged by the good prospects for business. The 28th International Machine-Tool Exhibition is to focus on large machines, advanced technologies and interesting prospects for doing business. As the sales campaign nears its end, the event’s claim of "Think Big, Think BIEMH" has shown itself to be perfectly in tune with the approach that companies in the sector are currently taking. A total of 940 exhibitors (…)

Sandvik Coromant takes cast iron milling to a new level on March 3rd when the insert grade GC3330 is introduced. Cast iron milling is the next machining area covered by the new grades with Inveio™ from Sandvik Coromant. Having already introduced the game-changing grade GC4325 for steel turning, the innovative cutting tools supplier now introduces GC3330, a wear-resistant first choice grade for cast iron milling. Increase machine utilization With predictable performance becoming (…)

Ten years ago, the NASA rovers Opportunity and Spirit landed on Mars. It keeps going and going and going. "It is equipped with maxon brushed DC motors" the company proudly announced recently. Today, Opportunity is still exploring Mars – an unbelievably long time, considering the robot was only designed to last about 90 days. It has covered a distance of approximately 39 kilometers so far and continues to roam around a vast area. On board, 39 maxon brushed DC motors can be found. On (…)

The Diamantwerkzeugfabrik AG in Zurich delivers the smallest sintered grinding pencil ever – a mere 0.18 mm in diameter. That makes the new Haefeli grinding pencil 10 percent smaller than its smallest precursor. The Haefeli Diamantwerkzeugfabrik AG has been manufacturing quality sintered diamond and CBN grinding tools since 1949 – and – starting now – the smallest sintered grinding pencil ever with a diameter of only 0.18 mm. This extremely small precision tool was developed to meet the (…)