It was 20 years ago that Zoller decided to work with Springmann for the sales of its products in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. This company offers advice, sale and after-sales service from its sites in the region of Neuchâtel and St.Gallen. E. Zoller GmbH & Co KG in D-Pleidelsheim has built more than 25’000 devices for accurate measurement, preset and management of tools since 1945. Springmann SA is present on the market since 1920 as specialist for machines and peripherals for (…)

The Swiss LNS Group, world market leader in automating machine-tools, introduces the “Tryton Watch Industry” and explains how one of the leading watch manufacturers optimizes its productivity. Tailor-made solutions to optimize the production cycle of the clients – this is what the R&D teams of the Swiss LNS Group aimed for when developing the new Tryton Watch Industry. “We cooperate very closely with our customers, to analyse their specific requirements and develop products to increase (…)

maxon motor’s new range of servo controllers continues to expand. Just like the existing motor control units in the range, the new maxon motor Escon 70/10 possesses very easy usability and peak control properties. The high power density 4-quadrant pulse width modulated (PWM) servo motor controller gives efficient control of permanent-magnet brushed DC motors (PMDC) and brushless DC motors (BLDC motors) using Hall sensors with a power rating to 700 W. The Escon 70/10 servo motor controller (…)

The CoroTurn® XS family of precision tools for small part machining from Sandvik Coromant has been expanded to facilitate the efficient production of extra deep face grooves in small diameters. The product range now includes face grooving inserts for sizes 08 and 10, along with adaptors/holders in the same sizes. Also, for internal turning operations, the same series features an extension of the -A chip breaker geometry. CoroTurn XS range extension set to benefit pump component (…)

First Formatec introduced a range of Zirconia colors, for injection moulding. This range has been greatly accepted with brown as the most rapid growing color for aesthetical applications. Ever since this introduction Formatec worked on the next step. Breaking down the limitation of just one color for an aesthetical ceramic component. In 2013 this becomes reality by introducing 2K injection moulding for zirconia. The outcome is a result of combined powder development, injection moulding and (…)

With a year to the opening of MACH 2014, the UK’s premier event for manufacturing technologies, exhibition sales are 25% up on MACH 2012 at the same point. Graham Dewhurst, Director General, of the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) - the organisers of MACH - says: “This impressive early exhibition sales performance for MACH 2014 is a reflection on the importance of MACH to the UK engineering-based manufacturing sector. The fact that MACH exhibition sales are up by 25% on this (…)

The BMW Group aims to create value and remain a world-leading supplier for individual mobility in the premium segment. In order to be able to respond appropriately to the challenges in a global market posed by differing legal environments, customer preferences and climate conditions, the company relies on its Supply Chain Number One. On September 18, 2013 at the North American Day of the congress at World Medtech Forum in Lucerne (Switzerland), visitors will be able to explore synergies and (…)

Newemag recently announced its move to Eschenbach in the canton of Lucerne. When? How? Why? In recent years, the infrastructure and the business processes of Newemag have lived some changes; demands being always higher. This means that space on the current site of Rotkreuz has become too small, both in the exhibition and in the offices halls. More efficient… At Eschenbach, a modern working environment awaits the motivated team of Newemag. The building has been designed in an optimal way. (…)

You can join an evening seminar on the topic of customer-focused innovation, organized by Medtech Switzerland, the INSEAD Swiss Healthcare Industry Club (cHIC) and INSEAD Alumni Association Switzerland. Tuesday June 25, 2013, Stade de Suisse/Wankdorf, Berne. Hear speakers from INSEAD, Cochlear, the Bern Inselspital, YouRehab and Vendbridge discuss the idea of customer-focused medtech innovation: the ’job-to-be-done’ approach. Panel discussion and networking reception to follow. (…)

swissT.fair is the trade fair for Swiss providers of automation and electronics. It is also a showcase for training institutes of these branches. It opened its door in Moutier for the first time today. Targeted audience swissT.fair , fair for automation & electronics targets an audience of professionals from automation, electronics and machine and system building. It is also a platform for policy makers, purchasers, developers, engineers and builders. . 400 members and the (…)