The generation of micro holes in different materials with laser has become a well-established process in the industrial sector in recent years. The production of structures with exactly defined geometries is thereby gaining increasing importance. The process is typically realized by using special drilling optics, which deflect the laser beam by rotary motion to create the desired drilling geometry and size. Deficiencies in the beam profile play a minor role and can even be accounted for (…)

The World Medtech Forum Lucerne (WMTF), 17-19 September 2013, is Switzerland’s premiere medical technologies event for the international medtech and healthcare sectors. The WMTF hosts a unique combination of three events which include an executive conference a suppliers trade fair and structured meetings, all taking place in the exclusive setting of the Swiss city of Lucerne (at the same place from this year). Strategic agility in the changing international market The WMTF Conference, (…)

Hannover Messe 2013 drew to a successful close on Friday. “Over the past several days, the world’s leading trade fair for industrial technology has underscored its role as a key driver of the fourth industrial revolution,” commented Dr. Jochen Köckler, member of the Managing Board at Deutsche Messe AG. “Exhibitors and visitors alike have given this year’s Hannover Messe very high marks, particularly for its keynote theme of “Integrated Industry”, which highlights a sweeping trend towards (…)

After winning the "Prodex Award", the Swiss grinding specialists also won the "intec prize 2013" for their unique "StuderTechnology" software at the intec production technology trade fair in Leipzig at the end of February. Studer accepts the intec prize 2013. Hansueli Zaugg, Studer Area Sales Manager (2nd from left), Peter Stucki, Studer Area Sales Manager (3rd from left) and Christian Grabasch, Studer service technician (4th from left). The "intec prize" was awarded to Fritz Studer AG in (…)

Optris® PI NetBox is a miniature PC for the PI series of infrared cameras. It upgrades the optris PI products to stand-alone solutions or acts as USB to Ethernet adapter. This permits to implement longer distances between the process proper (PI camera) and the process monitoring system (PC). The superiority of this concept stands out specifically in high-temperature applications: fitted with a cooling jacket the PI camera can be installed local to the process and connected to the NetBox via (…)

With Sytronix variable speed pump drives, users can reduce hydraulic power consumption by up to 80% while maintaining the same level of productivity – or better. For Bosch Rexroth, the 2013 Hannover Messe theme of Integrated Industry means more than just IT topics. In addition to open interfaces for data interchange and new engineering tools, Bosch Rexroth maintains close ties to machinery manufacturers and end customers. The company is going in new directions with a number of development (…)

Corresponding air treatment and filtration is essential for businesses requiring a dependable source of high quality compressed air. Kaeser’s new generation filters not only deliver the necessary performance, but also provide unprecedented energy efficiency. Kaeser Kompressoren’s latest generation of filters ensure outstanding efficiency and minimal pressure differential. Low pressure differential means lower energy consumption, but that in itself is not much use if the filter cannot (…)

Due to the popularity of the price and performance optimized Tendo E compact hydraulic expansion toolholders, Schunk, the competence leader for clamping technology and gripping systems is extending its program. Now the precision mountings are also available for the interfaces JIS-BT30 (Ø 12 mm and 20 mm), and HSK-A100 (Ø 20 mm and 32 mm). Due to its high holding forces the Tendo E compact from Schunk is perfectly suitable for volume machining. Tendo E compact is the answer to increasing (…)

A complete programme of spool valves is available. This comprises solenoid spool valves, proportional spool valves and soft-switching solenoid spool valves in the nominal sizes NG4-Mini as well as the nominal sizes 4, 6 and 10. Various plug and voltage alternatives are available ex stock and are complemented with respect to individual adaptations - with the customary Wandfluh flexibility. As of new three different emergency manual overrides are available as standard, which are not only (…)

This year’s central professional event of European toolmakers, associated in the European International Special Tooling and Machining Association ISTMA Europe, will take place in Slovenia’s largest tourist centre Portoro on 12 June 2013. The focus of 4. ISTMA Europe Forum will be on increasing the developmental competitive ability, indispensable to the sustainable development and progress of the sector in Europe. When and where? On Wednesday, June 12, 2013. In the Congress centre of Hotel (…)