Schunk has optimized its 5-finger hand concept study. The motor controllers have been completely integrated in the wrist of the latest anthropomorphic gripper hand, and therefore very compact solutions are available now. On option, the 5-Finger Hand from Schunk (Photo: used on a Powerball Lightweight Arm LWA 4P) can be controlled via Profibus or CAN-Bus. Via defined interfaces, the gripper hand can be connected with the lightweight arm, which is already on the market. For mobile (…)

Contract coaters and in-house coating companies are kept busy around the globe as they strive to make coating processes more efficient. At the same time, there is also a demand for systems to be more flexible. With over 250 exhibitors already on the exhibitor list 14 months before the trade fair is due to start, PaintExpo will be presenting solutions to these tasks. The spectrum of PaintExpo ranges from pre-treatment through application systems, plants and coatings right up to quality (…)

Sandvik, the global tool manufacturing and knowledge company recently decided to take a closer look at the macro trends influencing the future of the manufacturing industry. “Traditionally the manufacturing industry has been conservative in exploring new opportunities. Now, the situation is different. Simply put, the world is moving at a much faster pace than before. In order to develop future solutions and meeting customer demands, industry leaders have to be perceptive and forward (…)

The 2013 [MEET THE EXPERT] Implants is dedicated to experts and persons interested in the field of active and passive implants. The program includes expert talks as well as short presentations. Discussions and networking will additionally take place at the tabletop exhibition and poster presentation area. The aim of the event is to present new developments, promote the exchange of know-how, and trigger collaborations between implant producers, subcontractors and end users. Conference (…)

Harnessing the power of compressed air more reliably and economically is an effective way to drastically cut energy costs. A host of innovations on display at Hannover Messe shows how modern technology makes it possible. Even compressed air stations that were optimised for performance at the time of installation can yield further savings of up to 10 percent if the latest technology is used. The whole is more than the sum of its parts – a saying that also applies to compressed air station (…)

Located in Hyderabad at the centre of India, the subsidiary of Schaublin Machines can count on three important advantages to offer its high-tech solutions to the market: 1) In the country, the Schaublin name is often synonymous with machine tool, it has become a generic name, 2) With more than 10’000 machines installed in India, the manufacturer is strongly implanted and 3) The company has a sales and service subsidiary, with local specialists and regional agents. The subsidiary was opened (…)

Recently, lubricant company Blaser Swisslube has extended its ultra-modern Technology Centre which now occupies about 300 m2 of floor space at its head office site in Hasle-Rüegsau (Switzerland). For the last four years, this is where the latest metalworking fluids to be developed are tested, and where the versatile machining operations of its customers and partners are recreated in a realistic way. The technology centre enables the machining specialists from Blaser to provide customers (…)

Willemin-Macodel is presenting the compact 5-axis machining centre 308B as "world premiere" at IDS in Cologne from March 12 to 16. This production tool offers outstanding flexibility thanks to its possibility to machine parts either from bars or in one-piece mode. The 308B machining centre for machining short bars or disks is the newest creation of Willemin-Macodel presented at IDS show. For hard material Requiring an extremely reduced floor space, the machine 308B allows machining of (…)

Hypertherm, a manufacturer of advanced cutting systems, today announced the official launch of the EDGE® Pro Ti (pre-launched at EuroBLECH2012) — a new CNC designed with integrated drives, motors and multiple torch height control interface options. This new CNC is ideally suited for small to medium sized cutting tables and works with all plasma systems including Hypertherm’s Powermax®, HySpeed® HSD130™ and new MAXPRO200®. It includes features such as enhanced cutting process support for (…)

The upcoming Hannover Messe 2013 will be staged under the banner of "Integrated Industry." The lead theme signals the fair’s key focus on the growing integration of all areas of industry. "Machines, industrial equipment, work pieces and system components will soon be capable of exchanging data in real-time. This will significantly boost efficiency, safety and resource sustainability in production and logistics," saiys Dr. Jochen Köckler, a member of the Deutsche Messe Board of Management. (…)