Just three weeks after the 2012 Show closed, two thirds of its exhibitors have already booked a stand for 2013. In particular, over 300 horology subcontractor exhibitors have already confirmed that they will be back next year. Olivier Saenger, co-founder and co-director of the show. This unprecedented early renewal rate is a clear marker of high exhibitor confidence in this Show, which broke all its previous records in 2012. Looking back over the event, and after analysing satisfaction (…)

Trumpf was the first to introduce industrial diode-end-pumped marking lasers to the market, making the process fast, economical and reliable. Today its systems are used throughout industry for product labelling and traceability. From September 25 to 26 at MM Live Birmingham (Stand K17) the company will demonstrate examples from both its TruMark OEM and standalone, workstation ranges. Both are complemented by TruTops Mark software that enables the technology to be optimally tailored to the (…)

In unveiling its C-480 grinding and finishing center to the Swiss market at the EPHJ trade show, Crevoisier SA hit the bull’s eye. With 7 working axes and 6 simultaneously interpolated, the C-480 aims the realization of complex parts. With a respectable mass of 9 tons, the machine displays impressive rigidity to tackle the most demanding operations and materials. If the capacities of this finishing center are perfectly targeted to the watchmaking field, they allow it to propose perfect (…)

Join Medtech Switzerland on a Trade Mission to South Africa (Sept. 3-6th, 2012), a program specifically designed for Swiss medtech SMEs interested in exploring business opportunities in this fast growing market. With roughly 50 million inhabitants, South Africa has the largest growing medical technology market in Sub-Saharan Africa. Both a strong private and public health sector - which is receiving significant government investment to meet reform demands - have opened the door to a booming (…)

Delcam will launch the 2013 release of its FeatureCAM feature-based CAM software on booth E-3222 at the IMTS exhibition to be held in Chicago from 10th to 15th September. This will offer a new series of options for three-axis milling and enhancements in five-axis machining, plus improvements in the turning and mill-turn modules. FeatureCAM 2013 features step cutting to maximise metal removal with large roughing tools. FeatureCAM was the world’s first feature-based programming software (…)

Fast, tough and accurate the new Elcometer 224 is available in a range of models with either integral or separate probe options to suit the customers’ application. Each probe is supplied with a hard wearing tungsten carbide, user replaceable, tip which can be used for up to 20,000 readings. Packed full of a wide range of new features, the new Elcometer 224 digital surface profile gauges are even more powerful, reliable and easier to use than ever before. Impact, dust and waterproof (…)

With its new conveyors, Misumi offers the right part feeder for every application. As these conveyors are not yet included in the current 2011/2012 catalogue, a 164-page brochure has been put together detailing all the relevant information and technical specifications. It is available to download at www.misumi-europe.com/conveyor. If you are interested in these products, single or dual track conveyors can now also be found in the online catalogue of the Japanese manufacturer and supplier (…)

When one speaks of black chromium plating, often we imagine it combined with a lacquer and therefore inevitably of random accuracy. And yet when this operation is made properly, it provides important benefits both in terms of protection, hardness and aesthetics. Parts are finished once chromium plated and require no lacquer or any other further processing. Meeting in Corgémont with Christian Jungen, director of Bicrom SA, a company that places high chromium plating at the rank of (…)

A manufacturer, whether it be watchmaker, active in medical or aerospace for example, do not consider a machine as an end in itself, but as a solution to reach its objectives. He is looking for a mean of production that perfectly fits its needs (present and sometimes future), provides an interesting return on investment, guarantees the required accuracy and quality while being trouble free. What a challenge for manufacturers of machines! We met Mr. Guy Ballif, responsible for sales with (…)

maxon motor provides effective help for drive selection. The extensive collection with illustrations and descriptions includes formulae, terminology and explanations of the calculations that are relevant for drive systems. A flow chart provides assistance in selecting the right drive for each purpose. The maxon formula compendium contains formulas, terminology and explanations for calculations concerning drive systems. The extensive collection with illustrations, descriptions and a flow (…)