To develop a complete assembly solution of sheet metal into the complex process of "manufacture of light concentrators for headlights of motor vehicles" thanks to Tox round joint system and Tox pneumohydraulic drive. Light concentrator for headlight of cars - this component is made from strap and assembled using two Tox Points Vario. The implementation of new materials or at least alternative materials represents a whole new challenge for manufacturers and subcontractors of sheet metal (…)

To manufacture injector-holders for common rail systems, a large Chinese automotive subcontractor has acquired the Mikron Multistep XT-200 machining center. With this modular machine the company manufactures various models of injector-holders that require successive complex and highly accurate machining operations. "For deep hole drilling, we offer a fast, reliable and economic solution to the client based on our solid experience of the interaction between the machine and the tool" says (…)

Micro machining is a rapidly growing market – even complex geometries on a miniature scale can now be reliably mass produced with materials difficult to cut. The new Rego-Fix Tool holder with cutting-edge technology for micro machining. To meet stringent, high-precision requirements, the toolholding system plays a key role as the interface between the cutting tool and machining center – which is where the new powRgrip® PG 6 system size from the Swiss tool manufacturer REGO-FIX comes in. (…)

Medtech Switzerland, the INSEAD Swiss Healthcare Industry Club (cHIC) and INSEAD Alumni Association Switzerland jointly organise a seminar focusing on strategic advantages from new medtech business models. Major shifts in medtech business models are foreseen due to changes in healthcare systems, growing cost pressures by payers and increased demand on transparency. The traditional “Best in Class” medtech strategy requires more than ever a continuous and timely flow of novel and superior (…)

Yesterday I discussed briefly with Olivier Saenger co-founder of the show and even if he was quite occupied, he took time to speak with me. He didn’t give me exact figures (this will come later), but told me that the show lived its best ever first day in term of attendance and that the second day was even better. At the end of the day the get-together of the Jura-Région exhibitors took place. This area presents 62 exhibitors (about 10% of the show). At that occasion, the minister in charge (…)

At EPHJ in Genève, many companies present new products and yesterday we discovered the C-480 by Crevoisier SA. This machine includes two important innovations: 3 stacked-up rotating axes (pat. pending) and an indexing turret (patented). It should be a hit in the watch making industry With the possibility to include 4 motorspindles, 3 abrasive belts and one probe, this new machine opens new possibilities to finish highly complex shapes. The spindles can be equipped with two grinding wheels (…)

The show opens this morning for the first time in Geneva with more than 650 exhibitors in 3 main fields of activity: watch industry (EPHJ), sub-contracting (EPMT) and medical (SMT). The EPHJ – EPMT – SMT offer unique synergies of three shows in one. With more than 650 exhibitors, this year’s figures break all records and the organizers expect more than 13,000 visitors. EPHJ - watchmaking Since its inception in 2002, EPHJ continues to grow. Now installed at Palexpo-Geneva, EPHJ brings (…)

KUKA Roboter GmbH presents a new small robot family: the KR AGILUS robot series. The agile KR AGILUS is showing itself to be the all-rounder for small spaces in all environments. The new compact member of the KUKA robot family is characterized by its speed, short cycle times and high level of precision and safety. Compact, precise, agile and fast: the robots of the KR AGILUS series are the new masters of speed. When it comes to handling tasks, especially Pick&Place, the KR AGILUS (…)

While some are always concerned about the Euro crisis and the issues that it is supposed to result in the real economy, others continue to work and to operate their plant as they have always done. This is particularly true for Hermle the German manufacturer of machine tools. Important investments, new products and successful in-house exhibition displaying a record of visitors, attest the success of its strategy. The C22U Dynamic machining center with the PW 150 pallet loading system. At the (…)

In the context of a succession plan, Starrag Group acquired from the founder and sole owner Bernard Ballif all the shares of Bumotec SA which is domiciled in Sâles (Canton Fribourg/Switzerland) as of 29 May 2012. Thanks to its axis-concept, the new S-191 is able to turn and mill complex pieces in only one setting in watch-, medicinal- and micromechanical industries. Founded in 1973, the company develops and manufactures high-precision multi-functional machine tools for complete machining (…)