As machine tools are taking steps forward in the machining of small parts, so cutting tools are evolving to provide the performance needed for high utilization of machine capability. The last few years has seen a number of tool concepts being introduced, making the machining of small parts in sliding head machines more competitive. A manufacturing area where saving seconds in both cycle and down times is vital to competitiveness. The manufacture of small components is dominated by the (…)

In the first quarter of 2012, order bookings in Germany’s machine tool industry fell by 7 per cent. Domestic orders were 1 per cent down on the preceding year’s equivalent figure. Orders from abroad fell by 9 per cent compared to the historical highs of the previous year. German Machine Tool Industry - Moderate fall in demand during the first quarter of 2012. “Capacity utilisation is still holding up well in Germany’s industrial sector, which is investing in additional capacities for (…)

The Wilson Hardness Tukon™ 3100 is a newly developed single indenter Vickers-Knoop hardness tester from ITW Test & Measurement, Esslingen/Germany, specifically designed to maximize efficiency, accuracy and usability. The new Wilson Hardness Tukon™ 3100 Micro-Hardness Tester has been specifically designed to maximize efficiency and optimize usability for Vickers and Knoop hardness testing. The device advanced microscope quality optics, patent pending safety collision control, high (…)

Today at Siams, we reunited many of our customers around a sympathetic event and aperitif at the end of the afternoon. First we would like to thank all our customers that were able to come to share that nice moment with us. Thank you, it was great to welcome you there! After the aperitif the draw took place and that was the spindle manufacturer Renaud that was lucky enough to win the iPad. Thank you again to everyone! We will be happy to welcome you on our booth till the end of the (…)

The Siams is a trade show that takes place in the regional soil of microtechnology and as said Mr. Francis Koller at the opening speech it is the emanation of a whole industry. One that is highly efficient as soon as we speak about “small and precise”. The area may be a peripheral one, its know-how is at the center of the Swiss quality and precision. Andreas Rickenbacher, State Counselor, Berne, Johann Schneider Amman, Federal Counselor, Francis Koller, President of Siams, Michel Probst, (…)

Teamcenter 9 from Siemens helps companies make smarter decisions that result in better products. Latest release focuses on systems engineering, content management, service lifecycle management and process-based user experience. This new product was presented in Hannover last week. Teamcenter 9 delivers new solutions and enhancements across the portfolio in support of Siemens PLM Software’s HD-PLM vision, which was established to help companies make better informed decisions more efficiently (…)

Let’s carry on our discoveries of all the interesting products and solutions presented at Hannover Messe last Week. NanoFocus AG exhibited 3D surface metrology systems for optimal quality assurance. Optimal quality assurance in production by NanoFocus. NanoFocus AG, developer and manufacturer of optical 3D surface measurement systems and software for the characterization of technical surfaces, presented its optical 3D measurement systems. The high-resolution surface analysis tools are (…)

At Hannover Messe we’ve met with Ms. Angelika Al Kaisi, Sales representative of Braxton Manufacturing Co., Inc. She kindly explained us the strengths of the deep-drawn technology offered by the company. Braxton is an ISO 9001:2008 certified manufacturer of precision deep-drawn eyelets, deep drawn metal enclosures and housings, offering high accuracy and repeatability with tolerances to ±0.0025 mm. The company can deep-draw parts to 0.15 mm OD, with wall thicknesses as low as 0.013 mm. (…)

The 13th edition of the SIAMS, specialized trade show for automation, mechanics and subcontracting will take place from May 8 to 11, 2012 again in Moutier. At the Newemag/Schneider mc booth, the event is this year fully placed under the sign of reduced manufacturing workforce and productivity increase. To be seen on booth D6/E7, in Hall 1.1. The SIAMS is one of the most popular events in the field of microtechnology. It is for many visitors of the microtechnology industry a unique platform (…)

The company announced this morning the appointment of Mr. Luc Philippe Widmer as the future CFO of the Tornos Group. He will join the company after concluding his professional obligations with his present employer. For the past seven years, Mr. Widmer was Chief Financial Officer and Member of the Group Executive Management (Deputy of CEO) at the forteq Group (prior Mikron Plastics Technology). Before that, he was Director Finance/Controlling of the Gas-Segment Manufacturing at Alstom (…)