When changing the setup or settings on an automatic lathe, operators very often have to recentre the spindles. This operation can be carried out in a host of different ways, which are more or less effective and depend largely on the person carrying them out. Sometimes, the process is so restrictive that operators prefer not to do it at all, thereby generating problems relating to quality, precision and premature wear of tools. Wibemo, a company well-known amongst bar turners, is now offering (…)

Following in the success of the first two editions, The Micronarc Alpine Meeting 2012 will continue its focus on equipment for manufacturing microproducts. From January 22 to 25, 2012, Villars-sur-Ollon. This 2.5 day conference intends to stimulate networking and discussions in the casual atmosphere of Villars, a charming village and ski resort located at 1250 meters of altitude. A selection of invited speakers and presentations will comprise the program. A small, table-top exhibition (…)

It is a false idea still too widespread we must fight: the Chinese industry would be underequipped and would work with obsolete techniques. On the contrary, companies of the most populated country in the world invest in the latest and the most automatised technologies. Robotec, the Switzerland based company, is the first integrator in Switzerland for Fanuc polyarticulated robots range, as well as for the 6 axes Fanuc Delta robots. Let’s see a few of its projects: Installed in 2008 in a (…)

Conceptools, the Swiss company located in Le Locle, announces the creation of a new company on January first 2012: Innotols. Its goal covers design, implementation, manufacture and sale of tungsten carbide (MD), high speed steel (HSS) and cubic boron nitride (CBN) cutting tool. Conceptools focuses on polycrystalline diamond (PCD) and natural diamond (MCD) tools. The companies’ flags show clear filiation. This will allow Innotools to benefit from the reputation of quality and serious earned (…)

Another year full of interesting discoveries is about to come to its end and we would like to thank all the companies and people we’re working with for their confidence and support. Also thank you to the more and more numerous readers of our online source of information. Merry Christmas and happy New Year The daily news on the blog will be stopped for one week and will be back on January 3 with industry and microtechnology news. We are eager to carry on bringing you valuable info (…)

Delcam has launched a new web site, [www.partmaker.com->http://www.partmaker.com, for its PartMaker CAM system for programming the full spectrum of production machining equipment. The site details the many benefits that have prompted thousands of users with sophisticated machine tools to select PartMaker for their programming needs. The new PartMaker website shows why thousands of companies have chosen the software for their programming needs. A key part of the new PartMaker site is a (…)

With the new MAM 72-100 H 5 axes horizontal machining center, Matsuura brings a new dimension to its 5 axes range. The 100 H designation refers to the maximum diameter of parts which is 1000 mm and the letter H indicates the horizontal position of the spindle. This machine has been developed to apply a maximum machining power on the part through the very rigid horizontal milling spindle; while the 4th and 5th axes are applied on the palette. It is also designed to enable very precise (…)

The company announced this morning that Mr. Paul Häring, CFO, resigned from his function to be able to pursue other interests. A successor will be recruited. In order to secure a smooth transition, Paul Häring will remain in the CFO function until appointment of the successor. M. Michaël Hauser, CEO of the Tornos group just communicated that Mr. Häring is active in several boards of directors and wanted to be able to spend more time on these mandates - what was not fully possible with his (…)

Ten years ago, German companies working in the field of medical technology generated revenue of approximately 5 billion euros. According to the estimates produced by UBM Canon, organiser of the Medtec Europe trade show, (13-15 March 2012 in Stuttgart), this sum has now risen to over 20 billion. Reflecting this dynamic growth, Medtec Europe has now also become Europe’s leading trade show for medical technology. Medtec was launched in 2002 when it welcomed approximately 100 exhibitors. Since (…)

Stephan Nell is set to become the new Chairman of the Management Board of Körber Schleifring on January 1st, 2012. In this position he is succeeding Richard Bauer, who in future will be concentrating fully on his responsibilities as Chairman of the Executive Board of Körber AG. Körber Schleifring, the holding company of the Machine Tool Division, is also being relocated to Switzerland. This means the holding company is being moved to the direct vicinity of the operating business (…)