If you climb the peaks surrounding Eschenlohe on a clear day, you can see all the way to Munich. However, the outlook in the valley is also very far-sighted – this is where Kern Micro- und Feinwerktechnik GmbH develops its high-precision machining centres, which have raised the bar in the field of mechanical engineering time and time again. The Bavarian company is now presenting its latest triumph, the Kern Micro, conveniently in time for the EMO trade fair; an ultra-compact, multi-talented (…)

Whether a manufacturing company specialises in producing nuts and bolts, complex gear sets or high precision valves, keeping its equipment running efficiently is the key to profitability. Lubrication plays an integral role in reducing friction between critical rotating or moving machine tool components, which can translate into equipment durability and availability. To help ensure that the machine tool runs smoothly, it is important to choose a combination of high-quality lubricants – (…)

Delcam has launched the 2012 version of its PowerMILL CAM system for high-speed and five-axis machining. The new release includes a number of new strategies, together with more general enhancements to make programming faster and machining more efficient with the best-possible surface finish. Full details, including videos demonstrating the new functionality, can be seen on [www.delcam.tv/pm2012/lz->http://www.delcam.tv/pm2012/lz. The most important new option is flowline machining. With (…)

From November 15 to 18 the 41th Edition of Midest will take place at the Parc des Expositions of Paris Nord Villepinte, an industrial subcontracting trade show not to miss for companies working (or wishing to develop their activities) in France, Europe and farther. This important event has not reached its optimum in term of Swiss or Germans visitors and exhibitors. Though its reach is global and its impact undeniable. Meeting with Sylvie Fourn, Director of the show. You display an (…)

Fair to showcase trends and innovations under the motto of “More than machine tools” Immediately before its doors are due to open, it’s all systems go for the EMO Hannover 2011, the world’s premier trade fair for the metalworking sector. At the fair’s inaugural press conference, Dr. Detlev Elsinghorst, General Commissioner of the EMO Hannover 2011, reports: “The number of exhibitors is well-nigh at the same level as in 2007. And that was one of the best events we’ve ever had. So we’re very (…)

Environmental or consumer protection aspects are more and more daily concerns and it is certainly for good; but this induces always heavier constraints on companies and can lead to dire consequences both in terms of turnover and impact on image. The REACH standard for example forces companies to manage risks related to materials. Laboratoire Dubois (La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland) offers a new service that addresses this problem. Meeting with its Director Mr. Pierre-Yves Soguel. When law (…)

The extremely compact housing of Patlite’s ME series signal towers is made of non-corrosive anodized aluminium and has a diameter of only 25 millimetres. Clear lenses with a patented prism facet and high-power coloured LEDs provide for optimal luminous efficiency. The compact signal towers of the ME series are ideally suited for smaller machines such as printers or assembly systems for watches, as well as for medical equipment. Patlite designed the light elements of the signal columns (…)

"50 years of Allrounder" will be celebrated in style at the Fakuma 2011.The trade-fair appearance in Friedrichshafen constitutes the highlight of this year’s anniversary. Therefore Arburg has come up with something very special: the great "Economic Miracle" anniversary competition. Arburg is looking for the oldest Allrounder that is still being used in production. The winner will receive an electric Allrounder 370 E – in order to continue the success story. The success story of the (…)

The three main factors which appeal to users of the new Mikron Multistar NX-24 Rotary Machining System from an economical perspective are outstanding productivity, full flexibility and highest precision. With this the machine is a player in the very top league. With its number of cycling steps, it almost achieves the productivity of fully mechanical machines. All axis are programmable, which saves significantly down-time when changing over the machine from one part to the other. Using the (…)

Indeed you’re on Eurotec website and it’s not just a coffee break but a technical information. A decade with Delcam helps Revol Porcelaine, one of the leading manufacturers of ceramics in France to international success. The company has completed a decade as a customer for Delcam’s CADCAM systems, having chosen the company as the best technical partner for its modelling and manufacturing operations in 2001. The software, together with the technical innovation, creativity and perseverance of (…)