Delcam has taken reverse engineering software to a new level of affordability by combining the functionality from its CopyCAD reverse engineering package into the 2011 release of its PowerSHAPE Pro CAD system. This extended range of functionality, which will be supplied automatically to all users on maintenance, is ideal both for the creation of CAD models from all types of digitised scan data, and for the re-engineering of existing products into improved or customised designs. The (…)

Yesterday was the first day of the European medical event not to be missed this year and we can say that it starts well. I’ve no figures yet, but in the middle of the day the crowd was impressive and the people I discussed with were happy both by quality and quantity of visitors. There are a lot of very interesting things to discover, both in terms of products and marketing approaches. In this regard, the “Pulp” created by Valtronic really grasped my attention. (I’ll come back on this (…)

The quality of measures in the departments of metrology and laboratories is constantly drawn upwards, furthermore a new standard of roughness measurement taking surface into account and no longer just profile involves changes in the means of measurement. We discovered InfiniteFocus, a device capable of measuring automatically the three elements of dimensional precision, shape accuracy and quality of surface finish. Meeting with Mr. Jérôme Orteu, Director of Microcube and exclusive reseller (…)

Germany’s fast-growing medical technology sector achieved sales of over €23 billion in 2009. Medtec Europe Manager Gregor Bischkopf, explains that he expects the industry’s continued growth to be reflected in exhibitor and visitor numbers at Europe’s leading medical technology fair. The central, overarching theme is precision technology this year at Medtec Europe, and there’ll be a specific PrecisionTec Pavilion, which attracted a lot of visitors last year. It will be a chance for (…)

Precision is one of the essential elements in high precision turning. Therefore companies looking for ultra precision feed their machines with bars whose dimensions and surface finishes are fully mastered and guaranteed. A company provides these to them. Meeting with Ms. Anne-Marie Liechti, Director of the company of the same name located in Moutier, in the heart of the world of high precision turning. Deep understanding of the material "The company was founded in 1939 in order to make (…)

For the realization of the articles of Eurotec’s next issues, I visited many companies and each time, I have discovered deeply passionate men and women proud of their work. In many cases, I am sure that they would have refused to exchange their job against a winning lottery ticket if they would have to abandon their professional activity to receive the ticket. Isn’t this fascinating? Speaking of passion, it is one of the common elements between all these interlocutors: They are intensely (…)

Due to the tragic event happening in Japan, Newemag postpones its open house to May 18 to 20, 2011. Newemag’s open house in Rotkreuz focuses on particularly interesting products. Visitors will have the opportunity to see a beautiful range of high-quality machines. For example an evolution of the BNA machine by Miyano, the BNA-42 DHY series and the new SKT -180 TTSY by Hyundai-Kia will be presented. Main news to be discovered Miyano BNA-42 DHY – improvement of the BNA-42 S 7 axes including a (…)

Without excellent tool preparation, it is impossible to achieve great turning results. When using tools which can be resharpened, this operation is therefore of prime importance. The Agathon 175 DIA has been designed to ensure easy use and perfect quality sharpening. Mr. Bandi, CEO of Bandi SA, high precision turning company with more than 150 NC automatic lathes, is convinced that his company’s success can be partly attributed to their choice of production equipment. It’s not wise to try (…)

Sharply improved results, but still heavily impacted by the crisis. By 31 December 2010, the Tornos Group had emerged from the three-year recession which had affected it since the start of 2008. The cyclical low point was reached in mid-2009 and the upturn began in the first quarter of 2010, and gradually gathered speed throughout the year, which ended with activity at close to its pre-recession level. The crisis is now behind us, and the recovery is robust. François Frôté, Chairman of the (…)

This year, Chiron’s Open House 2011will take place from May 18 - 21, 2011 in Tuttlingen, and again offer interesting innovations. Here is a sneak preview of the highlights. Chiron’s Open House 2011 is a meeting point for experts. . New double-spindle DZ 08K S Magnum The company will be celebrating a world premiere with the first-time presentation of the new double-spindle DZ 08K S Magnum five axis – a super-fast compact machine of the 08 series for excellent surface quality. (…)