For over 25 years, Robert Renaud SA (Bevaix - Switzerland) develops and produces high quality spindles. Their precision, performance and quality reputation goes far beyond the borders of the country. The company offers a wide product range of standard spindles and also develops tailor-made solutions. The new spindle and its carbon body (optional) impresses by its finishing degree and the quality and power impression it creates. For instance the new HFCC 210580, HSK 63 A. Power 42 kW, (…)

Schneider mc SA in Chavornay celebrates its 20-year anniversary this year. For this reason the well-known Swiss machine tool dealer invites all interested visitors on March 24 and 25 to its in-house exhibition in Chavornay. Under the theme "20 years - Schneider mc SA" visitors will be able to discover the Brother TC S2D O, TC-R2B and TC 32 BN QT models as well as the Miyano BNA 42S. Schneider mc SA - 20 years successfully on the Swiss market Schneider mc SA was founded in 1991 by Peter (…)

This morning Tornos Holding announced officially that the company will propose a new concept/machine for surface treatments. We don’t have any technical information yet… and also no calendar for market introduction. Tornos Holding S.A. is acquiring the patents and know-how for a new machine concept that will enable to surface-treat machined parts. The acquisition responds to a major market need by enabling Tornos Group customers to increase their own share of the value-added chain, shorten (…)

Fritz Schiess AG carries out complex parts by fineblanking using leading-edge technologies. It is equipped with new presses in order to increase its manufacturing performance. Thanks to intelligent solutions implemented to address the issues of design and tooling, the company is now able to increase its production rates. Characteristics Fritz Schiess AG produces gears and many small precision parts and assemblies using a method of fine blanking enabling a considerable reduction of (…)

Mention dental technology in Italy, and it is likely that the company Sweden & Martina SPA will also follow in the same breath. The company, founded over 30 years ago and with around 135 highly-trained employees, develops, manufactures, and distributes a wide range of innovative dental technology components with impressive efficiency from its headquarters near Padua. The company is increasingly relying on "Hightech made in Switzerland" and, as a result, the production decision-makers are (…)

From April 4 to 8, the Hanover fair will show a full fairground. 13 main themes compose the event and are each a specialized exhibition. The general idea of the event this year is "smart efficiency" or how to optimize wisely, including resources, processes and costs. In the halls 3 to 6, "industrial supply" will be held. Primarily intended for subcontracting and precision machining, this exhibition traditionally hosts a joint booth organised by OSEC. What happens in 2011? As in past (…)

Laser welding of plastic is gaining strongly in importance. LPKF Laser & Electronics AG showcases products from the recently inaugurated clean room: the presentations at MEDTEC Europe are in Hall 8 on Stand 8263. “Laser plastic welding really scores in the medical sector in particular, because the technique is extremely hygienic, particle-free and safe. The rising demand in the consumer goods sector and the automotive industry also confirms the importance of these properties for product (…)

Delta machines are increasingly being used to replace cam-type machines. To ensure a smooth transition for the watchmaking industry, Tornos is offering a number of options which will adapt the machine to the watchmaking sector. 8x8 cross section adapter on Delta machines. . Fixed guide bush The fixed guide bush used has proven its worth a million times over on the Deco 10. This type of guide bush with a 16 mm body (B16/1353/J6R/…) is the "watchmaking standard" and was not previously (…)

Delcam has introduced a new data repair module for its FeatureCAM feature-based CAM system. The module, which is based on functionality from Delcam’s PowerSHAPE CAD software, will allow FeatureCAM users to repair poor-quality CAD models from a wide range of design software. Once repaired, the models will be able to take full advantage of the highly-automated programming provided by FeatureCAM. Delcam’s Solid Doctor can fix data translation problems such as gaps or overlaps between surfaces. (…)

Brazilian development bank BNDES approves funding of US$8M (12.9 million reais) for the Innovation Center CSEM Brasil, Belo Horizonte (MG), to develop technological systems for crop monitoring and to set-up an applied-research facility in nanotechnology, microsystems and sensors aiming to serve - among others - the automotive, oil & gas, aero-space and semiconductor markets. The transaction, made in the framework of the bank’s technology fund (Funtec), also involves investments in (…)