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 (…)

All the regions and market segments in which the Tornos Group operates emerged from recession during 2010. The medical segment returned to a normal level at the beginning of the year, rapidly followed by automotive, then electronics and finally watchmaking. In geographical terms, the upturn has also been observed in all markets, albeit with a certain time lag in some cases. By the end of the year, all regions and market segments were on a positive trend. New orders received during the year (…)

The new S41 CNC universal cylindrical grinding machine by Studer is characterized by outstanding technology and cost-effectiveness. The machine grinds with much higher precision, paired with a much greater metal removal rate. In addition the longitudinal and cross slide, as well as the swivel axis for the wheelhead are equipped with electric direct drives, which move to the working position much more quickly and precisely. To launch the new S41, Studer installed a machine in the middle of (…)

For many years the Studer S40 CNC was THE universal cylindrical grinding machine. More than 1000 of these were sold and it was the king of the machines. The king is officially dead. Today Studer presented its new S41 universal cylindrical grinding machine to 50 journalists as well as 200 commercial partners from all around the world. After 20 years of high performance, the S40 is replaced by the S41 (pictures and more info available here tomorrow!) At the press conference, we discovered (…)

R+W Antriebselemente GmbH, the well known manufacturer of couplings redefined its business strategy. The Klingenberg (Germany) company parts with immediate effect with one of his Swiss trading partners, the company Bibus AG from Fehraltorf. Thus, Bibus AG is no longer an official reseller of R+W Antriebselemente and will not be supplied anymore by R+W Antriebselemente. R+W Antriebselemente continues to offer its well known range of products of torque limiters, bellow couplings, elastomer (…)