Additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, allows Seco Tools to create products that would otherwise be difficult or impossible to manufacture. The advantages include shorter lead times, improved tool life and increased sustainability. The development and manufacture of prototypes for metal-cutting machining by means of additive manufacturing (AM) is becoming increasingly commonplace in the operations of Seco Tools. One of the main strengths of this manufacturing method is the possibility of (…)

At the upcoming Hannover Messe, running from 17 to 21 April, some 500 companies will be presenting their solutions for hydrogen production, transport, storage and consumption. The opportunities for all of these companies are vast because, by 2030, the EU Commission wants to install electrolyzers with a capacity of at least 40 gigawatts to produce 10 million tons of green hydrogen in a phased-in process. The hydrogen economy is international, leading to a plethora of new, innovative (…)

Unlocking the Full Potential of Robotics: The Importance of Integrating Robots in Manufacturing Environments - Insights from Stephen Hayes, MD at Beckhoff UK. Robotic automation has been transforming manufacturing and industrial operations for decades and as technology continues to evolve, the benefits of integrating robotics into control systems are becoming increasingly compelling. According to research undertaken by the International Federation of Robotics, the number of installed (…)

"Alors on danse" has brought him worldwide fame. Now Stromae is continuing his Multitude tour in Europe from March to December 2023. Also on stage: Ten KUKA robots that move oversized LED screens. A video that has now been released shows how this spectacular stage set came about. "The stars of this show are obviously the robots," Stromae pointed out in an Instagram video showing how the partnership between the artist’s creative label Mosaert and KUKA came about. The video highlights the (…)

Simple, cost-effective thermal machine vision solution built for the factory floor. For users of Teledyne FLIR fixed thermal camera solutions such as the FLIR A38/A68, the GEVA 400 iNspect package offered by Teledyne DALSA is a simple and affordable solution. It is pre-loaded with iNspect software (now with 16-bit camera support) that connects to GigE-based FLIR thermal camera platforms including the FLIR A70, FLIR A400/A700, and FLIR A38/A68. This package is customizable for various thermal (…)

The biggest roadshow yet from the global technology and software leader will bring the latest fluid control and pneumatics solutions directly to customer sites. Emerson will take its newest fluid control and pneumatics solutions and team of experts directly to customers via their mobile, interactive service center over the next year. Covering more kilometers than tours past, the Emerson Mobile Roadshow will visit customers in 19 European countries, including new stops in Turkey. With a (…)

Wickert Maschinenbau unveils the world’s fastest heating-cooling press at JEC World in Paris. The composite press with a heating platen size of 600 x 600 mm and a pressing force of 25 t excels with heating and cooling rates of up to 50 K/min. Standard presses are available for temperatures up to 450 ºC. Their main application is the processing of high-performance thermoplastics in the aerospace industry, but they are also used to manufacture membrane electrode assemblies (MEA) for fuel (…)

Evosys Laser GmbH from Erlangen has convinced with its innovation qualities and received the TOP 100 seal 2023. Only particularly innovative medium-sized companies receive this award. Among other things, the jury was convinced by the systematic planning of innovations at EVOSYS. EVOSYS also impressed in the 30th round of the TOP 100 innovation competition, making the company one of Germany’s top innovators since February 1. The competition is based on a scientific selection process. (…)

Indonesia is this year’s Partner Country at HANNOVER MESSE. Indonesian President Joko Widodo has confirmed his personal attendance at the world’s leading industrial trade fair and will speak at the opening ceremony on 16 April. In addition, together with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, he will also take part in the traditional Chancellor’s Tour the next day, opening day Monday, at the fair. The last time these two heads of government met was at the G20 summit in Bali, Indonesia, in November (…)

SINUMERIK ONE, the digital native CNC with new technological functions and a redesigned user interface, is already being used successfully on EMCO turning and milling machines. The advantages of this new generation of controls are obvious: straightforward access to the world of Sinumerik ONE (95% operational compatibility with Sinumerik 840 D sl) as well as optimised machining speed, contouring accuracy and machining quality with innovative technological features. SINUMERIK ONE with (…)