Delcam recently held the inaugural meeting in Alicante, Spain, of the eight million Euro COMET project funded by the European Commission. As the Co-ordinating Partner, Delcam is combining its experience and expertise in manufacturing with thirteen other technical partners from eight countries across Europe to develop plug-and-produce COmponents and METhods for adaptive control of industrial robots for high-end machining that will enable cost effective, flexible and reliable manufacturing (…)

As of the 2011 edition (24th - 27th May), the organizers of the international EPMT fair (Professional Environment for MicroTechnologies), held annually at Beaulieu Lausanne, will be joining forces with the Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL), along with BioAlps, Micronarc, A3P Suisse and the Medical Cluster and other associations, to highlight one of the most dynamic, high-powered economic sectors in Switzerland: Medtech. Switzerland, internationally synonymous with (…)

Ultra-High Performance Toolpath (UHPT) Technology Can Transform Manufacturing. Since the dawn of machining, the manufacturing industry has looked for ways to squeeze greater efficiencies out of existing equipment, materials and labor. Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) and computer numerical controlled (CNC) machining were huge steps in the right direction several decades ago. A standard toolpath (left) makes parallel cuts through material, requiring numerous stops and starts. UHPT (…)

The well-known BX4 family of brushless DC servo motors welcomes an innovative new member. With a 22 mm module, the 2232/2250…BX4 CSD/CCD is the world’s smallest brushless motor with integrated motion controller in uniform-diameter construction. It combines all the advantages of BX4 technology in a tiny package: long service life, high non-cogging torque and freedom from adhesives. This makes them ideal for use in demanding application areas such as robotics, automation, medical technology, (…)

Kuka Robot Group is presenting a new product generation. Kuka is the one robot supplier that has dedicated itself to simplifying every dimension of robotics. The new product generation makes automation easy: easy to plan, easy to integrate, easy to operate, easy to maintain and easy to adapt to specific customer requirements. Furthermore, the German-based technological leader is demonstrating with the new products how robotics can be made safer and more energy efficient. Simply compact: (…)

Avicenne Developpement presents its strategic report on the European orthopedic market 2009-2012.This issue includes hip, knee and shoulder implants and brings readers all the relevant information about this growing market. With more than 640 slides and 1 100 tables and graphs, this comprehensive survey details the volume, value, average price by product, by country and by competitor. Main countries analyzed are Germany, UK, France, Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe and Whole Europe, 3 years (…)

Eurotec, the magazine dedicated to microtechnology in Europe has set up a special action to help companies reach their potential customers for what seems to be the end of the crisis. For those who would be interested in communicating in the number one technical magazine in Europe next year, there are tremendous possibilities. Dear reader, If you know Eurotec, you may have recently discovered articles about machines, tooling, assembly, services, or sub-contracting. This is one of the (…)

Delcam has launched a new modelling partner product for its PartMaker CAM system for turn-mill equipment and Swiss-type lathes. The new product, called the PowerSHAPE Companion for PartMaker, is based on Delcam’s PowerSHAPE design software, which is already used at thousands of subcontractors and toolmakers around the world alongside Delcam’s PowerMILL CAM system for high-speed and five-axis machining. The PowerSHAPE Companion for PartMaker can ensure designs are optimised for (…)

A new motorized tool-holder block that allows different types of equipment (to be assembled in counter-operation) is now available for Delta machines. The motorized equipment in counter-operation is an excellent complement to the HF spindles. The tooling arrangement can include a drilling/milling device, an axial spindle or a milling/slotting device (from left to right). HF spindle enable light operations to be carried out that require the tools to rotate at very high speeds. On the (…)

Springmann SA is specialized in providing production machines working by chip removal as well as all the necessary peripherals (i.e. complete solutions). At this year’s Prodex, Springmann will exhibit more than 20 machines. Amongst these, several Swiss Premieres will be unveiled to visitors. In addition, three new brands completing the Springmann product range will be presented. Amongst several Swiss Premieres: The new Index R200 is a turn-mill center for milling and turning in a new (…)