When Prodex (from 16 to 20 November 2010) will open its doors in Basel, Newemag and Schneider mc will be ready to present their latest products to visitors. You’ll find the Newemag-Schneider mc booth in its usual place (stand A21 / B49) in hall 1.0. Miyano BNJ - 51 SY3, this largely proven machine is further enhanced in its new version. Discover it in priority at Prodex. Counter-cyclical measures always prove to be the secret weapon of true entrepreneurs. This is why Prodex 2010 will be (…)

On the eve of three important events (Prodex, Swisstech and Midest), I am pleased to unveil the generous menu of the edition of Eurotec that will hit the shelves soon. You will find some information on components and machines, means of production, processes, accessories, tools and devices, consumables, services and subcontracting. This content, always focused on micro-technology, illustrates well the specificity of Eurotec that addresses the whole "small and precise" production chain in (…)

When machining parts is finished, the process of added value for the company is not. Indeed, chips soaked with oil and sludge can generate high value. Rather than pay to get rid of those bulky and hazardous waste, it is possible to value and sell them. Meeting with M. Eichler, director of Rimann AG, provider of comprehensive solutions for chip processing. With the Brikstar system, chips make money! At Prodex, Rimann will present the whole value chain of chip processing, i.e. automatic (…)

Participation in this year’s metal working exhibition, the AMB 2010 in Stuttgart, was a huge success for Mikron Machining. At the centre of the presentation was the further development of the Multistep XT-200 machining system. Presented under the heading “Advantage through modularity”, a machine concept was introduced which captured the essence of the era. Attendees visiting the booth displayed serious interest. The quality of the contacts made was exceptional. One of the greatest (…)

Very numerous subcontracting workshops own modern and efficient machining centers... and finish their parts on very ancient slotting machines. Weakest links of these productions, these machines can advantageously be replaced by NC controlled slotting machines. Interview with Jean-Bernard Naudon, representative agent for France, Switzerland, Luxembourg and Belgium of C.A.M.S., the Italian machine producer. The four NC axes allows not only to gain set-up time but brings also a far better (…)

The new LEM 2 laser engraving machine premiered at Micronora (France) by Laser Cheval is not only extremely attractive thanks to its eye-catching design; its technical characteristics and ergonomics make it a superb engraving and cutting tool for microtechnology applications. Are you considering or engraving or cutting using laser technology? Talk about it with Laser Cheval. Laser Cheval will be at Midest Paris, Hall 6, Aisle K, Stand 75 What strikes the eye first of all is its beautiful (…)

Aluminium, brass, steel: The new chip conveyor Turbo MH500 can handle a multiple range of applications, material and chip types. The Swiss LNS Group introduces this innovation along with a brand new high pressure coolant system and other novelties at various machine tool shows in Europe and USA. Steel, brass, aluminium: The Turbo MH500 conveyor can handle all kinds of chip material and types and convinces with good level. The Swiss LNS Group is on the innovation track: The world leader (…)

If Crevoisier SA (Les Genevez, Switzerland) has grown through the concept of the small grinding, polishing and finishing table machine (a.k.a. the skilled maid or stand-alone machine) that adapts to the needs of users, it is pushing this concept far more that the company develops and produces machining and finishing machines as well as automation systems. But always, the need of the customer is at the heart of the development based on proven and interchangeable modules. If more than 5000 (…)

Spindles are one of the essential parts of a machine tool. It is impossible to reach a satisfactory level of precision and surface finish if this element is not correctly dimensioned, produced and assembled. Despite a significant increase in the number of motorised spindles available on the market, there are still, essentially for reasons of cost and transferable power, a lot of belt-driven spindles in use. This type of spindle allows the motor to be deviated via a belt or other coupling (…)

Play free Round Fine Centering system for centering the mold halves – a superior alternative to the conventional guide blocks (state-of-the-art).The latest product innovation by AGATHON AG is the standardized Round Fine Centering available from stock, made from roller bearing steel – patent pending. As a world first, AGATHON has developed a standardized Round Fine Centering system of innovative design over the past months which has successfully been tested at reference customers. In green, (…)