The organizations team of Siams 2010 proudly announced more than 15’500 visitors and the best ever Siams since its creation. Eurotec was there and it is true that the exhibition was full and very positive, everywhere people were smiling because of the wide number of good contacts done there. I discovered a lot of new products, from machines to devices and parts of machines… but also very impressive parts on the sub-contractors booths. Discussions with people from every side of the (…)

Italy’s ML Incision Laser, leading in laser engraving, explains the advantages of laser ablation. Extreme precision and intelligent machining strategies are qualities long associated with GF AgieCharmilles, and the Group’s new Laser products go even further, according to the experts at renowned Italian photo laser company ML Incision Laser. ML Incision Laser (www.incisionilaser.it), based in Onore, Italy, about 80 kilometers northeast of Milan, is known for its results, especially its (…)

At Siams KuKa presents a small assembly and manipulating cell. Combining a linear axis to the capacities of a scara R550 robot, this cell is ideal to manipulate small parts like needed in watch industry or microtechnology. The KR 5 scara R550 has a reach of 550 mm with a payload of 5 kg and a high positioning accuracy of under 0.02 mm. The Kuka Scaras combine fast and best-selling scara manipulators with very dependable and best-selling PC-based robot controller. And the linear axis… The (…)

There has been no halt in development at Tornos, where staff are busy working on existing and new products. Even during times of crisis, the company has focussed its attention on the continuing development of its products for the benefit of its customers. Tornos demonstrate this at Siams 2010, where visitors can expect to see an overview of some of the innovations. Tornos is now making a definitive move into the entry-level segment and thereby covering the entire price segment from (…)

Like every two years, the microtechnology industry is about to live its "historical" show in Moutier Switzerland. If you go there, do not miss the opportunity to pay us a visit on our booth (Hall 1.2, C25) We have some special conditions regarding advertising and if communicating in microtechnology in Europe interests you, we can offer you some superb packages (let’s discuss it on our booth or [email protected] [my traveling address]). The organisers are very happy: with the number (…)

Operators who see the micro and nano tools produced by the company Louis Bélet SA in Vendlincourt (Switzerland) for the first time will certainly be surprised by the shape of the tools, which can seem very far from the usual or familiar tool shapes. Is this a designer’s whim or a real revolution? To find out more, we met Mrs Roxane Piquerez and Mr Arnaud Maître, the company’s managers. Different rules… « A milling cutter measuring 8/100 mm which removes microscopic amounts of material (…)

Canon communications, the organizer of the famous series of Medtec shows all around the world now presents a new event in Zürich, Switzerland. Orthotec will take place on September 29th and 30th. To know the reason for the very existence of this professional show dedicated to the orthopedic market and learn a little bit more about this particular media, we’ve met with Mark Temple-Smith, Head of trade shows for Europe and Asia with Canon Communications. You have organized the Medtec shows (…)

Recently Chiron presented its new twin spindle machining center for precise 5-axis complete machining in one clamping. This is a true 5-axis center with 2-axis swivel rotary table for simultaneous milling and turning. . . More spindles brings more cutting edges and obviously more profit. By using Chiron multi-spindle machining centers with 2-axis NC tilt rotary table and high performance tools, users can achieve multiple performance increases. With the Chiron DZ-12KS Magnum (…)

Peripheral grinding machines for the manufacture of indexable inserts are not a new invention. The Insert Line offers considerable advantages compared with conventional machines. These range from variable grinding wheel diameters that also allow grinding concave shapes, to superior machine kinematics with hydrostatic guideways, to the quality of the cutting edges and reduced production time. . Production time reduced by up to 50% Grinding wheel diameters of up to 500 mm support the new (…)

At this year’s Hannover Fair, linear technology specialist Hiwin presented its skills in delivering complete solutions. Since 1993, date of its foundation, the German company, subsidiary of Taiwanese Hiwin Technologies Corporation has been recognized as universal provider in the field of linear motion. Its product range covers complete positioning systems with linear motor axes, ball screw linear axes as well as measuring systems. Hiwin provides linear motion system solutions for many (…)