New course organized by FSRM. The objectives of the course is to present the applications of surface tension in Microsystems (microgrippers, fluidic lenses, actuators, valves, sealing systems…), to give the fundamentals in order to be able to understand capillary forces models from literature, to provide basics for capillary forces measurements and for surface tension based design. A strong focus will be put on micro-assembly applications (gripping, self-centering). Target group PhD (…)

The Metav that just closed its door was a success. Exhibitors emphasizes that an investing trend seems to be emerging again. Very numerous exhibitors says that after months of dry business, the Metav saw them start good discussions again with customers and prospective customers. Customer survey The organizers did a survey with visitors and the result is very positive. 90% of the answerers confirm the quality of the organization and of the high level of the material presented. On exhibitors (…)

Germany’s machine tool industry is gaining renewed confidence for 2010. “Though the ongoing year is once again going to be a very difficult one, we nonetheless expect a significant upturn in business during the first half of the year”, explains Martin Kapp, Chairman of the VDW (German Machine Tool Builders’ Association), at the organisation’s annual press conference. “Since September, orders have improved month by month”, he says in support of his assessment. In the fourth quarter of 2009, (…)

In today’s difficult business environment, manufacturers are looking to boost their productivity and competitiveness - sustainably and substantially. ISCAR has launched a new 3P Productivity Plan, which already has helped hundreds of successful manufacturers to see an immediate savings of more than 25% in production cost due to an improvement in metalcutting productivity, plus better ROI, speed of delivery and all-around competitiveness. Important changes The best part is that they see the (…)

In addition to already well established trades fair including Motek, Control and Blechexpo, private trade fair promoter Paul Schall is now bringing a further event to the trade fair venue in Stuttgart. The 4th Microsys trade fair for micro and nano-technology will take place concurrent to the Motek international trade fair for assembly and handling technology at the Stuttgart Exhibition Centre from September 13 to 16, 2010. Micro-technology makes ordinary things smaller, handier and more (…)

Now available from ITC (UK) is the new range of Hanita high feed milling cutters that has been engineered to machine steels at up to a hardness of 67HRc. Designed specifically for the mould & die and medical markets, the high feed range is ideal for rough and semi-finish machining of hardened materials from 37 to 67HRc. The Hanita high feed end mills permit high feed machining with its 6 flutes and innovative geometry that improve productivity and reduce manufacturing costs. With (…)

...Eurotec too and it is possible to benefit from the large coverage offered by the magazine. http://eurotec-online.com/wp-conten... Special action At the occasion of the few very targeted shows in microtechnology, you can use Eurotec to help you being at the heart of the action. Targeted advertising in the 50-year’s know-how in microtechnology magazine in Europe « Added value » targeted editorial content for the microtechnological field Accurate microtechnology circulation for SIAMS, (…)

Laser sintering allows production on demand, saving time and reducing development costs. Hofmann Innovation AG presents the world’s largest selective laser sintering (SLS) system for plastics. With a usable volume of up to 1,500 mm x 500 mm x 500 mm (X|Y|Z axis), the “Hofmann Medea 1500” system now allows the sintering of large plastic components using a genuine single-step process. Peter Mischke at the Hofmann Medea 1500’s control panel (Image: Hofman Innovation AG). As a result, (…)

Working closely with its customer base, TaeguTec has evolved its AluMill milling series to improve performance and tool life. The new 2 and 3-flute AluPlusMill series for machining aluminum and aluminum alloys has a thicker core than its predecessor to improve speeds, feeds, rigidity and surface finishes. This new development maximizes chip evacuation even when undertaking high speed and high feed cutting. The strengthened core diameter improves rigidity of the cutting edge whilst the (…)

The perfect symbiosis between high-performance 5-axis machining centres and special software is opening up completely new opportunities for the manufacturers of gearwheels and gear-cutting components. Modern milling technology is conquering ever broader application areas. Optimised machines at Hermle The 5-axis technology allows the simultaneous precision machining of extremely complex 3D contours. The motor spindles allow torque-optimised and therefore efficient use of the particular (…)