Micronarc organized the Alpine Meeting and guess what? It’s a high-end meeting that just started. First afternoon saw us enjoy the tutorial given by Prof. Ivo W. Rangelow on micro and nano fabrication. A very passionate lecturer to give us a fascinating presentation for a quite difficult topic (for me that is not a scientist). Nevertheless, there are lessons to learn for everyone. There was 10 people reunited in the nice Eurotel Victoria of Villars-sur-Ollon to start the three days (…)

Let’s imagine a production means that would work faster, would cost less and would generate a lower wear on the tools. Let’s imagine that this means actually exists and would require minor changes only in your processes. Let’s imagine you’re about to discover it… Welcome to the reality of high frequency spindles! Meeting with Mirelle Barras, head of Marketing and Communication and Christian Walther CEO of Meyrat SA. Incomparable assets High frequency spindles (MHF) are small, compacts, (…)

The stainless steel long component sector of the Schmolz and Bickenbach Group of which Ugitech has now become a member is a world leader in the sector, with over 350,000 tonnes delivered in 2008. To remain the leader in this market, Ugitech relies on its research centre based in Ugine (Savoy, France), where 60 people, including around ten engineer, are employed. Three types of mission Firstly, the laboratory must be tuned in to the customers needs, understand what they do in order to (…)

Laser machining somewhere remains of the "Science-fiction" domain for a lot of people. The organizers of the LASYS 2010 decided to change that picture; offering actual helps to solve production problems provided by visitors. Do not miss that opportunity to enter today’s future. New visitor service for LASYS 2010 Experts from the German laser research centers Will help to solve production problems. “Seek and you shall find”. This saying can sometimes be difficult to apply to real life. It (…)

Want to stay in touch with "our world"? Have you tried Eurotec’s blog with your mobile device? Posts are easily accessible and the reading is good. Paper and more Obviously we don’t stop hearing pleasant stories about Kindle and Nooks (to give two examples) and that’s true that it’s nice tools. But no matter the form of a message, the content remains the most important. You can already discover our blog from ski slopes… or at night by the fireplace. Just in time information A CEO told (…)

Having Turkey as a partner country, EuroMold 2010 dedicates itself to a rapidly emerging economy that occupies the fields of automotive engineering & electronics in particular. Hence exist the enormous opportunities for Moldmaking and Tooling. The central position between Asia, Gulf States and Europe awards Turkey a significant function. Since several years EuroMold is experiencing strong interest migrating from Turkey. There is not only nice landscapes or very rich historical (…)

Eugen Elmiger is the new spokesman for maxon motor ag. From January 1st, 2010 he took over, by rotation order, from Armin Lederer who has held this office since 2007. New role Since Jürgen Mayer, who was the CEO for many years, took over the Presidency of the Board of Directors, maxon motor decided to install a collective Board of Executives with a spokesman. The rotation principal with a periodically alternating spokesman perfectly fulfills maxon motor ag’s demands on modern corporate (…)

The Metav Düsseldorf hall 16 stand C 48 you will see for yourself first-hand our extensive program of machinery and further developments by Chiron. The next Metav will definitely be an important exhibition. The Tuttlingen based company Chiron will take that opportunity to present the DZ 12K S Magnum five axis as well as the FZ 15 W Magnum. Let’s discover a few characteristics: DZ 12K S Magnum The serie 12 is available now with HSK-A63. The machine offers 5-axis complete machining (…)

Delcam will highlight the latest developments in its CAM systems for the medical and dental industries on booth A16 at the Simodec exhibition to be held from 2nd to 6th March at the heart of the French Alps in la Roche sur Foron. The new PartMaker release has made it easier to program thread-whirling equipment Medical and dental industries Multi-tasking machines are being used increasingly in the medical and dental industries, to the extent that over 70% of Delcam’s PartMaker software, (…)

The 2009 Kern precision days were celebrated recently. Whilst enjoying traditional Bavarian specialities visitors had the opportunity to talk shop about new machines and applications – of which Kern had plentiful to offer. Let’s come back on technical news. Technical fireworks: The new Kern Triton combines the Kern typical accuracy and surface finish with high chip removal volumes. Innovative force Company owner Ekkehard Alschweig says: "Despite the rough economy three new developments (…)