The history and growth of Humard Automation are tightly connected to the success encountered on the market. Living an opportunistic mastered growth, the company offers nowadays a wide range of solutions. From industrial presses to assembly lines, to robotization and palletizing solutions to accessories dedicated to improve productions and even to high precision automatic lathe. Interview with Mr Georges Humard, Co-CEO with his brother Raphaël. .k Amongst other products, Humard Automation (…)

On the occasion of the METAV in Dusseldorf, DMG will exhibit 22 machines focussing on chip removal on 1000 m2 of stand space. Emphasis will be placed on specific trade fair topics, such as biomedical engineering and energy efficiency Shortly after the in-house exhibition at DECKEL MAHO Pfronten GmbH, taking place at the beginning of February, DMG will tackle the next trade fair highlight, the METAV 2010 from February 23 to 27. As a traditional event of the VDW Verein deutscher (…)

The organization recently announced a few pieces of news regarding next issue of the show. Let’s leaf through these in a few words. A few facts Science Days. Now essential on the scientific agenda New spaces for the watchmaking! Grouped approaches, still growing Science Days The study days that take place during the EPHJ-EPMT give a real institutional dimension to the event. From June 8 to 11, 2010, the microtechnical days of EPFL, will be devoted to the theme of the ’Automation in (…)

Next issue is being prepared and for the "point of view" article I’ve just met Philippe Fischer, head of the FSRM (Swiss Foundation for Research in the field of Microtechniques). In the interview we discussed about historical reasons to be good in microtechniques and innovation (amongst other things). Innovation, engine of success Obviously innovation is not the only reason to win on the market and the link between research and industry has to be helped (the main aim of the FSRM in fact). (…)

More and more speakers and companies are joining the event. Do not miss out on the first meeting in Europe for Implants outsourcing and solutions. . . Confirmed speakers: Key Note speakers: Simon ADAM, Supplier Quality Risk Management Director, DEPUY IRELAND David BIGUET, Operation Director - Orthopaedics, GREATBATCH MEDICAL Jean-Louis COLDERS, Chief Executive Officer, LISI AEROSPACE Daniel DELFOSSE, Vice President Innovation & Technology, MATHYS Adrian FORD, Director TRAUMA EMEA, (…)

Mr. Siegfried Knüpfer (53) has been appointed as Managing Director of WALTER Maschinenbau GmbH, Tübingen/Germany. http://eurotec-online.com/wp-conten... . He will start in his new role on January 1st, 2010. Mr. Knüpfer has studied “Economics” at the University of Karlsruhe and obtained a diploma as Industrial Engineer. Before joining WALTER Maschinenbau GmbH, Tübingen, Mr. Knüpfer was responsible as Managing Director / CFO with Boehringer Maschinenbaugruppe and in the position as (…)

It is the end of the year and then time for the wishes! After more than 200 posts on the blog and a sharp increase in the attendance, I am happy to thank you for your confidence in Eurotec. Your visits on the blog is the proof that it is a good complement to the magazine. A though year for everyone Yes, there was that credit crunch that affected the whole world. Some are already out of the mess and for some, difficulties will carry on a little bit longer. Nevertheless experts (quite a lot (…)

The latest PartMaker Version is officially released; packed with new functionality and enhanced capability. PartMaker Inc., a division of Delcam Plc, is pleased to announce that PartMaker Version 2010, its latest version of PartMaker Software for programming CNC Mills, Lathes, WireEDMs, Turn-Mill Centers and Swiss-type lathes is now available. PartMaker Version 2010 is the most significant PartMaker release made to date as it features a number of new powerful features and enhancements that (…)

The new Coolant Fed Drill material presented by the French manufacturer of hollow bars is designed to give outstanding accuracy and to achieve better efficiency and cost reduction. Thru-hole machining Working with this technology allows to use higher cutting speeds and higher feed rates. Some other advantages are not to be missed: The cutting effort is reduced and far more stable Formation of chips is controlled Longer tool life working in special alloy Optimum performance in high speed (…)

What’s happening, when a work piece needs deburring on the back side, which is hard-to-reach or where a turning over of the part is not possible? From left to right: MiquMill Frontchamfer and MiquMill Backchamfer. A new solution With a new cutting tool Mikron Tool SA Agno provides the solution. It’s a milling cutter, which has been especially designed for back chamfer milling of contours and bores in smallest dimensions. Compared to other products available on the market it has up to (…)