This course has been developed to give attendees the background to perform Microsystem reliability characterization from the component to system levels. Initially, the fundamentals of mechanical, environmental, and reliability testing as applied to Microsystems will be presented. The focus begins with the characterization of single components and structures; these are illustrated with practical examples from industry. These procedures are applied to MEMS and Microsystem level reliability (…)

Vero Software, a leading provider of CAD/CAM/CAE solutions for the tooling industry, are pleased to announce the latest release of its flagship product VISI 17. The latest developments see further emphasis on end-user productivity in all areas of the product Dramatic improvements The system graphics have been dramatically improved after major development collaboration with both AMD and Nvidia. The use of VBO’s (vertex buffer objects) on the ATI FirePro and Nvidia GeForce graphics boards (…)

Supporting the TCT Live theme of Education for Industry, the 2009 show will include a dedicated Seminar Day for Inspection, Digistising and Metrology technologies enabling visitors to witness and learn about the very latest technologies and techniques being used in this sector. TCT Live is being held at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry on 20-21st October, the Inspection Digitising & Metrology Seminar will take place on the second day of the show, 21st October. Impressive technological (…)

This new issue is full of stories that will help readers to know more about laser cutting high precision turning grinding polishing micro bore sizing milling thread milling replacing or combining metal with plastic cleaning This issue will soon be available and in reader’s mailbox. If you’re not on our list, you can ask for a free trial subscription to Nathalie at the following coordinates: Nathalie Glattfelder, Tél. +41 22 307 78 32 e-mail: [email protected] (a true star from (…)

Every year in September, we can plan a nice moment in Bienne at the Industry Party. Again this year the manifestation will take place at Les Champs de Boujean next to Polydec, a high precision turning company that also makes turn the whole industry of the area. Place to the music Friday Septembre 04 and Saturday September 05 at 21:30 Funky Brotherhood & Freda Goodlett Just a few weeks before the release of their new album, do not miss the opportunity to see them live... and take a (…)

Manufacturing technology suppliers reacted with cautious optimism over reports that Ford posted the first sales gain in two years and that U.S. manufacturing activity slowed less than expected in July. But that’s not to say that tough times are over for the manufacturing industry. “This country’s manufacturing sector shrunk at the lowest rate in a year. That’s hardly great news!” insisted Doug Woods, President of AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology in the US. “While we hope (…)

Hypertherm is combining its newest HyPerformance technology with two new motion control systems and the latest MTC software to take plasma cutting to a whole new level. New quality level in plasma cutting… Hypertherm will unveil patent-pending hole cutting technology that vastly improves the capability of HyDefinition plasma at this year’s Schweissen & Schneiden show. The technology uses a specific combination of cutting parameters optimized for mild steel applications. The end result, (…)

The 28th Motek is taking shape and will present offerings including technologies, products and system solutions from more than 900 exhibitors in halls 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9. Theme parks will additionally supplement the information and communication portfolio. The 28th Motek international trade fair for handling and assembly technology, which will again take place at the Stuttgart Exhibition Centre from 21 through 24 September 2009, is casting a highly positive frame before the event opens its (…)

40 years after their founding, the Witte company celebrated their 40th anniversary in July 2009. Horst Witte, his family, guests and staff had a wonderful day with fantastic weather where everything was simply perfect. More than 2000 years of experience After personally greeting more than 100 guests, who contributed to converting our entrance hall into a flower display, a few short speeches were held. Horst Witte briefly outlined the company’s development. His reply to the question asked (…)

At this year’s EMO trade show, Siemens Drive Technologies is showcasing for the first time the new Sinumerik MDynamics technology package for milling applications. Full package at your service... The technology package combines CNC hardware, intelligent CNC functions and the complete CAD/CAM/CNC process chain for industries with very high requirements regarding surface quality, precision and machining speeds. MDynamics is especially suitable for applications in automotive and aircraft (…)