According to some widely shared results (no matter for what kind of products) the 10 products that will be the most sold in 10 years simply do not exist nowadays. Where are they? In the head of the public and private researchers. The role of the Pôle des microtechniques of Besançon (France) is to make connections between production capacities in the country and people who can innovate. The golden triangle Industry, researches and training are the three core axes of the Pôle des (…)

Titanium (Ti) is one of those metals which, by virtue of its properties, is all the rage in different sectors. Its numerous benefits are highly appreciated for parts in the aeronautics, medical or leisure sectors. However, machining this metal is tricky and often requires quite substantial machining times and expensive tooling. Extinguisher required Titanium is considered a metal with a high mechanical resistance and a good ductility in standard temperature conditions. Its specific (…)

I’ve just finished the layout of the first issue of 2009 and the medical field for microtechniques is well represented, there are really added values stories. We’re about to go on print and there are a few free places to advertise. "New Eurotec" This issue is the first one with the "new layout" and I’m happy with it. I really hope that readers will be pleased with this evolution and I’m looking forward to hearing from them (you?). If you want to receive a copy, do not hesitate to contact (…)

AMB 2010 will now take place from 28 September to 2 October 2010. According the organisators (January 2009), it is to balance out the competitive field and guarantee the usual extended construction and dismantling times. Impossibility to "jump" from one show to the other All in all it is a difficult period that we’re gonna face in 2010, usually a lot of companies show the same machines and material in AMB and just after in Bimu (Milano, Italy). Bimu will take place from 5 to 9 October. No (…)

I must admit that I’m not addict to procedures and administrative tasks. We all probably know some people for whom the fact that the small ok is in the right box on the form is more important that customer satisfaction.. that drives me crazy to see that. Nevertheless, quality insurance if well implemented is really an asset for those willing to clarify and rationalize production. And guess what? Good news, there is a dedicated show! All process steps under control The 23rd Control (…)

The technological leaders in Cylindrical Grinding Machines, Fritz Studer AG in Thun and the Combitec AG in Biel will merge their competences with immediate affect. The integration of Combitec into Studer AG allows both Companies the chance to increase their market and technological position in the World Market. The Product ranges of Studer and Combitec complement each other perfectly. Both Manufacturing facilities will remain where they are today, the Management of Combitec will continue to (…)

With its growth prognostics widely shared by experts, the medical field is seen as an "El Dorado" by a lot of companies; but starting in this domain requires a know-how to face constantly growing demands in term of quality, complexity and productivity. Willemin-Macodel provides turnkey machining solutions to allow its customers to face these trends with serenity. Always more complex parts The machining centers of this builder are able to perform simultaneous 5-axis milling operations as (…)

A provocative title which the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health (OFSP) hopes, in its flyer on REACH, to attract the attention of all industrial companies to this EU Directive which appears to be about to impose severe constraints. So what is it all about? Reach – so what is really behind it? The website of the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health, OFSP, provides this answer: ’REACH is the abbreviation for Registration, Evaluation, Authorization of Chemicals and also includes the (…)

The ability to completely remove grease, oil and lubricant residues is an increasingly important requirement for mechanically produced metal parts. This type of requirement has generally increased in most industries over recent years. Trends In the automotive industry on one hand parts are becoming increasingly complex and more difficult to clean, and on the other hand the accepted level of residues per part is becoming lower and lower. The lowest possible quantity of residue for (…)

Following the highly successful first edition of MM Live 2008, the UK Micro Manufacturing Exhibition, the organisers have great pleasure in announcing the dates for 2009 as 20-21st October at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry, UK. Promising first show More than 1000 visitors attended the debut UK micro manufacturing show in 2008 demonstrating that this exhibition has provided the industry with a much-needed platform to share its products and knowledge with micro manufacturers. Visitors attended (…)