Updates on GF Machining Solutions’ wire-cutting EDM machines of the CUT C, E and P series can help customers stay competitive, enter new markets and add additional value to their machines during their whole life cycle. GF Machining Solutions has over 60 years of experience building EDM machines, in which the company has developed a deep expertise on this technology, not only by producing new, more efficient machines, but also by providing new features on their existing machines to push the (…)

Swiss Medtech presented its vision for «Medtech in Switzerland 2030», outlining strategies to permanently strengthen Switzerland’s attractiveness as a medtech business location in front of several hundred guests on May 17 in Bern. Issues covered include stable trade relations, open markets, promotion of innovation, and reimbursement models specially adapted to the medtech industry. The agenda of reforms is particularly important as industry competitiveness has been weakened by the breakdown (…)

The UNITED GRINDING Group unveiled a series of world premieres on the first day of the GrindingHub 2022 trade show. Among other things, a new cylindrical grinding machine, a new loading system, a tool grinding machine and — as an extension of the Group’s machine portfolio — a revolutionary additive machine tool for manufacturing metallic components using “3D printing." The UNITED GRINDING Group, one of the leading manufacturers of precision machines for grinding, eroding, lasering, and (…)

From June 21 to 24, METAV will once again be held at its usual location in Düsseldorf. Here, the trade fair, which is known for its high visitor quality, is closing an important gap for exhibitors and trade visitors after a pandemic-related break. Economically, following the COVID-19 pandemic, METAV does indeed fall at a difficult time with major challenges, with supply chain issues and the impact of the Russian attack on Ukraine causing concern. Nevertheless, it comes at the right time to (…)

New grades offer higher wear resistance and longer tool life, increasing productivity in cast iron and compacted graphite cast iron machiningKennametal has introduced the KCK20B and KCKP10 indexable milling grades for higher wear resistance and up to 30% longer tool life when machining cast iron and compacted graphite iron components. Both grades offer higher productivity and consistent, repeatable performance during roughing, semi-finishing, and finishing operations. "The new grades (…)

Arburg has optimised the software for its Freeformer machines so that, in future, all water-soluble Armat support materials can be applied in a grid structure that is optimised for Arburg Plastic Freeforming (APF). This will shorten build times in the APF process by up to 55 per cent – while also reducing material consumption. The water-soluble support material can then be washed out without manual finishing work. "At the rapid + tct 2022 trade fair in Detroit, USA, we will be (…)

The SBS Ecoclean Group, a global provider of turnkey cleaning solutions for the medical industry, and the MMM Group, whose sterilization systems are used worldwide, have entered into a cooperation agreement. In this sales cooperation, Ecoclean covers the complete domain of industrial production within the medical technology sector, while MMM focuses predominantly on business with hospitals, service companies and laboratories, as well as in the life science industry. The cooperation between (…)

Global survey commissioned by ABB highlights current and future plans of companies to invest in energy efficiency to achieve Net Zero 90 percent will increase spending over the next five years while 52 percent plan to achieve Net Zero within the same period Growing impact of energy costs on profitability means that energy efficiency is receiving a higher priority, yet cost and downtime are major barriers to investment Global industry is accelerating its investment in energy efficiency in (…)

At Control, API launches the DYNAMIC 9D LADAR, an innovative laser detection and ranging system that captures both dimensional and surface geometry data. It incorporates a breakthrough technology that is set to revolutionize automated production measurements. The patent-pending Dynamic 9D LADAR offers the world’s first interferometry-based LADAR system incorporating Optical Frequency Chirping Interferometry (OFCI) technology. 9D LADAR’s accurate data collection of production measurements (…)

Laser depaneling is constantly gaining ground on conventional technologies. LPKF now supplements the market-leading Cutting-Master series with a compact, fast automation system for even higher performance. In electronics manufacturing, quality, reliability, and speed are what counts. The recently presented automation system from LPKF sets new standards in speed. It can place PCBs into boxes or blisters and disposes of the remaining tabs. The system works in part fully autono-mously without (…)