Teknologia 19, the leading event in technology in the Nordic countries, will be held in Messukeskus Helsinki from 5 to 7 November. The event features current topics in the industry, such as robotics, artificial intelligence and digitalisation. Businesses will also showcase employment opportunities and various job descriptions at the fair. The first day of the fair on 5 November is especially aimed at technology students and those looking for a new job. On the Employer of the Future day, (…)
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Tooling
Better, faster, more cost-effective: drilling from solid in steel
During drilling from solid in steel, the focus is on quality, time and cost-effectiveness. And these topics are therefore also in the foreground during the development of new tools. Along with the Tritan-Drill Steel, which is the tool of choice for the highest cost-effectiveness even in difficult drilling situations, MAPAL has developed new tools for special applications with clear added value for the user. MEGA-Deep-Drill and MEGA-Pilot-Drill If the deepest bores with the smallest (…)
Laser micro-machining
Tube processing made easy
With the ByTube 130, Bystronic is launching a brand new laser cutting system that offers manufacturing companies an easy entry into tube processing – a field of business with a bright future. In the past, many metal processing job shops and original equipment manufacturers have limited their operations to the processing of sheet metal. In doing so, they have missed out on sales opportunities. With the new ByTube 130 laser cutting system, manufacturing companies can now gain access to new (…)
Product development
A revolutionary composite coating creates fire resistance for decorative outdoor applications
HybridRED coating is a ground-breaking innovation in the composite industry. The product’s fire-resistant technology is based on ceramifying polymers. Finnester Coatings launches a new coating product for composite applications called HybridRED. Never before has a composite product combined fire and outdoor resistance with decorativeness. The coating is especially designed for infrastructure applications, such as the energy industry, bridges and facades. “This is a ground-breaking (…)
Automation
FANUC invests in Europe: Automation Specialist expands Service Network and Training Centres
The automation company FANUC is committed to strong growth in Europe by responding to customers’ requirement of further support and service. The specialist in CNC controls, robots and intelligent machines invested around 100 million euros in the past three years in the expansion of its European subsidiaries and it will invest another 100 million euros over the next three years. New facilities and expansions are being planned in more than ten European locations. FANUC continues to (…)
Machines
GF inaugurates most modern innovation and production center for machine tools in Bienne
After a construction period of two years, GF Machining Solutions, a division of GF, inaugurated its new innovation and production center in Bienne (Switzerland) – with more than 300 guests in attendance. GF invested approx. CHF 100 million in the new building, which provides space for around 450 work places. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Christoph Ammann, President of the Cantonal Government and Head Cantonal Department of Economic Affairs, Erich Fehr, Mayor of the City of (…)
Services
Machine overhaul, an interesting alternative to buying new machines
Specialized in the overhaul of Escomatic machines, Ventura Mecanics SA currently employs eighteen people and exports nearly 80% of its services or products worldwide. Thanks in particular to a good balance between the different markets it serves, the Bôle company expects a very good year 2019. Talyrond for checking the raceways Whether it is a revision operation (restoration in its original configuration) or retrofit (restoration and addition of options), a machine passing through the (…)
Machines
Passion for Education
At EMO Hannover 2019, GF Machining Solutions Academy will showcase new training modules and on-demand options to facilitate key knowledge transfer. A GF Machining Solutions Academy trainer and customers examine a demo part Knowledge is a key success factor in manufacturing today, as topics, capabilities and training itself are changing. As part of its EMO Hannover 2019 presence (Hall 27, Stand B26), GF Machining Solutions will underscore its training Academy’s “Passion for Education” as (…)
Tooling
Chucks from MAPAL shine with a new brilliance
Since 1993, MAPAL has built up a broad portfolio in the area of clamping technology: from the clamping cartridge to the application-specific hydraulic chuck. The company is now announcing an entirely new appearance for these items. In this way not only will the complete range have a uniform appearance, additional potential with corresponding added value for the customer has also been tapped by means of intelligent design. Up to now, industrial and product design have played a rather less (…)
Laser micro-machining
K 2019: Coherent with new laser solutions for polymer processing
Laser manufacturer Coherent will present a range of sub-systems and systems that service a variety of plastics processing tasks, including welding, cutting, degating and marking. Whatever the application, these tools enable the plastics fabricator to reduce production costs, improve quality and yields, and implement more environmentally friendly processing. One key product on display will be the Coherent ExactWeld 230 P, a complete turnkey tool that enables particle-free high-throughput (…)