Tungaloy Corporation announces the addition of a corner radius type head to the DMF head for counterbore holes in its head exchangeable drill series “DrillMeister.” The “DrillMeister” series is a revolutionary head exchangeable drill that combines the performance of solid drills with the convenience of indexable drills. The series offers five types of heads, including the general-purpose “DMP head,” the counterbore “DMF head,” and the high-precision “DMC head,” covering tool diameters (…)
The Eurotec Newsletter
Economy
Demand for machine tools continues to decline: Situation expected to stabilize by end of year
Orders received by the German machine tool industry in the second quarter of 2024 were 28 percent down on the same period last year. Orders from Germany fell by 13 percent whereas those from abroad dropped by 33 percent. Orders received in the first half of 2024 were 26 percent down on the same period last year. Domestic orders were 7 percent lower. Orders from abroad were 33 percent below the previous year’s figure. "The order volume is at its lowest level since Q4 2020," sums up Dr. (…)
Tooling
WALTER LAUNCHES EXTENSIVE PERFORM LINE FOR ROUND TOOL MILLING
Walter is completing its existing Perform line with the addition of new five- and six-flute solid carbide milling cutters for the ME232 Perform series, as well as two- and four-flute ME432 Perform ball-nose end mills. The Perform line offers advantages to users who work with small and medium batch sizes, which are often not able to get the most out of the long tool life of a high-volume tool. At the same time, retailers and users in the price-conscious segment also stand to benefit. The (…)
Machines
PRECISION AXIS SYSTEM FOR OPTIMISED TOOL PROVISION
Repetition accuracy and long-term stability are fundamental requirements for a tool changer. That is why the machine tool specialist from Burbach relies on the HIWIN GmbH axis systems in the milling machines of the HIGH SPEED EAGLE V5 and V9 series. 4-axis machining, 5-axis machining, shaft machining – the OPS-INGERSOLL milling machines enable numerous variants of multi-axis machining. The Multitool tool magazine is used as an option. "The main focus in a milling machine is not actually (…)
Artificial intelligence
CoreTigo and Raven.ai Partner to Elevate Manufacturing Efficiency and OEE Through Advanced Technology Integration
CoreTigo and Raven.ai are pleased to announce their collaboration, offering a robust and rapidly deployable solution that enhances production efficiency and operational excellence in manufacturing. The partnership is set to provide manufacturers with fast and easy-to-use tools for improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and optimizing machine performance. By integrating Raven’s OEE and production tracking software with CoreTigo’s IO-Link Wireless technology, the digital solution (…)
Software
Transformation: Preparing Engineering for the Future
Thinking big but starting small - this is often a sensible step to take to be successful. The Eplan Forum is open to everyone around the world interested in sharing knowledge and exchanging experiences with automated engineering, machine cabling and ERP/PDM integration. With the digital transformation in full swing, the same applies to engineering. It´s an excellent idea for experts in the field to network: worldwide! This is exactly what will be taking place at the Eplan Forum, a (…)
Automation
New Emerson Pneumatic Valves Provide Greater Automation Flexibility, Optimized Flow
The AVENTICS XV valve series features multiple interoperable valve sizes and higher flow rates in a compact design. Emerson today launched its AVENTICS™ Series XV pneumatic valves. Series XV valves are designed with interoperability in mind to provide machine builders across multiple industries and factory automation applications with a flexible and cost-effective valve platform. The new valves are ideal for machine builders and end users that operate across the globe, with universal (…)
Automation
DELTA’S D-BOT SERIES COLLABORATIVE ROBOTS (COBOTS) RECOGNIZED WITH “RED DOT: BEST OF THE BEST” DESIGN AWARD 2024
Pioneering design that emphasizes safety, efficiency and practicality Delta, a global leader in power management and a provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, today announced its D-Bot Series Collaborative Robots (Cobots) have been honoured with the prominent 2024 "Red Dot: Best of the Best" award for their state-of-the-art design quality and creativity. The "Best of the Best" accolade, the highest recognition in the "Red Dot Award: Design Concept" category, is a testament to Delta’s (…)
Control
BASLER AG PRESENTS MACHINE VISION SOLUTION PORTFOLIO AT VISION 2024
Basler AG is taking the next step towards becoming a solution provider for industrial image processing at VISION from October 8 to 10, 2024 in Stuttgart. Under the motto "ACCELERATE YOUR VISION: Everything You Need for Your Vision Application", Basler AG is taking the next step towards becoming a solution provider for industrial image processing at VISION from October 8 to 10, 2024 in Stuttgart. Basler will be showcasing new hardware and AI-supported software tools in practical (…)
Metrology
A new frontier in optical measurement for the shopfloor. Welcome Metrios 332!
In the world of machining, every detail counts. Having reliable and accurate instruments in your production process is essential to ensure the quality of your finished products. In response to this need, Metrios measuring systems were born. The Metrios range offers a wide choice of models and degrees of accuracy, making it the perfect measurement solution for all types of components: from automotive, aerospace and medical to semiconductors and microcomponents. With Metrios, it is possible (…)