What strikes the observer first about the new EcoCFlex 3 is Dürr Ecoclean’s proprietary scara manipulator replacing the standard 6-axis jointed-arm robot, as well as the machine’s exceptional design. A view under the hood reveals further details contributing to its superior process reliability, quality, energy efficiency and availability rates in pre-cleaning and final cleaning of powertrain components. In the pre- and final cleaning of powertrain parts such as cylinder heads, engine (…)

The Arburg Energy Efficiency Award was officially presented on Tuesday 10 March 2015. The winner for 2015 is ARaymond, one of the world’s market leaders in clip fasteners for the automotive industry. Based on internal environmental guidelines, the French family-owned company promotes environmental protection in all 37 of its independent affiliates. Award recognises excellent energy efficiency performance In his welcoming speech, Michael Hehl, Managing Partner and Spokesperson for the (…)

After considering a slate of leading-edge innovations in additive manufacturing from top global users and system suppliers, the jury for the inaugural International Additive Manufacturing Award (IAMA) has selected Hybrid Manufacturing Technologies Ltd., of the United Kingdom and Plano, Texas, as its winning submission. The award was presented on March 6, 2015, during a reception at The MFG (Manufacturing for Growth) Meeting in Orlando, Fla. Hybrid Manufacturing’s submission is a hybrid kit (…)

The 7th edition of the TURNING DAYS trade fair begins on the 14th of April in Villingen-Schwenningen, but the exhibition space has been fully booked since the end of April last year. About 90 companies, who would also like to exhibit at the show, cannot take part due to the restricted exhibition area at the current venue, which is one of the reasons why the trade show will take place in Friedrichshafen from 2017 on. New visitor potential in Friedrichshafen In the search for a suitable (…)

Hexagon Metrology has announced feature enhancements to the non-contact PRECITEC LR solution for high-accuracy coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), enabling the optical sensor to be used for roughness measurement on a range of part types. Designed to deliver accurate inspection results on even the most challenging workpieces, the PRECITEC LR uses focused white light to take measurements with particularly high accuracy at the submicron level. Featuring a large acceptance angle and high (…)

Meusburger is the leading manufacturer in the field of high-precision standard parts. Thousands of customers all over the world make use of the numerous advantages of standardisation and benefit from the company’s over 50-year-experience in working with steel. Offering an extensive range of standard parts, combined with high-grade products in the field of workshop equipment, Meusburger is a global partner for tool and mould making. Meusburger has extended its range of E 1558 elastomer (…)

The new CoroMill QD groove milling concept from Sandvik Coromant features internal coolant and dedicated insert geometries for milling with high process security. The main challenge in groove milling is often chip evacuation. Chip issues often harm production efficiency, lower component quality or cause tool breakage, especially when machining narrow and deep grooves. Dedicated for groove milling and parting off operations, CoroMill QD takes care of chip issues with optimized geometries (…)

AMB, the international exhibition for metal working, was a huge success in 2014. For over 80 per cent of AMB exhibitors, it was clear that they want to take part again in 2016 - including many domestic and global market leaders. A tremendous declaration of loyalty to AMB, which will take place over five days, from 13 to 17 September 2016, in Stuttgart. "The overwhelming demand stresses the character of AMB as the leading trade fair, which in even-numbered years takes pole position in (…)

The Swiss Medtech Day brings together representatives of all major stakeholders in the Swiss medical device industry. With this platform Medical Cluster, in collaboration with the program committee, offers an annual exchange platform to discuss current issues and possible solutions. General Assembly and networking dinner Content focus: General Assembly Medical Cluster Speech by Federal Councillor Johann N. Schneider-Ammann Presentation by Juan-José Gonzalez, President EMEA, DePuy Synthes (…)

Ever since the launch of its Crawford Swift ‘Powerstir’ CNC Friction Stir Welding (FSW) machines in 2000, PTG Heavy Industries has been acknowledged as a global leader in this innovative means of jointing metals. Exotic steel and titanium for aerospace Recent research and development activities at PTG Heavy Industries’ UK-based HQ, however, have taken the capabilities of the welding specialist’s FSW machines further than ever before – to include the successful jointing of exotic steel and (…)