The Katadyn Products Inc. company whose headquarters is located in Kemptthal near Zurich specialises in the supply of water filters, desalinators, systems dedicated to outdoor activities (gas burners), and other products devoted to trekking. In order to simplify and accelerate its supply chain and its logistics, the company that delivers all over the world from Switzerland undertook a process of repatriation of certain activities from Taiwan to Eastern Europe. At the same time, it has built (…)

Challenges and available resources in the metalworking field are constantly evolving. New application methods and tooling systems are being introduced to optimise and update working practices. Below is a presentation of the new Multidec-Lube device recently unveiled by well-known manufacturer Utilis. Bar turning specialists are some of the most meticulous technicians and operators in the field of metalworking. Every day they must demonstrate their competence in terms production tools and (…)

GF Machining Solutions, a division of GF, is to acquire Liechti Engineering AG, Langnau/BE (Switzerland). The company is a leading specialist of 5-axis milling machines designed to produce blades and blisks for aircraft engines and power generating turbines. With more than 10 000 planes in the order books, aircraft production is planned to stay strong for the foreseeable future and so is the demand for engine parts. The acquisition of Liechti Engineering AG will allow GF Machining (…)

The exciting new functionality in Edgecam 2014 R2 begins to show how Edgecam Workflow will be the default method for using Edgecam. Automatic conversion of 2D design data to a 3D model, and other significant enhancements to Edgecam Worfklow, from user interface to improved automatic machining processes, are some of the important aspects in the latest release of Edgecam software enhancing Edgecam Workflow to a new level of capability. Edgecam 2014 R2 has just been launched, and several items (…)

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A few weeks ago, Messe Stuttgart first announced that MouldingExpo (5 - 8 May 2015), the international trade fair for tool, pattern and mould making, will celebrate its première in Stuttgart in the coming year. A message with very positive feedback in the industry: There are now already over 100 confirmations. In addition, there are quite a number of specific stand area requests and a variety of expressions of interest. Currently both the Verband Deutscher Werkzeug- und Formenbauer (VDWF), (…)

In the first half of 2014 the French group Rubis-Precis/Micropierre/High-Tech Ceram has designed and implemented new micro-assemblies techniques in high-tech materials. These include materials such as biocompatible ceramics, zerodur, tantalum, tungsten, molybdenum, medical stainless steel, gold and platinum for very demanding sectors such as aerospace, military and defense, medical and instrumentation as well as analysis. Several highly specialised assembly techniques The used assembly (…)

Hexagon Metrology launches the HP-L-20.8 – a new external laser scanner for the latest Romer Absolute Arms – for incomparable performance and high-speed 3D point cloud capturing. Hexagon Metrology today announced a new generation of external laser scanner for use with the new Romer Absolute Arm. The Hexagon Probe Laser 20.8 (HP-L-20.8) replaces the successful CMS108 laser scanner, offering improved performance even on complex surfaces and work pieces made of the most challenging shiny (…)

Counterfeiting or falsifying products is a global problem that makes many manufacturers suffer. It is not only common for food and non-food, soft drinks, perfumes and pharmaceutical products to the fast moving consumer goods and the automotive industry. Counterfeiting is not just an Asian issue, Europeans can also play this game. It is estimated that more than ten percent of all products are counterfeits, which constitutes a global loss between 200 and 300 billion euro each year. (…)

Two of Africa’s leading manufacturing trade shows; South African Automotive Week and AfriMold have announced a co-hosting agreement for 2014. In terms of the agreement both shows will be hosted at Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg, between October 14 - 16, this year. The shows will share certain services and three massive halls comprising 15 000sqm of trade show floor space, which will make Gallagher in Midrand the focus of the automotive industry in Africa. South African Automotive (…)