At the EPHJ/EPMT/SMT show Kuka presents its new sensitive robot, the LBR iiwa. According to the discussions on the booth and the various demonstrations to see there, this robot opens completely new fields for robotics. The LBR iiwa represents the fulfillment of Kuka’s promise to the market to present a lightweight industrial duty robot. Kuka engineers have developed a machine that opens the door to completely new automation possibilities. With mechanical and drive systems designed for (…)

This morning, 825 exhibitors were ready to welcome the 20’000 expected visitors. At the press conference, the organisers presented the evolution of this highly specialised trade show. The Geneva show presents exhibitors from 12 countries. Visitors were from 43 countries last year and this one should be the same. Anyhow that’s not the number of visitors that makes all and the exhibitors I’ve discussed with this morning were already happy about their contacts. The show carries on till the (…)

Usable flexibility through practical design and consistent modularity - for the efficient production of cookware, Fissler relies on standardised presses and pneumohydraulic drive technology from Tox Pressotechnik. Since cookware has developed from a simple cooking device to a more design, technology and function orientated consumer item, completely different demands are placed on it. These in turn can only be met by a comparably high material, production and quality assurance effort. (…)

It is tomorrow in Geneva that this trade-show dedicated to watch industry, microtechnology and medical will open its door at Palexpo. We’ve met with André Colard and Oliver Saenger, the founders of the show, to catch the spirit of the event. If sometimes the distinctions between EPHJ (watchmaking), EPMT (microtechnology) and SMT (medical) are a little fuzzy in the minds of visitors, it is finally not very important; these three sectors work in close collaboration and synergies available to (…)

The focus on the next Micronora will put the light on micro-mechatronics. In this context, many innovative SMEs will go to demonstrate their know-how through mechatronic products in Besançon from September 23 to 26, 2014. (Vous pouvez télécharger cet article en français ici). Aware of the importance to announce this event, the organizers of Micronora have implemented many means of communication and we had the chance to be in. Today, we introduce Dextérité Surgical who developed a (…)

Current discussions about 5-axis machining centres are ongoing. Whilst some sceptics claim that more challenging programming or higher demands on the machine and the control speak against the technology, insiders emphasise the benefits of faster machining resulting in savings potentials plus higher precision and reduced tool wear due to shorter milling paths. That is also why Heller placed the focus on this particular technology during WerkTage 2014, being already the 7th edition of this (…)

With a long roster of powerhouse customers - including Cisco, Intel, Sony, Toshiba, LG, Samsung and Pegatron - the Concraft Group is known for its commitment to highest innovation in pursuit of precision and productivity. That is why Concraft increasingly turns to GF Machining Solutions’ Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) solutions for renowned performance, flexibility and ease of use. Based in Taiwan, Concraft employs about 1,900 people in China and Singapore, Concraft was founded in (…)

LBR iiwa – intelligent industrial work assistant – is KUKA’s new lightweight robot. Equipped with industrial duty mechanics and drive systems, it is sensitive, yielding, precise, flexible and can be used to automate delicate, complex assembly tasks that were beyond the capabilities of robots to date. Design based on the human arm LBR iiwa has seven axes and was designed to replicate a human arm. It can be operated in position and yield control mode, and thanks to integrated sensors, the (…)

Come July, world-leading machine tool manufacturers will converge at the first EMTE- EASTPO machine tool exhibition held from 14 – 17 July 2014. Over 650 international exhibiting companies have confirmed their participation at EMTE-EASTPO. The show is a strategic east-west partnership of two established machine tool show owners from Europe and China. Leveraging on the partners’ strong track record, EMTE-EASTPO brings together advanced technology, cutting-edge innovations and high performing (…)

At the EPHJ trade fair, Recomatic/Bula Technologie will be presenting several new products which meet specific customer needs, particularly for watchmaking customers. A few customers have already seen some of these new products and were favourably impressed by what they saw. So much so, that the company has even sold several machines before the official launch at EPHJ. We went to Courtedoux to meet Mr. Marco von Gunten, who has been Sales & Marketing Manager for the last 3 months. The (…)