Well known for its multifunctional machining centers (rotary transfer machines), Precitrame Machines SA is also a historical provider of high performance polishing machines. The company has just presented a concept of robotic linear transfer machining centers with features that open new perspectives in terms of finishing and polishing. Meeting with Mr. Vincenzo Bonavoglia, Sales Director of the company. The basic concept is simple, let’s imagine a working cell including a robot and two (…)

The Micronora zoom will host as world premiere a complete and operational production chain, composed exclusively of micro machines developed by the Japanese consortium DTF. The DTF concept allows to design autonomous and easily reconfigurable production chains that can be installed on a large table. (Vous pouvez télécharger cet article en français ici.) Machines are designed on the principle of the "plug and play". The feed of material is provided by two axes mini-robots. If some of the (…)

In 2013, Heller placed a strong emphasis on the further development and refinement of its products. The 2013 investment volume stabilised at a high level being significantly in excess of 16 million EUR. Investments focused on the assembly plant in China, machines and other equipment and modernisation of operating and business facilities. In response to the growing market in Eastern Europe the company is investing to increase customer proximity, e.g. with the expansion of its sales and (…)

Haas Automation, the largest CNC machine tool builder in North America, has partnered with Scuderia Ferrari, the most successful team in the history of Formula One. Beginning with the 65th British Grand Prix at Silverstone, Haas Automation is featured on the lower side-pods of the Ferrari F14 T piloted by championship-winning drivers Fernando Alonso and Kimi Räikkönen. Haas Automation branding will be seen on the cars for the remainder of the 2014 Formula One season and throughout the 2015 (…)

Nanoscribe presents a novel high-speed 3D printer, the Photonic Professional GT. It is the world’s fastest commercially available 3D printer for micro and nanostructures. Nanoscribe’s next-generation 3D printer enables very fast and highest-resolution manufacturing of three dimensional micro-objects, which are often smaller than the diameter of a human hair. The printing speed was increased hundredfold by employing a new laser lithography method, enabling completely new applications. (…)

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 (…)

Since its foundation, Almac has always been committed to providing tailor-made solutions, mainly targeting the Swiss watch market. Although its integration into the Tornos group has enabled it to develop internationally, its potential has remained largely untapped. The company is now turning a new corner by implementing a real strategy to enable German customers to benefit from the same advantages as Swiss watchmakers. Mr. Devanthéry, the Director of Almac, explains, by way of (…)

At EPHJ Bumotec presents its new s100, a machining center with 3 linear axes and two machining spindles working alternatively. This new concept allows the machine to reduce tool changes to the minimum as the changes are doing in hidden time on one spindle while the other is working. Every spindle has its own tool magazine (up to 36 in total). A new concept in-between standard solutions Nowadays the productions of parts for watch movements are usualy done using a batch of single spindle (…)

This morning I discussed with Roland Gutknecht, Director of VFM machines. This company now solds highly accurate machining solutions for watch making and other microtechnological fields. On the booth we can discover several machines from Roku-Roku and Hasegawa. The director told me that these machines are now starting to sell well in the watch industry because of their precision. The new Android, micro precision micro fine machining center reaches accuracy as never seen before. Machining (…)

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. (…)