The cooperation between the VDW (German Machine Tool Builders’ Association) and the fair organisers Erfurt is being exceptionally well received by Rapid.Tech’s exhibitors. “It’s the right decision at the right time”, explains Ralf Schumacher, who heads the “Medical Additive Manufacturing” laboratory at the North-West Switzerland University of Applied Science, and is a member of Rapid.Tech’s newly founded advisory council for progressing Rapid.Tech and METAV as crucial competence centres in this (...)
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Midest 2013: an excellent vintage
Despite a sluggish overall economic situation in France, bad weather in eastern and central France and protests by farmers, Midest which ran for the 43rd time from 19th to 22nd November at the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre, was a real success. At Midest, the french subcontractors were working with passion to share their skills, the alleys were very busy. On opening it matched the previous year’s show in terms of the number of exhibitors (1702 companies (60% from France) from 38 (...)
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Tolexpo: Innovations & high quality contacts
Tolexpo, the international show for sheet metal, coil, tube and section equipment, took place in Paris, from Tuesday 19th to Friday 22nd November 2013. 10702 professionals present during the 4 days of the exhibition, including 19% from abroad, more than 200 exhibitors, including 46% from abroad. Tolexpo confirmed its position as a key event entirely dedicated to sheet metal, coil, tube and section equipment. The event continued its work by achieving its major objectives, namely: to bring (...)
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Midest 2013 mobile app available
Midest just released its mobile application and I’ve just installed it on my iPad, it works powerfully and it’s amazingly well done with 3D plans of the show and a lot of possibilities. What can be done Search for exhibitors by activity or country, view their entry and be guided right to their show stands, Obtain practical information: transport, opening times, prices, access… Be alerted in real time to show highlights (inauguration, lectures, Awards, TV studio…) and enter them into your (...)
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The European machine tools share increases
Low business confidence in advanced economies and slowing growth in emerging markets influence the global machine tool production. However, the return of economic growth in the EU in the second quarter of 2013 gives the European machine tool sector reason for cautious optimism. CECIMO forecasts that the growth of production will stabilise and reach to 22.3 billion euro in 2013. Trade shows expected to be a major tool in the marketing mix of companies. European machine tools are a globally (...)
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Microtechnology means of production at Siams 2014
Once again, companies offering microtechnology means of production will meet from May 6 to 9, 2014 during the Siams, their biennial meeting. As of today registered exhibitors promise indeed an event of the same level of the previous edition. I.e. about 450 exhibitors and around 15,000 visitors, mostly professionals and specialists of the branch. Located in the heart of the Jura-region, Siams is born to meet the specific needs expressed by the industry and has become the ideal platform for (...)
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Midest, Toolexpo in Paris in one week
From November 19 to 22, subcontractors and customers will be able to review developments in their markets and forge effective regional and national relationships. Midest 2013 Midest is the key platform for international suppliers of industrial subcontracting. It is a show where partnerships are forged and technology surveyed, offering manufacturers, component suppliers and assemblers the chance of face to face meetings with suppliers of solutions in the fields of metals, plastics, (...)
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Customer service: valuable info to fetch
Yesterday in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Swiss Marketing offered many occasions to think about the future of after-sales service or customer service. Another event not to be missed. The program covered a wide range of topics, such as the mismatch between the brand image and the service level, the integration of new technologies in the after-sales policies as a lever for customer loyalty, after-sales relations, or the analysis of consumer reactions on forums dedicated to aficionados. Main aspect (...)
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Live quality comparison of test parts for machine tools
For the 20th anniversary of EuroMold from 3 to 6 December 2013 at the exhibition center in Frankfurt/Main – the organizer DEMAT GmbH expects more than 1,100 exhibitors and over 55,000 trade visitors and sets-up some highlights. EuroMold is one of the world’s leading trade fairs for Moldmaking and Tooling, Design and Application Development. As the only annual trade fair for machine tools in Germany, it has become an established must-attend event for manufacturers and users in the industry. (...)
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Laser system trade fair for industry off to a flying start
Laser systems for material processing will once again be the focal point of LASYS 2014, which will be held at the Stuttgart Trade Fair Centre from 24 to 26 June 2014. One year before it is due to start, more than 70 exhibitors - including some important market leaders - have already registered for the international trade fair for laser material processing. They will present, at the only international trade fair for laser material processing, innovations in the fields of separating, (...)