VDW: Demand continues to decline
The VDW has withdrawn its production forecast for 2019. The moderate decline in production envisaged for the current year can no longer be maintained. percent.
read more...read more...Cycloidal gears for robotics
Whether solid or hollow shaft, fully enclosed gear units (gear head) or highly integrable installation kits - Nabtesco has solutions for almost all gear requirements in its portfolio. At SPS, the cycloidal gearbox specialist will be demonstrating what this looks like in practice, including the new 30-60 kilogram QIROX QRC-30/60-PL robot from Cloos.
read more...Shielding gas nozzle and light scanner
Fine grinding for laser powder cladding
The Fraunhofer IWS has developed Coaxshield, a local molten pool shield for laser powder deposition welding, and the LIsec analysis device, which can be used to monitor the powder flow in additive manufacturing processes, and will be exhibiting them at Formnext.
read more...Interview with Norbert Hauser, Kontron
Cloud computing offers advantages to the manufacturing industry
Embedded systems are one of the key technologies for the success of Industry 4.0. In this interview, Norbert Hauser from Kontron explains where the boards can already be found in production and how embedded manufacturers can support the manufacturing industry on the road to the smart factory.
read more...Eckelmann: BTE Automazione is new sales partner in Italy
The Italian family-owned company BTE Automazione and Eckelmann entered into a strategic sales partnership in October.
read more...Precise machining on 5-axis machining center
Swen Emde, Managing Director of Recyclinghof-Diemelsee Emde, shows how a lack of career prospects and confidence in the next generation can lead to a successful mold and tool making company. After founding the company in 2016, he invested directly in a 5-axis machining center with the confidence that he would be able to machine tools and machine parts precisely and efficiently without risking downtime.
read more...VDW sees further decline in demand
In the third quarter of 2019, incoming orders in the German machine tool industry fell by 25% compared to the same period of the previous year.
read more...Acting strategically against the crisis
The German mechanical engineering industry is experiencing a downturn. Automotive-related companies are particularly affected, including machine tool manufacturers. But they are not letting it get them down. The time has come for them to make strategic decisions.
read more...With adjustable forces
AMF offers a modular gripper for machine tools. According to the company, the advantage of the new gripper system is that machining processes on machine tools can be automated without the need for a robot.
read more...Fully automatic HSC hard machining
Although complex injection moulding tools are often individual items, consistent standardization of workflows and automation of machining processes in conjunction with the right machine can achieve both quality and cost benefits.
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