Reliable on five axles
Makino has a new member in its family of five-axis machining centers: the a500Z. It has been specially tailored to the requirements of manufacturing complex workpieces.
read more...read more...Popcorn for everyone
The IT system house N+P Informationssysteme (N+P) and the special machine manufacturer Ontec Automation present the implementation of IT solutions along the value chain using a popcorn machine.
read more...Automation competence center at Perschmann
In Perschmann's new competence center, customers will be able to experience the combination of a high-quality Hermle machining center and automated assembly using the ZeroClamp automation solution.
read more...Great things come out of the printer
Together with Mecklenburger Metallguss, the Fraunhofer Research Institution for Large Structures in Production Engineering IGP has developed a large-volume 3D printer that can be used to generatively produce positive molds for casting ship propellers.
read more...Controls optimize milling process
Siemens is updating the Sinumerik 828D and 840D sI machine tool controls. The software update SW 4.8 SP3 with Panel Processing Unit (PPU) 4 is available for the 828D.
read more...Automation of aircraft production
The robot conquers the aviation industry
As a steadily growing market, the aviation industry is increasingly becoming the focus of automation. Suppliers, OEMs and maintenance companies are increasingly using robots for this purpose. The requirements result in interesting new tasks.
read more...Innovation at Motek
The Zimmer Group has added a new pneumatic model series to its technologically leading premium gripper series 5000; versions with steel-aluminum profile groove guidance are now also available.
read more...Transported tooth by tooth
At Motek, Habasit will be presenting its Habasync timing belts in various widths, special coatings and freely selectable driver profiles for the precise positioning of goods in the material flow. Innovative end connections ensure fast belt changes.
read more...Robot cell for automated grinding
Automated grinding of turbine blades
A robot cell for the automated grinding of cast turbine blades was developed as part of the TurboERAS research project. Four companies, including SHL, and a Fraunhofer Institute were involved.
read more...High-feed milling cutter for tool and mold making
At AMB, Iscar will be showcasing its new Mill 4 Feed high-feed milling cutter for machining materials in areas such as tool and mold making, aerospace technology and mechanical engineering.
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