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In the midst of the corona crisis, in between restrictions on movement and contact, a key word that seems to be a universal remedy for industry
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Dear Industry Expert,
In the midst of the corona crisis, in between restrictions on movement and contact, a key word that seems to be a universal remedy for industry and the economy is suddenly doing the rounds again: digitalisation. |
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Digitalisation in machine tool industry and metalworking
The importance of well-known digital tools for communication and remote visualisation is increasing significantly in light of the need for isolation and physical distancing and they are being used across all economic sectors. The industry has long been aware of the potential of digitalisation. The hopes and goals are varied, be it the faster development of more flexible machines, better reliability and smooth (remote) maintenance, better documentation, a higher degree of automation, learning effects from comparability in the swarm and self-learning capability – the list of possibilities is endless.
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Excellent shredding system is key to profitable recycling
Metals have been reused and recycled for centuries – some, possibly for ages. In South East Asia, production and consumption are growing. But the region lacks advanced recycling framework and technology. Although companies are starting to handle recycling, this industry is still very small and processing plants are quickly overwhelmed. Integration of shredding machines into manufacturing plants in South East Asia is a must in order to produce economically and resource efficiently as possible. More...
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A partnership that generates innovations
The strategic partnership with IPG Photonics is strengthening Bystronic’s innovative capacity: Together, these two technology pioneers are developing the next generation of fiber lasers. Laser cutting machines are Bystronic’s most important sales pillar. For more than 30 years, the heart of these systems, the laser source, was developed in-house – initially for CO₂ technology and since 2005 for fiber lasers. More...
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SPI Lasers: Enhancing customer service in China
Right now the virus, which started in Wuhan, China is all everyone can talk about. So let's take a second, breathe deep and look at some of the positive things going on in these strange times. We all deserve some good news to keep things in perspective. SPI Lasers will be enhancing their customer service offering throughout China. To learn more about this exciting news, IMNA interviewed Mark Greenwood CEO. More...
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Medical engineering requires long-term approach
Machine tools used for the production of implants and surgical instruments or for micro-milled prosthesis geometries, for example, must offer maximum precision and reliability. Quality assurance plays a decisive role here. When it comes to health, there is no room for compromise. "Anyone looking to enter the medical engineering sector needs to know what they're getting into," emphasises Christian Rotsch, Head of the Medical Engineering Department at the Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology (IWU), Dresden/Chemnitz. More...
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Vibration-free machining in difficult conditions
With Accure·tec, Walter provides a damping system specially for turning and milling using tools with a long projection length. The vibration damping provided by the axially and radially flexibly positioned damper element is preset at the factory. The tools can therefore be used immediately without any time spent on adjustment. Turning operations up to 10 x D can be manufactured with high process reliability and with very good surface finish quality. More...
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The fastest laser texturing machine for XXL molds
Laser structuring of 3D molds is becoming increasingly important in many sectors. The technology stands for maximum texture quality and unlimited freedom when it comes to the design of surfaces, which can also be provided with functional properties such as scratch resistance or different degrees of gloss. Laser texturing is more environmentally friendly than conventional etching and also saves further expensive and time-intensive manual processing steps. More...
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