Fine laser cutting for medical applications

Laser cutting is ideal for working on small tubes that must be cut to high dimensional accuracy because the laser light used does not have any physical presence and makes no contact with the material. 

Global player with diverse product portfolio

Ishida Europe expects general upturn in investment in the coming year

Machining reliable die cast parts

Die cast manufacturers are under intense pricing pressure with mandatory cost reductions from OEMs and increasing global competition, explains David Ward, manager of Makino’s horizontal product line.

Extending the boundaries of advanced robotics

During the recent Solid Edge University 2015 in Cincinnati, International Metalworking News for Asia (IMNA) had the opportunity to interview Philip Norman, co-founder and chief technical officer (CTO) of Ross Robotics Limited, and the man behind the Robosynthesis Modular Platform design. 

Varioline enhances packaging flexibility

The Varioline packaging system from Krones is used at a brewing facility owned by Abita

Hexagon MD promotes Optiv Performance 443

One of the products Hexagon exhibited at the recent Metalex in Bangkok is the Optiv Performance 443 Measuring System. Managing Director Taveesak Srisuntisuk talked about the product and its business in Asia.

Hoffmann MD plans to strengthen business in Asia

Hoffmann Quality Tools Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd Managing Director Asia Pacific and India Pinaki Banerjee is focusing on Asia and plans to change the momentum to create a position in the market.

Specialist says fragmented consumer beliefs on health leading to stronger niche brands

In his top 10 key trends for 2016, Julian Mellentin says massive fragmentation of consumer beliefs about health is part of the reason traditional food and beverage markets are breaking up and small and niche brands developing

Renishaw’s GM talks about moving towards high-end manufacturing

Renishaw presented its Primo machine tool probe system for the first time in Thailand during the Metalex 2015. 

Carl Zeiss Regional Director emphasizes on O-SELECT

One of the products Carl Zeiss promoted in Metalex Bangkok is the new, intelligent ZEISS O-SELECT digital measuring projector. Shaun Lim, Regional Director for Southeast Asia said the new model targets the entry level applications like 2D measurement. 

Schunk chief sees automation picking up in South East Asia

Schunk President Mr Alexander Tijioe see more companies using automation in Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam.  

Wenzel brings accurate, quick and easy measurements

During the Metalex show, Wenzel has highlighted the new LH Generation of 3D coordinate measuring machines.