Not all lasers are identical

There are two ways to create microvias: conventional mechanical drilling and a laser-based process. The major advantage of mechanical bits is that the complex mix of materials presents no problems. On the downside, they cannot achieve diameters less than one-tenth of a millimeter, they can drill only about 20 vias per second, and they wear out within minutes.

8 questions with Nice Machine's GM

Dongguan Nice Machine Manufacturing Co., Ltd's General Manager Mr Wenfu Li talks to International Metalworking News for Asia (IMNA) how the company started, keys to success and plans for the future.

Hurco Open House in Singapore

Unleash the Power of 5 is the main theme of the recent Hurco Open House exhibition in Singapore. Several new machines have been brought in to the demonstration area specifically for this event.

Understanding the concept of five-axis machining

Tool Center Point Management (TCPM) - or Rotary Tool Center Point Control (RTCPC) as it is sometimes referred to – is a feature within advanced machine tool controls that significantly simplifies the complexity of 5-axis programming and setup.

Bühler Aeroglide apprenticeship program praised

US Labor Secretary Thomas E. Perez commends Bühler Aeroglide for its new workforce development and education initiative in North Carolina

Pt Sanki Cranes Indonesia: Leading the heavy lifting solution

PT. Sanki Cranes Indonesia was the first Japanese hoist crane manufacturing facility in Indonesia. It is established in 2011 provided with more than 60 years of experience in Japan. PT. Sanki Cranes Indonesia produces heavy duty cranes that are designed to improve the customer’s processes by moving loads ergonomically and safely.

FSAI documented more cases of food contamination in 2014

FSAI Advice Line also received more requests for food labeling information

Degradable implants for bone fractures

Fewer surgeries are expected with a bone substitute that combines metal and ceramic, yet completely degrades in the body

Safe and reliable filling of liquid injectables

India pharmaceutical giant Zydus Cadila opts for Macofar technology to fill sterile injectable products and vaccines into vials

AfricaRice welcomes new director general

Dr Harold Roy-Macauley who is named director general of Africa Rice Center will assume his new post in March

iMEDGlobal develops $3-million CRO hub in Manila

Global delivery center will service pharmaceutical and life science industries in Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Taiwan, and Korea

Quality vs. quantity of data in drug discovery

Pharma companies should focus more on the quality of data than on the amount of data from a single source