SOLIDWORKS 2015: Your access to 3D experience platform

French software company, Dassault Systemes, has been at the forefront of product lifecycle management solutions, 3D design software, as well as 3D digital mock-ups. INTERNATIONAL METALWORKING NEWS FOR ASIA (IMNA) recently sat down with Sharon Toh, Dassault Systemes' Senior Director of Professional Channel, Asia Pacific South. We discussed the company's latest product, SOLIDWORKS 2015, a suite of products which includes simulation, 3D design, electrical design, product data management, and tec

Proven recycling program, fast response centers

Kennametal continues to expand and re-conceive its services portfolio in light of its latest products, historical leadership and commitment to “Different Thinking is Better Thinking.”

Effective drilling competence

A drilling machine comes in many shapes and sizes, from small hand-held power drills to bench mounted and finally floor-mounted models. Customers who, in order to machine cost-effectively, previously had to look towards other solutions. For the tough everyday work of machining, in which theoretical cutting data is not everything, Walter Titex provides drilling tools for small quantities, older machines, and frequent change between different materials

Mazak Singapore manager on Tube Gear 150

Today, Iain Soh, Laser Product Manager-S.E.A. of Yamazaki Mazak Singapore Pte Ltd is presenting the 2D laser cutting system designed for high-speed precision tube and pipe cutting applications to the readers of INTERNATIONAL METALWORKING NEWS FOR ASIA.

Israel Gonzalez named Asia Pacific regional director at Hypetherm

U.S.-based industrial cutting solutions specialist, Hypertherm, produces an array of products which includes waterjet, plasma, and laser technologies. The 100% associate-owned company was founded in New Hampshire in 1968. Israel Gonzalez recently joined the Hypertherm Asia-Pacific team as Regional Director, and will look after the company's operations in Australia, Indonesia, India, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. Israel re

Jafza presents key strengths, growth targets at Gulfood 2015

The free zone’s CCR-31 stand at Concourse 2 will highlight its plan for a state-of-the-art Halal Zone for international markets

IoT will redefine manufacturers' products, services and operations in 2015

A new IDC Manufacturing Insights report tackles the role Internet of Things will play in manufacturing processes and products, especially in smart manufacturing, connected products, and connected supply chains

Cloud-based CFD software for automotive sector to expand

A new report from TechNavio forecasts an 18.23% CAGR for the global CFD market in the automotive industry from 2014 to 2019

MHG ‘disappearing’ solution at bioplastic conference

The company’s is renewable and 100% biodegradable mcl-PHA will go into commerial production in February 2015

Signs of growth and decline in spirits industry

Rabobank reports on market dynamics in global spirits industry

Materion prepares for higher copper alloy demand

The company is anticipating increased requirement with Mitsubishi announcing it will stop production end of Q1 2015

Steady approach to production investments

Machining operations focus on producing accurate parts at the lowest cost, thereby maximising profitability. The traditional way to lower machining costs is to accelerate production rates with more aggressive machining parameters, usually focusing on faster cutting speeds. That approach, however, does not recognise significant cost factors including the expense of scrapped parts and production downtime. A strategy that takes an overall process view of production economics provides the best ba