Bystronic – Bringing laser cutting technology to Vietnam

Thirty years ago if the topic of lasers came up in a conversation you’d have probably been talking about a new Star Wars movie. These days however lasers are everywhere, and the word itself has become part of the contemporary vernacular.

An interview with Dr. Christian Braun of DMG MORI

One of the many machines showcased at the recent Metaltech 2014 is the MILLTAP 700, which is the first joint product of DMG MORI. DMG comes from Germany with a history of 150 years, while MORI was set up 66 years ago. With both Japanese and German engineers working together to design a machining center, using a small footprint which was very beneficial to the market as it was affordable. INTERNATIONAL METALWORKING NEWS FOR ASIA (IMNA) spoke to Dr. Christian Braun, Managing Director of DMG MOR

UItra-precised machined stars

Invented more than 70 years ago to de-glaze cylinder bores in early automobile engines, conventional honing today can meet the most advanced aerospace requirements for ultra-precise machined parts. Computer controls, new tool designs, new abrasives, integrated air-gage part measurement, and servo-driven tool feed systems and spindles enable new honing machines to produce part bores with 0.000010-inch accuracy and crosshatched surface finishes targeted to a very narrow range. Honing can even c

ShapeGrabber, OGP talk about partnership

OTTAWA, Canada-based ShapeGrabber is a 3D laser scanning company that was recently acquired by the world's largest vision metrology company, Quality Vision International (QVI). Pierre Aubrey, the president of ShapeGrabber, was recently in town to meet with Kelly Ho, general manager of OGP, which is also a subsidiary of QVI. INTERNATIONAL METALWORKING NEWS FOR ASIA (IMNA) sat down with them to discuss their exciting new partnership, the necessary move towards automation, and the time-saving po

Process simulate helps reduce costs by a factor of 10

VP Automation Systems Co., Ltd. (VP Automation) is using the Process Simulate solution in the Tecnomatix® portfolio from product lifecycle management (PLM) provider Siemens PLM Software to help automate changes to robotic systems on the manufacturing floor. The company is a leading supplier of robot services and solutions, renovating, installing and modifying robotic systems for customers throughout Thailand.

EuroBLECH 2014: Draws global spectators all set to invest

EuroBLECH 2014, the 23rd International Sheet Metal Working Technology Exhibition, closed its doors today in Hanover, Germany, after five successful exhibition days. A total of 59,600 trade visitors came to visit the world’s biggest sheet metal working show to find out about the latest technology trends for sheet metal processing. A record number of 1,573 exhibitors from 38 countries put a wide range of innovative solutions, cutting edge technology, and an enormous amount of live machine demon

Vietnam’s supporting industries on the rise!

Mr. Duangdej Yuaikwarmdee, Deputy Managing Director and General Manager Vietnam of Reed Tradex Co., Ltd said that The four powerful shows: “Business Alliance for Supporting Industry,” “METALEX Vietnam,” “NEPCON Vietnam,” and “Industrial Components and Subcontracting Vietnam” have come to a close after 3 successful days of providing the business opportunities to 14,879 delegation are from 29 countries, namely; Australia, Austria, Belgium, Cambodia, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hong

MULTIVAC at ANUGA FoodTec

An end-to-end packaging line will be amongst focal points of the company's presentations

Technical bulletin on yeast extraction

Biocatalysts Ltd releases an in-depth bulletin on yeast extraction and the role of enzymes in the process

Metalworking experts on the future of Asia’s manufacturing industry

The metalworking industry has played an important role in the development of most of the economies in Asia. One way for manufacturers in Asia to stay competitive is to advance up the value chain. Two metalworking experts spoke about biggest changes they are seeing on the manufacturing industry in Asia in 2015 and beyond.

Sheet metal processing developer sees positive growth in China, America

The recent EuroBlech exhibition appearance ran under the motto "World Class Manufacturing". This reflected what Bystronic Group is presenting with comprehensive program of new products and services, which enable them to sustainably optimize their customers' processes and gear them towards success.

Designing sustainable energy roadmap for the Philippines

Climate change has been a constant reality for many Filipinos, with impacts ranging from extreme weather events to periodic droughts and food scarcity. The most affected populations are coastal residents and rural communities that lack proper disaster preparedness.