MTduo 2014: Successful close!

The four-day 11th Taipei Manufacturing Technology Show 2014 (MTduo) and 13th Taipei International Woodworking Machinery, co-organised by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) and the Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI), to a close on May 11. It was attended by about 300 domestic and international exhibitors using 1,100 booths. The total number of international and domestic visitors was up to 15,000, an increase of 7%, including up to 1,000 international buyers in

Smart pumps: Why it pays to be smart

With the advent of Information Technology (IT) in the 1990s, the world is moving towards the adoption of industrial products that enable automatic control of their operations, thereby enhancing the ease of operation and providing a reduction in errors due to manual intervention. Automobiles, refrigerators, washing machines, security systems, motors, and valves have incorporated technology that provides a high degree of automation.

Hurco SEA launches customer exclusive event

Hurco SEA invited customers to its new Toh Guan Centre facility for the Singapore Budget 2014 Highlights Seminar. The budget 2014 highlights were presented by Ms. Pearly Koh, Director of Ace Business Consultancy. Customers took the opportunity to network and catch the new design TM6i and VMX24Mi machines on display.

Cost-effectiveness to drive prospects for global measurement gages market

Manufacturers are strengthening their manufacturing facilities in Asia-Pacific (APAC) to meet demand for inexpensive measurement gages.

Smart measurement solutions for auto production

Automotive customers these days are looking for a next-generation system designed to answer the growing need for insightful, as well as actionable information to accelerate production launches and monitor quality.

How ERP changes the manufacturing industry

Austin, Texas based software company, Epicor, creates, and markets innovative products to an array of industries in virtually every market across the globe. At the core of the company’s offering is Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Solutions. However, Epicor also produces state-of-the-art customer relationship management software, supply chain management software and human capital management software.

Thread cutting in high-tensile tool steel

For tool makers and manufacturers, machining material 1.2714 is a regular challenge when it comes to the tool life achieved during thread cutting. A company based in Saarland introduced the Walter Prototyp Paradur HT some time ago and is now able to report that its tool lives have more than doubled.

Stamp of approval

Taiwanese press producer, Lien Chieh Machinery Co., Ltd., has specialised in the manufacture of different types of hydraulic presses for over sixty years. Founded in 1947, it has focused on the development of a comprehensive range of technically advanced hydraulic, hydroforming, deep drawing and forging presses designed to offer high levels of performance. As it turns its attention to a range of new hot forming and mechanical press developments, International Metalworking News for Asia (IMNA) ta

Birth of a new machine

Changes in design philosophy and product trends in the industry can often leave manufacturing unprepared to produce new designs. These changes are usually slow and subtle but occasionally they are dramatic and obvious. Recently, this has been the case for industrial laser material processing.

Thailand's MAT and its winning formula

Over the years, Material Automation Thailand (MAT) has provided its customers with high-quality and cost effective solutions using PLM products. SantiratKirdpokem, Assistant Manager, CAD/CAM/CAE Software Division of Material Automation Thailand (MAT) shared with International Metalworking News for Asia (IMNA) how the company thrived in an emerging market where more complex products and new customer requirements are business as usual.

Perfectly joined powertrain components

With more complex constituent components and even smaller batch sizes, powertrain production is facing many challenges. For a large number of applications in this sector the heat-shrink assembly process is almost predestined. Where control cams and/or gears have to be mounted on shafts, heat shrink assembly brings about a considerable reduction in component weight whilst guaranteeing a high degree of functional density of the shaft.

UWC Holdings thrives using cutting edge technology

Penang-based Unique Wire Cut Holdings (UWC) was founded over twenty years ago in Malaysia. Although the company originally started out as a trading company that sold wire cutting machines, the current business covers much wider areas of interest. However, through hard work, a clear vision and perseverance, the company a true success story. Currently, UWC specialises in the creation of top of the line electro mechanical parts, precision components, and sheet metal fabrication for a number of indu