Qatalum marks milestones to become one of the world’s top smelters

Qatalum stepped into 2013 with the goal of becoming one of the world’s top ten smelters, by surpassing a number of targets set out in the Qatalum Improvement Programme (QIP). The Programme aims to improve the cash cost of aluminium production over the next five years. Overall by the end of 2013 the company surpassed its improvement target by 50%. The increase in efficiency was done without compromising safety as part of its ongoing mission towards zero harm.

Keeping a cool head

Sometimes lasers get very hot under the collar, especially when processing thick steel. CoolLine is for chilling with a water fog.

Digital tool data for global simulation

TDM developers have targeted the effort required to implement version 4.6: New 3D Generators and Graphic Converters to support improved CAM simulation. Shorter lead times, easier understanding and global use is the motto behind this.

Competitive advantage through stable and efficient processes

Against a background of increasing automation, process and machine monitoring is becoming more important. Last year's praxisFORUM+ held by the KOMET GROUP was therefore directed at users and manufacturers of machine tools, control systems and automation systems. Contributors presented areas in which modern monitoring systems are used, and analysed current and future challenges.

Compact clamps with flange at the bottom

The increasing share of sales of multi-axis machines, the advancing automation and the desire to efficiently produce parts families boost the demand for space-saving clamping solutions. For use in confined areas, ROEMHELD has offered a wide selection of compact clamps that were extended by two innovations during the recent Metav.

Transportation and logistics in Sub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa is becoming an increasingly attractive investment frontier. With several of the fastest growing economies located in Sub-Saharan Africa, companies from around the world are looking to enter the region in order to escape aggressive competition in their home markets and improve sales. For these companies, gaining an understanding of the state of infrastructure at a country level will be critical in order to mitigate potential risks. In conjunction with energy and communications

Closely interlocked and splined

MAG pools cold rolling technology know-how in dedicated business unit MAG has built itself a reputation as a specialist for cold rolling of splines in power trains. The tried-and tested Ex-Cell-O technology can now be found in modern, energy efficient and hydraulic-free high performance cold rolling machines of the XK series. The machine tool manufacturer has now grouped the company's cold rolling specialists together in the new Business Unit Cold Rolling Technology.

Projects market boom lifts business in ME construction

With more than $40 billion worth of new contracts awarded in the six-nation GCC alone in the first quarter, the projects markets of the Middle East are set to enjoy record-breaking year in 2014.

Safety technology for metal cutting tools

The safety of technical products is an issue on everyone’s lips. Are residual risks really unavoidable? And what residual risks are in fact still acceptable? Besides the ethical and moral aspects involved, experts are also discussing specific technical questions that have to be answered by engineers. Machine tools, in particular, pose stringent requirements for safety features and reliability. Under the aegis of the METAV 2014, experts in Düsseldorf reported on the current status of developments

Cuperex CEO John Beachy: Phenomenal discovery of processing copper ore

A South African company that said it would change the face of copper ore processing globally with its ground breaking technology and convinced investors to part with US$50 million, has failed to perform, and has been placed under financial rescue plan.

SSCs in ME gain popularity as demand for steel heightens

Laser market to exceed to $11 billion by 2017