KASTO improves automatic bandsaws

Many innovations have been incorporated in the re-engineered KASTOtec. The result is faster cutting in spite of a sawing process which reduces tool wear. Thanks to KASTOrespond, the new tec versions also detect the forces on the tool and adjust the feed accordingly.  

ST, Moog 3D print aircraft parts

Singapore-firm ST Aerospace Ltd and Moog Inc. will develop capabilities for smart digital supply chain to power Industry 4.0 for the global aerospace sector.  

3D printing supplier grows in Asia

EOS, a supplier of industrial 3D printing of metals, expands its regional footprint as part of the company’s bid to meet demand for additive manufacturing.   

Frutarom beauty from within product

Frutarom taps Asia's “beauty from within”market with a pure tomato powder-derived ingredient for skin health. The company will introduce the product at Food ingredients Asia 2018 in Jakarta.  

Jabil additive manufacturing link

Jabil Additive Manufacturing Network is introduced to drive greater manufacturing speed and agility, helping customers design, make and deliver products.  

Rheinland opens Malaysia test lab

TUV Rheinland launched a new Certification Body Test Laboratory (CBTL) in Malaysia to help local and international manufacturers access more than 50 global markets.  

Honda, Panasonic on battery sharing study in Indonesia

Honda Motor Co. Ltd and Panasonic Corp. plans to conduct a research experiment in Indonesia on battery sharing using the Honda Mobile Power Pack detachable mobile battery with electric mobility products, including electric motorcycles powered by the Mobile Power Pack.  

Mitsubishi Indonesia mass exports

Mitsubishi Motors announced the export launch of its popular XPANDER small MPV from its state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Bekasi, Indonesia.  

Alliance member firms open training center in Philippines

Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi officially opened a joint staff training center in the Philippines, as the automotive alliance works together more closely to enhance service to customers.

User-specific manufacturing solutions

Users involved in the modern series production of passenger car and commercial vehicle components are currently being confronted with a whole range of challenges such as increasing cost pressure, limited planning resources, shorter implementation times and smaller production batches.  

Specialist for chip-free machining steel

The TC430 Supreme is Walter AG's new HSS-E-PM thread former especially for ISO P materials. Such threads are required, for example, in general mechanical engineering, in the automotive sector and in the energy industry.

Schaeffler inks contract with Kazakhstan State Railways

The Schaeffler Group and the Kazakh goods wagon producer JSC “Kaztemirtrans”, a part of Kazakhstan State Railways, signed a contract on the reconditioning of axlebox bearings.