Mercedes-Benz pushes plan in Asia

With a strategic decision Mercedes-Benz Cars is enhancing the manufacturing footprint in South East Asia addressing growing demand for electric mobility.  

5-axis portal milling machine

Zimmermann presents compact and thermosymmetrical portal milling machine for model, tool and mold making.

Quicker changeover with new workholding devices

When it comes to workholding, the trend is for quicker product development, especially in the energy, automotive and aerospace markets, says Gary Downs, President of SMW Autoblok Corporation.  

Growing demand for Swiss machinery in China

In the first six months of 2018, Switzerland exported goods in the value of 8.9 billion Swiss francs to China and Hong Kong, according to recent figures by the Swiss Federal Customs Administration. Compared to the first half of 2017, that is a plus of 6.9%.  

Hydraulic pump with easy link to machine tool controls

Now hydraulic workholding systems are easily automated with the new Kurt Automation Pump. The system comes complete with solenoid valves, pressure switches and wire harnesses ready for adding the appropriate connectors that fit your specific CNC controller or other I/O device.  

Genius Machinery wins major prize at TaipeiPLAS

Genius Machinery Co., Ltd. was awarded first prize for its circular system/recycling equipment at the 2018 Taiwan Plastic & Rubber Industry Award  

INEOS Styrolution to acquire 2 PS plants from Total S.A.

INEOS Styrolution announces agreement to acquire 2 polystyrene production sites in China from Total S.A.  

Cherries stay fresh in MAP lidding film

High demand for cherries in China revs up need for innovative functional packaging to extend shelf life and reduce waste – the answer: FreshLid” laminated film  

New system for continuous extruder monitoring

Davis-Standard introduces DS Activ-Check for continuous extruder monitoring

Coca-Cola, Costa Coffee deal brewing

Coca-Cola to expand globally in the coffee business by acquiring UK brand Costa Coffee

Lantek appoints new CEO

Lantek, a pioneering multinational in the digital transformation of the sheet metal and fabrication sector, announces the appointment of Alberto López de Biñaspre Maurolagoitia as CEO.  

Open Mind partners with Okuma

OPEN MIND Technologies AG has partnered with Okuma America Corporation, joining the Partners in THINC collaboration, founded by Okuma.