Hearing the Call for Rapid Prototyping
April 26, 2013 12:22 pm | by Avi Cohen, Manager, Dental and Medical, Objet | Objet Geometries Ltd. | Articles | CommentsThe manufacture of hearing aids has traditionally involved a time-consuming, manual process that limited the amount of production that could be achieved by a single technician. However, with the implementation of rapid prototyping technology alongside CAD/CAM solutions, this process has been sped up exponentially. This article looks at the changing trend for the production of hearing aids.
LISTED UNDER: Rapid Prototyping Equipment
Robotic Fluid Dispensing
April 25, 2013 4:30 pm | by MDT Staff | Dispense Works Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsDispense Works has released a new device, ideal for larger dispensing applications. The RG 4836 Series offers machine tool performance in standard travels up to 4’ x 8’. Configurations for single and 2 part material dispensing are included.
LISTED UNDER: Machining | Dispensers/Fillers
KERN Precision Announces Micro 5-Axis Machine Tool
April 15, 2013 3:43 pm | by MDT Staff | Product Releases | CommentsKERN Precision announced the availability of the KERN Micro, a new compact 5-axis vertical machining center. The KERN Micro is the ideal machine for manufacturers with ultra-precision requirements and a wide range of production needs for nanoscale to large sized parts.
LISTED UNDER: Machining Centers
Hardinge Releases New 5-Face Bridgeport VMCs
April 11, 2013 3:11 pm | by MDT Staff | Hardinge Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsHardinge a leading international provider of advanced metal-cutting solutions announces the release of two all-new Bridgeport 5-Face (4+1) Vertical Machining Centers – the GX 250 5F and GXR 320 5F. These new 4+1 axis vertical machining centers are designed to achieve maximum capacity and performance...
LISTED UNDER: Machining Centers | Metal-Fabricating Equipment
Overmolded Medical Devices Improve Function, Design, And Aesthetics
April 5, 2013 4:47 pm | by MDT Staff | Minnesota Rubber & Plastics | Product Releases | CommentsOvermolded medical devices from Minnesota Rubber and Plastics improve function, design and aesthetics, increasing a medical product’s value. Using proprietary overmolding processes and selecting from a broad range of unique Silicone formulations, an ideal customized design solution provides improved functionality and performance.
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Fusion Laser Series with Upgraded Motion Control System
April 4, 2013 11:20 am | by MDT Staff | Epilog Laser | Product Releases | CommentsEpilog Laser, the leading producer of CO2 and fiber laser engraving, cutting and marking systems today announced it has added the Fusion and FiberMark Fusion to the company’s product line.
LISTED UNDER: Precision Cutting Tools | Marking Machines | Marking Products
Machining Center Features Increased Speed, Power, and Versatility
April 2, 2013 10:31 am | by MDT Staff | Mazak Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsMazak Corporation made several key performance enhancements to its next-generation Horizontal Center Nexus (HCN) 4000-III Horizontal Machining Center.
LISTED UNDER: Machining Centers | Machining Equipment & Tools
Compact, Powerful, High Speed Spindles
March 27, 2013 10:20 am | by MDT Staff | Ibag North America | Product Releases | CommentsIBAG North America will feature the expanded “Micro Line” spindles at the MD&M EAST 2013 event in booth 2035. These compact and powerful high speed spindles for Swiss turning are offered as 20 and 22 mm to the 25 mm diameter models that operate up to 120,000 rpm.
LISTED UNDER: Machining Equipment & Tools
Multitasking Machine for Increased Efficiency
March 25, 2013 11:30 am | by MDT Staff | Methods Machine Tools, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMethods Machine Tools, Inc., a leading supplier of innovative precision machine tools, automation and accessories, has introduced the Nakamura-Tome NTJ-100 Multitasking Turn/Mill Center which is well-suited for a wide range of production needs.
LISTED UNDER: Machining Centers | Milling Machines | Turning Machines
Component Miniaturization in a Broad Range of Materials Offers More Options
March 22, 2013 11:28 am | by MDT Staff | Minnesota Rubber & Plastics | Product Releases | CommentsMinnesota Rubber and Plastics provides custom miniaturized components in a broad range of materials, giving designers more options and greater flexibility.
LISTED UNDER: Injection Molding | Molding | Nylons
Industrial Rubber Products Solve Sealing and Vibration Problems
March 12, 2013 10:32 am | by MDT Staff | Interstate Specialty Products, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsCustom fabricated specialty rubber products made from a wide range of materials for sealing, gasketing, and shock-resistance applications are available from Interstate Specialty Products, Inc.
LISTED UNDER: Die-Cutting | Machining | MoldingBrainin Announces Innovative Research and Development Center to Improve Reliability and Performance of Electrical Components and Assemblies
March 7, 2013 9:32 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsATTLEBORO, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 7, 2013--Brainin, a unit of Precision Engineered Products LLC (PEP) and a global manufacturer of precision metal stampings and assemblies, has launched the Alan M. Huffenus Research and Development Test Center, with broad capability to test the reliability of...
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Precision Grip for Medical Component Manufacturing
March 6, 2013 10:24 am | by MDT Staff | Hardinge Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsHardinge provides gripping solutions for machining small diameter parts for medical component manufacturing. One category of products includes Swiss-type headstock collets, pickoff collets, carbide guide bushings, bar loader collets and custom manufactured solutions for Swiss turning.
LISTED UNDER: Machining Equipment & Tools
Laser Optics Cleaning Kit
March 4, 2013 11:16 am | by MDT Staff | Laser Research Optics | Product Releases | CommentsThe LRO Advanced Optical Cleaning Kit was developed by an optics manufacturer to help users remove splatter and blow-back in the field to optimize the performance of their CO2 lasers.
LISTED UNDER: Laser Micro-Machining | Cleaning Supplies
Modular Micro Extruders
March 4, 2013 10:49 am | by MDT Staff | American Kuhne | Product Releases | CommentsAmerican Kuhne introduced its new Modular Micro Extruder at the recent MD&M West Exhibition in Anaheim, CA. American Kuhne ran a Pebax 6333 micro tubing system that included their new 12 mm Modular Micro Extruder with servo drive and pressure control.
LISTED UNDER: Extrusion Equipment
