Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Machine Tool Market",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release GE CNC units programmed directly onsite from
Fanuc GE CNC UK, which we summarised at the time by saying "With Manual Guide i, the current Fanuc GE CNC controllers can be directly programmed onsite in a simple manner - regardless of whether turning, milling or combining machining
processes".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release CAD/CAM system ensures efficient CNC punching from
Radan Computational: "A company, which has taken over the UK agency for the Japanese Nisshinbo CNC punching machines, press brakes and shears, recommends Radan's CAD/CAM systems for their programming".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Fanuc GE CNC UK
concerning its CNCs at Scania
- take a look at CNCs chosen for reliability and spares service
which says: "For automotive production lines machining 15.6litre V8 truck diesel engine components, a Swedish company has selected CNCs on the basis of reliability and spares service".
Take a look also at the news release from Fanuc GE CNC UK, Energy buffer made for servo press machines,
as well as High-precision laser cuts more productively from Fanuc GE CNC UK,
and 3D CNC collision check function improved from Fanuc GE CNC UK.
See also:
CNCs manage 5-axis free-form machining
(September 2007)
High-performance CNC controllers introduced at EMO 2007 are able to precisely interpolate axis movements required for 5-axis machining even for free formed surfaces
NC systems maker has shipped 200,000 units
(July 2007)
Machine tool and process control systems manufactuer, Heidenhain, shipped its 200,000th NC unit during June 2007 and includes 30,000 units of the current iTNC 530 CNC
Spanish machine tool firms to number 74 at EMO
(July 2007)
There will be 74 Spanish machine tool and metal working equipment builders exhibiting at EMO 2007 and they will rank as sixth after Germany, Italy, Japan, Switzerland, and Taiwan
Y-axis on tuning centre raises competitiveness
(July 2007)
A model kit maker wanted a mill-turn centre with a Y-axis to be more competitive by using the flexibility and capability to do as many machining applications as possible in one set-up
UK machine tool group names European manager
(January 2007)
The UK's 600 Group - producer of CNC turning machines and mill-turn centres - has appointed Willi Gollmer as head of its European operations
Machine tool motors have higher speed
(January 2007)
Higher speed torque motors and a more compact absolute sensor enable new machine tool applications, such as turning in machining centres as well as gear and tool grinding
UK 2006 machine tool growth to reach 30%
(December 2006)
In the UK, the news for the machine tool sector is a forecasted growth for 2006 at 30%, with a further improvement of around 10% in 2007
CNC I/O module to cut machine tool wiring costs
(September 2006)
A terminal type I/O module designed to speed up the wiring process, improve the overall reliability of machine tool wiring, and help them reduce costs for new products or during retrofit applications
Become more productive with CNC simulation
(July 2006)
GE Fanuc offers PC simulators for CNCs, PMCs and Manual Guide i interfaces, as well as the PMC of the CNC controller, which model and simulate the entire control system on the screen
News on the UCIMU machine tool market from UCIMU
(July 2006)
According to UCIMU figures, Italian machine tool builders recorded a 26.9% increase in orders during the second quarter of 2006 - owing partly to improved domestic Italian demand
Machine tool and CAM providers combine forces
(April 2006)
Metal cutting CAM provider Gibbs and Associates and CNC machine tool builder Mori Seiki have set up a collaboration agreement over post processors and machine simulation models development
GE Fanuc delivers 5,555th CNC to EDM builder
(March 2006)
The mutual satisfaction that has been achieved betrween CNC supplier and machine tool builder can be measured by the 5,555th GE Fanuc CNC system delivered recently to Charmilles
CNC systems supplier moves UK office
(March 2006)
GE Fanuc Automation CNC UK has moved into state-of-the-art offices on the outskirts of Northampton and has excellent facilities for presentation and training and renewal parts storage
CNC systems offered from entry-level to 5-axis
(March 2006)
CNC hardware and software enhancements offer machine tool users higher performance, easier operation, increased precision and improved productivity - backed by retrofitting advice at MACH
Service contracts raise machine tool productivity
(March 2006)
When a company takes out a fixed price Service Contract with GE Fanuc, machine tool availability is maximised at the most economic rate - an economic way to maximise productivity
Latest laser offers more cutting performance
(November 2005)
Latest laser package offers increased cutting performance as well as other benefits that include improved reliability, easier maintenance and improved finish on the cut-surface
Five-axis programming efficiency improvements made
(November 2005)
Additional features in 5-axis CNCs include Cutting Point Command, Tilted Working Plane command, and 3D Interference Avoidance in Tool Radius Compensation mode
Enhancements for high-end CNCs up productivity
(October 2005)
A new Path Table Operation feature on high-end CNCs simplifies the programming of interlinked axes to increase productivity and enhance machine and operator safety
Austrian machine tool builder buys Mecof
(July 2005)
Austrian machine tool builder Emco has acquired Italian machining centre builder Mecof - since renamed Emco-Mecof - to offer turning and milling from a single source
Enhanced 5-axis precision machining introduced
(March 2005)
Controllers with nano-interpretation for machining very complex and free-form surfaced parts, moulds and dies offer enhanced features for high speed 5-axis machining
Fast search of CNC documents offered
(March 2005)
New plug-in software to Acrobat Reader greatly enhances text searching capability of multi-language operator and maintenance manuals for FANUC CNCs
Mori Seiki opens UK Technical Centre
(February 2005)
Following the acquisition of Hitachi Seiki by Mori Seiki, in 2002, the decision was taken to establish a new Technical Centre in Slough, UK, replacing the Milton Keynes facility
Hardinge acquires Bridgeport intellectual property
(December 2004)
The Hardinge Group, a leading global machine tool company with sales in excess of $200 million, has acquired the Intellectual Property Rights and the sales and support services division of Bridgeport
Machine tool buiness boosted in China
(November 2004)
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, is about to establish a new company in Hong Kong exclusively dedicated to machine tool sales and service to further strengthen its machine tool business in China
Machine tools: China disrupts 'old world' order
(March 2004)
Chinese market explodes with 15 percent growth rate at expense of leading world markets, while growing sophistication of domestic manufacturers could threaten overseas players
CMMs and programming software to be launched
(February 2004)
Two CMM types, aimed at precision aerospace and automotive power train sectors and at general manufacturing will be launched at MACH 2004 alongside CAD and non-CAD CMM software
Gauging European machine tool industry's future
(November 2003)
During the last two years, the MANTYS initiative, co-ordinated by the CECIMO, revealed some of its findings during the EMO machine tool fair in Milan, Italy
Bridge-type CMMs have advanced controller
(September 2003)
Advanced controller technology optimises bridge-type CMM performance and incorporates remote system monitoring, providing instant support for any problem diagnosis and solution
Marginal purchase plan eases machine procurement
(March 2003)
Management at a Manchester-based machine tool supplier has devised a simple 'Marginal Purchase Plan' aimed at various levels of purchase requirements and financial budgets
UK CNC lathes sales to expand in Germany
(January 2003)
600 Group is confidently developing its German distribution operation, Parat, which foresees a turnover increase for Harrison CNC lathes during 2003
Vast range of CNC tooling accessories introduced
(October 2002)
Over 100 new tooling accessories with improved performance, high-speed CNC specifications and importantly, super competitive prices, range from arbors and centres to collets and holders
UK machine tool sales scored at the IMTS
(October 2002)
In spite of what has unarguably been a hard year for the US machine tool industry, the 600 Group reports some $1m of sales secured through its presence at IMTS, Chicago
600 Group names new MD for German operation
(September 2002)
Robert Tichauer has been appointed Managing Director of 600 Group's German distribution operation, Parat
Easy-to-use manual/CNC lathe launched in Chicago
(August 2002)
Unrivalled ease-of-use features the latest manual/CNC lathe, thanks to its specially developed Fanuc/Harrison control and full-size colour touch-screen. It makes its debut at IMTS