Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Metalforming",
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 Changing automotive manufacturing in Europe from
Mike Page - editor's feature articles, which we summarised at the time by saying "The European automotive manufactures face many technical and strategic changes in how and where they build cars and trucks, reports Mike Page from a recent German
conference".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Power press builder records 43% growth in 3 years from
AIDA-Europe, AIDA SAS UK Branch: "International mechanical power press builder reported a 43% increase in sales from 2002 to 2005, with year end results of over US$460 million".
In November 2006, we covered the news from AIDA-Europe, AIDA SAS UK Branch
- take a look at Power press builder opens Czech office
which says: "Japanese power press builder has opened a new sales and service office in Prague, Czech Republic, called AIDA Czech to serve cetral/eastern European markets".
Take a look also at the news release from Ortlinghaus-Werke Gmbh, Combined clutch/brake units offer no wear,
as well as Tuning up power press lines in virtual reality from Muller Weingarten,
and An Introduction to Stainless Steel at centre from The British Stainless Steel Association}.
See also:
Metalforming Solutions Suite for Catia R17
(October 2006)
Forming Technologies releases Metalforming Solutions Suite for Catia R17, empowering a 50% reduction in Engineering Changes and Engineering Rework
Explore simulation-driven manufacturing design
(September 2006)
How simulation can help to reduce lead time and lower costs, improve die life, lower development costs and save engineering time will be demonstrated at free seminars in Europe
Intelligent optimization tools made for presses
(September 2006)
At EuroBLECH, in addition to new power presses, the concept of 'PressTuning' will be explained, including 'Motion Tuning', 'Control Tuning' and 'Virtual Tuning'
News on the Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association from Metalforming Machinery Makers Association
(August 2006)
While UK manufacturing continues to go through difficulties, said MMMA's incoming chairman, there has been an increase in his own company's activity, because it is quite specialised
News on the Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association from Metalforming Machinery Makers Association
(August 2006)
Following the retirement of Mike Hall at the June 2006 AGM of the Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association, Ian Kimberley, has formerly assumed the chairmanship of the Association
Power press builder burdened by negative market
(August 2006)
Faced with a difficult market and competitive environment, the Muller Weingarten Group posted an order intake of EUR 379 million, compared to the record figure of EUR 412.3 million previously
Steels could be thixo-formed to net shape
(June 2006)
Thixo forming of steel - in which billets heated to just below melting point are forged at less energy and achieve net or 'near' net shape - is the subject of an EU funded research project
Metalforming exihibitors record positive MACH show
(June 2006)
The general consensus of opinion from the Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association members who exhibited at MACH 2006 was positive and said they had received new sales leads
Russian show to feature metalworking productivity
(May 2006)
Latest productivity ideas for CNC machine tools include a compact touch probe for machining centres and mill-turn machines and tool recognition system for high-speed tool breakage detection
Over 23,000 visit Italian metalforming show
(May 2006)
Over 23,000 visits were registered at Lamiera, the exhibition dedicated to the sheet metal forming technologies and over 1,000 foreign visitors representing 70 countries were recorded
Eddy current detector solves presswork problem
(May 2006)
Eddy current sensors, located within a press tool, measure the gap between stripper face and die in the closed position to detect pierced slugs, which otherwise might stick in the strip
News on the Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association from Metalforming Machinery Makers Association
(May 2006)
At MACH 2006, the MMMA is launching its 2006 'CD handbook' of members, which is an interactive CD introduced to replace the paper handbook that has been produced up until now every two years
Controller-to-Controller profile spec released
(May 2006)
The Sercos Controller-to-Controller (C2C) Profile specification for interconnecting distributed controls in modular machines and systems was released at Hannover Fair
News on the Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association from Metalforming Machinery Makers Association
(April 2006)
The UK's Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association said that new member Ross UK - manufacturer of pneumatic valves, control systems and safety products will take a stand at MACH 2006
News on the UK Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association from Metalforming Machinery Makers Association
(April 2006)
A manufacturer of pneumatic valves, control systems and safety products for the fluid power industry, Ross UK, has become a member of the Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
Coil punching and press feeding developments shown
(March 2006)
Metalforming and coil processing systems will show flexibility in coil-fed punching systems, while a press-feeding system will have automatic line speed regulation for optimum press synchronisation
News on the Catia Cost Optimizer - metalforming from Forming Technologies
(March 2006)
Believed to be the only cost reduction metal forming software available within the Catia environment it will identify how material cost saving targets of 10-15% can be achieved
News on the The Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association from Metalforming Machinery Makers Association
(March 2006)
he Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association says its members now have instant free access to Croner Consulting's business facts sheets and an Expert Business Support helpline
Some 400 companies to exhibit at Lamiera
(February 2006)
Some 400 companies have registered for stands at the forthcoming Italian sheet metal work and fabrication show, Lamiera 2006, from Europe, Middle east and the USA
AIDA appoints president for European headquarters
(February 2006)
The AIDA Global Group has appointed Eiji Takei president for AIDA Europe and has plans to implement the next phase of development for its manufacturing facilities headquartered in Italy
News on the Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association from Metalforming Machinery Makers Association
(February 2006)
The UK's Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association has elected Ian Kimberley - who has over 25 years experience in the metalforming industry - as its vice-chairman
News on the Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association from Metalforming Machinery Makers Association
(February 2006)
The UK's Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association, which is supporting the 'Metalworking Village', has announced that two members will taking stands within the MMMA pavilion
MMMA handbook is available free at MACH show
(January 2006)
The MMMA will be launching their new website and redesigned Members' Handbook at MACH 2006 and will be available 'free of charge' to visitors to the stand
News on the Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association from Metalforming Machinery Makers Association
(January 2006)
In his New Year message, Mick Hall, chairman, UK's MMMA, comments on the IMF Statement about the United Kingdom economy and says there is no clear picture about business prospects
UK machine tool exhibition space is filling up
(January 2006)
In January, 2006, the organisers of the UK's MACH machine tool tool exhibition said that stand space was 94% sold with 450+ confirmed exhibitors
Subcontracting show may attract 200 exhibitors
(December 2005)
The UK's Subcon 2006 - now set up as an annual event - looks set to be one of the most successful yet, says the organisers, with over 200 exhibitors expected to sign up
News on the Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association from Metalforming Machinery Makers Association
(November 2005)
Following the announcement that MMMA will continue its support of the ISME Sheet Metal Skills Competition in 2006, the Association has commissioned the 2006 MMMA Trophy
MMMA supports ISME in skills competition
(October 2005)
The Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association is to continue its support of the UK's ISME (Institute of Sheet Metal Engineering) Sheet Metal Skills Competition in 2006
Power press builder sets up in Brazil
(October 2005)
International power press builder AIDA has established AIDA-Brazil - following AIDA's purchase of the Manzoni and Rovetta divisions less than a year ago
Cost-efficient CNC punch press is affordable
(October 2005)
Affordable for many sub-contract SME's, a 200kN CNC turret punch press features a 21-station turret with three direct-drive 50.8mm auto-index stations and powerful GE Fanuc 0iP CNC
News on the Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association from Metalforming Machinery Makers Association
(August 2005)
MMMA chairman says not enough prominence is given by the UK media to stories about manufacturing work being 'repatriated' back to the UK
Chairman's message positive for UK engineering
(August 2005)
The Chairman of the Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association (MMMA) is always interested to read what other people are saying about the manufacturing sector of UK plc
News on the Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association from Metalforming Machinery Makers Association
(July 2005)
Manufacturing in the UK is not all is 'doom and gloom' as some people make out, says MMMA chairman, and a number of regions report upturn in capital expenditure
MMMA supports Metalworking Village at MACH 2006
(June 2005)
Acting as an official co-sponsor for MACH 2006, the MMMA will be supporting a 'Metalworking Village' and will be launching its 2006 Members Handbook at the Show