Behringer introduces high-performance bandsaw

A highlight of the Behringer stand at the EMO 2025 exhibition in Germany towards the end of last year was the company’s new HBM500SC high-performance bandsaw. The HBM500SC saws solid material from case-hardened steel with a diameter of 300 mm in under 2 minutes.

But speed is not everything: the HBM500SC is also highly flexible, offering suitability for a wide range of materials and applications. In addition, the machine impresses with its high energy efficiency and AFC Pro technology, which automatically determines the optimum sawing parameters. This capability simplifies operation. After a short briefing, any employee can start the sawing process.

Other exhibits on show at EMO included the HBE320-523G mitre bandsaw and the LPS-TA automatic table bandsaw, which is suitable for sawing small panels and blocks.

Behringer Eisele  displayed innovations in the field of circular saws. The HCS 150E, for example, is a powerful multifunctional device for the steel trade and predestined for large batch sizes and mass cutting. The VMS 400H and PSU 450H mitre circular saws, and the VMS 370PV vertical circular saw, on the other hand, are designed for manual and semi-automatic applications – suitable for smaller metal construction companies and metalworking shops.

Behringer says now is a particularly attractive time to invest in modern sawing technology: the subsidy programmes of governments around the globe are opening new financial scope for small and medium-sized manufacturers and stockholders – especially for replacement investments. The energy-efficient sawing systems from the Behringer Group typically fulfil the requirements for a subsidy and therefore offer not only technological progress, but also economic advantages.

More information www.behringer.net

Free Download of Software-Defined Automation

Flexxbotics, an autonomous manufacturing platform specialist, has released its software-defined automation as a free download, providing direct access to industrial-grade automation technology for advanced manufacturing operations worldwide. The download delivers a powerful and extensible production-ready run-time environment, low-code HMI, developer’s studio, and complete API for smart factory interoperability and orchestration.

Flexxbotics’ free download is not a trial or evaluation version. It includes the SDA run-time, Studio and API with no time limits, capacity restrictions or disabled capabilities.

More information https://flexxbotics.com/download/

Bumotec 1000/Cneo: Produce more with less energy

The new Bumotec 1000/Cneo horizontal transfer centre was developed based on industry feedback to optimise every step of the machining process. With shorter cycle times, lower energy consumption and easier handling, the machine has 32 motor spindles running at 25,000 rpm and a new touchscreen interface.

“The aim for our new HMI was to make it easier to train new operators on a complex machine with 32 spindles and nine machining stations,” says Cédric Berger, head of the Software Department. “In view of the shortage of skilled labour, companies often employ people who are not trained as precision engineers in machining technology and who previously worked in other professions. For this reason, it’s important for the HMI to be extremely user friendly.”

Up to 40% shorter cycle times are possible, with Bumotec replacing its 8000 rpm motor spindles with 25,000 rpm models. Further supporting short cycle times, a pick-up arm is now in place featuring vices with a shorter stroke. The time for a parting-off sequence is now 7 seconds, a reduction of 30%, while machining time is now 10 seconds – 51% less than the Bumotec s1000/C model.

Another highlight of the Bumotec 1000/Cneo is the monitoring of energy consumption. Thanks to integrated sensors, the Bumotec 1000/Cneo can display relevant values for compressed air and power consumption on its 24-inch screen. And temperature conditions, too.

The new Bumotec 1000/Cneo has been in operation for several months at a company that manufactures watchstrap parts. According to feedback, the increase in productivity is between 40 and 50% compared with the same workpiece machined on the Bumotec s1000/C.

More information www.starrag.com

OGP unveils large-capacity SmartScope M130

Optical Gaging Products (OGP), a global specialist in the manufacture of optical and precision multi-sensor metrology systems for industrial quality control, is releasing the latest addition to the next evolution of its SmartScope 3D range: the SmartScope M130.


For manufacturers producing large, heavy parts, SmartScope M130 ushers in the next generation of enhancements in image accuracy, optics and throughput in a new large format 3D multi-sensor video measurement platform.

Tim Fantauzzo, VP of sales in North America, says: “The SmartScope M-Series family has quickly been adopted by manufacturers seeking unrivalled confidence in repeatability and reliability. Larger parts can obviously contain many more detailed features. The M130 optical system is truly telecentric with no distortion, so manufacturers making large, heavy parts can achieve more accurate measurements, particularly at low magnification with far more part features in the field of view.”

At the core of SmartScope M130 is the patented IntelliCentric-M optical system, featuring fixed optics with a 20-megapixel camera and proprietary Virtual Zoom technology. Built from the ground up at OGP headquarters in Rochester, USA, the streamlined IntelliCentric-M optics employ a variety of exclusive technologies that allow for instant magnification changes over the same zoom range as a traditional mechanical zoom system. The result is faster run time and far less downtime for maintenance.
 

Providing a standard XYZ travel of 790 x 815 x 200 mm (optional 300 or 400 mm Z axis) and payload capacity of 75 kg, SmartScope M130 also sports a new base design that presents customers with a lower stage height. Users can now load and unload heavy parts or oversized fixtures with ease.
More information www.ogpnet.com/m-series

CMM range built for use in production environments

RUN is Ready Metrology’s answer to the evolving needs of modern manufacturing, a line of CMMs designed specifically for use in production. Combining precision, robustness and ease of use, RUN systems deliver metrology-grade results directly on the shop floor, enabling fast inspection, feedback and control at every stage of the manufacturing process.

Developed with a clear goal — to make measurements simple, fast, and reliable — RUN systems integrate seamlessly into production workflows. Linear motors guarantee maintenance-free operation, eliminating the need for air supply or lubrication, and ensuring long-term reliability even in challenging environments.


Ease of operation is at the heart of RUN’s design. The Easy Runner interface allows operators to load and execute inspection programs with a single touch, while the moving table and optional clamping kit ensure quick and ergonomic part handling.


Robot integration is facilitated by the moving table structure: both portal and measuring head are always out of the motion range, increasing safety during set-up procedures and allowing faster part loading.


Switching from one part to another takes only a few seconds — operators simply scan a barcode to load a new program, and the machine performs measurement and reporting automatically.

RUN systems include advanced features that enhance performance and longevity, such an automatic stylus cleaning unit and an active anti-vibration granite base with pneumatic dampers. These elements guarantee accuracy and repeatability, even under real shop-floor conditions.

Designed for both end-of-line control and in-process verification, RUN delivers immediate measurement data to help manufacturers prevent deviations, reduce scrap and shorten set-up times. Integrated CAD import and GD&T analysis provide complete insight into part geometry, ensuring compliance with specifications and accelerating process improvement.

More information www.readymetrology.com