Productivity, profitability and sustainability

Yamazaki Mazak (Stand E01, Hall 5) is showing 12 machines complemented by a range of automation and technology solutions that promise to deliver the three key customer benefits of productivity, profitability and environmentally-aware manufacturing operations.

The Mazak stand is showcasing a host of new machines, including integrated automation solutions, vertical machining centres and the most recent additions to the Integrex i-H series. Under its theme of ‘Discover More’, Mazak is displaying two world debuts at the show and another machine making its debut appearance in Europe.

For further information https://emo.mazakeu.com/

Major technology showcase

FANUC is showing a number of new technologies on Stand E02 in Hall 7 that the company says turn the vision of an automated future into present-day reality. Six key areas of the stand are hosting innovative physical and virtual exhibits. The focus is on ‘ONE FANUC’, a unique technology for complete automation that adds value for machine manufacturers, plant builders and operators from a single source: FANUC.

The visual centrepiece of the stand is the FANUC factory automation (FA) gallery. Of stunning aesthetic design, the tunnel-like gallery showcases a wide spectrum of FANUC FA solutions, including digital-twin technology. Regarding ROBOMACHINES, FANUC is this time renewing all three models (ROBODRILL, ROBOCUT and ROBOSHOT) in its line up, thus delivering a trio of European premieres for visitors to EMO Milano 2021.

For further information www.fanuc.eu

New work-holding products on display

On Stand F27 in Hall 3, Roemheld is launching a modular, sensor-based system that digitalises zero-point clamping by enabling digital recording of its status. STARK.intelligence enables the integration of data on workpiece loading and unloading directly into an automated manufacturing process. Information is also available on the condition of the clamping equipment to aid scheduled maintenance. Each fixture features its own sensor box to measure position, temperature and pressure in real time. It is possible to combine STARK.intelligence with various STARK zero-point clamping systems.

For further information
www.roemheld.co.uk

More flexibility and productivity

On Stand D01 in Hall 4, Schwäbische Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH (SW) is presenting solutions designed for highly productive medical component manufacturing. Many standard medical procedures were postponed during the pandemic and they must now be made up. This situation has given rise to an enormous need for implants made of titanium alloys and other alloys.

Medical part manufacturers can quickly increase their quantities with SW’s BA W02-22i twin-spindle machining centre featuring linear and torque motors, as well as integrated automation. On just 4 sq m of installation area, the BA W02-22i can machine complex workpieces with high precision. Direct drives in the feed axes ensure positioning accuracy, even at the highest possible machining speeds, with a guaranteed deviation of less than 0.006 mm.

For further information
www.sw-machines.com

Hardinge acquires Ohio Tool Works

Hardinge has purchased Ohio Tool Works, enhancing the former’s machine-tool and work-holding portfolio with an attractive platform of precision honing machines, tooling and abrasives. OTW designs and builds both standard and custom honing technology for a diverse and growing base of global customers across the industrial, aerospace, defence and metalworking industries. Notably, OTW’s engineered honing solutions ensure that its customers’ own mission-critical products – such as aerospace components and high-pressure cylinders – are precisely finished for performance and reliability.

For further information
www.hardinge.com