Suppliers to the oil, gas and power generation industries are no different to companies involved in any other supply chain — they need to constantly work smarter, quicker and more cost-effectively.

It is the nightmare of every manufacturer: While working on a important and time-sensitive production project, a machining centre fails and stops working. The only possible rescue is a quick replacement of the machine. In case of FGP Systems, they were able to get a replacement in the course of two weeks.

From 27 – 29 June 2017, PSE Europe 2017 will be opening its doors at the MOC Munich. At PSE Europe 2017, leading manufacturers will showcase innovative PU applications and solutions. Part of the shows programme is the Feature Area. In this dedicated space, exhibiting companies display innovative PU products. The exhibits showcase how Polyurethane applications enable specific product innovations.

HRS Flow presents Flexflow technology and HRS Cool, a hot runner system without the need for water cooling of the associated actuators, at K 2019.

Switzerland - Excessive vibrations are the nemesis of surface quality and tool preservation. Not so for Liechti Engineering where toolmakers rely on a clever clamping system produced by their compatriots at Rego-Fix.

Reliable suppliers are said to be the key to success at furniture-maker Hettich. The firm talks about saving time and money by using standard parts from Austrian supplier Meusburger.

When automating machine tools, the focus is usually on loading and unloading workpieces. The increasing spectrum of variants, however, calls for flexible solutions from the building set in order to be able to adapt the automation quickly to the altered tasks.

Germany – According to Schunk, for precision in the sub-micron range during ultra-precision machining, tool holders need features such as top-notch balancing.

Toolholding innovator Gewefa will have a new taper toolholder on show. Other presented innovations are the Hydropin hydraulic chuck with a fixed stop pin, the Easy Fix boring bar toolholder and a new shrink collet system, called Induterm M96.

A flexible machining cell that can be adapted to a number of different tasks relies on robot technology to ensure high precision. For mould shops, the unit suits a number of finishing applications, according to its supplier.