In partnership with CNC machine builder I-Mes, CAD/CAM developer Schott Systeme showcased its five-axis simultaneous machining technologies at the Fakuma exhibition in Friedrichshafen, Germany.
Opening the company's annual, Open House at Pfronten, Bavaria, Gildemeister chief executive Dr Rüdiger Kapitza announced that 2008 was a record year in the company's 138-year history, with turnover exceeding €1.9 billion, and group annual profit 62 per cent higher than 2007 at €81.1 million.
Unicut Precision has reached an agreement with Target Precision to take over its subcontract component production. This will allow Target to focus on expanding its highly successful championship darts business which has now developed to become its core activity.
The Southern Manufacturing show (February 11th-12th 2009, FIVE, Farnborough) offers a wealth of precision engineering, electrical and electronic subcontract manufacturing services.