Research and Markets: Machine Tools Market in Germany 2015-2019

The machine tools market in Germany to grow at a CAGR of 5.10% over the period 2014-2019.

This report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the machine tools market in Germany for the period 2015-2019. To calculate the market size, it considers the revenue generated from the sales of metal cutting machine tools, metal forming machine tools, and tool accessories. This report does not provide the market share of vendors; it lists only the key vendors in the market.

The major shift of end-users and vendors of machine tools to emerging economies, especially to APAC countries such as China and India, will be a major threat to the existence of local vendors in Europe. Major end-users, like the automotive industry, are moving toward setting up facilities in APAC to cater to local and export markets; this has forced major vendors of machine tools to set up facilities in APAC.

According to the report, awareness of the high quality of machine tools manufactured in Germany and their technological capabilities is making them more attractive to countries like China and US. The European machine tool industry, along with the German machine tool industry, organizes many trade shows, like the bi-annual EMO Hannover, to attract and showcase the technologies and feature additions made by German machine tool manufacturers.

Further, the report states that the sudden slowdown in the economy of a number of countries around the world, due to a variety of factors, has the potential to affect all sectors, especially the manufacturing sector.

In terms of product, the market is segmented into three: metal cutting, metal forming, and tool accessories.

Key vendors

• DMG MORI SEIKI
• Schuler
• TRUMPF Group

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The future of machine tools

Two new appointments at Methods Machine Tools

James Kucharski is the new national sales manager for Nakamura-Tome products; Robert Serrano as Southern California sales manager.

Sudbury, Massachusetts – Methods Machine Tools Inc., a leading supplier of innovative precision machine tools, has appointed James Kucharski as national sales manager for Nakamura -Tome in the U.S.                                                                 

Kucharski's background in manufacturing is extensive. He has close to 25 years of experience and has held numerous product, engineering, sales, and management positions in the Swiss-turning industry.

“Jim's background in turning centers and his in-depth manufacturing knowledge make him a solid choice to represent Nakamura -Tome,” commented Richard Parenteau, director of application development/Nakamura -Tome, at Methods Machine Tools Inc. “He is a seasoned professional and his sales guidance will be invaluable." 

Nakamura-Tome is the premier multi-tasking turning center manufacturer, offering more than 20 twin-spindle machine configurations. From raw stock to complete parts in one setup, Nakamura -Tome multi-tasking machines can reduce cycle times and eliminate extra operations. 

New Southern California sales manager
Concurrent with the above announcement, officials from Methods Machine Tools names Robert Serrano as Southern California sales manager. Serrano's territory will be Los Angeles and San Diego. Methods has recently expanded its Southern California operation, increasing the number of sales/application engineering and service personnel by eight, and offering a full range of machine tool solutions from all Methods partner brands. Serrano has been added to the leadership team, bringing his 25 years of machine tool experience to the region.

“We are pleased to have Robert join our team,” said Fernando R. Garcia, general manager of West Coast Operations, Methods Machine Tools Inc. "His track record and experience will be a valuable asset to our region."

Prior to joining Methods, Serrano spent nine years at Tornos as the regional business sales manager for North America and Mexico. He has worked in the machine tool OEM business industry for approximately 25 years.

http://www.onlinetmd.com/medical-device-manufacturing-design-methods-machine-tools-nakamura-kucharski-serrano-71115.aspx#.Va-NGKSqqkr

Taiwan's machine tool output hit 3rd-highest in 2014

Taipei, March 5 (CNA) The production value of Taiwan's machine tool industry for 2014 hit the third-highest level on record, thanks to improvement of the economy at home and abroad, the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) said Thursday.

Last year, the output of the local machine tool industry totaled NT$149.4 billion (US$4.74 billion), up 15.8 percent from a year earlier and trailing only the NT$166.7 billion recorded in 2012 and the NT$163.8 billion registered in 2011, according to ministry data.

It said that as the U.S. economy -- the largest in the world -- showed signs of significant improvement, while China -- the second- largest economy -- geared up to install automation equipment for industrial production, orders placed for Taiwan's machine tools grew.

In addition, the local machine tool sector benefited from the booming global auto industry, while increased investment in Taiwan's manufacturing sector also boosted demand for locally made machine tools.

Machine tools accounted for more than 20 percent of the local machinery industry. The production value growth of the sector even beat the 10.7 percent year-on-year output growth recorded by the entire machinery industry, the MOEA statistics indicate.

The MOEA said that as demand for automation equipment from the U.S. and China remains strong and the European economy is reviving, it is possible that the local machine tool business could post NT$160 billion in production output in 2015.

In 2014, Taiwan exported a total of NT$109.1 billion-worth of machine tools, up 8.7 percent from a year earlier, the MOEA said.

China served as the largest buyer of Taiwan's machine tools last year, accounting for 32.2 percent of total outbound sales. The U.S. came second, making up 11.3 percent of the total, the data shows.

Taiwan imported NT$14.9 billion-worth of machine tools in 2014, up 11.2 percent from a year earlier, the MOEA added. Japan was the largest supplier, accounting for 51.6 percent of the total purchases, followed by Germany with 15.8 percent and China with 9.1 percent, the ministry said.

http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aeco/201503050020.aspx

CO2 Laser Machine Tools Speed Sign Cutting

Interior plastic signs are ubiquitous in hotels, office buildings, hospitals and other structures. These signs may seem like simple products, but they are actually often complex assemblies of numerous pieces. Like many other manufacturers, sign makers are continually working to improve the quality and functionality of their products, while also reducing manufacturing costs. Traditionally, sign fabrication has relied mostly on mechanical machining techniques. A new breed of smaller and more efficient laser-based machine tools now offers superior performance and cost characteristics for many applications.

For example, CO₂ laser-based machine tools are workhorse systems that are well established in numerous industries. Their combination of rugged operational simplicity, compact packaging, low operating costs and high processing power often make them the tool of choice for bringing the advantages of high-tech photonics manufacturing to both high- and low-tech (and/or low-unit-value) applications. Sign making is a standout example of this trend to extend laser manufacturing to simplify complex processes.

Sign making basics

Figure 1 shows a typical interior hotel sign. Note that the numerals and braille characters are raised. To achieve this, the numbers first are cut out as separate pieces and then glued to the main body of the sign. Sometimes signs also contain a pocket or slot that allows a piece of paper or nameplate to be inserted. Thus, a single sign can be an assembly of a variety of different plastic, metal and thin-film materials, and may be fairly complicated.
http://www.photonics.com/Article.aspx?AID=57144