News

In our News section you can find current information about ACCRETECH and our products. We regularly publish press releases, videos and further articles.

Press release: Shortening the set-up time for form measurements

The manual exchange and the associated repositioning of different workpieces or multiple measuring points generally take time. Such set-up times can be kept to a minimum with the right accessories. Unproductive machine times are therefore reduced, resulting in greater throughput.

Langläufer mit Ski der Fischer Sports GmbH

A micrometer gives you the edge on the world champion

Fischer provides the skis for Nordic skiing’s global elite. One factor for success or failure is how the boards are cut. The manufacturer’s team of experts conduct measurements with an ACCRETECH SURFCOM TOUCH 50 to ensure that the skis have exactly the right roughness.

Tim Wood, Regional Director North Europe, ACCRETECH SBS UK Ltd. will be responsible for the UK and Scandinavian market.

ACCRETECH opens Solution Center in the UK

In the Solution Center, interested parties will obtain comprehensive information and advice about the services and products offered. With the new Solution Center in Coventry ACCRETECH can now continue its strategy of customer proximity and local roots in the UK, Ireland and Northern Europe.

Metrology solutions for e-mobility

The requirements for quality assurance in the automotive industry are changing. Spindles and ball bearings in electric cars, for example, must have an extremely high surface quality in order to avoid vibrations and keep noise levels as low as possible. High-precision measuring devices can help to increase efficiency in electromobility and thus provide a competitive advantage.

Marcus Czabon,

Interview with Marcus Czabon, Head of Business Unit Metrology

Frankfurt-born Marcus Czabon has been working for technology companies for many years, focusing on industrial metrology and machine tool building. He has been head of the Metrology division at ACCRETECH Europe in his adopted city of Munich since April 2020.

ACCRETECH SBS Dynamic Control System

Balancing increases the efficiency of grinding processes

Any unbalance in a grinding wheel lowers the quality of a workpiece and costs money. In the worst-case scenario, downtimes occur. Automatic balancing systems permanently monitor the spindle vibrations and automatically correct grinding wheel unbalance within prescribed vibration tolerances.

ACCTee ist die integrierte Software zur

Collecting and evaluating data for production control

Today, data is more important than ever in series production. The storage, analysis and evaluation of collected data volumes can contribute to the control of the plants and can be incorporated into the production process. A prerequisite for this is the simple recording and management of the available data.

Interview with Wolfgang Bonatz, Managing Director and CEO ACCRETECH (Europe) GmbH

Measurements in a production environment, digital factory, additive manufacturing – ACCRETECH Europe Managing Director Wolfgang Bonatz talks about the current trends in quality assurance.

Das Konturmessgerät SURFCOM NEX 030 von ACCRETECH im Einsatz bei der Pankl Aerospace

Success Story: Highest precision despite complex workpieces

Geometrically complex workpieces are almost always a challenge for metrology, because size and shape make it difficult to reach the measuring points. However, especially with high-precision components, it is essential that tolerances are maintained. Therefore, Pankl Aerospace Systems was looking for a flexible solution for the quality assurance of their drive shafts.

GrindTec

Press release: ACCRETECH SBS presents for the first time its product portfolio for process control in grinding technology

At the GrindTec 2020, ACCRETECH SBS will present an even wider range of advanced process control equipment for grinding technology in Hall 5 Stand 5076. It is the first joint trade fair appearance of ACCRETECH (Europe) GmbH and ACCRETECH SBS UK.

Mit der HANDYSURF+ testet das Unternehmen Elettro C.F. die Schnittqualität

Case study: Quality performs well

Elettro C.F., a manufacturer of plasma cutting systems, has patented an innovative system for achieving high-quality cuts through the synergy of different processing parameters. Mobile measurement with the HANDYSURF+ surface measuring device allows the quality of the cut surface to be precision-controlled under various conditions and configurations.

Press release: ACCRETECH Acquires Balancer Product Range from Schmitt Industries Inc.

Tosei Engineering Corp. and Tosei America have acquired the Balancer product line (SBS®) from Schmitt Industries Inc. Tosei Engineering Corp. is a 100% subsidiary of Tokyo Seimitsu Co. Schmitt Industries has its head office in Portland, USA as well as a global distribution network with its own sales locations in Germany and the UK. Tokyo Seimitsu Co. is known internationally under the brand name ACCRETECH.