New development in generation of micro lenses to control LED light

Eddy Kunnen
May 13, 2019

LED light is on the rise. This is because of the high efficiency, low energy consumption. One of the challenges is shaping the light beam according to customer needs with a minimum of lens material. We are investigating this aspect in collaboration with KU Leuven in the context of the ‘Lighting industry 4.0’ project.

Creating optical surface properties by means of texturing and coating

Patrick Cosemans
Olivier Malek
September 11, 2018

There is so much you can achieve with coated and textured surfaces. They add value to products, making them more competitive. Through a series of cases based on the needs of different sectors, Sirris will give you an idea about their potential. This blog post will discuss the reflectivity of optical surfaces.

NLMK Clabecq identifies optimal milling conditions

Olivier Malek
December 9, 2016

Keen to further professionalise its working methods and customer service, the Belgian NLMK site called on Sirris’s precision manufacturing expertise.

Focus on measuring during the 2016 Precision Fair

Peter ten Haaf
December 1, 2016

The 2016 Precision Fair was held in Veldhoven in the Netherlands on 16 and 17 November. The Sirris precision department participated in the event and drew up a report that focuses on measuring throughout the production process.

Niko replaces traditional hardening process with laser hardening

Peter ten Haaf
September 16, 2016

Hardening is an essential but onerous step in the manufacture of precision components for switches. The traditional process takes a long time and entails precision risks. Laser hardening eliminates both of these problems. Niko is introducing it in its production process.

A white paper on precision components will shortly be available

Peter ten Haaf
January 11, 2016

To compete successfully at a global level, you need a combination of some unique advantages and need to know how to stand out. Precision Manufacturing gives you this potential. But it also involves some challenges in terms of machinery, control and tools. In six white papers we identified six areas where a company can make a difference. The first white paper, concerning precision components, will soon be downloadable!

Cost efficiency and lower ecological impact are some of the benefits from hybrid processing technology

Olivier Malek
November 10, 2015

Hybrid processing technologies combine two or more existing technologies to form a new technological approach so that the advantages of each existing technology can be used synergically. Although it can result in more than just that.

Innovative method for local hardening

Olivier Malek
July 6, 2015

The Belgian company Niko based in Sint-Niklaas and renowned for its high quality lighting switches and wall sockets gave one of its injection moulding nozzles to be used as a case study for the 'Precision Manufacturing for new and better products' joint research project.

Seminar on hard materials was a success

Olivier Malek
June 29, 2015

The second part in the seminar series organised by Sirris and Agoria concerning 'precision manufacturing' was held on 24 June. The theme was ‘manufacturing high quality products using hard materials and the associated challenges and problems’. The host for the day was Niko in Sint-Niklaas - best known for their electrical sockets and light switches - who provided a suitable setting with ample opportunity for networking.

The latest in precision technology presented at Euspen 2015

Olivier Malek
June 22, 2015

The annual congress of the European Society of Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology (euspen) took place in Leuven between 1 and 5 June this year. As in previous years those attending the congress could count on a whole series of captivating presentations, complemented by a poster session covering a wide range of subjects including precision mechanics in (micro) biology and advanced machine metrology.

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