Impurities in materials are responsible for the colors of gemstones or the performance capabilities of modern semiconductors. Similar effects are observed in quantum systems, where research is still in its early stages. For the first time, physicists from Kaiserslautern have been able to controllabl…

From October 16 to 20, 2018, the plastics industry will gather in Friedrichshafen for the 26th Fakuma. 31 member companies of the Association of German Tool and Mold Makers (VDWF) will present themselves and their product portfolio at the VDWF joint booth, which has long become a fixture of the trad…

Approximately 40 guests from politics, business, and industry accepted the invitation and gathered at the Industrial Application Center (IAC) of the company. In his opening speech, Ralf Laber, General Manager of SMC Germany, welcomed all attendees and briefly highlighted the highlights of the 40-yea…

In the genetic makeup of cells, it is similar to factories: genes control and regulate protein production. In industry, a modular principle is often useful, where production lines can be exchanged when a different product is to be manufactured. Researchers are also working on combining gene building…

The VDWF Working Group "Tooling 4.0" has developed a self-assessment test that helps companies in the industry to determine their current position regarding the "Fourth Industrial Revolution" — it only takes 15 minutes.

From toolmakers for toolmakers. Under this motto, the VDWF set out to shed light…

The users of orbital welding equipment know the range of closed welding heads from Polysoude type MW for high productivity applications without filler wire, combining a compact and ergonomic design with high duty cycle.

In order to respond to market needs of the food and pharmaceutical industry, chem…

The non-profit association AMCA, which oversees standards and certifications for air handling systems worldwide, has certified Ziehl-Abegg that its data on air performance and energy consumption of energy-saving EC fans are consistently credible. The company operates the world's largest combined tes…

For a medical device used in in-vitro fertilization, a European OEM required a special injection molding component made of silicone, which should not only have high quality but also precise dimensions and specific surface properties. Since the part was to be produced within a tight timeframe and bud…

The previously standalone brand NovoNox was integrated into HEINRICH KIPP WERK on April 3, 2018, under the new name NOVOnox hygienic, including all business processes. The company has thus expanded its existing range in the important stainless steel sector. Since then, NovoNox customers have had acc…

The nominees for the Cleanroom Award 2018 have been chosen. The award sponsored by Reinraum Akademie from Leipzig acknowledges innovative, sustainable and energy-efficient concepts for cleanroom technology and is annually conferred during the trade fair Cleanzone. The five members of the expert jury…