igus operates the world's largest plastics testing laboratory for moving applications in Cologne. Over 12,000 tribological tests are conducted annually by the motion plastics specialist. These include experiments that examine the use of various materials in different environments in real-world tests…

After 18 very successful years as Managing Director of Sales and Marketing of the ebm-papst Group, Thomas Borst is stepping back from his active role as of June 30, 2018.

Thomas Borst: "I entrust the upcoming changes to the hands of the future management team!"

At his initiative, the ebm-papst brand w…

Universities and research institutes are drivers of innovation for industry – particularly in the highly dynamic field of cleanroom technology. Their findings give rise to new approaches, offer solutions to current problems and lay the foundation for future products and processes. With Cleanzone Cam…

In all industries, surface and electroplating technology make an important contribution to innovations and further developments. With the annual ZVO Surface Days, which will be held in Leipzig from September 19 to 21, 2018, the Central Association of Surface Technology e. V. offers the most signific…

The French company Stivent designs and supplies extraction tables for many industrial processes, especially when it comes to extracting smoke or particulate emissions. Now, this medium-sized company also offers special extraction tables for the 3D printing of metal parts.

For the protection of the op…

Interface, Inc. (Nasdaq: TILE), a leading global commercial flooring company and worldwide leader in sustainability, today announced it has signed a definitive
agreement to acquire nora systems in a stock purchase transaction valued at approximately $420 million. Nora, a global leader in performance…

On the way to personalized products, Artificial Intelligence (AI) provides a tremendous boost in productivity. To advance research and technology transfer of AI and machine learning (ML), scientists from the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology and Automation IPA have come together to form…

At the most important trade show for the process industry, more than 3,700 exhibitors from 55 countries showcased the latest equipment and innovative processes for the chemical, pharma and food industry.

Whether in the classic process technology hall, the pump exhibition or in the plant engineering s…

The protective clothing specialist DuPont Personal Protection (ipp.dupont.com) has successfully completed the complete rebranding and re-certification of its comprehensive range of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). This aims to facilitate customers in selecting the required level of protection fo…

Innovation Platform ACHEMA 2018: The international leading trade fair for the process industry in Frankfurt am Main is also focusing this year on flexible production. Within Industry 4.0, this is a central theme for SMC Germany, the leading manufacturer, partner, and solution provider for pneumatic…