Researchers from the Transregio Collaborative Research Center "Cooperative Effects in Homo- and Heterometallic Complexes" (SFB/TRR 88 "3MET") succeeded in synthesizing a new complex compound made of silver and hydrogen (silver hydride), which exhibits interesting optical properties and reactivity to…

As a chemical engineer or chemist, one acquires comprehensive knowledge about which factors influence chemical reactions or how production processes are controlled in the chemical industry. But what insights can be gained from the laboratory or process data using data analytics and machine learning…

1. The Exhibit: A Redefinition of the Feasible

Undoubtedly, the K-Messe 2019 takes place against the backdrop of discussions on environmental protection and the proper use of plastics. The industry is obliged to present solutions and demonstrate how future-oriented, energy-efficient, and sustainable…

From 24 to 27 September 2019, the life sciences industry, including specialists from the pharmaceuticals, chemicals and biotechnology sectors, met up in Basel.

The quality and specialist competence of the visitors was very high. Visitor numbers were up by 2% compared with 2016, totalling 12,270. Exhi…

Technical cleanliness, in terms of particle cleanliness according to VDA 19, is today a critical quality feature in the manufacturing of complex components in the automotive industry. Particular interest is shown by manufacturers of driver assistance and safety systems, primarily for electronic comp…

"The Power of Blue" – under this motto, Schütz presented its sustainable packaging solutions for liquid fill goods at FachPack from September 24 to 26, 2019. Blue is not only the color in the corporate design of the global player; it also generally stands for sustainability and the preservation of o…

Seals have a long-standing tradition in history. Thousands of years ago, they were used to ensure the integrity of containers and their contents. The seal of the new automatic locking system Automatic Lock for plastic drums from Schütz looks different from a medieval wax seal, but serves the same pu…

IBCs and tanks from Schütz's Foodcert or Cleancert line ensure comprehensive material, product, and process safety. They have thus established themselves in particularly demanding industries such as food or pharmaceuticals. Because the global major players in these industries have significantly incr…

To produce sufficient food, feed, fibers, and renewable raw materials for a constantly growing world population, seed treatment in agriculture is essential. An age-old method that has been used since antiquity is seed coating, today also called Seed Treatment. The coating is applied directly to the…

With Smart Heating, the cleaning system manufacturer Karl Roll has developed a solution that intelligently controls the heating of process media in cleaning systems. It ensures that the system is ready for operation at the scheduled time after interruptions – without energy- and cost-intensive stand…