On October 1, the laser manufacturer TRUMPF will be opening a new subsidiary for the advance engineering of laser diodes in Berlin. In close proximity to, and in close cooperation with, the Ferdinand-Braun-Institut, Leibniz-Institut für Höchstfrequenztechnik (FBH) and other facilities and experts, t…

Cleaning systems are not uncommon as the "bottleneck" in production. Any unplanned downtime caused by reactive maintenance or a disturbance usually results in enormous additional effort, and in the worst case, a production halt for subsequent processes. Therefore, cleaning must run predictably and e…

The remote particle counter RM-4510, with dimensions of 11.9 x 15.7 x 24.1 cm, is among the most compact 1.0 CFM particle counters with an integrated vacuum pump and storage for 45,000 data sets. In addition to easy system integration through flexible communication interfaces, the RM-4510 offers a v…

To maintain the particle purity of cleanrooms, specific airflow patterns and stable overflows are often prescribed. Their detection is usually carried out during initial qualification / commissioning or during the annual requalification of a cleanroom.

Due to their low operating costs, contamination…

The success of the company KEK is based on the fascination with stainless steel. It is this very fascination that drives the development of optimal products and innovative solutions. KEK was founded in 1991 as Königsbrücker Edelstahl- und Küchentechnik GmbH and today employs 120 staff members. As a…

Reality in the future? Nano-robots as a medical transport unit for penetrating into tumours

“The success of the COMPAMED can be explained as the result of closely integrating development processes on the part of the suppliers as well as on the part of their customers,” said Joachim Schäfer, managing…

- Promising start to the 2016 trade fair season
- Changeover at the helm
- Improved exhibition circuit thanks to modified hall layout
- Expert forums offer industry-specific information

From pharmaceuticals, chemicals and foodstuffs to glass, construction materials and paper: every 18 months the POWTE…

Gerresheimer is one of just a few companies in the world to offer its customers both glass and COP syringes. At the PDA’s Universe of Prefilled Syringes & Injection Devices Conference in Vienna on November 3 and 4, Bernd Zeiss of Gerresheimer and Yasuyuki Shiraishi of Taisei Kako will be talking…

Merck Millipore’s heipha ICRplus Neutralizer A contact plates improve detection of microorganisms on disinfected surfaces in isolators and cleanrooms. Common disinfectants may contain residues from a variety of sources that inhibit the detection of microorganisms during surface monitoring, which can…

In many areas, avoiding particle and process residues is extremely important for high product quality. Even the smallest contaminants
on the product can have a negative impact and lead to manufacturing failures. Therefore, thorough cleaning is indispensable.

Moistened cloths simplify the cleaning of…