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Innovation for precise measurement values of the cleaner concentration in BvL cleaning systems: continuous measurement of the bath medium with the new generation of Libelle Cleaner Control.

16.06.2025
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Cleaning | procedures, devices, agents, media (Wipers, Swaps,...)

Intelligent update for Libelle Cleaner Control - Fraunhofer Institute confirms eIffectiveness

Innovation for greater process reliability in component cleaning

The Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA in Germany confirms the function and accuracy of BvL Oberflächentechnik GmbH's existing measuring equipment. With the latest technical update, BvL's Libelle Cleaner Control sets new standards in the reliability of monitoring…

Wage cleaning in the TDZ of LPW Cleaning Systems at the company location in Riederich (Image: LPW)

Christian Koblenzer heads the Test and Service Center (TDZ) of LPW Reinigungssysteme - and is looking for customized solutions in industrial component cleaning for customers (Image: LPW)

The Customer Support Team: from left to right Christian Koblenzer, Georgia Karamanoglou (incoming goods inspection, wage cleaning, final inspection, and packaging), Monique Schall (scheduling, administration, quotation preparation), Chris Meschner (equipment conditioning), Mario Fritzmann (application engineer/process technician) (Image: LPW)

Process Monitoring – an important component for customized customer solutions in cleaning technology (Image: LPW)

The preparation and conditioning of the cleaning systems are just as important as the cleaning itself (Image: LPW)

Interior cleaning of capillaries for eye surgery: The openings to be cleaned are only visible under the microscope (Image: LPW)

16.05.2025
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People

Christian Koblenzer, Head of Customer Support at LPW, talks in an interview about the work at LPW's Test and Service Center (TDZ) and challenges in component cleaning.

LPW Test and Service Center - Interview with Christian Koblenzer, LPW Cleaning Systems

Christian Koblenzer is responsible at LPW Cleaning Systems, among other things, for the Test and Service Center (TDZ). In an interview, he talks about his work at the TDZ, what happens there, and how he and his team develop suitable solutions for the specific customer tasks in industrial parts clean…

The equipment of the multi-bath ultrasonic cleaning system includes all procedures and technologies used in the watch industry and by its suppliers for efficient, process-safe, and environmentally compatible cleaning. (Image source: Ecoclean GmbH)

For a perfectly adapted design and optimization of mass finishing processes, the new technology center offers various machines and process techniques as well as a wide range of media. (Image source: Forplan AG)

At the opening of the joint technology center at the end of March 2025, numerous guests also inquired about the possibilities of contract manufacturing. (Image source: Forplan AG)

12.05.2025
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Surface

Forplan and Ecoclean/UCM cooperate – Process development and contract manufacturing

Joint Technology Center for Surface Treatment and Cleaning of Precision Parts

With the new Technology Center, which Swiss Forplan AG and Ecoclean GmbH / UCM AG opened in Biel at the end of March 2025, the companies are jointly expanding their capacities for process development and optimization as well as contract processing in the areas of vibratory finishing and fine cleanin…

The cleaning system for Viant was transported in one piece and installed on site. (Photo: LPW/Viant)

The PowerJet 670 T5 Twin Ultra Medical from LPW is connected to a customized automation solution that ensures a clean transfer into the cleanroom. (Photo: LPW/Viant)

26.04.2025
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Cleaning | procedures, devices, agents, media (Wipers, Swaps,...)

Medical system solution for Viant Aura GmbH

In just four months to a complete high purity system

Detailed preliminary tests, contract cleaning, and genuine teamwork made it possible for LPW Cleaning Systems GmbH to complete a customer-specific system for Viant Aura GmbH in just four months. The double-chamber system of the PowerJet 670 T5 Twin Ultra Medical series is used for the final cleaning…

At the trade fair Lounges 2025, textile service provider Mewa presented a comprehensive all-around service for cleanroom processes Mewa. (Photo: Mewa)

Mewa Cleanroom is certified for cleanroom classes ISO 5 to 8 as well as GMP B to D. (Photo: Mewa)

09.04.2025
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PSA

Mewa expands its comprehensive service to include cleanroom offerings

The Europe-wide textile service provider Mewa has expanded its B2B portfolio to include comprehensive solutions in the cleanroom segment. The new service package includes the provision of cleanroom clothing for ISO classes 5 to 8 as well as GMP classes B to D, including maintenance and servicing. Ad…

The PowerJet 1100 T 5 Triple CNp is located at Edwards in Taiwan on nearly 170 square meters and is used for cleaning high-performance vacuum pumps before processing. (Photo: LPW)

The Edwards system required heavier equipment to move just the basic setup weighing 30 tons. (Photo: LPW)

02.04.2025
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Cleaning | procedures, devices, agents, media (Wipers, Swaps,...)

Customized CNP system for Edwards/Taiwan

High-strength and automation flexible

For the British company Edwards, LPW Cleaning Systems GmbH developed a customized CNp system, which was recently delivered to Taiwan. This high purity project involved cleaning used and therefore heavily contaminated components of vacuum pumps before overhaul. A real technical challenge. Furthermore…

Automated system with three cleaning stations in a circulating sequence with AGV integration.

27.03.2025
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Cleaning | procedures, devices, agents, media (Wipers, Swaps,...)

Individual cleaning technology for maximum efficiency: BvL relies on customized solutions

Industrial companies face the challenge of cleaning increasingly complex components efficiently and reliably. Standard solutions are often no longer sufficient – there is a need for individually configurable, intelligent cleaning systems. BvL Surface Technology GmbH is responding to this developme…

Thanks to their modular design, ultrasonic multi-bath immersion systems such as the UCMPerformanceLine can be optimally adapted to tasks such as cleaning before coating or final cleaning before packaging. (Image source: Ecoclean GmbH)

The APM technology enables the reproducible, movement-free, and contactless monitoring of ultrasonic frequency and power. The recorded values are automatically evaluated and stored. (Image source: Ecoclean GmbH)

For medical technology products that are cleaned as bulk goods, such as the caps of vaccine containers here, compliance with the specifications must be ensured and documented. (Image source: Ecoclean GmbH)

The high technical and regulatory requirements in the manufacture of medical technology parts can only be met with cleaning processes and systems that are optimally adapted to the application. (Image source: Ecoclean GmbH)

By combining wet chemical cleaning with a low-pressure plasma process, surfaces can be prepared reliably and efficiently for subsequent coating. (Image source: Ecoclean GmbH)

06.03.2025
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Cleaning | procedures, devices, agents, media (Wipers, Swaps,...)

Clean medical technology products reliably and in line with requirements

Cleaning tasks along the production chain

The range of medical technology products is extremely diverse and places specific demands on parts cleaning and packaging. For example, particulate and filmic contamination must be reliably removed from manufacturing processes. In addition, there is compliance with the regulatory requirements from t…

04.03.2025
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Cleaning | procedures, devices, agents, media (Wipers, Swaps,...)

Miele presents a compact device for increased performance and flexibility in industrial part cleaning

– Variable speed circulation pump adapts to demand
– For metal, plastic, or electronic parts, optics, watches, or medical instruments and implants
– Easy and intuitive operation via touch color display

With a new cleaning device, Miele now offers a compact solution for demanding cleaning tasks in industri…

The key criteria for stable and damage-free cleaning of the stents include a homogeneous sound field in addition to an optimally tuned ultrasound frequency and power. (Image source: Weber Ultrasonics)

Very high cleanliness requirements are placed on delicate implants such as stents, and cleaning must be very gentle, which can be ensured by ultrasonic cleaning. (Image source: Weber Ultrasonics)

For medical technology products such as instruments, implants, or other devices that require very high levels of cleanliness, ultrasonic cleaning is the standard procedure. (Image source: Weber Ultrasonics)

For products with an open-pored sponge structure, with combined porous and polished surfaces and components with very fine capillaries, ultrasound can be combined with pressure cycling. (Image source: Weber Ultrasonics)

The tanks of the cleaning systems are adapted to the products to be cleaned and equipped with ultrasound. (Picture source: Heinz Schade)

Stents are used to reopen vessels or keep them open. Very high process and product safety and quality management requirements must be met during their production in accordance with the MDR. (Image source: Freepik, peakanucha)

30.01.2025
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Cleaning | procedures, devices, agents, media (Wipers, Swaps,...)

Ultrasound for intermediate and final cleaning of medical devices

The power of sound waves for stable cleanliness

The manufacture of medical technology products such as implants, instruments and devices is subject to very strict requirements - including for parts cleaning. Ultrasound is an indispensable process here. It ensures that the required cleanliness is achieved in a stable, efficient and sustainable man…

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