Research understands diffusion as a process in which tiny particles spread evenly in a gas or liquid. Although these media consist of individual particles, diffusion is perceived as a continuous process. Effects of a single collision between particles, the fundamental building block of diffusion, ha…

In 2016 AP&S International GmbH made significant investments in the expansion and modernization of its in-house laboratory. The size of the laboratory has almost tripled - originally 23 m³, now after the renovation it occupies an area of 66 m³. Since reopening in 2017 the new, modified laborator…

The brand-new AiroSensor X ER 20-20-41 from the SenseAnywhere series is a very compact, precise, and robust wireless data logger.

Integrated into a new browser-based monitoring system, the AiroSensor data logger monitors temperature, movement, and contact. This wireless data logger is therefore ideal…

The Fraunhofer IPA has developed a proximity sensor based on silicone and carbon nanotubes (CNT) that detects objects and determines their position. Using the materials and printing process, the sensor is highly flexible, cost-effective, and suitable for large surfaces. Industry and research partner…

The Plastics Center in Leipzig gGmbH (KUZ) specializes in the production of sheets made from COC (Cyclo-Olefin Copolymer) from TOPAS Advanced Polymers GmbH. What makes COC special? COC belongs to the family of polyolefins. Its physiological compatibility is inherited from this family. But unlike pol…

State-of-the-art measurement technology in cleanrooms and mechanical cleaning are not easily compatible. The cleanroom experts from Mikroclean and the cleanroom monitoring provider Briem Steuerungstechnik examine this area of tension.

When monitoring environmental parameters in the cleanroom, sensiti…

Founded in 1972, Particle Measuring Systems (PMS) celebrated its 45 year anniversary in June 2017. Dr. Robert Knollenberg founded the company shortly after inventing the world’s first laser particle counter. Since then, PMS has continued the course of being first when it comes to engineering new par…

The demands from competition and high-tech advancements are continuously increasing – the trending topic of anti-static is a significant factor and is becoming an integral part of daily routines across various industries.

Starting now, IAB offers a comprehensive range of ESD products from renowned ma…

Every employee has a right to breathe clean air. That is also the case in the metalworking industry, where the cooling lubricants used for cutting and non-cutting machining are a source of aerosols, oil mist and vapors that pollute the air in production facilities (see Fig. 1), which is detrimental…

More and more attention is being focused on deburring, rounding and surface finishing due to highly demanding specifications with regard to tolerances and surface quality for the production of precision components. With exhibitor bookings already at the 125 mark as of 15 June 2017, DeburringEXPO wil…