In addition to the highest quality requirements for mold manufacturing, it is often the economic aspects that determine the decision to invest. High-cavity injection molds with high output rates must be capable of short cycle times, combined with great flexibility and ease of maintenance. Looking at…

igus has once again added over 100 iglidur articles to the standard range of the sliding bearing catalog in time for Motek. Among them are new dimensions of the particularly temperature-resistant material iglidur X. The diverse catalog program is thus becoming even broader to offer the right sliding…

Once again this year, the MEDICA ECON FORUM by TK provides the platform for health policy discussions within the framework of the world's largest medical trade fair MEDICA (November 12 – 15, 2014). Together with Messe Düsseldorf, Techniker Krankenkasse (TK) presents a diverse range of topics for the…

The word “clean” almost automatically brings to mind a universal ideal, yet cleanroom philosophies vary from continent to continent, as well as from region to region. Traditionally the USA is seen as being fond of regulations, Japan as focused on technology and Europe as leaders in the field of appl…

For the second year running Connect 2 Cleanrooms has won a BIBA Award 2014. Connect 2 Cleanrooms was shortlisted for 4 awards, Entrepreneur of the Year, Employer of the Year, Small Business of the Year, E Business of the Year. Despite very high competition from their fellow finalists they have been…

The Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology and Automation IPA is also focusing this year on topics aligned with the
main themes of the AMB, the International Exhibition for Metalworking: The Stuttgart-based scientists will provide insights into the
development and application status of Industr…

Transport and handling of goods in the food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries, as well as in cleanrooms or Ex-zones, require compliance with numerous national and international guidelines. In particular, conveying technology plays a central role here. Specializing in this area is EAP Lachnit…

Gerresheimer will be showcasing innovative glass and plastic packaging solutions for the pharmaceutical industry in the Innopack exhibition area at CPhI Paris from October 7 to 9, 2014. The comprehensive product range extends from simple pharmaceutical vials to complex drug delivery systems. Two Ger…

A recent best seller1 tackled the question of why an entire nation can be compelled to help one or a few people in life-threatening situations (e.g. Chilean miners), but will do little to help millions who are at equal or greater risk (e.g. Tsunami victims). This may be irrational, but is also an ac…

Medical technology is and shall remain an export hit. The German medical technology industry makes more than two-thirds of its revenue through the business with buyers in other countries. Above all, the medical advancement, the growth of the middle class in emerging countries, an increase in disease…