1. Introduction

The VDA 19.1 guideline "Inspection of Technical Cleanliness" has been the international reference work for cleanliness testing of components for many years. After two years of intensive collaboration with over 40 companies, the yellow draft version of the third revised edition is now…

Consistently high process quality and savings in energy, resources, and operating costs—these are the demands that water-based cleaning processes must meet today. To meet these requirements reliably and efficiently, Ecoclean has developed the innovative Lab-on-a-Chip system. It maintains the quality…

With the new HF3A HygroFlex transmitter, Rotronic, a DwyerOmega company, is expanding its Advanced Series with a precise, versatile, and modern solution for reliable measurement of humidity and temperature in demanding applications.

The HF3A is the third model in the new advanced transmitter generati…

Innovative systems and exciting world premieres? Visitors will find both from November 18 to 21 at the productronica in Munich. In Hall B3 at Stand 301, vacuum specialist Schmalz showcases efficient and forward-looking handling systems – especially for delicate components.

In Munich, Schmalz presents…

Regular cleaning intervals, such as with jet water, are unavoidable in applications involving the processing of food or pharmaceuticals. Both the high hygiene standards and the consistently required high productivity place comprehensive demands on components for manufacturing and processing processe…

Whether semiconductor manufacturing or other specialized production processes – cleanrooms ensure quality and safety. However, their implementation is complex and operation energy-intensive. To update the guidelines for planning and operating cleanrooms, VDI is now presenting new drafts of the stand…

The Elis Group, an internationally leading textile and hygiene service provider, has achieved Gold status in EcoVadis' sustainability rating and is among the top 5 percent of the 150,000 evaluated companies worldwide.

This recognition is all the more significant because EcoVadis has recently tightene…

Wirthwein SE is expanding its Supervisory Board as of September 1, 2025, thereby setting a new strategic course. With Peter Zürn, Wirthwein SE has gained a renowned expert in international sales management, and with Thomas Klofac, an experienced expert in primary pharmaceutical packaging industry an…

RAUMEDIC AG, a leading developer of custom polymer solutions for medical and pharmaceutical technology, has expanded its portfolio in the field of (bio-)pharmaceutical transfer tubing: With the new SILMOTION®-H series, the company now offers a pre-validated standard product for applications with inc…

The Sepro Group has completely redesigned its premium robots for plastic injection molding machines from 1,000 kN to 10,000 kN clamping force. The new robots of the S-Line series, debuting at K 2025, replace the 3-axis models of the S5 and the 5-axis models of the 5X series.

The three new S-Line robo…