The online mail-order business is currently experiencing an unprecedented boom. But when clothing, books, electronics, and the like are delivered directly to the home, they also require appropriate packaging; it’s obvious that this isn’t always sustainable — especially when petroleum-based plastics…

Merck is convinced by its service provider: Piepenbrock continues to handle maintenance and cleanroom cleaning as well as transportation and hospitality runs for the chemical and pharmaceutical company from Darmstadt. Additionally, Merck commissioned Piepenbrock with kitchen cleaning, dishwashing se…

Machines and systems always require stability. Heavy duty, large size elements also emphasize the quality of the objects they support. Ganter has added two newly designed machine feet families to its portfolio. In addition to a high-quality and exceptionally stable design, the components feature add…

Automation has many facets – different applications require individual and optimally tailored solutions that often include technologies from various manufacturers and are implemented by system integrators. To meet high demands for reliability, flexibility, and productivity of modern systems, close c…

In the practice of information exchange with BIM data, it has been shown that difficulties often occur when the information requirements (so-called Exchange Requirements – ERs) are not sufficiently described.

The VDI 2552 Part 11.1 adapts and develops practical methods for defining ERs based on exist…

For improved comfort for extended use and high tactile sensitivity without compromising worker safety, Kimberly-Clark Professional™ has introduced Kimtech™ Opal™ Nitrile Gloves.

The powder-free gloves are manufactured without vulcanisation accelerators(1) or added sulphur and do not contain natural r…

Contaminated medical devices with pathogens pose a risk not only to users but especially to patients. During a medical procedure, they can be a possible cause of infections. To avoid these risks, proper reprocessing of reusable medical devices is of great importance.

The revised guideline VDI 5700 Pa…

Medical Technology, Photonics, Photovoltaics: In numerous application fields, microstructured component surfaces contribute to the functionality of high-tech products. Setting up the machines for these ultra-precise manufacturing processes often requires years of experience and specialized expertise…

The digital humidity and temperature sensing element HTE501 from E+E Elektronik offers an excellent measurement accuracy of up to ±1.8 % RH incl. hysteresis and ±0.2 °C. The proven E+E sensor coating and the integrated constant current heater ensure a high level of reliability and durability of the…

Modular unit

Based on the existing hydraulic version, this new modular unit is an enclosed system in which the operating piston and the connections are built into a compact housing. The module can be mounted directly on the hot runner via a flange construction and is used primarily for fully wired an…