The Jenoptik Group intends to build a state-of-the-art production building with office complex in Dresden. In total, the photonics group is planning to invest around 70 million euros in a cleanroom facility for micro-optics and sensors for semiconductor equipment. Jenoptik acquired a 24,000-square-m…

The Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT in Aachen has been developing and building laser systems for use in space for several years. At the same time, the Aachen scientists are also researching technologies for metallic 3D printing. Using the Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) process, Fraunho…

The Masterflex Group is starting to expand its cleanroom capacities at the Halberstadt location: Starting next year, extruded hoses and components for medical technology applications will be manufactured here on an area of a total of 1,300 m2.

The Masterflex Group is investing just over 2 million eur…

By combining injection molding and extrusion blow molding technologies as well as fully automated assembly lines, Wirthwein Medical manufactures customer-specific components for the diagnostics, medical technology, and pharmaceutical industries. The subsidiary of the family-owned company Wirthwein…

The Fraunhofer Research Fab Battery Cells (FFB) has started its research activities in Münster. Employees of Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft and MEET Battery Research Center at the University of Münster (WWU) have put a mixing and coating system into operation in the "FFB Workspace" to test electrode produc…

Vaisala, a global leader in weather, environmental, and industrial measurements, has launched its new Indigo510 transmitter, which is compatible with all Indigo smart probes. The features include modular support for one probe at a time, and a large touchscreen display for local data visualization.

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UV technologies can be used in a variety of ways and open up opportunities for innovative and environmentally friendly solutions. In times of the Corona pandemic, it becomes particularly clear what contributions they can make. The association "Advanced UV for Life e.V. – Association for the Promotio…

Switzerland is one of the most attractive locations for biotech companies and benefits from a sustained high influx of capital. At the same time, Switzerland has good prerequisites to further expand its strong position in the production of complex biopharmaceuticals, as demonstrated by the most impo…

To safely and compactly route cables and hoses in cleanrooms, particle-free energy chains are required. igus has developed the e-skin flat for this purpose, which, due to its modular design, is an economical alternative to flat ribbon cables. Its particle-free property according to ISO Class 1 was d…

Microorganisms can cause significant damage in companies. The range extends from unpleasant odors to problems with production equipment and quality losses in surface finishing, as well as endangering employees and the environment. fairXperts provides information on the causes of unwanted microorgani…