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After entering the desired start time, Smart Heating automatically ensures that the temperature of the process media is within the defined operating window at that time. This helps to avoid energy- and cost-intensive standby phases after operational interruptions.

In addition to controlling the temperature of the process media, the intelligent heating control also manages the activation of auxiliary units such as a extraction system in series drying systems. This also contributes to energy savings. (Image source: Karl Roll)

25.09.2019

Innovative heating control for cleaning systems

Smart Heating – intelligently reduce energy consumption

With Smart Heating, the cleaning system manufacturer Karl Roll has developed a solution that intelligently controls the heating of process media in cleaning systems. It ensures that the system is ready for operation at the scheduled time after interruptions – without energy- and cost-intensive stand…

25.09.2019
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Furnishing & equipment

That was the summer festival with open house day at COLANDIS in Kahla

On September 19, 2019, it was that time again. COLANDIS GmbH opened its doors and invited to a summer festival in Kahla. Together with partners, customers, suppliers, and friends, a pleasant day was spent in a relaxed atmosphere. Over food and drinks, conversations were exchanged, and activities wer…

25.09.2019

8th World’s Leading Trade Fair for Industrial Coating Technologies in Karlsruhe (Germany) from 21 to 24 April 2020

Adjusting Painting Processes to New Requirements

Surface finishing is the decisive criterion for the success of products, and thus for a company’s competitive edge. Consequently, industrial coating technologies make an essential contribution to value creation. Companies with in-house painting operations and coating job-shops are faced with changin…

25.09.2019
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Furnishing & equipment

Vaisala introduces new viewLinc 5.1 Enterprise Server software for enhanced device integration

Vaisala, a globally leading company for weather, environmental, and industrial measurements, introduces a new Enterprise Server software that offers seamless interoperability and extended device integration for GxP-regulated and other critical applications.

The Vaisala viewLinc monitoring system is a…

The Deutsche Telekom is cooperating with Endress+Hauser to expand its 5G ecosystem. The goal is to develop joint offerings in the field of measurement and automation technology for the process industry.

Endress+Hauser wants to be one of the first manufacturers to equip its field devices with mobile communication modules and to connect existing systems to 5G networks via newly developed HART gateways.

25.09.2019

Endress+Hauser and Deutsche Telekom drive industry digitization with 5G campus networks

Partnership for smart production

With its campus networks, Deutsche Telekom offers an infrastructure for the smart factory of tomorrow. Together with partners from industry, Europe’s largest telecommunications company wants to further expand its 5G ecosystem for industry. In process automation, Deutsche Telekom is now cooperating w…

An inhomogeneous velocity distribution within the polymer leads to deformation of the extrudate.

25.09.2019

Optimizing Extrusion Dies with Virtual DoE

SIGMA Makes First Steps in Extrusion Simulation

The temperature distribution inside the extrusion die as well as the geometry of the flow channel are driving factors for the performance of an extrusion die and the dimensional stability of the extrudate. Assured by its broad experience in the thermal and geometrical optimization of hot and cold ru…

By producing differently decorated, three-dimensionally complex patterned parts, ENGEL demonstrates the high flexibility of the series-ready roll-to-roll IMD process. (Image: ENGEL) / ENGEL is demonstrating the amazing flexibility of this production-ready, roll-to-roll IMD injection molding process by producing complex, three-dimensional sample parts with different decor. (Picture: ENGEL)

To ensure high luminous efficiency of LEDs even with complex geometries and long structures, ENGEL has developed a new plasticising process. (Image: ENGEL)

During K, an all-electric and tie-bar-less e-motion 310/120 TL injection molding machine will be used for LED manufacturing. (Image: ENGEL) / To highlight the great potential, an all-electric and tie-bar-less e-motion 310/120 TL injection molding machine will be producing LEDs at K. (Picture: ENGEL)

25.09.2019

ENGEL automotive at K 2019

Combining new functionalities with the strictest design requirements

Experience. Passion. Innovation. This is the motto ENGEL will be adopting for its appearance at the K 2019 trade fair in Düsseldorf, Germany, between October 16th and 23rd. ENGEL will once again underline its technological pre-eminence by demonstrating a wide range of challenging industry applicatio…

Aerial Image Application Center Fraunhofer IPA (Source: University of Stuttgart IFF / Fraunhofer IPA, Photo: Rainer Bez) / (© Stuttgart University IFF / Fraunhofer IPA, Photo: Rainer Bez)

23.09.2019
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R+D & Community of Interest

An operating system for factories

With FabOS, science and industry have together developed an operating system for the manufacturing industry that facilitates the integration of production technology with Information and Communication Technology (ICT). FabOS will also simplify the process behind capturing production data and enable…

It was a ceremonial moment: VDWF President Professor Thomas Seul presents ISTMA President Bob Williams (both in the center of the picture) with the VDWF flag. Also present were the three VDWF board members Markus Bay, Anton Schweiger, Barbara Ellinger-Walter, as well as ISTMA Secretary General Manuel Oliveira, VDWF Managing Director Ralf Dürwächter, and Christian Dihlmann, President of the Brazilian Tool and Mold Making Association (from left).

A toast to good cooperation during the Moulding-Expo. At the VDWF stand, its President Professor Thomas Seul and ISTMA President Bob Williams sealed the German tool and mold makers' membership to the international association. Afterwards, the celebration continued late into the night.

VDWF President Prof. Dr. Thomas Seul and ISTMA President Bob Williams at the VDWF stand during the Moulding Expo. The membership was announced to numerous guests and celebrated late into the night.

VDWF President Professor Thomas Seul and ISTMA President Bob Williams – Handshake at the Moulding Expo. Here, the membership was announced in front of numerous guests and celebrated late into the night.

The VDWF booth at the Moulding Expo from a bird's-eye view. Here, the membership was announced in front of numerous guests and celebrated late into the night.

23.09.2019

VDWF is a member of the international tool and mold making association ISTMA

Since the end of May 2019, the VDWF has been the 22nd member of the International Special Tooling and Machining Association (ISTMA). VDWF President Thomas Seul announced the alliance to the members at the VDWF booth during the Moulding Expo 2019 in Stuttgart: "We have succeeded in establishing a pre…

23.09.2019

IPB 2019 showcases new exhibits and trends

- Seminar topic explosion protection regulations
- Pre-register to save ticket fee

IPB 2019 will take place from 16 to 18 October at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center, where 230 exhibitors, 40 percent of them from outside China, will present their latest developments. It’s where…

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