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Ralf Laber, Managing Director of SMC Germany, boldly cuts the birthday cake. (Photo: SMC Deutschland GmbH)

The technology was also not neglected. Mayor Tobias Wilbrand is being explained the servo-pneumatic drive technology by Ralf Laber using the example of a robotic welding clamp. (Photo: SMC Deutschland GmbH)

Concentrated sales power: The SMC Premium Partners also celebrated. (Photo: SMC Deutschland GmbH)

10.10.2018

On September 13th, SMC Deutschland GmbH – one of the world's leading specialists in automation technology – hosted a celebration at their headquarters in Egelsbach for their 40th anniversary.

40 Years of SMC Germany

Approximately 40 guests from politics, business, and industry accepted the invitation and gathered at the Industrial Application Center (IAC) of the company. In his opening speech, Ralf Laber, General Manager of SMC Germany, welcomed all attendees and briefly highlighted the highlights of the 40-yea…

An international research team led by Junior Professor Dr. Felix Willmund (left) and Professor Dr. Michael Schroda has developed a gene toolkit for green algae. (Photo: Koziel/TUK)

The graphic shows how the building blocks work. The individual gene modules can be combined like Legos. (Photo: Schroda)

10.10.2018

Combining like Lego bricks – Researchers develop gene kit for green algae

In the genetic makeup of cells, it is similar to factories: genes control and regulate protein production. In industry, a modular principle is often useful, where production lines can be exchanged when a different product is to be manufactured. Researchers are also working on combining gene building…

Introduction of the self-test at the VDWF General Assembly at the end of April at Deckerform in Aichach.

10.10.2018

VDWF and Industry 4.0 – Already involved? Take the self-test!

The VDWF Working Group "Tooling 4.0" has developed a self-assessment test that helps companies in the industry to determine their current position regarding the "Fourth Industrial Revolution" — it only takes 15 minutes.

From toolmakers for toolmakers. Under this motto, the VDWF set out to shed light…

Closed weld head MW 34 / Geschlossene Schweißzange MW 34

10.10.2018

Welding head MW 34: compact and productive

New compact welding head

The users of orbital welding equipment know the range of closed welding heads from Polysoude type MW for high productivity applications without filler wire, combining a compact and ergonomic design with high duty cycle.

In order to respond to market needs of the food and pharmaceutical industry, chem…

Chairman Peter Fenkl (right) and Laboratory Manager Achim Kärcher show in the world's largest combined testing room the awards from TÜV and US testing organizations: AMCA has now recognized Ziehl-Abegg as the first European manufacturer of EC fans for the reliability of the measurement data. (Photo: Ziehl-Abegg / Rainer Grill)

Mirco Herrmann, Managing Director of Ziehl-Abegg in the USA, is pleased about the AMCA award and presents an energy-saving fan at the US headquarters in Greensboro (NC). (Photo: Ziehl-Abegg / Franziska Milde)

10.10.2018

AMCA Certification Seal for Measurement Data of Energy-Saving EC Fans

US auditors certify Ziehl-Abegg's highest credibility

The non-profit association AMCA, which oversees standards and certifications for air handling systems worldwide, has certified Ziehl-Abegg that its data on air performance and energy consumption of energy-saving EC fans are consistently credible. The company operates the world's largest combined tes…

For a medical device used in in-vitro fertilization, a European OEM required a special injection-molded silicone component. The responsible supplier, Polyfluor Plastics bv, decided to commission the Chinese branch of the renowned US contract manufacturer Flexan. (Source: Flexan)

Flexan's offer for production in Suzhou provided the best conditions, for example in terms of tooling costs and delivery time. (Source: Flexan)

The advantage of the Chinese branch regarding Time to Market can be attributed to an industry-wide development: Western production sites are currently so fully booked that there are long waiting times for tools and products. (Source: Flexan)

The branch in the Middle Kingdom can draw on the decades of company-wide expertise of Flexan in the production of industrial and highly precise medical silicone components. (Source: Flexan)

Manufacturing, development management, and quality assurance in Suzhou are internationally integrated. (Source: Flexan)

Like all other Flexan facilities, the Chinese site complies with quality standards according to ISO 9001/13485 and undergoes audits to verify this conformity. (Source: Flexan)

10.10.2018

Flexible quality production of medical instruments for the Western market

Shorter Time to market: US-American contract manufacturer produces high-precision silicone component for in-vitro fertilization in China

For a medical device used in in-vitro fertilization, a European OEM required a special injection molding component made of silicone, which should not only have high quality but also precise dimensions and specific surface properties. Since the part was to be produced within a tight timeframe and bud…

NovoNox is now NOVOnox hygienic. (Photo: KIPP)

08.10.2018

KIPP expands product range with stainless steel and hygienic design

NovoNox is now NOVOnox hygienic

The previously standalone brand NovoNox was integrated into HEINRICH KIPP WERK on April 3, 2018, under the new name NOVOnox hygienic, including all business processes. The company has thus expanded its existing range in the important stainless steel sector. Since then, NovoNox customers have had acc…

CAPE Flexibles / Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA, Germany

AP ICT Apex Isolator cleaning tool / Apex Protect-Hamit Cincin, Turkey

VR Process and Behavioural Training / Innerspace GmbH, Austria

Foldable table for service technicians, KEK GmbH, Germany

Aero Alcohol Dispenser, Disinfectant Dispenser / Steris Corporation, USA

28.09.2018
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R+D & Community of Interest

Cleanroom Award 2018: The nominees have been chosen

The nominees for the Cleanroom Award 2018 have been chosen. The award sponsored by Reinraum Akademie from Leipzig acknowledges innovative, sustainable and energy-efficient concepts for cleanroom technology and is annually conferred during the trade fair Cleanzone. The five members of the expert jury…

28.09.2018
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R+D & Community of Interest

Cleanzone 2018: Protecting Employees and Products

Today conventional production – tomorrow already manufacturing in cleanrooms. Through technological change, new high-tech products are emerging such as emission-reduced automotive drives, ultra-high-resolution image recognition systems, or highly complex medicines. To ensure optimal product quality…

EE850 Channel Transmitter for CO2, Humidity, Temperature (Photo: E+E Elektronik GmbH)

28.09.2018
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Service

The EE850 combines CO2, humidity and temperature measurement in a single device. The sensor is optimized for building automation and process control.

3-in-1 Sensor for CO2, Humidity and Temperature

The duct mount EE850 from E+E Elektronik measures CO2 concentration up to 10000 ppm (1 %), as well as relative humidity (RH) and temperature (T). It is ideal for demand controlled ventilation, building automation and also for climate and process control. The 3-in-1 sensor features a dew point temper…

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