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Pfeiffer Vacuum shows innovative vacuum solutions at the MSV fair in Brno
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• Reliable new two-stage rotary vane pumps
• Wide range of leak detection solutions
• Powerful new robust leak detector
Asslar, Germany, September 30, 2013. Pfeiffer Vacuum, a leading supplier of vacuum technology worldwide, will be taking part in the MSV trade fair in Brno, Czech Republic, from October 7–11. Visitors of the booth will be able to discuss innovative vacuum solutions with experts from Pfeiffer Vacuum. “Our ambition to provide all our customers with…
Disruptive building technology wins Engineering Excellence Award
Innovative Sydney based firm TEKTUM, global consultancy Arup and industrial designers Make Good, have won an Engineering Excellence Award for unique flat pack SPACE2.0 building system.
Space 2.0 took out the Product, Manufacturing Facilities and Processes category announced this month for what has been described as true ‘disruptive technology’ in the building industry.
TEKTUM joint managing director, Nicolas Perren, says SPACE2.0 is a plug-and-play housing solution which provides the next generation of…
Karl Vondran is Promoted from CFO to President of Fire Protection Industries – S …
Northbrook, IL – After 32 years as President of Fire Protection Industries, Aus Marburger has retired, and Karl Vondran has stepped into the role as of August 15, 2013. Mr. Marburger was instrumental in making FPI – Sentinel a local leader in the life safety market in the Mid-Atlantic. With his expertise in fire protection and his involvement with the National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA), Mr. Marburger’s passion…
Demolition Work Begins to Make Way for Miami's Le Parc at Brickell Condominium
Crews have begun demolition work at the site of Le Parc at Brickell condominium to prepare the land for construction. The demolition of the existing structure on the property marks a crucial first step towards the development of the 12-story boutique-style luxury condo building, which is scheduled to officially break ground later this fall and deliver in the spring of 2015.
Le Parc at Brickell is being developed by a joint…
D.R. Horton Southwest Florida Announces New Design Center is Open
D.R. Horton’s Southwest Florida Division is proud to announce the opening of its new design center located at 10541 Ben C. Pratt/Six Mile Cypress Parkway in Fort Myers. The new design center offers a convenient, one-stop shop to choose home amenities for your Florida lifestyle in many of D. R. Horton’s local communities. Buyers can choose from samples installed throughout the design center including basic fixtures, flooring, pool…
GRAITEC announces the release of the new BIM Structural version: GRAITEC Advance …
GRAITEC, European software developer and vendor for modeling and drawing creation for the construction industry, announces the release of the GRAITEC Advance 2014 suite.
Designed for structural engineers and professionals in the construction industry, GRAITEC Advance Structural BIM solution provides a complete environment for the development, design and production of all drawing and materials for steel, concrete, and wood structures.
GRAITEC Advance is a unique solution provider in the BIM field since…
Allison James Estates & Homes Sells Foreclosed Waterfront Property on Longboat K …
LONGBOAT KEY, FLORIDA – A Longboat Key, Florida, waterfront home which sold for $610,000 below its 2004 value is the latest example of the great deals available in million-dollar foreclosed properties.
Located at 511 Harbor Point Road, Longboat Key, Florida, the home closed for $1,090,000 on September 9. It previously sold for $1,700,000 in 2004.
“The house had been abandoned for an extended period of time and had serious…
Kirchhayn to Offer Six Month Warranties on Used Car Parts
The Kirchhayn Team Is Offering Six Month Warranties On Used Car Parts From Their Salvage Yard Which is Located in Cedarburg, Wisconsin.
Cedarburg, WI, September 27, 2013 -- Kirchhayn Auto Parts (kirchhayn.com) now offers six month warranties on used parts from its facility. To celebrate the new warranty program, the Kirchhayn team is inviting customers into their yard to examine and inspect the used parts. The team is currently offering an…
Zoomin Groomin® Launches in SeaCoast New Hampshire & Maine
SEACOAST, NH, ME AND HINGHAM, MA… Zoomin Groomin® Mobile Pet Services are now available in the SeaCoast New Hampshire and Maine areas.
Cherie and Jack Stevenson are the newest franchisees of Zoomin Groomin Mobile Pet Services. The Stevensons will provide mobile pet grooming for dogs and cats, pet sitting and dog walking services to customers located in Seacoast, New Hampshire and Maine territory.
The Stevensons have two decades of experience in…
Highlights at Cleanzone 2013
The countdown to the second Cleanzone in Frankfurt am Main has begun. On 22 and 23 October 2013 the international trade fair and congress will be offering up numerous highlights, including practical presentations, fascinating expert discussions and the presentation of the Cleanroom Award.
Cleanzone Congress
Hall 1.1 / Congress area
The international Cleanzone Congress bridges the gap between scientific knowledge, practical expertise and interdisciplinary exchange. Participants will be able to enjoy 15…
UglyDeck.com Offers New Franchise Opportunities to the Home Improvement Industry
UglyDeck.com, a Minnesota deck building company, is beginning to offer franchise opportunities in select regions as a profitable add-on for existing construction, remodeling, landscaping or home improvement businesses. Recent growth has motivated the company, which sells maintenance free decking materials, to expand both its territory and customer base through branded franchises.
Franchising with UglyDeck.com offers a number of benefits to existing exterior building companies as well, as maintenance free decks, deck…
The Elesa family of Stainless Steel Standard Components
The extremely large Elesa range of industrial standard components in metal and high grade reinforced plastic is well known – but what is less well known is the continuing rapid growth in their range of Stainless Steel standard components in AISI grades 301, 303, 304 and 316. These have been developed specifically for those applications where significantly higher levels of quality are required in respect of corrosion resistance or ultimate…
Montech: New Transport System ready for sale
The transport system LT40 developed by Montech AG is ready for market launch. Its peculiar feature is the compact, fully integrated drive. The Swiss conveyor specialist offers three-year warranty on all components.
The peculiarity of the transport system LT40 is the fully integrated and compact drive. The drive, with 60 mm diameter, is integrated in the shaft, with no protruding parts, and operates the LT40 conveyors almost noiselessly.
The drive is driven…
Busch celebrates ‘50 up’ in style
Busch celebrates ‘50 up’ in style
Leading vacuum pump, blower and vacuum systems manufacturer Busch is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year with a series of customer focused events at facilities all around the globe.
The UK celebrations took place in July, centring around the company’s Crewe manufacturing facility. Members of the Busch Family, including Dr Karl Busch with his wife Frau Ayhan Busch and the UK management team were joined…
China Shanghai Electric Heating Exhibition 2014
As the biggest electric heating exhibition in the world, China Electric Heating Exhibition 2014(ChinaEHE2014) will be still held in Shanghai Mart from Mar 13 to Mar 15, 2014, aiming to adapt to the market demand and help enterprises to expand domestic and foreign market.
Prepared 550 booths with 10,000 sq.m, ChinaEHE2014 will provide a multiple platform for global industry professionals that there will be a wide range of exhibits including electric…
Coral Gables' 396 Alhambra Reaches 82% Occupancy Just Two Years Since Opening
396 Alhambra, Agave Holding’s new Class-A office and retail complex located in the heart of Coral Gables, Florida, has reached 82% occupancy just two years after opening its doors. The 282,000 square foot development, which opened in 2011, achieved the 82% occupancy mark upon completing two new office leases totaling 10,041 square feet of office space.
The building’s ownership finalized two new lease agreements with Miami-based boutique community bank Professional…
CAS DataLoggers Hires New Application Specialist
Tony King Joins Our Sales Staff
CHESTERLAND OH—August 7, 2013
CAS DataLoggers is proud to announce we’ve hired an additional Applications Specialist to address an increased sales volume. Tony King comes to CAS DataLoggers as a recent graduate of Ohio State University. Born in Northeast Ohio and with proven sales experience, Tony joins an experienced sales team of trained Applications Analysts with a combined 100 years of electrical engineering experience, offering customers…
The EMKA Protector Anti-Vandal IP65 Swinghandle Latches
The all-new EMKA 1317 Protector Program of IP65 swinghandles supersedes the much loved 1107 series with improved design incorporating Haptic principles for improved operation and feel, also taking advantage of advanced design and production technology to reduce weight, produce closer tolerances and achieve compatible materials matching for better performance and reliability. All variants of the Protector Program are designed for use in outdoor cabinets (e.g. switch cabinets, telecommunication enclosures or…
Convincing by its Price and Performance: New H-820 Hexapod Positions Loads of up …
A linear repeatability of 20 µm, and 200 µrad in the tip/tilt or rotational axes – these are important features of the new H-820 Hexapod from PI (Physik Instrumente).
The H-820 Hexapod is not as precise as the well-proven high-end six axes systems from PI. But with the performance characteristics of all its components perfectly tuned and selected for cost-efficiency, the new Hexapod can be offered at a favorable price.…
Dynamic, Precise and Powerful: The New Digital Controller from PI
Thanks to its high output power, the digital single-channel controller E-709.CHG from PI (Physik Instrumente) provides highly dynamic and nanometer-precise operation of piezo-based stages with high stiffness and electrical capacitance.
These positioning systems are mainly used in applications that require high throughput, e.g. in microscopy.
The digital technology of the controller increases its performance additionally. Digital control algorithms optimize the settling behavior and minimize linear deviation. Motion and servo-control parameters can easily…
The E-482 Power Amplifier / Controller Outputs 6 Ampere (A) Peak Current for Hig …
For applications, such as material testing for quality control purposes or highly dynamic control of valves in test stands, PI (Physik Instrumente) presents the E-482, a new high-power piezo amplifier / controller with 6 A peak current at 1050 V voltage swing.
The 19-inch bench-top amplifier is especially designed for the operation of piezo actuators with high electrical capacitance, such as the PICA piezo actuator series P-225 and P-235. This class…
Award-winning: PI (Physik Instrumente) as exhibitor from the very beginning – 40 …
Precision is the motto – back then and today. PI (Physik Instrumente) has been an exhibitor for 40 consecutive years at the LASER World of PHOTONICS since 1973.
Now the world's leading trade show in laser and photonics industry celebrated its 40th anniversary and awarded PI with a prize for its long-term participation.
In the early days, PI started as a manufacturer of optical tables and accessories for laser beam steering. Today,…
"The Graceful Elegance of Precision": PI (Physik Instrumente) Combines Aesthetic …
What does it take for humans and technology to make it to the top? What is their driving force? What distinguishes a successful product from others? In its video "The Graceful Elegance of Precision", PI (Physik Instrumente) shows what it takes to achieve top performance by aesthetically combining human skills with technology.
At a first glance, the absolute harmony of the movements catches the eye, but there is a lot…
50 Hexapod systems from PI (Physik Instrumente) for ALMA, largest ground-based t …
50 antennas of the ALMA observatory use high-precision Hexapods from PI. Under extreme ambient conditions of the Atacama Desert, the Hexapods align the sub-reflectors to the large main reflectors of the radio telescopes.
The ALMA (Atacama Large Millimeter Array) observatory currently is the most advanced telescope in the world; its antennas receive electromagnetic radiation at millimeter and sub-millimeter wavelength. ALMA provides imaging with up to now unachieved resolution and sensitivity. It…
Saving costs with magnet separators
S+S whitepaper provides information about magnet technology especially for the chemical and pharmaceutical industries
Schönberg, July 2013
S+S has prepared a white paper on the subject of "Reduced process costs in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries with magnet separators". This white paper describes the application possibilities and the function of magnet separators, and the advantages for the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, which essentially are clean products and saving potentials. The white paper…
Torque transmission in challenging environments
By putting a new collection of stainless-steel locking assemblies and shrink discs on the market RINGFEDER POWER TRANSMISSION adds five innovative products to its existing portfolio. Their high corrosion resistance makes the new arrivals the perfect choice to be used in humid and aggressive environments such as in the food and the pharmaceutical industry, in pump engineering or in laboratories. As early as during the construction phase, RINGFEDER set great…
NETZSCH Lithium-Ion Battery Testing Instrumentation Co-Developed with NREL Earns …
NETZSCH INSTRUMENTS NORTH AMERICA, LLC (NETZSCH) is honored to announce that the new Isothermal Battery Calorimeter IBC 284 developed based on National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s technology has been named among this year’s most significant innovations by R&D Magazine. Known in the research and development community as “the Oscars of Innovation”, the R&D 100 Awards provide a mark of excellence known to industry, government, and academia as proof that the product…
RAILTEC-BUS System
The two DIN rail enclosures RAILTEC B and RAILTEC C by OKW Gehäusesysteme GmbH have recently become even more versatile thanks to a special BUS system. These are separate and individual combinations of components that guarantee fast and secure energy and data transmission via standardised top-hat rails.
As already mentioned above, the complete RAILTEC-BUS system consists of individual components: a BUS printed circuit board, the support profile, 1x battery clip block,…
heat 11 takes heaters for thermal solar power plant into operation
Completion of the power plant construction in Spain
(Bielefeld) The specialist for process heat and heat transfer, heat 11 from Bielefeld, Germany, currently takes three heaters in Southern Spain for the 50 megawatt (MW) parabolic trough power plant “Arenales” near the town of Morón de la Frontera in Andalusia in operation. The heaters are among the key components of the heat transfer system of the power plant. After the commissioning, the…
Saving costs with magnet separators
S+S whitepaper provides information about magnet technology especially for the chemical and pharmaceutical industries
Schönberg, July 2013
S+S has prepared a white paper on the subject of "Reduced process costs in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries with magnet separators". This white paper describes the application possibilities and the function of magnet separators, and the advantages for the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, which essentially are clean products and saving potentials. The white paper…
Thermal oil plant for the specialty chemicals put into operation
The specialist for industrial process heat, heat transfer and electric power generation, heat 11 from Bielefeld, Germany, has successfully commissioned a plant for the heat supply of two reactors. The reactors are used for the manufacturing of high purity paraffin for medical products. Plant operator is company H&R AG, as specialty chemicals company from Salzbergen (Germany), a producer of chemical-pharmaceutical specialty products based on crude oil and precision plastic parts.
The…
Stauff clamps assure safe installation of hydraulic hoses
Stauff provides a range of products that assures your hydraulic system operates safely and in a secure environment for components. Stauff clamps are applied to many industrial hydraulic applications and although the standard ribbed option is prominent in fixed-pipe systems, the use of the PPH smooth bore range offers unique advantages to the safe clamping and supporting of hydraulic hose. Hose is an integral component in a hydraulic system…
S+S metal separators aid increased efficiency in the plastics industry
Economically interesting, high-quality solutions for more than three decades
Schönberg, February 2013
The European plastics industry is subject to considerable international competitive pressures. To maintain long term competitiveness companies must supply high-quality products and must operate at the highest possible efficiency throughout their operations. High levels of automation and minimum machine downtime are essential contributors to lower production costs and in-creased efficiency.
“Metal Free” feedstock granulate, whether virgin or regrind is an…
S+S X-ray technology sets the standard for contaminant detection in the meat ind …
Comprehensive product inspection for quality assurance
Schönberg, April 2013
For companies in the meat industry it is a given that product quality has highest priority both during production and in retail stores. Raw materials are selected with the utmost care in order to meet internal and external demands for high quality and for perfect hygiene standards.
Independent authorities, e.g. German Agricultural Society or food inspection institutes regularly assess the products of meat…
Easy, Mobile, Integral: New WEDA Software Improves Sow Management
WEDA Dammann & Westerkamp GmbH (Lutten) treat their feeding computer “4PX“ with new and useful program features. With this current version, WEDA provide new tools – especially for pig farmers – which increase the efficiency of the entire animal house management.
The extensive software update enables a consistent exchange and comparison of data between the animal house segments of mating station, waiting section and farrowing section. This data transfer is carried…
Dust Extractor ZF -1 – the pioneer of PIONIER Absaugtechnik dedusting systems
Neukirchen-Vluyn – June 2013: PIONIER Absaugtechnik GmbH, a globally operating producer of exhausters, presents the versatile and powerful dust extractor ZF -1.
The ZF -1 has already proved itself in the industry by use of a modular system. This system with its compact structure and excellent mechanical pre-separation of dust is also available as the low-cost model ‘Eco’ as well as Ex-Finish (without sound absorber).
The dust extractor ZF -1 series comes…
EtherCAT Support for Beckhoff CX2000/CX5000 on embedded operating systems
Weingarten (March 10, 2013) — Today, Acontis announced that its market leading EtherCAT master stack EC-Master now supports the Beckhoff CX2000 and CX5000 controller series in interaction with embedded real-time operating systems.
In a first version the Windows CE 6.0 and QNX Neutrino RTOS as well as real-time Linux will be available out-of-the-box.
Acontis will provide all the necessary support for these operating systems on the Beckhoff CX2000/CX5000 platform, so…
Direct Green Laser Diodes in All FLEXPOINT® Laser Modules
Effective immediately, all FLEXPOINT® laser modules are available with green 520 nm laser diodes. The advantages compared to DPSS lasers are pretty obvious: Better stability of the optical output power, significantly faster modulation with shorter rise times, a lower temperature sensitivity, and operating temperatures up to 60°C.
The 520 nm laser diodes can be integrated into all Laser Components lasers: weather it is a dot, line, or cross-hair laser. They can…
PCS and VEM Electrify COWEC – Conference of the Wind Power Engineering Community …
Joint Presentation at the Conference of the Wind Power Engineering Community (COWEC)
The Conference of the Wind Power Engineering Community (COWEC), which is taking place June 18 and 19, 2013, at the Estrel Berlin in Berlin, Germany, will focus on the key challenges facing the wind power industry. More than 80 speakers from 20 countries will provide expert insights into all aspects of the industry, from the different gear types…
Real-time operating system support for IXXAT's CAN interfaces
ECI driver for QNX, INtime, RTX and Linux
With the current ECI driver IXXAT offers a powerful programming interface for its CAN PC interfaces, specially adapted to the requirements of embedded applications. CAN-based control and test systems can easily and quickly be achieved, both in the industrial and automotive area.
The latest version of the ECI (Embedded Communication Interface) is available for the operating systems QNX (6.5.0), INtime (3.14, 4.2, 5.0), RTX…
Distec Provides Optical Bonding in New Vacuum Technology
Improved Readability and Increased Robustness for Industrial Displays
Germering (Germany) June 4, 2013 - Distec GmbH - leading German specialist for TFT-LCD flat screens and system solutions for industrial and multimedia applications - now provides optical bonding in new vacuum technology. In this process a protective glass, a touch screen or both are bonded using a high quality optical material onto a TFT display. The result is a display that is…
Raytheon Anschütz launches maintenance-free Gyro Compass
With the new Horizon MF the German navigation system manufacturer Raytheon Anschütz launches a new generation gyro compass which can be operated free of maintenance.
Horizon MF is Raytheon Anschütz’ new strap down compass system which uses Hemispherical Resonator Gyros (HRG) to measure angular rates for heading calculation.
In a strapped-down system angular rate gyros and accelerometers are not gimballed but mounted stationary in a housing. The sensor measures angular rates…
Raytheon Anschütz to unveil Navigation Simulator at CANSEC
The German navigation system manufacturer Raytheon Anschütz GmbH in partnership with Canadian-based Virtual Marine Technology (VMT) has developed an embedded, simulation-based training system for the company’s Integrated Navigation System. The new simulator platform will be unveiled at the CANSEC 2013 Defense and Security Exposition, May 29 – 30, in Ottawa, Canada.
The comprehensive training solution incorporates a complete set of scenarios, environmental conditions, geographic navigation options, and vessels types to simulate…
DÖHLER GOES DRINKTEC
Döhler presenting new products in addition to beverage and food applications at the drinktec fair from 16th-20th September 2013!
Every four years the drinktec fair opens its gates in Munich and offers specialists from all over the world insights into the latest developments in food & beverages, ingredients and technology.
Döhler are one of the world's leading manufacturers, marketers and providers of technology-based natural ingredients, ingredient systems and integrated solutions for the…
S+S X-ray technology sets the standard for contaminant detection in the meat ind …
Comprehensive product inspection for quality assurance
Schönberg, April 2013
For companies in the meat industry it is a given that product quality has highest priority both during production and in retail stores. Raw materials are selected with the utmost care in order to meet internal and external demands for high quality and for perfect hygiene standards.
Independent authorities, e.g. German Agricultural Society or food inspection institutes regularly assess the products of meat…
OptiFlex®2 Q – color change in 35 seconds
The new manual unit Optiflex®2 Q by Gema Switzerland GmbH is an extended version of the successful OptiFlex®2 B, enhanced with additional features for even faster color changes.
One of the highlight of this product is the automatic cleaning of the suction tube as it is raised. The powder dust is extracted to the booth via an exhaust hose.
The automatic cleaning of all components containing powder is achieved with pulses…
SPS PARMA 2013
Drivetec s.r.l., official distributor of Hitachi PLC in Italy, presents the new and powerful EHV+ Series manufactured by Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems during the SPS exhibition in Parma, (21.05-23.05.2013).
Hitachi has implemented the newest CODESYS standard,
5 languages according with the IEC61131-3, into their innovative modular PLC. The network communication capability includes EtherCAT, Modbus-TCP and Ethernet/IP (available soon).
The existing I/O modules of the EH-150 series are suitable for the new CPUs,…
Contamination Control of Hydraulic and Lubricating Oils
The LasPaC II-I ("Inline") Laser Particle Counters from Stauff were developed for continuous monitoring of the contamination of mineral oils and petroleum based fluids. Units that are compatible with Phosphate Ester and Water Glycol are available on request.
Permanent installation of the particle counter in the fluid system makes it possible for the user to respond immediately to increasing contamination in the fluid, to reduce downtime of the system, and to…
Hitachi – Competence in oil-less compression
Düsseldorf, April 2013. Hitachi Industrial Components & Equipment Group presented
at COMVAC 2013 its full lineup of oil-free compressors. Hitachi compressors,
manufactured with rigorous industry standards and methodologies and backed by its proven experience, meet the needs of the most exigent industries.
Hitachi supplies Scroll air-ends to European OEM manufacturers which develop their own packages based on Hitachi technology. Low vibration, high reliability and long maintenance systems can be achieved using Hitachi’s Scroll…
Digital pressure measurement made easy
Digital pressure gauges of type SPG-DIGI from Stauff are an alternative to conventional Bourdon tube pressure gauges filled with glycerine, if pressure peaks and drops are not only to be recorded within the system, but also temporarily stored. Both the current measured values (between -1 and 600 bar) and MIN and MAX values – with a high precision of 0.5 per cent of the maximum scale value – can be…
