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ISOTEST act P2 - The new in-plant holiday detector for FBE as well as for 3-laye …
Additionally to the well-established portable holiday detectors ELMED Messtechnik GmbH now also offers a stationary holiday detection system, the ISOTEST act P2, for the automated testing of coated pipes. Especially developed for the testing of factory coatings of all conventional coating materials, it allows the stationary holiday detection with one testing device. The all-rounder offers all necessary voltages for the safe testing of FBE (fusion bonded epoxy) as well as…
Keeping abreast of Car2X technology developments
Fraunhofer IAO’s patent index serves as position indicator for technology companies
Car2X technologies make vehicles “intelligent” and allow them to communicate with the objects around them. Encouraged by the numerous opportunities for developing new technologies and patents this brings with it, large and small technology companies alike are rushing to capture their share of this future market. Fraunhofer IAO’s Car2X patent index systematically shows companies where to find patent gaps and…
Ceramic Polymer: Our „winter coating“ for concrete substrates - direct use witho …
Easiest application at cold ambient temperatures up to -10°C
Ceramic Polymer GmbH, manufacturer of high performance coating products, offers a new „Winter Coating“ specially designed for extreme cold ambient temperatures up to -10°C.
The system can easily be applied with conventional application tools. It is also highly resistant against chemicals and abrasion.
This winter coating series is a novelty in the international market.
For a durable value preservation of concrete substrates…
heat 11 receives order for tank farm heating in Iraq
The Bielefeld specialist for heat transfer and thermo oil applications heat 11 received a major order in March 2014 for the supply of a plant for heating of a crude oil tank farm in Samawah, Iraq. The delivery of the plant is scheduled in September 2014.
The scope of supply of heat 11 for the tank farm comprises a complete gas fired heat transfer oil heating system including the required equipment…
WIKA calibration laboratories now also accredited for electrical measurement par …
Klingenberg, April 2014.
WIKA extends its manufacturer-independent calibration service. The German National Accreditation Body (German abbreviation: DAkkS) has now certified that the company's test laboratories have the competence to also calibrate electrical measurement parameters in accordance with DIN ISO/IEC 17025:2005.
From now on, WIKA has the right to issue DKD/DAkkS certificates for DC voltage (0 V to 100 V), direct current (0 mA to 100 mA) and DC resistance (0 Ω to…
5th Edition of Middle East Rail Opportunities commenced on 5th May 2014.
Onset of the first metro rail system in Riyadh, with six rail lines extending 176 kilometers and carrying electric, driverless trains is projected by Saudi officials to be the world's largest public transport system. To discuss on how to have a world class railway line built within The Kingdom coupled with the overall development of Saudi Arabia, 5th Annual Middle East Rail Opportunities commenced yesterday in Riyadh.
The summit kicked off…
SENSOR+TEST and Lightfair: New JENCOLOR® solutions to control and manage LEDs in …
MAZeT GmbH shows their latest products and innovative sensor solutions for the applications of LED light control and management both at this year's international trade fair SENSOR + TEST in Nuremberg from June 3rd to 5th 2014 in hall 12, booth 131 as well as at the Light Fair International 2014, this year in Las Vegas from 1st to 5th at the Avnet Electronics Marketing booth.
MAZeT - development and manufacturing…
Cleanzone exhibitors are already making plans to return
On 21 and 22 October 2014, Cleanzone – international trade fair and congress for cleanroom technology – will be taking place for the third time, further solidifying its status as a must-attend event for the in-ternational cleanroom industry.
With its interdisciplinary and international approach, this young spe-cialist event has successfully forged links between highly specialised providers of cleanroom technology and the ever-expanding range of areas in which it is applied.…
LED Lighting for British Royalty
(April 28, 2014 – Taipei) When it comes to quality and safety, ALT puts priority over the two above all else. Therefore it comes as no surprise that even the Queen of England opted for ALT’s products. About 1,100 pieces of ALTLED® Metis dimmable chandeliers in warm white are installed in a Grade 1 Listed building in Central London next to Buckingham Palace, Lancaster House.
Lancaster House was used during…
TechNavio Publishes Global Metal Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition (MOCVD) Equip …
TechNavio, the independent tech-focused global research firm, has announced the publication of its report on the Global Metal Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition Equipment Market, which is posting a CAGR of 14.13 percent from 2013-2018.
Market growth in this area is being attributed to high demand for LED lighting, as MOCVD equipment is used in the production of LEDs. As this technology is used more and more frequently in consumer electronics…
New HALCON Training Partner in Southern Germany
The Imaging Source Europe GmbH, long-standing partner of MVTec Software GmbH, extends the support and distribution activities in Southern Germany and becomes “MVTec Certified Training Partner”.
MVTec’s distributor The Imaging Source strengthens the support and distribution activities of the machine vision software HALCON with their new sales office in Gernlinden near Munich, Germany. The Imaging Source is now part of the MVTec “Certified Training Partner” program, qualifying the employees to…
TechNavio Publishes Global Metal Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition (MOCVD) Equip …
TechNavio, the independent tech-focused global research firm, has announced the publication of its report on the Global Metal Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition Equipment Market, which is posting a CAGR of 14.13 percent from 2013-2018.
Market growth in this area is being attributed to high demand for LED lighting, as MOCVD equipment is used in the production of LEDs. As this technology is used more and more frequently in consumer electronics…
Oracle Human Capital Management and Success Factors to participate at 3rd Annual …
The 3rd Annual Global Human Asset Expansion In Mining Summit which opens on 24th April, 2014 at Hotel Four Seasons in Toronto, Canada announces Oracle Human Capital Management and Success Factors as the lead sponsors for the summit that aims to provide HR professionals in the mining sector with answers to their most pressing questions faced in the market today.
Oracle Human Capital Management (Premium Silver Sponsor) enables modern HR…
Turbocharger for plate processing
When atoms are supplied with additional energy via collisions or light, they release the excess. This is called ‘light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation’, in short: LASER. Plate processors are interested in speed and flexibility. Complex contours; clean, precise cutting edges; and low changeover times and costs. Thanks to automated loading and unloading, the latest laser systems speed up production. Solvaro GmbH, the manufacturer of metal components based in…
Kazawest appointed as Property Manager for multi-family rental building in Metro …
Vancouver, BC, April 14, 2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Kazawest Services Inc. is pleased to announce its appointment as the exclusive property management services firm for a residential building in the rapidly developing Metrotown area of Burnaby (www.burnaby.ca), British Columbia. The multi-family building clean, well-maintained and affordable rental apartments located close to the Metropolis Shopping Centre, Kingsway restaurants, and Royal Oak SkyTrain.
With excellence in service and quality, Kazawest (www.kazawest.com) sets the highest…
Shimco Nominated for Business Excellence Awards
MARKHAM, Ontario (April 11, 2014) – Shimco, a leader in manufacturing precision parts, laminated and edge-bond shims, tapers and spacers, announced today the receipt of two separate nominations for the Markham Board of Trade's 2014 Business Excellence Awards. The nominations were received after an on-site visit from Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Economic Development Director Stephen Chait and Senior Business Development Officer Huyen Hare.
The purpose of Mayor Scarpitti's visit to Shimco…
Johannes Huebner Giessen now offers looper encoders with incremental output
The Johannes Huebner Giessen encoder specialists have developed a looper encoder with incremental output for the specific requirements of steelworks and rolling mills. The FGL 40 captures the rotating angle of the looper and feeds the collected data back to the control system in real time using the new incremental interface in order to optimise tension control of the metal strip between the rolling stands. The precision electronics enable up…
Ceramic Polymer GmbH: Protective coatings ensure the value of advanced mixing te …
Coating of high-performance paddle mixers for biogas fermenters
For a huge biogas plant in England, Ceramic Polymer’s highly resistant coatings were recently applied on 4 specific paddle mixers.
•Height of the stirring units: approx. 5 meters
•Material of the paddles: stainless steel without coating
•Coating product for the shafts and pillar constructions: Proguard CN 200
•Bolted areas: Additional sealing with Ultra-Perform Z-2 F
•Manufacturer of the paddle mixers: Steverding Rührwerkstechnik GmbH
•Application of the…
9th ANNUAL MIDDLE EAST RETAIL BANKING FORUM OPENS IN DUBAI, UAE
The most awaited Retail Banking conference in the Middle East, the 9th Annual Middle East Retail Banking Forum kicked off today at The Address Dubai Marina, Dubai, UAE. The conference commenced with the opening speech from the chair - Asad Batla, Head of Consumer Banking - Bank Nizwa( Supporting Sponsor), in the presence of over 100 attendees.
The keynote presentation was delivered by Sanjoy Sen - Managing Director: Retail…
Custom non-ferrous metal alloys at Isabellenhütte
Isabellenhütte Heusler GmbH & Co. KG makes a wide range of metal alloys according to customer requirements at its test centre. The Isabellenhütte test centre is designed to produce small quantities of alloys for use in development processes, prototypes and special applications. The company’s engineers are capable of producing batch weights of 100 g to 25 kg. The test centre allows for melting in a variety of atmospheres or in…
SlimLine Spring Electrodes – larger pipe diameters – more reliability – less wei …
Product News
ELMED Messtechnik GmbH, an internationally leading manufacturer of holiday detectors announces the launch of its new SlimLine spring electrodes. The new generation of test electrodes, especially for the pipeline construction, allows the economic testing of pipe coatings according to rules and standards, even under the rough conditions on-site.
Before burying the pipe, the complete pipe surface can be checked with SlimLine spring electrodes in a single work process. It’s…
Universal process transmitter: Robust and highly accurate
Klingenberg, April 2014.
With the UPT-2X, WIKA has brought a new process transmitter to market. It is a highly accurate all-purpose instrument with a robust design and an on-site display.
The compact plastic housing of the UPT-2X, depending on requirements, is fitted with a measuring sensor between 0 ... 400 mbar and 0 ... 1,000 bar. The measuring ranges are freely scaleable, with a maximum recommended turndown of 20:1. The transmitter is…
Systech Illinois Enjoyed A Successful Show at Arablab 2014 in Dubai
Systech Illinois manufacture a range of gas analysers for the analytical and laboratory industry. The full range of their gas analysers, including their instruments for research and development in the medical, bio-tech, petro and nano industries, was exhibited at the ARABLAB 2014 Trade Show in Dubai.
Systech Illinois received a great response to their gas analysis instrument range for the laboratory industry at Arablab 2014. Their stand was…
Cooperation between SANT´AMBROGIO and SIGMA
Unna, April 2014
SIGMA today announces it has entered into a business partnership with Sant’Ambrogio Servizi Industriali Srl, developer of NEXTGEN software tools
Cooperation
Sant´Ambrogio and SIGMA agreed a cooperation between their software products ROHR2 (pipe stress analysis) and NEXTGEN .
NEXTGEN and ROHR2 software
NextGen, the Sant’Ambrogio software product for complex mechanical design of pressure vessels and heat exchangers is the perfect addtition to ROHR2 pipe stress analysis: it enables the design as…
Hydrostatic level measurement: New information platform on the Internet
Klingenberg, March 2014.
Comprehensive information on “hydrostatic level measurement” in the water and wastewater industry has now been published by WIKA on www.wika.com/hydrostatic-level.
The platform, in English, is aimed at experts and novices alike. Under the heading of “Knowledge”, besides the topical introduction - “10-step guideline on hydrostatic level measurement” - and various application descriptions, users also get numerous practical tips. In the “Products” area, WIKA pressure sensors and submersible pressure transmitters…
DeviceNet Communication Added to Absolute Resolvers
Advanced Micro Controls Inc. (AMCI), adds DeviceNet communication to their lineup of NR25 series resolvers. These heavy duty rotary sensors provide an overall measuring range of up to 30 bits total, 16 bits per turn and 12 or 14 bit number of turns. With both single-turn and multi-turn versions available, AMCI’s DeviceNet resolvers are ready for any application. AMCI NR25 DeviceNet resolvers are compatible with all devices that support DeviceNet.
NR25…
Bühler Motor Recognized by General Motors as a 2013 Supplier of the Year Winner
Nuremberg, April 1st 2014 – Bühler Motor was named a GM Supplier of the Year by General Motors during its 22nd annual Supplier of the Year awards ceremony. The event which was held on Wednesday, March 12 at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Mich., was hosted by Mary Barra, GM CEO and Grace Lieblein, GM Vice President, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain.
GM’s exclusive Supplier of the Year honor was presented…
MAUSER increases shareholding in IBC Joint Venture Fanshun MAUSER Shanghai Packa …
Bruehl/Germany, March 28, 2014
MAUSER Group, a worldwide leading company in industrial packaging, is increasing its shareholding in its Shanghai based IBC joint venture Fanshun MAUSER Shanghai Packaging Co., Ltd. Mauser Holding International GmbH and Shanghai Fanshun Company, Ltd., a leading rigid packaging producer in China, agreed to increase the MAUSER stake in their mutual joint venture for IBCs, Fanshun MAUSER Shanghai Packaging Co., Ltd., from 32.5% to 50%. The agreement…
Isabellenhütte presents new Noventin alloy at Wire 2014
Isabellenhütte has developed the high-precision resistance alloy Noventin based on a copper-manganese alloy. With a resistivity of 90 µΩcm, Noventin features a resistivity unlike any offered before that is exactly between the Isaohm (133 µΩcm) and Manganin (43 µΩcm) alloys. As a result, Noventin offers users an even more targeted selection of high-precision resistance alloys. The new development offers the benefits of resistivity with a low temperature dependence (± 20…
Corrosion experts to meet at Hilton Doha, Qatar in April
Material selection for structures at plants and refineries plays a very important role in smooth operations as they are affected by breakdowns. Corrosion is one of the prime reasons of these breakdowns. Companies world over affected by corrosion spend billions of dollars for maintenance and prevention. Keeping these factors in mind, and promoting best anti - corrosion practices globally, Fleming Gulf will be organizing the third edition of its Annual…
transfluid Maschinenbau GmbH – the solution for tubes
When the hare arrives, the tortoise has already been there. The fastest way to the best results doesn't just rely on speed alone. The optimum tuning and interplay of different systems is where processes can really be made efficient. That's especially true when we're talking about powerful automation systems for pipe processing. transfluid Maschinenbau GmbH has developed specially tuned automation systems into efficient standards. They permit the accurate, rapid separation…
EVG is the new distributor for signal units of the company PATLITE
On machines or manufacturing lines, signal units are important optical and audible helpers, that show the operating state or give reference to emergency situations.
Now EVG has rounded off their product range of control units with the signal units from the company PATLITE.
PATLITE was founded in 1947 and is a leading global provider of optical and audible signal units to increase safety and comfort in the workplace.
The product…
Matrox Maevex H.264 Encoders and Decoders Named 2014 SCN InfoComm Installation P …
Vote “Maevex” for Most Innovative Video Processing (Transport) Product
MONTREAL — March 26, 2014 — Matrox® Graphics Inc. today announced the selection of Matrox Maevex™ 5100 Series H.264 encoders and decoders to the list of finalists for the 2014 SCN InfoComm Installation Product Awards in the Most Innovative Video Processing (Transport) category.
Matrox Maevex H.264 encoders and decoders extend Full HD-quality 1080p60 video and audio over standard IP networks at user definable…
S+S Metal Detectors for Turkish Coffee From Egypt
Al-Yemeni Cafe, a Cairo based Egyptian company, is a leading producer of ground Turkish coffee. Operating from its own 10,000 square metre factory since 1940, Al-Yemeni Cafe employs the latest state-of-the-art machinery to improve product quality and ensure customer satisfaction. The plant complies with all IFS, ISO 9001 and HACCP standards and holds many quality accreditation from external organisations.
It was particularly important for this application to select metal…
MAUSER and IBA partner on new IBC packaging concept for the food industry
Bruehl/Germany, March 24, 2014 - MAUSER Group, a worldwide leading company in industrial packaging, introduces an innovative IBC packaging concept for the food industry. The new MAUSER FP15 Aseptic combines the strength and robustness of the MAUSER SM IBC series with an innovative aseptic flex bag developed by Intermediate Bulk Alliance (IBA), a German based specialist in food supply chain solutions. With its latest product innovation MAUSER provides a one…
Ultrapharm Ltd utilise the Gaspace Advance headspace analyser from Systech Illin …
Systech Illinois, a leading provider of permeation analysers and gas analysis equipment, has been chosen by Ultrapharm Ltd to monitor their modified atmosphere packs at regular intervals.
Ultrapharm Ltd started their gluten free bakery business in 1993, manufacturing a small product line to coeliac’s in the UK. They were one of the first gluten free producers to bake to order and deliver the next day.
In order to establish themselves…
ESCHA extends 'Automation Line' range
Halver, 25 March 2014 – As of now, the connector- and housing specialist ESCHA offers a special cable quality for its successful ‘Automation Line ‘product range. With the flexible, silicon- and halogen-free control line referred to as S7400, the M8x1 and M12x1 round connectors are particularly adapted for operations in robotic applications as well as handling- and assembly technology.
The new connectors referred to as ‘Automation Line robotic ‘are especially drag-chain…
Call for papers for the Cleanzone Congress
Preparations are under way for the third international Cleanzone Congress: The just-opened call for papers is an invitation for industry experts to submit their propositions for presentations on the areas of focus of the 2014 congress. Contributions are being sought on the latest research findings, innovations, new methods and practical examples, as well as extraordinary projects, provocative theories and visions. This high-calibre knowledge platform will be taking place on 21…
VacuBond® - Next Generation Optical Bonding
Distec Bonds Touch Screens and Protective Glass onto TFT Displays and Optimizes Readability and Robustness of Industrial Displays
Distec GmbH - leading German specialist for TFT-LCD flat screens and system solutions for industrial and multimedia applications - uses the currently world's most advanced optical bonding technology VacuBond®. "Processing the high performance silicone optoGel from the Japanese Taica company with a vacuum-bonding device the VacuBond® technology offers enormous advantages compared to traditional…
New conveyors from Montech: efficient and user-friendly
The new conveyors TB30 and TB40 from Montech AG are more user-friendly and efficient than the previous models, as a result of their flexibility and drive unit.
Montech’s new TB30 and TB40 conveyors have efficiency-optimized drives and, compared to previous conveyors, are more efficient, offering higher power density with lower energy consumption. With the same chassis width, the belt has a wider useful surface; the belt can be easily and quickly…
SECUPRODUCT: Legally binding counterfeit protection for mechanical and plant eng …
Nottuln, Germany, 3 March 2014. A counterfeit protection system must be quickly and cost-effectively integrated into existing production processes – this is the motto under which 3S Simons Security Systems GmbH presents its industry solutions at the Hannover Messe 2014. The focus is on the counterfeit protection SECUPRODUCT®, which enables the direct security of products, parts and components in mechanical and plant engineering as well as in the automotive and…
DIENES develops 4-fold simultaneous core cutter for three different core diamete …
With four times higher speed, efficient flexibility and high service life – the new core cutter from DIENES is a trendsetting solution to support individual processes in the cutting of cores for the rewinding of different materials, e. g. paper, film or foil
DIENES is the worldwide leading manufacturer and turnkey provider of industrial slitting tools as well as solution-oriented slitting systems, which live up to nationally and internationally expectations. One…
Bühler Motor and Dornier Technologie present PAXCOM at AIX Hamburg
Nuremberg, March 19, 2014 – Experience the future of integrated actuation for Business- and First-Class seats live, as presented by Bühler Motor and Dornier Technologie at the Aircraft Interiors Expo Hamburg trade fair.
The system is called PAXCOM and this will be its premiere among discerning industry visitors looking for new seat actuation alternatives.
PAXCOM, which stands for maximum passenger comfort with low weight and lower system costs. And the additional benefit…
ENGMATEC at APEX Expo - test system with wireless interface
For the first time ENGMATEC will be represented this year at a trade fair in the USA. In cooperation with Landrex Technologies the German company will exhibit at the APEX Expo, the premier event for the electronic industry.
The technical conference and exhibition will be held from 25 to 27 March 2014 at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Convention Center, Las Vegas. Thousands of industry professionals from more than 50 countries…
MES Model Examiner® at Volkswagen: Interface Optimization in the Model-based Pro …
Berlin, 18.03.2014 - The function range of the software tool MES Model Examiner® has been considerably enhanced. In addition to verifying TargetLink, ASCET and Simulink models, it now supports the checking of Excel documents containing requirements and interface definitions. Volkswagen is one of the first to deploy this latest version.
Designed by Model Engineering Solutions (MES), the Berlin-based expert for model-based development, the software tool MES Model Examiner® has undergone substantial…
Increases in Russian Lumber Exports have Not Compensated for the Decline in Log …
The Russian log export tax that was implemented in 2007 resulted in a sharp decline of log exportation with the Russian share of globally traded logs falling from 44% in 2006 to 15% in 2013.
Seattle, Washington, March 18, 2014 -- In 2008, Russia’s president Putin decided to add a tax to logs exported from the country with the goal of reducing exportation of wood raw-material, encouraging investments in domestic processing…
Ceramic Polymer: Patented prevention of pitting corrosion - coating against anae …
Developed and patented by Ceramic Polymer GmbH! (Patent No. EP 2448415 B1)
The multiannual research project of the Ceramic Polymer GmbH has been successfully completed. As the single manufacturer they feature durable protection against pitting corrosion for biogas plants and storage tanks for crude oil and all kinds of hydrocarbons.
Title of the patent: Composition for the prevention/reduction of microbe-induced biocorrosion caused by sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB) and other microorganisms
MIC – Microbiologically influenced…
heat 11 can make significant gains
At the turn of the year the hundredth project in process
The Bielefeld specialist for heat transfer and energy conversion heat 11 looks back on a satisfying business year 2013. Sales and earnings were again increased despite considerable drops in the solar business.
Despite the difficult market situation in 2013 and the virtual collapse of the solar market the sales rose again to about EUR 8.7 million. The profit also made…
Peach Property Group AG reports increased earnings and income for 2013 according …
• Operating income rose by 25 percent to just under CHF 62 million in 2013
• Earnings before taxes grew CHF 1 million to approximately CHF 2.9 million
• Acquisition of Gretag AG raises target rental income by 63 percent
• New record sales volume with property worth CHF 86.3 million authenticated
• Market value of portfolio up 37 percent to CHF 541 million
Zurich, 13 March 2014 – Peach Property Group AG, a leading…
a known and an unknown clarinet quintet - Robert Fusch & Johannes Brahms
The young and internationally well known German clarinet player Sebastian Manz combined his efforts together with the The Danish String Quartet (an international highly applauded String Quartet from Scandinavia) to re-discover the Clarinet Quintet from the Brahms contemporary and friend Robert Fuchs. The Fuchs quintet shows up on eye level with the wellknown Brahms quintet and demands high profession to execute. The two quintets are now available on CD by…
