Research

In March 2021, the container ship "Ever Given" turned upside down in the Suez Canal - a bizarre, almost comical moment at first glance. But this blockade of one of the world's most important trade routes quickly became a problem.

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An open electronic nameplate would significantly speed up the commissioning of motors
and improve their performance. However, until now
communication protocol across all manufacturers.

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The Friedhelm Loh Group has acquired 100% of the Polish digitalization company Digital Technology Poland.

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After being forced to go virtual in 2020, Formnext will be back under the trade fair tower from November 16 to 19, 2021 as a real meeting place for all those interested in additive manufacturing. The exhibition will be complemented by an extensive program of events.

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Used batteries from electric cars contain valuable raw materials that can still be used. To be able to recycle them, a research team from the Center for Digitized Battery Cell Production (ZDB) at Fraunhofer IPA is developing a robot cell with a wide variety of tools.

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With the Turbolab Core, vacuum specialist Leybold is launching a small plug-and-play high vacuum pumping system for research and laboratory applications as well as industry.

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In comparison, neutrons detect most defects in additively manufactured components.

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Modern LED luminaires are the first choice when it comes to modern, efficient illumination of large production halls in industry. They promise a long service life with low maintenance requirements.

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August Steinmeyer has developed ball screws for ultra-high vacuum applications.

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With the new process of projection micro stereolithography (PµSL), Boston Micro Fabrication is opening up alternatives to injection molding and CNC machining, especially in micro production - for prototypes as well as end products in series quality.

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