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Pfeiffer Vacuum celebrated the expansion of its site in Wuxi, China, on October 23. By doubling its original size, the new plant marks an important step in the company's development in China.
read more...Sustainable alternative drives
The irregular availability of renewable energies requires new energy sources and electricity storage technologies. Schaeffler has recognized the enormous potential of hydrogen technology as an energy source of the future and has developed key components for fuel cells and fuel cell stacks, so-called metallic bipolar plates.
read more...Fresh fruit and vegetables for astronauts - that is the aim of the Eden ISS project. A greenhouse with special systems for growing plants has been set up in the Antarctic for this purpose. Right in the middle: Item profiles including connection technology for a shelving system.
read more...Connection technology in CNC machines
With CNC machines for the aviation industry, it is important to machine very large parts as quickly and precisely as possible. This places high quality demands on the system, which also applies to the entire connection technology.
read more...Future-oriented, digital production processes are driving technological progress. Lapp has introduced a new innovation management strategy to develop and support them in a targeted manner.
read more...Iwis has developed a new minimum quantity lubrication system for chain drives that makes it easy to extend chain service life.
read more...The Institute for Control Engineering of Machine Tools and Manufacturing Units (ISW) at the University of Stuttgart has developed a robotic finger with adaptive flexibility based on shape memory alloys for handling sensitive workpieces.
read more...With the TUM.Additive action agenda, the Technical University of Munich is initiating a comprehensive research focus on additive manufacturing. Together with high-tech partners from industry, it is founding the "Bavarian Additive Manufacturing Cluster" with the aim of establishing Bavaria as a leading economic region for digital manufacturing technologies.
read more...Interview with Oliver Winzenried
The core business of Wibu-Systems in Karlsruhe is software and hardware security and licensing. Co-founder, board member and CEO Oliver Winzenried talks about the beginnings and future of the company and the industry.
read more...Composite materials, components - Materials
The Fraunhofer Group for Materials and Components has a new chairman: Professor Peter Gumbsch, Director of the Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics of Materials IWM, takes office today. Professor Bernd Mayer will continue in his position as Deputy Chairman.
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