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Forward-looking electrical planning for protection against arcing faults

Electrical planners should already consider arc fault protection in the planning phase. What are the right measures to protect systems from the destructive power of small lightning strikes and increase their availability?

Sustainability

Recognizing efficient drive technology

The EU Commission's Sustainable Product Initiative aims to make a wide range of products more durable, reusable and recyclable. With the Commission's proposal of March 30, 2022, statements on the sustainability of products are to become mandatory, comparable and verifiable throughout the EU.

Standards

Presses according to new standard

When presses are redesigned, modernized or overhauled, this is always done in accordance with the standard. DIN EN ISO 16092 now applies, which means that press manufacturer Tox Pressotechnik has to establish new processes in order to comply with the standard.

Laser marking

Marking for the circular economy and traceability

Product marking with individual barcodes or data matrix codes, incremented serial numbers in plain text and logos during the extrusion process have become indispensable in the extrusion of pipes or profiles. The switch to a sustainable circular economy and traceability are placing increasing demands on marking.

Climbing aids

8 tips for the correct use of ladders

There is evidence that ladders were used as early as the 3rd millennium BC, and they are still indispensable in many areas today. However, anyone who uses unsuitable or defective climbing aids or does not use a ladder correctly runs the risk of falling.

Rail brakes

Functional safety for linear motion systems

The Nexen Group presents NexSafe brand rail brakes for linear and profiled rails and guideways.

Digitization

How autonomous systems make us more productive

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.

Innovation award for ergonomics

Mission: people-friendly, healthier work

The Institute for Health and Ergonomics (IGR) has set itself the goal of strengthening efforts for more ergonomics in everyday life with the Ergonomics Innovation Award.