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Small, smart computer chips, so-called semiconductors, can now be found everywhere in everyday life. In semiconductor production, the chemical element silicon is processed in the form of wafers. During production, the wafers are stored and processed in special plastic cassettes under clean room conditions.
read more...Polymer plain bearing technology
Two brothers want to drive across Alaska in an amphibious vehicle they built themselves. To enable "Urmel" to drive over hill and dale, ice and snow, lightweight and wear-resistant bearings were needed. The young inventors rely on lubricant-free Iglidur Tribo polymers.
read more...With the increasing demand for electric vehicles, car manufacturers are facing the challenge of producing their vehicles lighter and lighter - because less weight increases the range of the vehicles. Generative design in combination with additive manufacturing promises enormous potential for weight savings. Pioneers in the automotive industry such as General Motors and VW are already testing this innovative approach.
read more...Stöber Antriebstechnik has been supporting Rennschmiede Pforzheim, which regularly takes part in Formula Student, since 2014 - until now with a combustion engine vehicle. From 2020, the team will also compete in Formula Student Electric. The drive specialists are providing motors, gearboxes and inverters for the new race car.
read more...Conveyor and sorting systems, for example in logistics centers or at airports, are required to operate at high speeds and under high loads, with reliable operation and short downtimes. Blickle offers a broad portfolio of guide rollers for these applications.
read more...A robust design for a long service life is important for large load carriers, as is a low tare weight and space-saving storage when empty. Auer has implemented these requirements in its pallet containers.
read more...Trade fair premiere for the IHE enclosure series from Torwegge, which have a load capacity of 700 kg. There will also be an innovation from the AGV sector: following its relaunch, the TORsten transport robot has become significantly faster at 1.2 m/s.
read more...Two Kuka OmniMoves automate the transportation of goods at Austria Metall (AMAG). The autonomous transport platforms are responsible for transporting heavy aluminum plates. They move autonomously and carry out the final production step independently.
read more...Locking system up to wheel drive
Drive technology in bicycles: Compact motors are not only the driving force in modern e-bikes, but also work in wheel locking systems, for example, or support gear shifting.
read more...Tente aims to meet customer requirements with castors, wheels and the best possible overall solutions. The product portfolio for the industrial, commercial, transport and medical sectors includes standard products as well as customized special designs and system-integrated solutions.
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