News items July 2023

ScrapeTec work closely with customers in various industries to address dust emissions,material spillage, conveyor belt damage, preventing production downtime, expensive repairs, and hazardous accidents, as seen in a recent project where a cement industry. In a recent project, a cement production plant needed assistance with excessive dust emissions during the handling of clinker, sand and gravel, that were causing Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) issues. In addition, the operator faced the problems of costly material spillage and the need for ongoing conveyor belt repairs. A comprehensive site inspection revealed that a standard chute sealing system was used in conjunction with a basic clamping system positioned outside the chute. The existing skirting system and lack of inner skirting failed to contain excessive dust emission and material spillage at the transfer points. High dust levels resulted in poor visibility of the 70-metre-long conveyor tunnel, which negatively affected the maintenance team’s ability to monitor efficiencies during the ship unloading process and to prevent bottlenecks in the production process. “Apart from concerns about safety and environmental hazards, management needed to find

This year, JACOB Pipework Systems will be exhibiting new products and solutions for a wide variety of applications at the POWTECH in Nuremberg again. Visitors will find JACOB in hall 4A, booth 435. This year, JACOB has brought several innovations onto the market. These have already been designed and carefully optimised over the past years in cooperation between the experienced development teams within the JACOB Group. Several innovations * The BFM compensator: The solution for dampening oscillations and vibrations or for decoupling individual parts of a pipe system. A cooperation with BFM. * Magnetic separator: Removes the smallest ferrous impurities from free-flowing bulk materials and exhaust air, e.g. for the safe production of food or to protect downstream machines. * The horizontal cyclone: Can be used for the recovery of raw materials, but also for cleaning the air flow through reliable particle separation. Compact shape - same effect. * The JacBox: The professional and mobile solution with which you can quickly and easily produce JACOB quality lips directly on site. These and other industry solutions will be presented at the booth at POWTECH 2023.

The new website offers detailed product information, industry applications, case studies, and insightful articles to find ideal solutions to specific separation requirements. Russell Finex, the global leader in innovative separation and filtration solutions, is thrilled to announce the launch of its newly upgraded website. The redesigned website features a refreshed look, improved functionality, and an optimized user experience, providing visitors with easier access to the company’s cutting-edge products and services. With a focus on customer experience, the revamped website introduces several key highlights that enhance navigation and empower users to find relevant information quickly and effortlessly. Simplified Navigation and enhanced tools Russell Finex offers a user-friendly menu for easy site navigation, ensuring a seamless browsing experience. The website’s expert tools have been improved to provide valuable support to businesses. Users can now benefit from a new searchable application finder, machine selector with quicker recommendations, and an updated engineering conversion tool. ”We are excited to unveil our new

The machine and plant manufacturer Hosokawa Alpine has developed a process that can be used to recycle material scrap created in the production of lithium-ion batteries directly by the battery manufacturer. From consumer electronics to electromobility: The demand for lithium-ion batteries is steadily increasing. But increased battery production also leads to a greater number of rejects during the manufacturing process. This arises, for example, when sorting out defects such as pinholes, inclusions and other coating faults, due to edge trimming or rejects during the finishing process. In total, about 10% (or considerably more depending on the process) of the coated cathode or anode films end up as rejects and have to be recycled. In particular, the valuable active materials, i.e. the NMC or LFP of the cathode films or the graphite-silicon mixtures of the anode films, should be processed and directly recycled free of impurities. Direct recycling ensures efficient production In order to be able to recycle cathode and anode film scrap during production, Hosokawa Alpine has developed a range of solutions. ”Direct recycling means that rejects can be recycled at the production

Change at the top of Gebrüder Lödige Maschinenbau GmbH: Maximilian Hoyer is the new managing director of the Paderborn-based process technology specialist since July 2023. Maximilian Hoyer has initially acted as commercial manager and authorized signatory at Lödige since August 2021. In his new position, he succeeds Dr. Frank Sandfort, who has managed the company on an interim basis for the past few months and is now chairing the advisory board of the family company again. Founded in 1938, Lödige revolutionized mixing and processing technology with the invention of the Ploughshare® mixer, patented in 1949. In the meantime, the company is a leading global full-service provider for process engineering applications in the areas of mixing, granulating, coating, drying, reacting and related processes. The fields of use for the machines and systems ranges from the food industry to pharma, cosmetics, chemical products, plastics and many more.

IFE Benelux, Hoving Holland and Indaver develop an innovative compost post-processing solution A new and innovative method for post-processing decomposed fruit, vegetable and garden (gft) waste into high-quality end products which has minimal impact on nature and the environment. At a time when the agricultural sector is under severe pressure, this sounds almost too good to be true. Yet IFE Benelux, Hoving Holland and the industrial waste processor and compost producer Indaver Nederland, jointly succeeded in developing a sustainable, circular and future-proof solution that offers new opportunities for farmers. “We want to process a circular fruit, vegetable and garden (gft) waste stream, so that the compost produced is returned into the food chain as fertilizer”, says Robert de Letter, assets and projects manager at Indaver Nederland. “After the composting process, a mixture of composted and non-composted material remains. Previously, the non-composted residual fraction generally went back into the process, mixed with fresh fruit, vegetable and garden

The BIG-BAG light is the simple application for BIG BAG and octabin filling. Automatic calibratable filling, manual attachment of the container, manual container removal. Optional: Inflator, automatic load hooks, Vibrating device, Packaging material: Big-Bags, octabin, depend on the design. Capacity: up to 12 bags or packs/hour, depending on the packaging material and the skill of operator. Weighing range: 250-1,500 kg. Other suitable machines are the BigBag comfort or the BigBag filling station.

Inline moisture measurement directly in the production process results in optimization of product quality & operating costs and improved flow behavior & storage Making good things even better To be able to provide customers with a precise and reliable moisture measurement system in a wide range of applications, a company has to be one step ahead. ”Excuse me - I’m the new one” The new capacitive moisture measurement sensor type BMMS from ACO is setting a new standard in terms of precision, accuracy, reliability and is ideally prepared for future requirements. With its state-of-the-art technology, it measures the material moisture in real time. In addition, it is insensitive to external influences and easy to integrate into the production process. The BMMS moisture measurement sensors are factory calibrated and allows a complete reproducibility of the measurement data. When the moisture sensor is replaced, existing calibration data can be used across all sensors, avoiding the need for recalibration. Easy installation In operation, the humidity sensor requires nothing but a power supply, a display or a controller

A BIG BAG filling system with roller conveyor for transporting the big bags or octabins. Bulk bags are the ideal solution for the transport and storage of most bulk materials, such as chemicals, plastic granules, fertilizers, seeds, building materials and foodstuffs. SSB offers a wide range of filling stations for all types of big bags or octabins in the range of 500-2,000 kg. The proposed filling systems can have different configurations depending on the type of product, the type of big bag or octabin to be used and the required capacity. According to the selected option, the big bag can be used with or without a pallet, and two big bags can be stacked on top of each other. This filling system is designed for an average bagging capacity of up to 50 big bags/hour depending on product characteristics. With its ergonomic, user-friendly design and flexible configuration, we can meet the needs of our customers.

The range of Vibrating Bin Aerators (also called: fluidization discs, aeration pads, aeration discs) from Fiktech has been expanded. New options for external mounting of the entire aerator disk series were introduced. The triple action of FIKTECH’s Vibrating Bin Aerators (also called: fluidization disc, aeration pad, aeration disc) improves the transportation of various bulk products. Thanks to the design, no specific air pressure is required to aerate the product. Is suitable for all products - including foodstuffs - and is standard equipped with a stainless steel 304 core. The common AFI aeration disc (fluidization disc) has a diameter of Ø 104 mm and a stainless steel core. The smaller version AFI-M with a diameter of Ø 52 mm is now also available, with silicone disc and stainless steel core. In addition, a blue 104 mm and orange HT version - temperature up to 230°C. Very interesting are the new options for external mounting of the entire series of aeration discs.

Grinding has never been as safe and fast With grinding bowl speeds of up to 2200 rpm and automatic grinding bowl clamping by the mill itself The FRITSCH Planetary Mills premium line are ideal for fast wet and dry grinding, for mechanical alloying, mixing and homogenising with reliable results down into the nano range. Absolutely secure due to automatic clamping of the bowls by the mill itself. The FRITSCH’s premium line Planetary Mills PULVERISETTE 5 and 7 can grind hard, medium-hard, soft, brittle and moist samples in a very short time down to a final fineness of < 100 nm. Sample quantities of 1 to 60 ml (PULVERISETTE 7) or 15 to 450 ml (PULVERISETTE 5) can be processed simultaneously at the two grinding stations. The Top 3 Advantages of the Planetary Mills premium line - Faster: final fineness down to <100 nm in 3 minutes due to high bowl speed of up to 2200 rpm - Safer: automatic grinding bowl clamping – user-independent, reproducible and safe - User-friendly: easy grinding bowl insertion and blockage of the start if operating state is impermissible Grinding has never been as safe

HSM GmbH + Co. KG offers the largest baling presses in the wide product range, namely the HSM VK 12018 and HSM VK 15020 channel baling presses with a fully automatic cross strapping feature. HSM GmbH + Co. KG, the manufacturer of baling presses and PET solutions in South Germany, proves its innovative spirit once again: its eye always on the challenges in the recycling sector. The largest baling presses in the wide product range, namely the HSM VK 12018 and HSM VK 15020 channel baling presses, can now be optionally equipped with the fully automatic cross strapping feature. Thanks to the SCT System (Selectable Cross Tying) it is now possible to supplement the horizontal 5-fold wire strapping in proven HSM technology with the optional vertical 4-fold wire strapping. The vertical strapping can be switched on and off as required without any physical intervention by members of staff. Thanks to being coupled with a system of sorted containers, optimum strapping is selected automatically depending on the material and the requirement – and where possible, a saving is made on the strapping wire. The laborious cutting and reinserting of wires is a thing of the

Freeman Technology presents an eBook on how powder testing delivers tangible returns in the Pharmaceutical industry, from R&D into production. A new eBook from Freeman Technology explores the application and value of powder testing in the pharmaceutical industry. Incorporating case study data from leading pharmaceutical companies such as Pfizer and GSK it highlights how powder testing can shorten time to market and improve process economics. The ability of the FT4 Powder Rheometer® to deliver a handsome return on investment is robustly explored via example applications from formulation through to routine troubleshooting. Freely available for download ‘Powder Flow Testing for Pharmaceuticals’ has something for any scientist or engineer working to understand and control powder behaviour to make better pharmaceuticals, more cost-effectively. The modern pharmaceutical industry relies on effective powder handling and processing to make an increasingly sophisticated array of products ranging from controlled and rapid release tablets to inhaled therapeutics for respiratory illness. In this ebook we examine: *

The SSB Big-Bag comfort filling system is a modular system for different applications. Easy handling and high performance as well as an optional combination of bottom and top weighing system characterize the Big-Bag comfort. An additional option is the height-adjustable filling spout with hydraulic lifting system. Thanks to this option, different bag formats and sizes as well as octabins and large cartons can be used. The weighing system consists of two mechanically separate weighing systems that are electronically connected to form a complete scale. This means that a big bag can be weighed suspended or below without the influence of high tare weights, lifting systems or product feeders. The SSB Big-Bag comfort can be equipped with different dosing systems for coarse and fine dosing depending on the product characteristics, such as: * Rotary flap with 3 settings * Dosing screw each for coarse and fine flow * Vibrating chute with 2 speeds * Dosing belt with 2 speeds (coarse / fine dosing) From the operator platform, which can be mounted on

Four branches move into new buildings. Focus on sustainability. The measurement technology manufacturer VEGA is growing - not only in terms of turnover and employee numbers, but also visibly. The company has moved into four new buildings in recent months. In Great Britain, the USA, South Africa and Spain, the employees now have significantly more space at their disposal. With this, the specialist for innovative measurement technology with headquarters in Schiltach, where the 1000th employee was welcomed at the beginning of June, continues to invest in its future and attaches great importance to sustainability. At the same time, an environment is to be created for the company’s employees that ”doesn’t feel like just work, but like a second home,” emphasised Isabel Grieshaber, managing partner of VEGA Grieshaber KG, at the opening of the new building in South Africa. Training possibilities increased When designing the four branches, VEGA also paid great attention to expanding the training possibilities. The range

After fifty years of business, people often look back at the history, at old pictures, brochures and reports. But in REMBE’s anniversary year things are different... Because here (today just as 50 years ago) it is the people who shape the corporate spirit and make REMBE what it is today. Stefan Penno, Chief Executive Officer REMBE GmbH Safety+Control explains: ”We trust each other, see the best in people and believe in each person’s individual strengths. Because humans are what matters to us.” Bernhard Penno founded the company in 1973 as a sales office for rupture discs – initially as a one-man business in his garage at home. Just a few years later, new rupture disc designs were being manufactured in the company’s first production hall. In 2005, Stefan Penno, the son of the company founder, took the reins of the business. Today, REMBE employs 340 ”RFM” (REMBE family members) in over 90 countries and with 10 subsidiaries. To mark its anniversary year, REMBE has come up with some ”special activities”. This year’s celebrations are entirely in keeping with the above motto. They will start with an international

One of Italy’s largest building industry suppliers equipped its storing processes with suitable level measurement technology. The challenge was to find a system which can measure reliably even in this extremely dusty environment. Together with UWT a free-radiating continuous level measurement was configured. - Smart non-contact continuous radar determination Due to the fast development of the building and quarry industry in many European countries during the past years, the demand for more solution approaches for applications of cement plants has increased. Solutions of appropriate sensor technology for content and point level measurement have to be found in order to support the process flow of the cement production in the most reliable way. A manufacturer of concrete and plaster products for the building industry in Italy wanted to modernize his process flow with a redesign of the measuring equipment. Pre-dosed products are mainly offered, which are supposed to make life on the construction site easier. The manufacturer was amongst others looking for a reliable level measurement

HS Umformtechnik GmbH presents several products with special wear protection: HVA NIRO stainless steel pipe bend; DWR double-skin pipe bend and glass pipe bends. HS Umformtechnik GmbH - Your reliable partner for production of stainless steel pipe bends and components for pneumatic conveying systems in plastic-, recycling- and chemical industry. Products with special wear protection are: - HVA NIRO® stainless steel pipe bends - HVA NIRO® stainless steel branch pipes - HVA NIRO® stainless steel reducers Specifications * material AISI 304 / AISI 304 L * diameter from 38.0 till 168.3 mm * wall thickness from 1.5 mm till 2.0 mm * radii 75 / 100 / 150 / 250 / 300 / 500 / 800 / 1000 mm Advantages of HVA NIRO® products: - service life 10 to 20 times longer than stainless steel pipe bends - easy installation - no stepped pipe couplings and no flange connections required - safe for use with food DWR double-skin pipe bend The DWR double-skin pipe bend is made of stainless steel, and can be supplied in different versions: # ”Product-on-product”: In this variant, the double skin comes

In industrial processes with dry foodstuffs or feedstuffs, whirled-up dust can quickly create an ignitable atmosphere. Economical protection systems from Bormann & Neupert by BS&B effectively smother dust explosions. In industrial processes involving dry food or animal feed, whirled-up dust can quickly create an ignitable atmosphere. Fatal, because dust explosions pose an enormous risk: unplanned production stops, destruction of equipment and even danger to human life. Economical protection systems from Bormann & Neupert by BS&B effectively nip dust explosions in the bud or reduce their effects to a minimum. Maintaining process continuity The energy crisis and the ongoing military conflict in the middle of Europe are showing their consequences in all industrial sectors. Manufacturers and processors of food and animal feed also face major challenges. Food security in particular has become a relevant social issue. A key criterion for available and safe food is maintaining process continuity during production. However, when processing or storing powdered foods, there is a significant risk of unplanned production losses: dust explosions are treacherous; they bring with them an

National and international guests accepted the invitation from JACOB Pipework Systems to its Innovation Day 2023. Exciting lectures, workshops, a panel of experts, and a factory tour ensured entertaining and interesting event days in Porta Westfalica. On June 14th and 15th, 2023, JACOB Pipework Systems held an Innovation Day at the company headquarters in Porta Westfalica. After an initial get-together, there were many interesting stations on the program for the 60 national and international guests. Managing Director Patrick Jacob presented the future of cooperation with JACOB Pipework Systems in his presentation. Lectures on innovations in the field of sales, the further development of the supply chain, and other specialist lectures filled the first day of the Innovation Day. In addition to live music, the evening event featured a hearty barbecue, refreshing drinks and, above all, many interesting conversations. On the second day, the participants were guided through many interesting stations. In a workshop, the guests were able to help shape future JACOB products and services. The latest new products, such as the JacBox, were also personally examined and tested by the guests. A detailed factory tour

When handling big bags, there are many challenges. Most of these challenges can be solved by using the Indus Neva product. When choosing an Indus product, sometimes it can be challenging to determine which version of the Indus Neva is most suitable. The different versions of the Indus Neva poles generally have the same functions. But, every case is different. In order to offer specific solutions, we have developed three different versions with unique properties: the lockhead, springhead and rolling springhead. There are two main aspects for choosing the right product: the big bag process, and the size of the big bags used. Big bag process The workflow in your factory or warehouse is important for the choice of big bag handling system. The ideal situation: big bags are filled by the supplier within the Indus Neva, making it easy to transport the big bags, remove them from the truck and safely transport them to storage or production. In the production area, the big bags can be unloaded using the slide in the bottom deck. There are roughly 3 situations to be distinguished when using

Efficient Installations and Impressive Results: Scrapetec’s Partnership in Peru ISC Ingeniería del Sur SAC, the partner company of Scrapetec in Peru, achieved an impressive feat. Within 24 hours, they installed 108 meters of AirScrape and 2 DustScrape systems. The next day, they continued their pace and added an additional 56 meters of AirScrape and 3 DustScrape systems in just 16 hours. The results were remarkable, with effective dust control and spillage prevention at the material transfer points. These fast and efficient installations delighted the customer and showcased the excellence of that partnership in the industry. The results were nothing short of extraordinary. The AirScrape and DustScrape systems immediately proved their worth, effectively containing dust and eliminating spillage at the customer’s material transfer points. The improved working environment brought about increased productivity and enhanced safety for the employees. In conclusion, the story of Scrapetec’s partnership in Peru showcases the power of teamwork, expertise,

With the introduction of the internationally recognized environmental management system according to ISO 14001:2015, ESTA sets an example in terms of environment and sustainability. Since the end of May it is official: The certification body of TÜV SÜD Management Service GmbH certified that ESTA meets all requirements of the environmental management standard ISO 14001:2015. With the introduction of the environmental management system, the family-owned company makes its commitment to sustainable business visible. The certificate is based on three aspects: Compliance with legislation and guidelines, management of environmental risks and continuous improvement of environmental performance in emissions, waste generation and energy consumption. ”We are proud that in addition to the already existing ISO 9001:2015 quality management standard, ESTA has now additionally obtained the ISO 14001:2015 environmental management standard. Our goal is to minimize our ecological footprint and thus make a positive contribution to environmental protection,” said a delighted initiator Regina Kulitz, who accompanied the audits on ESTA’s part as the environmental

More innovative engineering from Gericke RotaVal. The IPx9K external washdown option is now officially UKAS certified. Washdown is available for world leading modular BSMF and HDMF fast clean range of rotary valves. For many years Gericke RotaVal has continuously improved their modular range of rotary valves, designed and manufactured in the UK. Hundreds of fast clean version valves have been delivered over the years providing innovative and reliable solutions to Gericke RotaVal’s worldwide customer base. Easy cleaning and fast access to all equipment components and surfaces has always been a key criterion for Gericke when designing machines. This makes them the perfect choice for many food applications or other industries with frequent cleaning or inspection demands. Gericke RotaVal can now offer an option to safely allow the fast clean range of rotary valves to be washed externally, with no concerns of damaging the valve – even if using a pressure washer

Presented at LIGNA 2023: The only VdS-certified protection concept for belt dryers comes from T&B electronic. Developed with the VdS, this fire protection solution sets new standards for comprehensive insurance protection in belt dryers. The patented innovative fire protection solution detects and extinguishes sparks and embers at top speed. Thanks to the VdS certification of the protection concept, there is now a uniform standard that every property insurer accepts. Drying process harbours high hazard potential Due to the process, belt dryers are at high risk. Each of the following risk factors is a major fire hazard in itself. In combination, however, they exacerbate them or even ”fuel” each other. # High drying temperatures: up to over 120 °C. # High material residence times: over 30 minutes. # Low residual moisture: up to 3 % possible, depending on the material. # Sparks or embers can be introduced from upstream and downstream processes. # High dust loads: smouldering fires can occur in the deposits. Due to the high fire loads, undetected smouldering fires

Through these custom-made double-shaft continuous mixers, intensely coloured fruit, vegetables and plants are homogenised into high-quality colour solutions, so that it can be easily pumped in the following production step. Extra attention has been paid to hygiene so that cleaning can be carried out optimally and easily. Special hygienic pumps are provided at the outlet of the mixers. The mixing process was extensively tested on site beforehand, as no experience existed from the past whether the principle was feasible for this application. Labelling The colour solutions are completely natural and 100% plant-based. They are suitable for vegetarian, vegan, kosher and halal diets. The food colourings meet modern consumer demands for transparent and clear labelling. The mixers are equipped with four CIP spray balls for cleaning. The ingredients are used for a wide range of foods and beverages, including applications for sweets, snacks, baked goods, dairy and savoury products.

singold gerätetechnik gmbh continues to expand its business in the United States and has now added a new trading partner The Carl Anderson Agency in Pennsylvania specializes in representing companies in the American process industry and supports singold locally in sales and marketing. “We have recently made significant headway with our business in the US. For that reason, our next sensible step is to now offer our American customers a local contact,” says Managing Director Oliver Lüer of singold gerätetechnik gmbh. The primary goal is to familiarize even more American market participants with the advantages of singold’s powerful pneumatic knockers. Carl Anderson, a process engineer by training, founded his agency in 1984 and today represents numerous manufacturing companies in the process industry. Thanks to his decades of business activity, he not only has profound knowledge in the technical field but also marketing and sales. As a new base for the US, the Carl Anderson Agency complements the existing international commercial agencies of singold gerätetechnik gmbh, which are

In the field of silo control and visualisation, we offer a wide range of solutions to independently manage and control your silo system. With our silo-control system, which can either be integrated into software tools such as SAP and ORACLE or tailored to your own database exchange, the management of your silo plant becomes more targeted, convenient and functional. When using a control system, the production processes from product receipt, order acceptance, silo discharge control, safety scanning, determination of filling variants (e.g. truck, big bag, FFS) and backtracking to the finished container can be precisely monitored and controlled. The WinCC software solution we offer helps you optimize the management of your plant and make it autonomous and user-friendly. To make the control of your silo plant even more functional, we offer control systems with integration of the filling technology, visualization system and databases. In addition to process monitoring, our silo control systems also enable remote monitoring with worldwide access, linking with databases, connection of truck scales, and flexible

How DSM reaches optimal food safety and hygiene of their infant nutrition premixes, with high-care blending lines Royal DSM is a Dutch multinational corporation, active in health, nutrition, and life science. In 2017, DSM approached Dinnissen for the realization and total system integration of their high-care production facility for the production of premixes for infant formula at their new flagship plant in Buk, Poland. In this customer story with Anton Vleeshouwers (Project Director) and Małgorzata Matysiak (Project Manager and now Site Manager in Buk), you’ll read: * What was important for DSM in choosing a qualified partner * How DSM and Dinnissen worked together to reach optimal food safety, quality, and hygiene throughout the production process * How DSM reduced downtime thanks to the hygienic design of their new mixing lines * About the set-up and system architecture at the DSM plant in Poland * Why DSM has already recommended Dinnissen for several future (internal) project Read the whole story on the Dinnissen website.

Maschinenbau Müller will become NetterVibration Production and manufacture components under one brand from now on. The company M.B. Maschinenbau Reinhold Müller GmbH will become NetterVibration Production GmbH and manufacture components and parts for the vibrators and impactors from NetterVibration, no longer only under the same roof, but now also under the same brand name. The move to a new state-of-the-art corporate headquarters in Mainz-Kastel in 2020, tailor-made for both manufacturing and distribution processes, was the start of the integration between Maschinenbau Müller and NetterVibration. At that time, the supplier relationship had existed for over five decades and NetterVibration had become a major partner and the main customer. Since the move to a single facility, all departments have benefited from a new closer working relationship. Now the workforce will now continue to grow together into a single unit under the NetterVibration brand and produce high-quality industrial vibrators and impactors ”Made in Germany” with increased vertical integration under the

A completely new type of production plant for special effect pigments was officially commissioned at the Glatt Technology Centre. On 30 June 2023, a completely new type of production plant for special effect pigments was officially commissioned at the Glatt Technology Centre. The Dryflux technology is suitable for numerous powder applications. Weimar, June 2023 The pigment specialists at Merck and the technology and production experts at Glatt Ingenieurtechnik have worked closely together to produce an innovative range of cosmetic pigments using completely new technology. The Darmstadt-based Merck Group placed the order for the development and construction of a plant based on chemical vapour deposition (CVD) after successful joint trials at Glatt’s highly suitable location in Weimar. Since September 2022, the patent-pending Ronaflux® pigments have been produced by Glatt in Weimar for the Darmstadt-based science and technology company Merck. Glatt was commissioned by Merck to develop the plant technology and install the complete production facility, which is owned by Merck. Glatt then

The FRITSCH Mini Cutting Mill PULVERISETTE 29 is the ideal laboratory mill if you regularly grind small sample quantities of materials such as grain, seeds or even plastics and other materials with a low specific density. The FRITSCH Mini Cutting Mill PULVERISETTE 29 is small & compact as well as absolutely space-saving and of course completely uncomplicated to use and can be cleaned contamination-free in a few simple steps. Particularly powerful: The rotor with 4 straight cutting edges and fixed knives made of hardened stainless steel enables up to 48,000 cutting processes per minute. Overview of the main features: - Variable rotational speed from 500 – 6000 rpm for optimal cutting speed - Feed size up to 25 mm diameter, volume up to 100 ml - Variable final fineness with sieve inserts from 0.25 – 6 mm - Rotor and fixed knives are simply inserted - adjustment of the cutting gap is not necessary - Particularly durable - rotor knives and fixed knives are turnable - Practical design for easiest cleaning with just a few simple steps - No loss of moisture during sample preparation for determining moisture   Ideal for analysis of moisture, raw fibre and ash as well as for

As part of our UWT cares commitment, our colleagues at the UWT UK subsidiary in Shrewsbury drew our attention to the Severn Hospice, which provides free specialist care and support to families living with an incurable illness. Since 1989, Severn Hospice has provided free care and support to more than 34,000 people and their families in times of dire need. All the care provided to thousands of people each year is only possible thanks to the generous support of communities and donations. Severn Hospice is a very high-profile charity dedicated to offer patients and their families with specialist medical care, emotional support and chaplaincy service. Behind each family that is helped stands a large, caring team and hundreds of friendly supporters who make that all possible. With our donation of £1,800 (€2,070) we want to support this great work of Severn Hospice. ” Our vision is a world where people are cared for at the end of their life as well as they were at its beginning.”