AP 550 – the introductory model among separating agent application systems
Highly specialised production lines in the float glass and flat glass sector usually require neither special functions nor special productions for protection of their glass. These devices are however rare and usually result in an impasse in the development of an existing production line. Grafotec Sp ... [mehr]

HARcad offers new interface for 3D tool
Many companies are using two systems when developing wiring harnesses: HARcad as a dedicated design and engineering tool for wiring harnesses and in parallel e. g. CATIA V5 as 3D system for the laying of the bundle in the overall model. The required segment lengths of the bundles are resulting from ... [mehr]

Soft transitions, firm damping: CENTAFLEX-RSD coupling for Z-drives
As a reaction to an increased demand by engine manufacturers for compact and economic couplings for leisure time activities, CENTA has expanded its CENTAFLEX-R series by another highly flexible design. The CENTAFLEX-RSD roller coupling with a progressive characteristic is designed specifically for d ... [mehr]

Two new, highly flexible high-temperature hoses round off the NORRES clamp profile series
There are times when even a suction and blast hose starts to feel the heat. This is where the two new high-temperature hoses from NORRES come into play – thanks to its multi-layer hose wall, the CP HiTex 485 withstands temperatures up to +500°C as well as peaks up to +550°C. The CP HiTex 486 ... [mehr]

SINGULUS MASTERING appoints new Technical Director
In order to permanently strengthen the Research and Development department of Singulus Mastering, Mr. Roland Tacken (MSc) will join the staff as Technical Director per September 1, 2009. Starting November 2008, Mr. Tacken managed the Phase Transition Mastering process development for the CrystalLine ... [mehr]

New wrap-around labeller from HEUFT
The new HEUFT TORNADO R is able to apply wrap-around labels to up to 60,000 containers per hour using either a parallel or a linear transport system. The HEUFT development team has equipped the labeller with a specially developed servo-controlled belt drive and not with standard rotating gears so t ... [mehr]

North America’s first Kugler-Womako ProBind W binding machine installed at Printing Methods, Inc.
Sheboygan, Wisconsin/Rochester, New York, USA, June 30, 2009 – Printing Methods, Inc., one of the country’s largest African-American owned and operated commercial printers, has installed America’s first ProBind W binding machine in its Rochester, NY, facility. The automatic in-line punching and Wire ... [mehr]

Alternative coupling ensures fail-safe operation of compressor systems
Companies in the oil and gas industries are looking for large compressor units with high performance and efficacy. These units are normally driven by a powerful electric engine, which is connected to the compressor unit by means of an all-metal coupling. The drawback of this design: Harmful vibratio ... [mehr]

At the Heart of Plant and Process Expertise: CAD Schroer after daratechPLANT™ 2009
Moers, Germany and Pittsford, NY, USA - 17 March 2009: CAD Schroer Group (CSG), the global engineering solutions provider, has just returned from a successful daratechPLANT conference, introducing its MPDS4 plant design and factory layout solution. CSG's technology is aimed at fast 2D/3D conceptual ... [mehr]

Fischtechnik International Engineering grading machines perform successfully with catfish
19 December 2008 – African catfish are a popular aquaculture species, but until now they have been difficult to grade automatically. Fischtechnik International Engineering GmbH (FTIE) has recently conducted a successful grading trial for African catfish and can now recommend its own grading machines ... [mehr]