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MOTEK -08: GERWAH-s classic appliance easily withstands even the highest torque 0

65.000 square metres of presentation space and more than 1,000 exhibitors from all over the world: the International Trade Fair for Assembly and Handling Technology MOTEK in Stuttgart is breaking all the records this year. After the move from Sinsheim to the metropolis on the banks of the Neckar, the renowned fair has substantially grown in size. And of course, trailblazers of their industries cannot miss this event. GERWAH GmbH is presenting its current portfolio including some revolutionary in

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New Ex-pz controller for zone 2 by Quintex 0

In modern chemical plants increase the need of complex electrical equipment used in the processing area of flammable materials. An explosion protection of electrical equipment will be ever higher requirements. The ignition pressure encapsulation EEx p offers a variety of applications.

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Minicom Unveils New Line of Multi-User, Remote Access KVM Switches 0

Zurich, Switzerland (July 30th, 2008) – Minicom Advanced Systems, a leading developer of KVM switch and extension technology, is launching two new multi-user, remote access KVM switches for IT managers of server rooms and data centers – the Smart 216 IP and the Smart 232 IP. The new products enable one local and two remote system administrators secure, BIOS level access and control of up to 16 or 32 servers. Two additional remote users can also operate serial sessions for controlling serial dev

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Reliable melt index value determination with APC – Adaptive Parameter Configuration 0

Fakuma Hall B3, Booth 3125

The method usually employed for evaluating the quality of thermoplastic resins is by determining the melt mass flow rate (MFR) or the melt volume flow rate (MVR). As the test is easy to carry out and requires relatively little equipment, it enjoys great popularity in the plastics processing, compounding and recycling industries.

In what is believed to be a unique feature on the market, the Automated Parameter Configuration (APC), system developed by Zwick for its new

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Do toys pose a risk for our children? 0

Since January 1, 1990, toys can only be placed in the European market if they bear the CE Mark. Toy manufacturers are therefore under a legal obligation to ensure that their products are thoroughly tested, and they and their dealers have special tests performed by organisations such as LGA in Nuremberg, Germany. After successful results the LGA can also award the GS (geprüfte Sicherheit = certified safety) mark.

Using a Zwick Z005 testing machine equipped with a 500N load cell, LGA carr

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Formula One Team now counts on connectors by BTR NETCOM 0

Data recording and transmission are decisive factors for Formula 1 races. If it is about to extract the last fractions of a second from the car engineers and drivers are reading and analyzing long columns of figures and graphical diagrams to be able to make rapid decisions.

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Körber PaperLink companies draw positive conclusion from drupa 2008 0

Hamburg, June 23, 2008 – The paper companies of Körber PaperLink, E.C.H.Will, Kugler-Womako, Pemco and Winkler+Dünnebier are pleased with the results of their presence at drupa 2008 and of the Open House events held during the drupa period at the companies’ facilities in Hamburg and Neuwied.

Altogether, the four companies registered more than 1,600 leads during the international trade show. This figure shows that the interest of customers in their products clearly exceeded the drupa 2

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GEPPERT-Band GmbH 0

to measure in 24 hours – stainless steel conveyor belts with smooth-shelled motors

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Industrial tube and pipe processing – New website 0

Whatever the technical progress is: Without tubes and pipes of various metals and alloys a multitude of products is nearly unthinkable – from radiators, to cars or refrigerators, various machinery, solar plants, and more …

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Jewelry design using plastic spirals at drupa 2008 0

Hamburg, June 5, 2008 – Plastic spirals are very popular for binding stationery articles such as notebooks and calendars. A completely different and innovative use for plastic spirals is currently being presented at the drupa 2008 trade show in Düsseldorf, Germany, by the Körber PaperLink companies E.C.H. Will, Pemco, Kugler-Womako and Winkler+Dünnebier: Jewelry design using plastic spirals.

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