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Managing Director Günter Kech has steered the fortunes of VEGA for decades. Now he is retiring. He knows VEGA down to the smallest detail and has shaped the manufacturer of level and pressure measurement technology from Schiltach like no other: after more than 50 years with the company, including 25 years in management, Günter Kech will retire on 31 December 2024. Looking back on a remarkable career. Schiltach. When a man like Günter Kech announces his retirement, he deserves the big stage to say goodbye. The VEGA Christmas party with around 1,100 employees and many invited guests of honour provided a worthy setting for the occasion. Measurement technology revolutionised Even a whole evening is not enough ‘to do justice to the work you have done for VEGA’, emphasised Elfriede Rauber and Edgar Schillinger, two of Kech’s long-time companions in the company. Be it the first instruments with ultrasonic measurement technology, which Günter Kech was involved in developing in the 1970s. Or the development of the world’s first radar two-wire instrument,

At Muller Beltex, we offer you an innovative solution that not only prevents wear, but also significantly extends the service life of your systems: Kryptane sheeting. In industry, component wear is a common problem. This often leads to unforeseen downtime and increased maintenance costs. At Muller Beltex, we offer an innovative solution that not only prevents wear and tear, but also significantly extends the life of your installations: Kryptane lining. Durability and retention of material properties Kryptane’s strength lies in its unique material properties. While other polyurethane materials harden over time due to exposure to ozone, oils or greases, Kryptane’s properties are retained. As a result, its wear resistance remains stable even after years of intensive use. This material lasts much longer than other polyurethane and polyurea materials, which translates into an extended service life for your parts. Comparison with other materials Compared to other wear-reducing materials such as Hardox, rubber and polyethylene, Kryptane offers an impressive tool life extension of three to five times. This result is achieved because

Improvements in product quality, customer confidence and processes Schönberg, December 2024 Viet UC Mechanics Polymer Co, Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of plastic materials in Vietnam, specializing in the production of masterbatch, plastic additives, pigments, PVC additives and plastic resins. With many years of experience and a deep understanding of the color industry, the company meets the needs of a wide range of customers, whose mission is to raise the global standard of the plastics industry and continuously increase the value of plastic products. Viet UC’s products are used in various industries, especially in residential construction, where plastics play an essential role in everything from flooring to insulation. Product quality and production efficiency Viet UC faced the challenge of removing metallic impurities in the masterbatch* to prevent particles from entering the plastic mixtures during production. These impurities could not only affect the quality of the end product, but also lead to machine downtime and

The Augsburg-based machine and plant manufacturer Hosokawa Alpine is focusing on processing rare earths for permanent magnets in various applications. Hosokawa Alpine, a global leader in process technology, is expanding its innovative solutions in the processing of rare earths. The materials are then used in high-performance electric motors and other cutting-edge applications. The company is therefore making an important contribution to advancing issues such as electromobility, aviation and wind turbines. High-quality magnets made from rare earths for innovative applications Rare earth magnets, especially neodymium iron boron (NdFeB) and samarium cobalt (SmCo) alloys, are essential components for electric motors used in electric vehicles, household appliances and industrial machinery. They also play an important role in electronics, medical devices (MRI) and renewable energy technologies. However, new challenges will have to be overcome if the increasingly important rare earths are to be processed with precision. Hurdles in processing rare earths ’At Hosokawa Alpine, we are working hard to expand our AFG-R

Polymers Center offers ideal launchpad for international companies The Polymers Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, now provides an exceptional opportunity for international companies in the plastics industry to showcase and test their technologies and products in the U.S. market. Through a specially designed ”Nesting” program, foreign manufacturers can present their equipment in a state-of-the-art facility spanning approximately 130,000 square feet and benefit from comprehensive support services. Sesotec is proud to be the first Nesting partner, leveraging the Polymers Center to establish a direct connection with end-users and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in the U.S. Patrick Sommers, Sales Manager at Sesotec Inc., highlights the value of this new program: “We are thrilled to collaborate directly with end-users and OEMs, bringing our expertise to the table in a focused manner. The Nesting program enables us to cater to the industry’s unique demands while efficiently supporting processes and applications.”

Singold introduces a flap shutter, a further development of the pendulum flap. It can be used for the complete unloading of containers and bulk material of all kinds. The flap shutter from singold gerätetechnik gmbh is an advanced version of the conventional pendulum flap. The flap shutter is used for the complete unloading of containers and bulk material of all kinds. Examples include hopper scales, primary and secondary vessels in mixing plants, wagons, reservoirs under filters and separators and cone worm mixers. Sophisticated mechanics The flap shutter from singold gerätetechnik gmbh was developed with the highest level of engineering. Thanks to its ingenious mechanics, the flap shutter first moves vertically downwards and then quickly swings completely to the side out of the product flow. This minimizes wear, especially with abrasive materials. The bulk material is neither damaged nor modified, nor is there wear on the flap shutter. This and its lubrication-free slide bearings make the flap shutter from singold an extremely enduring and low-maintenance device. Even with manually operated designs, large nominal widths with

Moisture sensors determine the moisture content, but there are other parameters that can be measured with near infrared light (NIR). The name MoistTech is self-explanatory that the moisture sensors detect moisture content, but there are so many more substances that absorb near infrared (NIR) light. Coating weight, protein and temperature are just a few measurables that can be detected with MoistTech’s line of products for quality control. How does NIR work? NIR technology works when different substances absorb NIR light at specific wavelengths. After analyzing the amount of NIR light absorbed in a sample, the machine can provide in-depth information about the substance being measured. In the case of MoistTech, it is a popular tool for industries that need to control moisture content in products, such as paper and food production. What does NIR measure? Moisture is far from the only entity NIR can measure. It can also detect levels of coating weight, sheet and film thickness, oil, protein and temperature, among others. NIR technology can be used in many industries including food, agriculture,