News items November 2024

United for hope– supporting st. jude children’s hospital As part of our continued commitment to community service, UWT is proud to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Since its founding, St. Jude has tirelessly worked to treat children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases, driven by the mission that “no child should die at the dawn of life.” When St. Jude opened in 1962, childhood cancer was considered incurable. Since then, the hospital has made groundbreaking progress in research and treatment, offering free care to children and pushing the overall survival rate from 20% to over 80% within the U.S. Together for Hope and Healing Since the beginning, St. Jude has received enormous support from communities and partners all across the world. This year, UWT is proud to contribute to this mission with a donation of $2,000 for this vital institution. At UWT, we understand the profound impact that community collaboration can have on vital causes like this one. Every contribution, whether large or

Precise Level Measurement and Innovative Signaling With increasing demands for process automation and safety, UWT expands its portfolio with innovative solutions for precise level detection and visualization. The Vibranivo® VN 7, a compact vibrating level switch designed for confined spaces; the NivoRadar® sensors NR 3 and NR 8 for non-contact measurement of bulk solids and liquids in the most challenging applications; and the NivoLED® signal lamp for clear status visualization offer the highest precision, reliability, and effortless integration into industrial processes. Compact Precision The Vibranivo® VN 7 vibrating fork is designed for reliable liquid detection, performing exceptionally even in tight installation spaces such as tanks or pipes. Its compact design and adaptability provide maximum flexibility for various industries – from food production and pharmaceuticals to wastewater management. This one-piece stainless steel sensor offers high resistance to aggressive media and withstands extreme temperatures

Let’s talk: New video series from Hosokawa Alpine providing insights into the future of battery technology Talking together and peering into the future – that’s what the new ’Let’s talk’ video series from Hosokawa Alpine is all about. The Augsburg-based machine and plant manufacturer, which specialises in mechanical process engineering and blown film extrusion, is hosting short panel discussions with industry and research experts on current and future-oriented topics relevant to the industry. Talk show on battery technology How can manufacturers scale their battery production? Are there alternatives to lithium-ion batteries? And how can battery manufacturers recycle production waste during the manufacturing process? In the first series of three episodes, the experts address these questions on battery technology. Just like on an actual TV talk show, they sit together and casually chat about the topics in these 15-minute videos. They examine the issues from a variety of angles, but viewers themselves can draw their own conclusions from the talks. ”With ’Let’s

Complete product portfolio presented in compact form. The 64-page booklet provides future-proof answers to the challenges facing the plastics industry Sesotec GmbH, a leading supplier of foreign object detection and sorting systems, is presenting a new brochure. The 64-page booklet provides future-proof answers to the challenges facing the plastics industry - from increasing efficiency and process reliability to ensuring consistent product quality. The brochure begins with chapters that specifically address the requirements of both plastics manufacturers and plastics processing companies along their production lines. Sesotec already provides a vision for the future of the industry here: the introduction highlights the interaction of high-tech sensor technology for data acquisition and processing, its evaluation and visualization via software applications for maximum planning reliability and control over the production processes. The main section is dedicated to detection hardware, but instead of simply listing the features of each device category, a practical overview of specific customer applications is provided

Tailor-made solution with metal detectors and metal separators from Sesotec provide anenvironmentally friendly and cost-effective solution for recycling defective parts and production waste. Founded in 1989, Plastiques ZD is located in the heart of the Plastics Valley in Saint-Martin-du-Frêne and specializes in plastic processing through injection molding. With 35 years of experience, Plastiques ZD draws its strength from the know-how acquired over the years and the use of cutting-edge technologies to meet the specific requirements of its customers. The company now operates a machine park with 18 presses ranging from 100 to 2500 tons, producing plastic parts. MAT Technologic, a partner of Sesotec, based in Nantua in the Ain department, has been distributing equipment for the plastics industry and the recycling sector since 1992. MAT Technologic‘s activity goes beyond offering industrial equipment, extending from consultation by qualified experts to a complete examination of the final product to ensure turnkey installation of complete systems. The components are modified and adapted as needed to integrate them into existing systems or machines. Services

Visual Signal Indicator for Level Monitoring for Safe use in Hazardous Areas UWT, the leading provider in level measurement technology, expands its level monitoring range with the NivoLED® NL 9000 – a new, highly durable, and versatile signal light. Specifically designed for demanding industrial conditions, this LED signal light combines international certifications for hazardous areas with standard connection threads and various supply voltages. These features make the NivoLED® unique and ideal for applications that demand the highest safety standards as well as clear and reliable visualisation. Maximum Safety The NL 9000 signal light ensures reliable and secure operation in demanding environments with explosion risks, thanks to its advanced protection features. The LED light is compatible with level sensors as well as all common relay and transistor outputs, allowing easy integration into existing systems such as control cabinets and process installations. With its flexible integration into a wide range of industrial systems and processes,

Direct exchange with specialists from the plastics industry on one of the leading international trade fairs for plastics processing. Sesotec GmbH draws an extremely positive balance after participating in Fakuma 2024, one of the leading international trade fairs for plastics processing. From October 15 to 19, Sesotec presented innovative technologies and solutions for foreign body detection, material sorting and analysis at booth 1301/1302 in hall B1, which met with great interest. Highlights Under the motto “Economy meets Ecology”, Sesotec presented pioneering solutions for the circular economy with the new PRE-SORT sorting platform, the tried-and-tested FLAKE SCAN material analysis system and the Monitoring Package. Trade visitors were able to experience the PRE-SORT sorting platform in a live demonstration. The improved FLAKE SCAN functions, including the new label printer, barcode scanner and flake size analysis, were enthusiastically received. Another highlight at the trade fair was the new “Monitoring Package” for PROTECTOR metal separators, which solves challenges such as fluctuating

Find the right knocker simply, quickly and efficiently. This onlinetool guides the customer step by step through all the relevant query parameters. Always focusing on the customer: At singold gerätetechnik, locating and requesting the ideal pneumatic knocker for any purpose has never been simpler. An innovative online configurator has been developed for this purpose. This tool guides the customer step by step through all the relevant query parameters. Find the right knocker simply, quickly and efficiently Which knocker do I need for a particular sheet thickness? How many? Which is the right knocker for high ambient temperatures? And which design is suitable for applications in the pharmaceutical and food industries? In the singold online configurator, the customer is shown the appropriate product preselection with just a few clicks. Complicated tables for the time-consuming search for the optimum solution are now a thing of the past. And if you already know which model you need, you can use the configurator to send a request at lightning speed. Configure your knocker with just a few clicks What type of

Precise screening machine enhances sorbitol production for a leading sugar substitute producer from Turkey Turkish starch industry leader chooses RHEWUM’s cutting-edge technology for sorbitol production A leading enterprise in the Turkish starch and starch derivatives industry, with a legacy dating back to the 1980s, continues to drive innovation. Known for its unwavering commitment to advancement and diversification, this sorbitol producer from Turkey has expanded its product portfolio to cater to various sectors, including food, textiles, paper, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, personal care, and specialized industrial applications. One of the standout products in their range is sorbitol, a low-calorie natural sweetener with a low glycemic index. In a strategic move to further enhance their sorbitol production capabilities, this Turkish enterprise recently chose RHEWUM’s cutting-edge RHEsono® screening machine, achieving an impressive throughput of 4 tons per hour with precise particle separation at less than 0.5 mm and 0.1 mm. The RHEsono® vibrating screening