Planon, a global leader in digital workplace and smart building solutions, and the IFMA Foundation have released a new edition of Work on the Move, titled ‘Building Better Workplaces after the Pandemic’. Work on the Move 3 (WOTM3) explores the expanding role of facility management (FM) in addition to the leadership challenges and opportunities associated with delivering effective workplaces post-pandemic.

WOTM3 is the latest volume in a series of ground-breaking books that focus on the evolving world of work, workplace strategy, and the convergence of people, technology and space. As in the previous, well-received volumes, Erik Jaspers, Planon’s Director of Global Strategy and Innovation shares his subject matter expertise and insights in this publication.

Sulzer's Channel Monster™ solves persistent blockage problems at one of Sweden's largest pumping stations

Reliability is a key characteristic in the wastewater industry where pumps are required to work round-the-clock, especially in pumping stations that transfer wastewater from residential and industrial areas to the treatment plant. However, for one municipality in Sweden, debris in the water was causing significant equipment downtime. Sulzer quickly fixed the issue with the installation of a channel grinder to protect the pumps and minimize unexpected downtime.

Teething troubles have been resolved at a new pumping station in one of the Sweden's largest municipalities to ensure wastewater is once again flowing freely to the local treatment works. The high-capacity station was required when the construction of a new road blocked the original path of the one-meter diameter pipe that carried 550 m3 (2'420 gal/min) of effluent per hour under gravity from the urban and industrial center to a treatment site on the outskirts.

Valmet’s new Pretreatment BioTrac pilot facility was started up at Valmet’s Fiber Technology Center in Sundsvall, Sweden.

The purpose of the pilot facility investment is to strengthen Valmet’s research and development capabilities within the field of biomass pretreatment and to respond to new market demands for bioenergy, biofuels, and biochemicals. The pilot facility offers piloting and laboratory services for Valmet’s customers and provides the opportunity to test different feedstocks and develop, verify, and optimize the pretreatment process for specific purposes.

As part of its ongoing commitment to making the transition to a low carbon future easier, Vaillant has launched a brand-new Customer Experience Centre - which was unveiled in an official opening attended by Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, Helen Whately.

Based at the company’s UK headquarters in Belper, Derbyshire, the new Customer Experience Centre will support both Vaillant and sister-brand Glow-worm, reinforcing the history of ongoing innovation right through to the latest advanced heat pump and hydrogen boiler technologies.

Test and measurement expert HBK has launched a new LDS shaker system that provides efficiency far beyond just saving time - the LDS V8750 shaker + XPAK shaker system.

With today's increasingly complex and advanced vibration testing, such as environmental stress screening with a slip table and climatic chamber, manufacturers and engineers need a lot from their vibration testing solutions.

Lack of energy saving and power balancing features, recalibration of armature position, vibration profile limitations as well as growing their own testing capabilities are just a few of the challenges, limiting the testing efficiency.

IES, world leaders in providing on-site engineering support and machinery movement in high-technology industries, is celebrating 10 years of partnering with HP, a multinational IT corporation. Since the introduction of the partnership in 2011, IES has delivered over 150 installations and upgrades of HP’s industrial and large-format printers globally.

The partnership came to fruition when IES was appointed after a competitive tender process for the global installations contract of HP’s innovative new industrial-sized digital inkjet printers. HP specialises in inventing and manufacturing technology to reinvent digital life. However, when it came to the installation process, HP wanted to bring in experts that could apply their experience in moving, installing, and aligning equipment within other high-tech industries, to the world of print.  

Despite IES having mechanical experience of paper presses and offering world-class electronics and software engineers, there was still an extensive amount of training required. It was a brand-new piece of technology that had the whole printing industry intrigued so HP worked with IES closely to develop the knowledge needed, and since have always been an avid supporter of ongoing training and development.

By integrating the 3D CAD interfaces of the software manufacturer CoreTechnologie into the current version of the Ema Software Suite from IMK Automotive, the simulation tool is now compatible with all common CAx systems.

The 3D Kernel IO Software Development Kit (SDK) from the German-French software manufacturer CoreTechnologie (CT) is now integrated in the current version of the Ema Software Suite. The cooperation means that 3D human simulation and virtual workplace and process design are now directly compatible with all common CAD systems and formats.  

• Modern filling technology for glass and beverage cans
• Turnkey supplier presents extensive portfolio of environmentally-friendly packaging systems
• Sustainability and economy the order of the day

Dortmund/Nuremberg, – The trade has had to wait two long years for this moment: from November 9 to 10 BrauBeviale will again be opening its doors – this year as a congress under the name of Beviale Summit. Perfectly tailored to the requirements of large and medium-sized breweries, KHS will be presenting its extensive portfolio of modern filling technology and resource-conserving packaging systems. By taking part the turnkey supplier once again underlines its claim to be a reliable partner to the brewing industry. The focus will be on the powerful Innofill Glass DRS ECO and Innofill Can DVD and C can fillers that are compelling with their high energy and resource efficiency. With an increased output of up to 60,000 cans per hour, the latter can also be integrated into lines with a higher throughput. Furthermore, KHS will be showcasing its environmentally-friendly packaging systems that save on resources and promote the circular economy.

The Engineering Technology Group (ETG) has now introduced a new addition to the Gantry Eagle series of die sink EDM machines with the arrival of the Eagle G50 and G80 Competition from OPS Ingersoll. Available in the UK from ETG, OPS Ingersoll has taken the ergonomics and bridge design of the Gantry Eagle platform and combined it with the generator and programming of the G5 Precision.

With the new Eagle G50 and G80 gantry concept with 3 open sides and its programable rise and fall 4 sided tank that arrives full of dielectric, OPS Ingersoll introduces a production technology with astounding electrode usage even in graphite to VDI 8.

As the world’s leading trade fair for electronics development and production, Productronica is making a welcome return since the start of the pandemic. Altus group, a leading distributor of capital equipment, is ready to support their principals and reconnect with the industry when they attend their first exhibition since the Coronavirus hit.

Taking place in Munich, Germany from 16-19 November 2021, the team at Altus are looking forward to meeting with customers face-to-face and presenting the newest equipment on the market.