The formula for the overall efficiency of turbocompressors The higher the overall efficiency of a turbo compressor, the less electrical energy it needs to do the same work, but the efficiency of each individual component is crucial.»
“We already had the in-house expertise” Gases such as propane or isobutane can be compressed efficiently with the new turbocompressors from ebm-papst. Philipp Handschuh, Head of the HighSpeed department, explains how the compressors work without any oil and why this is special.»
Spreaders: Partner power at 12 volts Lehner Maschinenbau develops and sells powerful spreaders for agriculture and municipal use. The key feature is that they work with on-board power but are still more powerful than comparable agricultural machinery. The company’s success would be inconceivable without tuned up industrial components and a strong partnership.»
Watch out when selecting fans! When selecting a fan, it is often more useful to look at the static pressure instead of the total pressure. Our Danish colleague Torben Lintrup Kirkholt explains why this is the case and talks about why manufacturer details based on overall pressure should be treated with caution.»
Dock shelters: Quite inflated When trucks are loaded and unloaded, inflatable dock shelters close the gap between the vehicle and the loading ramp. Until now, this has involved fans blowing at full power the entire time with a lot of energy lost in the process. Dutch company Van Wijk has a better idea.»
Clever Cell Incubators The smart CO₂ incubators from the Chinese company Haier Biomedical allow cells to be cultivated under ideal conditions. The process requires high temperatures beforehand to create a sterile environment — meaning that heat-resistant components are necessary.»
Cleaner city air In Kiel, six modular air filters from Purevento clean the air along the city highway. This is good news for pedestrians and motorists, as diesel driving bans have been avoided as a result.»
Incubators: Better than any hen The Italian company Borotto manufactures incubators for people who want to raise hens, ducks, or other birds as a hobby. ebm-papst’s technology helps to ensure that healthy and happy chicks can hatch.»
Just in time The future of automotive production? It is autonomous. This is what the latest invention from Tünkers is based on: the automated guided vehicle with integrated scissor lift.»
Here comes the dry ice man! Sand, water and abrasive media are a thing of the past. The American company Cold Jet is revolutionizing cleaning with its dry ice blasters.»
The future of intralogistics In intralogistics applications, automated guided vehicles are becoming increasingly important in the age of digitalization and industry 4.0. All types have one thing in common: They require compact, dynamic drive systems which satisfy high requirements in terms of transport speed, positioning accuracy and service life, and which also operate reliably under tough industrial conditions.»
No more mosquitoes They are annoying, they bite, and they spread disease. An invention by the French company Qista will keep the nasty creatures away from people. It uses fans instead of chemicals.»
Extracting emissions – high performance for clean air In the metalworking industry, aerosols, oil mist and vapors pollute the air in production facilities. That’s why machine tools and machining centers are equipped with air purification units. As ErP-compliant drives for their fans, EC motors are well suited.»
“It starts with creative chaos” Reiner Gläss makes music lovers happy worldwide with his LP record cleaner. In an interview, the inventor reveals how he works.»
Air cleaner: Sucking it away Air cleaners from ISI Industrieprodukte GmbH keep the air pure around machining centers.»
Getting rid of heat The cooling water in a gas power plant in Dresden releases its heat through heat exchangers on the roof. But they were terrible for the overall efficiency. Then the operators took a radical step resulting in a cut of nearly 90 percent in energy consumption.»
Integrated diagnostic system for fans Individual early failure detection takes into account ambient conditions»
The green company Green has never been so fashionable. It stands for being environmentally friendly, innovative and ready for the future. No wonder, then, that green is the favourite colour of many marketing departments. With the new GreenTech label, ebm-papst is also presenting itself as an all-round green company. Here is a look behind the scenes.»
Spot landing In the new Siemens 1PH8 engine line, forced ventilation units supplied by ebm-papst provide for optimum operating conditions.»
The racing machine Every cubic centimetre of space that is taken up by a fan in server racks or telecommunication base stations is wasted space. A new generation of high-performance fans gets moving — to make more room»
