Ultrasound for Machines
Material defects, deformations and corrosion of components can lead to the need for extensive servicing measures and expensive downtime. In order to prevent such machine failures, KT-Systems GmbH is presenting a postage stamp sized ultrasound sensor at the Hannover Messe 2009 which can be used for permanent monitoring of components and structures.
Due to its size, the sensor can be connected directly with the relevant component, which allows it to detect the smallest defects (such as fatigue cracks), deformations or wear. The resulting data is read via a ground device and is then analyzed on a computer. As well as traditional materials, such as steel and aluminum, new building materials, such as the fiber composites found in airplane construction and wind power plants, can also be checked by the sensor.
Intelligent RFID Label for Transport Monitoring
At the Hannover Messe 2009, researchers from the Fraunhofer Facility for Electronic Nanosystems (ENAS) will be presenting an intelligent RFID label that is suitable for monitoring the transportation of high-quality goods.
During the transport, the label records temperature, inclination and vibrations. A sensor system allows the data to be logged, saved and read at any time via RFID. The label is a result of the BMBF (German Federal Ministry for Education and Research) cooperative ASIL project, in which Fraunhofer ENAS has worked together with the partners KSW Microtec, ELMOS Semiconductor AG, Schenker Deutschland AG, memsfab GmbH and the Chemnitz Technical University Center for Microtechnologies.
Free Tickets for Hannover Messe
About 6,000 exhibitors will be represented at the trade fair Hannover Messe Industry (HMI), from 20-24 April. With more than 200,000 square metres of exhibition space the size of this year’s trade fair is about the same as last year. Read more
CeBIT 2009 Sparks New Optimism
“A majority of the 4,300 companies from 69 countries drew fresh optimism from being here at CeBIT,” commented Ernst Raue, the Deutsche Messe Managing Board member in charge of CeBIT, on Sunday in Hannover. “A huge number of exhibitors and visitors are now leaving Hannover with a renewed sense of buoyancy as well as bulging order books and a solid foundation for new business.” The show had lived up to their expectations, he added.
CeBIT Sending a Positive Signal
4,300 companies from 69 nations are going to be represented at the international ICT industry’s leading event, from 3 – 8 March. Compared with 2008, around 1,545 companies have cancelled their participation. Read more
4,000 Exhibitors at Achema
Achema 2009 takes place from 11 to 15 May in Frankfurt on Main. According to the organizer, the economic situation has not had any impact on this leading venue of the process industry so far. Read more
Reader Promotion: Free CeBIT Tickets
From March 3 through 8, CeBIT 2009 takes place in Hannover. Readers of All about Sourcing will get the trade fair tickets for free. Read more
New International Trade Fair for Ceramic Tiles
The only dedicated trade fair for ceramic tiles, “fliesen/tiles”, will be staged for the first time from 16 to 19 January 2010. fliesen/tiles will take place every two years in conjunction with Domotex Hanover, the world’s leading trade fair for the floor coverings industry, at the Hanover Exhibition Grounds. Read more
intec Award for Developments
At the opening of “intec”, the trade fair for manufacturing, tool and special purpose machines, and of the supplier trade fair “Z” in Leipzig, a prize for excellent developments will be awarded again. All companies and institutions exhibiting at intec from 24 to 27 February 2009 are invited to participate in the competition. The products, processes and services are assessed with regard to their innovation and market potential.
The prize will be awarded to companies in categories with up to 50 employees and to those with more than 50 employees. In addition, young professionals may apply for the intec award promoting career starters. In the category of companies with more than 50 employees the award, which is worth 5,000 euros, is donated by “Sachsen Bank”. In the category of companies with up to 50 employees, the sponsor is RKW Sachsen GmbH. The award promoting young professionals is sponsored by Elke Kaiser, Messe-Management Kaiser.
For the first time, the winners will obtain – in addition to a certificate and prize money – a trophy (20 cm) made of pure crystal glass representing the tower of the trade fair with the double M, the Messe Leipzig logo. The motive on the glass is laser-engraved. Reflections of light along the cuts make the contours visible. The Dresden-based company Alotec, exhibitor at intec and specialist for laser shaping, is in charge of the laser work.
Exhibitors interested in the intec prize can apply from now on until 9 January 2009. The relevant documents and further details are available on the internet under: intec-Preis
Time over for Systems in Munich
After almost 40 years, time is over for the Systems. The IT trade fair is taking place for the last time this week (21 to 24 October). The “Messe München GmbH” announces two new events, among them a security fair in summer 2009. Read more
Aluminium Industry Trade Fair in Istanbul
The “Deutsche Messe”, Hanover, launches new trade show: from 15 to 18 October 2009, aluexpo will open for the first time in Istanbul. This trade show is meant to mirror vertically all fields of modern aluminium technology, ranging from casting products and smelting as well as processing machines to services. Manufacturers and traders have their booths next to each other to establish new business contacts, according to Deutsche Messe AG. Organisers are planning around 5,000 square metres exhibition space in the IDTM Istanbul Expo Center. Read more
