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COMPONENTS 92-103 What Every Small Business Owner Should Know Today IMA BFT BURZONI

NEWS 104-131 The Global Supply Chain Logistics Crisis TROTEC INTERNATIONAL CARLO SALVI APSOLUT R. STAHL SRL BSN CONSULTING 42 JOTUN IDROINOX IMPIANTI

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Matteo Pelucchi Assistant Professor Department of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy

Matteo Pelucchi1,*, Matteo Maestri2, Carlo Cavallotti1 Department of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering 2 Department of Energy Politecnico di Milano

The transition to low-CO2 or zero-CO2 energy technologies is hindered by the fact that there are few suitable alternatives for fossil fuels replacement in the industrial and transportation sectors (~60% of total energy consumption representing ~44% of global CO2 emissions, 2017).1-4 Hydrogen has been endorsed as the fuel of the future and the potential of its use is regarded by many as the main route to reach a fully decarbonized energy economy. However, for hydrogen to take over oil and natural gas and become the main energy vector, some major issues need to be addressed. In addition to transport, storage and safety challenges, its cost-competitive and environmentally friendly production is still the subject of notable research efforts at many levels. Currently, the main industrial process to produce hydrogen is steam methane reforming (SMR) (grey hydrogen). SMR can produce hydrogen at a very competitive price (~1€ of operating expenses), but releases ~10 kilograms of CO2 for each kilogram of generated hydrogen. Despite the addition of carbon capture sequestration (CCS) to SMR, which is necessary to make it a carbon free hydrogen production technology and may reduce CO2 emission to a large extent, questions about CO2 storage remain unanswered. The main commercially viable existing alternative to SMR to produce clean hydrogen is water electrolysis (green hydrogen). However, due to its high electricity consumption, electrolysis cannot be considered as the unique methodology to meet worldwide demand for clean hydrogen. Clearly, to close the sustainability loop, electricity demand for electrolysis should come from renewable resources. Beside the numerous advantages of the green hydrogen concept and its actual applicability, a large scale implementation of renewable electricity production plants (i.e. wind, solar, etc.) is required contextually to overcome current renewable electricity market limitations in terms of production capacity5.

Unconventional processes that entirely eliminate the production of CO2, such as the direct conversion of natural gas to hydrogen and value-added carbon materials (carbon nanotubes, carbon fibers, black carbon, etc.), may be a path toward reducing emission sources and meeting rising energy demand, without resulting in a complete overhaul of the industrial and transportation sectors.6 Methane pyrolysis has gained a lot of interest in the near past as a promising option to produce hydrogen and carbon containing molecules without direct greenhouse gas emission. Moving from the first thermal pyrolysis process established by R.G. Wulff in 1936 to produce acetylene7-9, other technologies such as methane thermo-catalytic pyrolysis (TCP) thave been extensively developed 10-14. Within new technologies to produce hydrogen while fixating the carbon content of natural gas in usable materials, plasma generators are of great interest as they can efficiently close the sustainability loop exploiting renewable electricity sources to meet the endothermic nature of natural gas thermal cracking. In this process, plasma provides a dense source of energy to trigger and maintain the reaction sequence of methane cracking, inducing a fast evolving radical chain mechanism7. Turquoise hydrogen production from methane or natural gas is an interesting route to follow in the race toward a hydrogen economy. It allows to produce hydrogen without direct CO2 as it sequestrates directly the carbon content of the methane precursor in the form of solid carbon powders. Solid carbon is much easier to transport and store than CO2 and can have a non-negligible economic value once commercialized. The higher the commercial value of the produced materials, the lower the price of hydrogen that can be sold to the market.

Plasma processes can be classified as i) thermal plasmas, also known as hot plasmas (>700°C) including direct current (DC) arc torches, alternating current (AC) arc torches, radio frequency (RF) inductively coupled torches, and high-frequency capacitive torch, and ii) non-equilibrium plasmas, referred to as cold plasmas (<700°C), including microwave, corona discharge plasma, dielectric barrier discharge plasma, atmospheric pressure glow discharge plasma, and gliding arc discharges15. All these plasma technologies operate at atmospheric or sub-atmospheric pressures. Generally, thermal plasmas achieve higher methane conversions than cold plasmas, i.e. >80%. This goal can be achieved with or without catalysts.16-20 Despite its higher selectivity21, the major drawback of cold plasmas is the restricted conversion due to inhomogeneity in discharge space, implying limited reaction region22, which determines major challenges in technical scale up. However, Longmier et al. developed an RF non-thermal plasma reaction chamber that was efficient for fully decomposing CH4 into H2 and carbon graphite23. DC thermal plasmas, and in particular three phase plasma torches, are among the most promising technologies for treating methane and light gases. In the 70’s, the ultra-refractory laboratory of CNRS 66-Odeillo had developed a plasma reactor for methane pyrolysis that used AC current and three electrodes24. Fulcheri et al. extensively studied hydrocarbon conversion to hydrogen and carbon using the CNRS plasma reactor. They reported carbon yields of 50% for methane and 60% for ethylene feeds25-27, respectively. However, some challenges have to be addressed. In plasma reactor technologies, methane is diluted with inert gases like nitrogen and argon28, so that it is necessary to purify gaseous products, at the expense of a significant increase of the capital and operating costs of the process10. Another drawback of thermal plasma technologies is that electrodes periodically need to be replaced due to erosion phenomena. This causes significant additional costs rendering the solution less attractive from a marketing perspective. Last but not least, the lack of complete conversion and complete selectivity towards hydrogen and solid carbon and the competitive formation of unwanted products such as amorphous carbon (i.e. particulate matter), acetylene and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (Figure 1), is motivating current research efforts at Politecnico di Milano in understanding the chemical and physical phenomena involved in methane thermal cracking both in plasma reactors and in fludized bed reactor typically used in thermo-catalytic pyrolysis processes.

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References [1] Meidl, Rachel. 2021. Recommendations for Realizing the Full Potential of Nanotechnology and Carbon Nanotubes as the Energy Sector Transitions. Policy brief: Recommendations for the New Administration. 02.21.21. Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, Houston, Texas. https://doi.org/10.25613/5G9D-4A37 [2] “Data & Statistics,” International Energy Agency (IEA) https://www.iea.org/data-and-statistics. [3] IEA, Fuel Economy of Road Vehicles, IEA Technology Roadmaps (Paris: OECD Publishing, 2012), https://doi.org/10.1787/9789264185029-en [4] Ralph Sims et al., “Transport,” in Climate Change 2014: Mitigation of Climate Change. Contribution of Working Group III to the Fifth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (Cambridge and New York: Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, 2014), https://www.ipcc.ch/site/assets/uploads/2018/02/ipcc_wg3_ar5_chapter8.pdf. [5] EIA’s International Energy Outlook 2017 (IEO2017). https://www.eia.gov/outlooks/ieo/pdf/0484(2017).pdf (accessed 16 October 2021). [6] Yedinak, Emily, and Rachel A. Meidl. 2020. Measuring the True Cost of Sustainability: A Case Study in a Green Energy Approach. Issue brief no. 04.28.20. Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, Houston, Texas. [7] S. Ravasio, C. Cavallotti, ‘Analysis of reactivity and energy efficiency of methane conversion through non thermal plasmas’, Chemical Engineering Science, vol. 84, p. 580-590 (2012). [8] R.G. Wulff ‘Process of producing acetylene gas’, U.S. Patent No. 2037056 (1936). [9] J. Donnet ‘Carbon Black: Science and Technology, Second Edition’, (1993). [10] M. Msheik et al., ‘Methane Cracking for Hydrogen Production: A Review of Catalytic and Molten Media Pyrolysis », Energies, 14, 3107 (2021). [11] H. F. Abbas et al., ‘Hydrogen Production by Methane Decomposition: A review’, Int. J. Hydrogen Energy, 35(3), 1160-1190 (2010). [12] M Bearden et al. ‘R&D Opportunities for Development of Natural Gas Conversion Technologies for Co-Production of Hydrogen and Value-Added Solid Carbon Products’, (2017) doi:10.2172/1411934. [13] J. B. Pohlenz, N. H. Scott, Patent US3284161 (1966). [14] https://hazergroup.com.au/about/ (Accessed on 16 October 2021) [15] A. Steinfeld, ‘Solar thermochemical production of hydrogen––A review’, Sol. Energy, 78, 603-615 (2005). [16] K. Konno, K et al. ‘Direct preparation of hydrogen and carbon nanotubes by microwave plasma decomposition of methane over Fe/Si activated by hydrogen plasma’, Green and Sustainable Chemistry, 3, 19-25 (2013). [17] W. Cho et al.‘Conversion of natural gas to hydrogen and carbon black by plasma and application of plasma carbon, Catal. Today, 98, 633 (2004) [18] B. Wang, G. Xu ‘Conversion of methane to C−2 hydrocarbons via cold plasma reactions’, J. Natural Gas Chem., 12, 1 (2003). [19] A. Indarto et al. ‘Methane conversion using dielectric barrier discharge: comparison with thermal process and catalyst effects’, J. Nat. Gas Chem., 15, 87-92 (2006). [20] N. Muradov et al., ‘Thermocatalytic decomposition of natural gas over plasma-generated carbon aerosols for sustainable production of hydrogen and carbon’, Appl. Catal. A: Gen., 365, 292-300 (2009). [21] Higher selectivity compared to hot plasma processes [22] D. Hirsch et al. ‘Solar hydrogen production by thermal decomposition of natural gas using a vortex-flow reactor’ Int. J. Hydrogen Energ., 29, 47-55 (2004). [23] B.W. Longmier et al. ‘Hydrogen production from methane using an RF plasma source in total nonambipolar flow’, Plasma Sources Sci. Technol., 21, 015007 (2012) [24] C. Bonet et al. ‘Ecoulement permanent de plasma de haute puissance’, Laboratoire des ultra refractaires du CNRS 66 Odeillo, 1970 [25] L. Fulcheri et al. ‘Characterization of a 3-Phase AC Plasma Reactor for Carbon Black Synthesis from Natural Gas’ Proc. 12th Int. Symp. on Plasma Chemistry; Heberlein Eds.; Minneapolis, MN, 1159 (1995). [26] S. Timmerberg et al., ‘Hydrogen and hydrogen-derived fuels through methane decomposition of natural gas – GHG emissions and costs’, Energy Conversion and Management: X 7, 1000432 (2020). [27] A. Gleizes, et al. Thermal plasma modeling. J Phys D Appl Phys 38 (9) 153-183 (2005). [28] JP Trelles, C Chazelas, A Vardelle and J V Heberlein Arc plasma torch modeling. J Therm Spray Technol 18(5) 728-752 (2009). [29] J.R. Fincke et al. ‘Plasma Pyrolysis of Methane to Hydrogen and Carbon Black’, Ind. Eng. Chem. Res., Vol. 41, No. 6, 2002.

Contacts Matteo Pelucchi Assistant Professor Department of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy Email: matteo.pelucchi@polimi.it Web: creckmodeling.chem.polimi.it

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3DNA

3DNA INSTALLS THE BIGGEST 3D METAL PRINTER SLM800 : ONLY ONE IN EUROPE

3DnA, an Italian company leader in 3D printing design and printing services, has recently completed the first installation in Europe of an SLM800 metal 3D printer manufactured by SLM-Solutions AG. The system comes with a huge printing platform of 280x500x850 mm, 4 lasers and a HUB structure which directly downloads the job removing the powder in excess after printing. It is the engineered printing system with the maximum height available on the market: entire parts of automotive engines, aerospace functional parts and oil&gas and energy

components can be manufactured by 3DnA skilled engineers. As stated by Alessandro Manzo, General Manager of 3DnA: “Such kind of heavy printing systems complete the first phase of 3DnA project. Together with Domenico Taraschi, President of 3DnA, we have developed a company which can now offer all 3D printing technologies solutions to our customers. The possibility of full design and simulation together with the biggest dimensional capabilities allows 3DnA to be

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increasingly competitive in a national and international context and to raise the bar in terms of reliability and production capabilities.” Who is 3DnA? 3DnA Srl is a private engineering company completely focused on additive manufacturing. 3DnA has its Headquarter in Pomigliano d’Arco, Napoli (Italy) with more than 1000 sq. mt, research lab AMUV inside the University of Naples, subsidiary in Germany (Frankfurt area) and joint labs with the multinational company Jabil inc. 3DnA is also part of DAC (Aerospace District of Campania), MedITech (National Competence Centre) and DiH (Digital Innovation Hub).

Main are: -SLM (SLM-Solutions SLM800 - SLM500, Renishaw AM400) -FDM-FFF (Stratasys F900 - F450 - F370, Dedem D3-XP, Sharebot 43 - QWarm, Wasp 40-70) -MJF (HP 4200-5200) -PolyJet (Stratasys J55, 3DS 3500) -CFF (Markforged X7 - Mark II) -SLA (Photocentric LC MAGNA, DWS) The company serves different markets (aerospace, automotive, biomedic, mechatronic, transport, energy, oil&gas) and is ISO9001-9100 certified.

Main activities, in the field of additive manufacturing, are: -design -reverse engineering -topological optimization & generative design -simulation -rapid prototyping -production 3DnA has fulfilled the integration in terms of knowhow and printing capabilities on almost all AM technologies and materials (metals, resins and polymers).

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TEX COMPUTER

WE WILL TAKE YOU INTO THE FUTURE

Tex Computer is a close team of about thirty highly specialized technicians who have been successfully operating in the field of industrial automation for over 30 years; in particular, our focus is on the market of machines equipped with electrically motorized axes for which we have created an interesting range of products ranging from PAC (Programmable Automation Controller) systems to remote I/O via Fieldbus. Our PAC range, called Power Family, is scalable in performance and cost and expandable via CANopen and EtherCAT fieldbuses.

Their real time multitasking operating system, mainly motion control oriented, allows the integrated management of PLC, CNC and HMI tasks while ensuring axis sampling times that can even be less than 1 ms. The new Power A, which is undoubtedly the most powerful controller of the Power Family, has been designed to offer the best possible performance on the EtherCAT fieldbus which can operate with sampling times of 500 µs and manage up to 40 axes, both interpolated and non-interpolated.

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In this context, the CoE (CANopen over EtherCAT), EoE (Ethernet over EtherCAT) and FoE (File Access over EtherCAT) protocols have been developed to allow maximum operational comfort in the commissioning phase. To allow connection to drives that do not support EtherCAT, 6 axis interfaces in wired logic are also available (AX1 ... AX6) which each allow the connection of 1 bi-directional 5V Line Driver incremental encoder, 2 inputs for travel limit switches, 1 drive enable output and the 5V Line driver outputs that generate the Step / Direction signals to manage the Stepper or Brushless drives at frequencies of up to 2 MHz. Finally, there are a few analog and digital inputs and outputs, a couple of RS232 serial ports, a RS485 serial port, a CANopen port and two USB sockets. Communications to the other devices located both at the operational (OT Device) and at the information (IT Device) level are supported by an Ethernet 10/100T port and by a wireless port that manages the Wi-Fi and BLE protocols. This product family is equipped with free software for developing and debugging applications and a suite of paid software programs, called Tex Smart Gateway 4.0, for their integration within the new I4.0 architecture.

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DELTA COVER

CANCEL SMELLS WITH GRP COVERAGES

Ongoing research carried out by Delta Cover in the structural and technological field enables it to respond concretely to the increasingly urgent problem of the co-existence of purification plants with the surrounding habitat, respecting the environment. The constant intention to evolve and improve, through

professionalism and valid collaborators, means we can deal with needs expressed by an evolving sector to the best. The most precious added value we can offer those who use our company is our experience and know-how. Experience and know-how acquired year after year, mean we can offer and advise clients with that little bit extra.

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Delta Cover’s well-trained, capable personnel is at your full disposal for contact and meetings needed to understand the problem and provide the best solution. The high product quality level, a wide model range and 30 years experience has enabled us to operate successfully in contact with the market’s most important water treatment firms and satisfy a growing, increasingly demanding clientele.

More specifically, we can design and make any type of cover such as: domes for circular basins, covers for cochleas, covers for circular basins with fixed and rotating bridge, covers for rectangular basins also of big dimensions.

Our company offers GRP coverages solutions in for any type of civil, chemical and industrial cover, selfsupporting roofing suited to support snow loads established by laws in force. The wide range of moulds available mean we can guarantee a ready response and fast implementation. GRP covers compared to other materials have the following advantages: lightweightedness, elasticity, resistance to strain, resistance to atmospheric agents, very long-lasting, no maintenance needed, easy to remove when any intervention is needed, simple to assemble, can be walked on and are designed for the plant in question.

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LAM

A NEW CHALLENGE FOR THE MECHANICAL PARTS OF THE LAM

For over 40 years, LAM Srl has been offering machinery manufacturers everything they need to produce precision mechanical parts. “Founded by my parents Amedeo and Maura - explains Davide Lugli, LAM’s operations manager -, the company first started operating in the Biella area with an initial turning machine, and began producing parts for the mechanicaltextile sector. Today we are able to produce any type of mechanical component and service all sectors related to the production industry”. Technological innovation, training and quality are some of the main elements to which LAM has always paid extreme attention in order to build, step by step, its steady growth. An evolution still in progress, thanks to the precious contribution of motivated collaborators

and to an effective and rigorous organization, which has allowed the company to present itself as a reference partner in the production of high precision components. Many sectors benefit from this, such as machine tools, robotics, mechatronics, packaging, bottling, mechano-textile, medical, plant engineering and industrial electronics. In addition to these, there are also the secondary and increasingly challenging sectors of aerospace and aeronautics, which LAM is now able to address in an even more complete and competitive way. After obtaining the UNI EN ISO 9001:2015 certification, LAM has also acquired the EN 9100:2018, dedicated to the aerospace and

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aeronautical industry, further increasing its operational potential in terms of quality and competitiveness. “The evolution and quality expressed by our company in recent years - confirms Davide Lugli - have contributed to decisively and strategically shape the future of our company. We expect to expand the number of customers related to the aerospace sector and increase our production volumes, in view of a diversification strategy to remain competitive on the market in the coming years”. To the strict needs of these sectors (but not only), the company responds with skills, experience, and stateof-the-art technological equipment. “In recent years,” Lugli emphasizes, “we have invested heavily in our employees and in Industry 4.0 to make our organizational structure even more efficient and to improve processes. The high quality of our products is already positioned at a high level in other sectors. And this is guaranteed by primary brand machinery, a metrology room equipped for the required controls, a chain of certified external suppliers and, last but not least, the constant training of our employees towards new goals. We have also started a Lean Management process that is a medium-term tool to further transform our company in terms of optimization and waste elimination”. Keeping up with new market challenges LAM closed an extremely positive 2021, with a growing turnover of 4.5 million euros, driven mainly by the sectors related to the world of machine tools, automatic machines linked to various industrial sectors, and aeronautics, and supported by an export quota that marks a +35%, thanks to the opening of commercial channels in Germany, Belgium and the consolidation of the Swiss market. “A result - continues Lugli - which brings with it new

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investments related to the machinery that will be implemented during the year. Starting from March, our technological equipment will include a new machining center in the milling department and a new lathe, in addition to the machines already present. While waiting for the construction of the new, larger and more modern production facility to be completed, we will be able to support the various expansion projects of our customers and the sectors we serve”. A clear vision, therefore, of how the company sees itself in the immediate future. “In the long term - concludes Lugli - we are working to make LAM a reference company in its sector, imagining it as a modern, international company, full of enthusiasm in its employees, sustainable and respectful of its territory. Our dream is to make it totally independent from our family, giving it a breath of fresh air and a stability that can be a guarantee for those who work there every day, us first, following the adventure started in 1979 by the founders, Amedeo and Maura, with a lot of hard work and sacrifices”.

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SICILSAT COMMUNICATIONS

SICILSAT COMMUNICATIONS OPERATES IN THE AREA OF MICROWAVE TECHNOLOGIES

Sicilsat Communication s.r.l. is a company based in Catania, Sicily. It was founded by Concetto Squadrito in 2015, who has more than thirty years of experience in the telecommunications field. Concetto Squadrito is the CEO and he plays some of the key roles inside the company, most of all he is a pilar in Sicilsat reality. He was able to put together some of the most expert and talented engineers and technicians who successfully manage the company’s core areas. As an SME, the Sicilsat organization chart is not complex but underlines how the most important asset is the people.

The main activities currently carried out by Sicilsat communication concern the design, production, installation, testing, and operational support of uplink and satellite systems. Sicilsat Communications can design and build fixed and mobile satellite systems, adapting them to the needs of its customers. The Company believes that a good network of partners and clients plays a key role in the determination of Hight quality standards and competitiveness. Therefore Sicilsat cooperates with the most important

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entities in its geographic area and outside of it. One of our main capacities is the ability to offer customized solution for the clients and this is only possible thanks to the strength of Sicilsat which are the know-how, that allows the company to perform in any stage of the development of a system, from the design to the final test and installation. Sicilsat was able to achieve a great ratio value between quality and prices that make it very competitive in the market. To achieve the highest quality standards, every project carried out is developed compiling with the quality standards set out by the ISO9000-2015 and ISO27000-2017 Certifications. Ultimately, the equipment, the labs, and software allow the company to face any of the challenges coming from this competitive market and be at the forefront in Europe for design capacity. Sicilsat main projects regard the space and Avio area and the ground stations. Regarding the Space and Avio area Sicilsat designs systems capable of operating onboard both satellites and avionics systems. In the development of these applications, the utmost attention is taken to satisfy all the characteristic requirements of these platforms, such as weight, dimensions, temperature range, vibrations, reliability, etc. The satisfactory results obtained in the deliveries already made Sicilsat able to ensure the complete functionality of its systems in all these specific applications.

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For what concern instead the Ground segments projects Sicilsat can design systems (mobile and fixed) on all frequency bands assigned to satellite services (from L band to Ka) and any architecture (TX/RX, only RX or TX), able to transmit any power thanks to a wide range size of antennas. In the past few years, Sicilsat communications were able to grow as a company not only from the turnover point of view but also in manpower employment, both are following a growth path that will bring great future opportunities and challenges. At the end of 2021, Sicilsat was right where it aimed to arrive in terms of corporate objectives and intend to continue with these trends to reach all the future objectives in 2022.

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PBN

INDUSTRIAL FANS BUILT TO LAST

Diego Perfettibile Co Owner of PBN industrial fans built to last

Damaged bearing and “burnt” paint due to hot gas leakage

A very simple element that can avoid serious health hazards for operators and frequent maintenance activities.

in industrial plants, indeed. Furthermore, many times it happens that these fluids are being distributed at elevated temperatures, across the entire the plant. However, if the system integrator, supplier of the packages relevant to a specific plant, it reveals to be more sensitive to costs than to safety, very likely it will end up installing standard fans, simply selected out of a catalogue.

In many industrial plants, the installed fans are at high risk of breakage or, at least, jeopardized by frequent failures. But on top of, they subtly imply serious risks for workers’ health and safety. Without anyone being able to notice it, in fact, not negligible quantities of substances can come out of these machines, potentially flammable, toxic or polluting. The presence of these substances, within the flue gases transported through the fans, is very common

This kind of piece of equipment, being designed to optimize costs, represent a simple choice when you need to manage just fresh air. The manufacturing choices behind those, lead towards light construction, poorly or not welded at all, thus allowing the gas to pass from the inside to the outside of the fan casing.

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Example of simple seal (ATEX version) installed as standard on PBN fans Furthermore, those kinds of fans are usually being delivered in the field without a critical component, which instead should be a minimum basic requirement when dealing with high temperatures fluids and / or containing dangerous gases or dusts. This component, which goes by the name of shaft passage seal, implements a barrier that can avoid contamination of the external environment with “toxic” fumes passing through the fan. In this way, you can avoid by principle the risk of workers inhaling these dangerous substances and experiencing illness, intoxication and even consequent serious illness. Additionally, this precious element prevents hot, acid or dusty fumes from hitting the fan bearings, damaging them and causing advance breakings, or at lease shortening of their predicted standard lifecycle. It seems to be a paradox, but just even a simple sealing, few hundred euros cost, can avoid severe production interrupts, and forced bearings replacement every 3-4 months. It must be said that the sealing system needs to be carefully selected and sized, with a dedicated engineering calculation, which properly considers operating conditions and the kind of fluid to be managed. There are different types of sealing systems: you can start from the cheapest entry level one, made by one or more discs, basically composed by gasket-

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like material; going up to complex (and surely more expensive) mechanical seals, pressurized with a barrier gas, which is often an inert gas like nitrogen. Finally, you must consider that without a seal, up around the 10% of the total fan gas flow rate can escape from the casing. Which means, the same amount of the absorbed power as well. Then you easily understand that the modest investment necessary to install this component can be pay-backed in few weeks of operation, even if the process fluid is simply clean air. The advantage and risk avoided are dramatically higher when you deal with harmful substances to be managed!

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LIRA SRL

THE FIRST LINE OF SAFETY

Since early 1940 Farris Engineering has provided automatic and positive protection against overpressure situations in thousands industrial plants around the world. Its reputation of “first line of safety” is the result of the company’s constant innovations that finally turned out to become a proven industry standard for pressure relief’s valve design. Farris provides products and solutions for processing

industry, including hydrocarbon processing, refinery, power generation (fossil and nuclear), natural gas production and transmission, pharmaceutical. Clients of Farris Engineering can rely on total pressure relief’s management solutions providing to ensure the entire plant safety throughout following steps: Design – Thanks to the iPRSM software and to Farris Engineering Services team, clients can design their own pressure relief system to respond to every

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overpressure scenario Equip – Farris’ full line of spring loaded and pilot operated PRV hardware are essential to protect plants and with 70 years’ experience it’s easy to cope Monitor – with SmartPRV clients can constantly monitor pressure relief valves and leverage of wireless technology

and existing pressure relief systems. The ability to automatically calculate multiple applicable scenarios is one of the primary advantages of iPRSM over spreadsheet based calculation tools. Lira Srl has been proudly representing Farris in Itay since 2015.

Maintain – FAST (Farris Authorized Service Team) keeps relief’s valves with localized aftermarket service and repair assistance Audit – the service team and iPRSM technology will maintain the pressure relief systems audited and within compliance. Farris has a boasting reputation for producing high quality, durable products and offers a selection of outstanding pressure relief valves guaranteed to provide effective and reliable pressure control. The service is completed by iPRSM , a unique solution for the design, audit and documentation of new

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dal 1989

For more information:

www.lirasrl.it info@lirasrl.it

GRAZIOLI GROUP

SDGs: SMALL DAILY GOALS

Sustainability is a term that today needs to be included in every aspect of the company, from waste management in an office environments to the reuse of materials in production. For this reason, over the years, Grazioli Cesare Srl has introduced changes and improvements in every area of the company, looking for opportunities for reduction, reuse and waste recycling. The SDGs defined at global level are very ambitious goals and required a significant and constant evolutionary process over time. In line with this philosophy, at Grazioli we decided to take the first step by trying

to adapt the industrial tube deformation machines that we have been producing since 1962, as much as possible to the 4 Rs of sustainability. A process that has involved designers, technicians and operators in research and development at the highest levels, to maintain the quality guaranteed by Grazioli brand and at the same time to contribute towards the protection of the planet. After 3 years of research, we can say with pride and satisfaction that we have taken big steps in the right direction and we have a bright road ahead of us that will lead us to the goal of full sustainability.

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1. Refuse: ecological and multi porpose packaging, plastic free environment 2. Reduce: electricity consumption reduction, waste reduction 3. Reuse: interchangeable tools, revamping 4. Recycle: closed circuit oil lubrication with filter chambers

Innovation makes sense if it brings benefits and it respects the development of future generations. This has been our philosophy. We have a long way to go and there is still much we can do in this regards. We are ready and not afraid of challenges, especially since the well-being of all of us is at stake.

2022, the company’s sixtieth year in business, marks the official publication of a second Grazioli patent. After the one filed in 1975, we worked on working units applied to our transfer system with electromechanical operation, in order to reduce the amount of mineral oils needed to operate the system. We are now patent holder of this application. A technological choice that pushes mechanics towards a new frontier of sustainability, a sustainability that day after day aims to become a quality standard of excellence. Introducing sustainability into the production sector has been a major trial for all of us. To say that it was easy would be a lie, but we were happy to face the challenge; on the contrary, it gave us a chance to use all our technical know-how and to learn new skills.

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For more information:

www.grazioligroup.com info@grazioligroup.com

CSICO

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE APPLIED TO THE INDUSTRY SECTOR: AN INNOVATIVE REAL-TIME DATA ANALYSIS SOLUTION FOR SMES

Constant monitoring of the production cycle to intervene promptly and avoid any waste of time, resources and raw materials and to control the wear and tear of machinery. All this is possible thanks to the application of artificial intelligence algorithms that continuously analyze the progress of processes. Guaranteeing profit margins even within a few weeks. These are the fundamental principles of the solution that C.Si.Co. offers to Italian SMEs. The solution in question, developed in collaboration with Radicalbit, a startup specializing in continuous

intelligence technologies, has found interesting results in two main areas, manufacturing and chemicals, providing visible benefits immediately. In the first case, thanks to the constant monitoring of the wear and tear of the spare parts of the machinery used, it was possible to lengthen the life of the machinery by about 30%, guaranteeing considerable savings both from an economic point of view and in terms of time, with the processing cycle reduced by about 10%. Outstanding results, especially if you think about the

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more statistical methods used until now for this type of maintenance, whereby the average life of a spare part was established on the basis of history. Today, real-time data analysis makes it possible to exploit the part until it guarantees adequate performance, regardless of whether this moment arrives earlier or later than expected. The same principle applies to the chemical industry, where the constant analysis of processes allows to correctly modulate the use of even very expensive reagents that are used for work cycles that last up to two days. In this case, artificial intelligence algorithms developed specifically to monitor a given process, suggest within a few minutes the appropriate corrective measures, without having to wait for an analysis that, with more traditional methods, would only be carried out at the end of the work process. The result is that you avoid wasting hours of work and valuable raw materials. Therefore, it is a true revolution of the industrial world

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that provides companies of limited size, including those with a turnover of a few million, with a series of services that until now have been the exclusive prerogative of the giants of the industrial sector.

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CANNON

POLYURETHANE ELASTOMERS’ SUPERIOR PROPERTIES FOR THE OIL & GAS INDUSTRY WITH CANNON EQUIPMENT

Pig with Polyurethane Elastomer The cutting-edge Cannon B-CAST dosing unit is the perfect solution for manufacturing top-quality polyurethane elastomers employed in the Oil & Gas sector. Polyurethane elastomers in the Oil & Gas sector In challenging environments, high-quality equipment made with durable materials is essential to guarantee continuous activities and avoid plant downtime. Companies in the Oil & Gas industry require durability, reliability, and the ability to handle some of the harshest operating conditions for their equipment and tools.

Few materials can match polyurethane elastomers in terms of resistance and cost-effectiveness in the sector. They are the natural choice to limit wear and tear caused by field activities and the corrosive effect of sea salinity. For this reason, they are employed both in offshore and onshore installation in several applications: -as pigs for pipe cleaning to avoid cross-contamination -in bend stiffeners to add rigidity in the connection points between cables and umbilicals with a rigid structure, limiting bending stresses

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Cannon B-Cast dosing machine for polyurethane elastomers

Cannon B7 Multicast mixing head for polyurethane elastomers

They are also used for buoyancy modules to provide uplift and maintain location along the pipeline, like flexible risers.

during the same production cycle.

Advanced performance dosing unit Processing top-quality polyurethane elastomers for these specific applications requires deep competence and dedicated equipment. Cannon have developed B-CAST, the innovative low-pressure dosing machine with an integrated proprietary thin-film degassing technology. It prevents bubbles in the casted material, granting the integrity and high performance of the finished product. The closed-loop control of the machine, with its dedicated flow transducers, ensures maximum dosing precision for the high-quality and repeatability of processes. B-CAST is configured according to customers’ specific requirements and can process high-temperature chemicals (up to 130°C), working efficiently due to the temperature control that provides energy savings of up to 40%. Innovative technology: the new B7 Multicast mixing head The mixing system is also wholly forward-looking and focuses on flexibility. The B7 Multicast is Cannon’s new mixing head, designed to manage up to nine components. This cutting-edge head processes polyol, isocyanate, chain extender, colors, catalyst, and the cleaning circuit all in one place, allowing the production of different polyurethane elastomers

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Efficient cleaning Deep cleaning of the mixing head is critical to ensure process flexibility and repeatability. Cannon EcoCleaner is the ecological closed-loop washing system that cleans the mixing chamber using air flush and purging with environmentally friendly cleaners. It effectively separates solid waste and cleaner for further use several times through the recycling system. About Cannon Group Founded in 1962, Cannon Group comprises 29 companies, with a global presence in more than 40 countries and is recognized as a market leader in technologies, processing and molds for polyurethanes and urethane elastomers for the plastics and composites industries.

To learn more, visit:

www.cannon.com

NEIKO

HOW TO IMPROVE BUSINESS PROCESSES WITH AUGMENTED REALITY AND VIRTUAL REALITY

Augmented reality and virtual reality technologies are increasingly revolutionizing operations in industrial plants. The use of AR and VR is marking a turning point in various areas, also encroaching on sectors such as Oil & Gas since it’s possible to simulate processes within virtual factories, configure product models, create prototypes and train staff to the use of machinery and systems. By leveraging augmented reality and virtual reality, companies can now analyze and optimize many

processes and reduce design and development costs. Neiko, italian company specialized in the development of 3D visualizations and customized XR solutions, has been accompanying societies towards digitization for over 15 years. Using real-time rendering technologies and latest generation devices such as Oculus, HTC Vive and Hololens, Neiko creates immersive experiences suitable for different applications: product design, training, more engaging product presentations during

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the different stages of the sale (virtual tour and virtual showroom) and solutions capable of virtual simulating business processes to make them more efficient. Configuration The modeling and simulation activity, for example, is one of the most complex phases within a company and requires the use of multiple technologies and the involvement of different figures to meet all the product requirements in terms of design, functionality and safety. By developing digital configuration tools that leverage 3D, AR and VR visualization and personalization, Neiko leads companies to integrate and speed up all of these activities. Simulation Thanks to the integrated configuration it’s possible to have a clearer perception of form, contextualization and functioning of products and machinery as if they were in a real dimension. The ability to customize and view an object in 3D through augmented reality or in a virtual space such as a plant or factory, to simulate its operation or interaction with other products or machinery, allows you to verify the functionality of a plant and foresee the management logics and the logistics of the processing phases. It also saves development time and costs by integrating data and eliminates the risk of errors.

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Training Furthermore, by reproducing usage scenarios in 3D, Neiko guides companies towards an increase in safety in the workplace. By exploiting augmented reality and virtual reality, in fact, it’s possible to simulate the execution of an activity and conduct real exercises to stimulate the learning of operators. The training in VR allows the various technical figures to personally experience dangerous situations without any risk, with a much more effective result that follows the principle of “learning by doing”: when I do, I understand.

For more information please visit:

www.neiko.it info@neiko.it

LAMIERA

LESS THEN TWO MONTHS TO LAMIERA 2022! MORE THEN 300 COMPANIES EXHIBITING AT THE BIENNIAL

Dr. Alfredo Mariotti, General Manager of UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE LAMIERA 2022, the international exhibition dedicated to the industry of sheet-metal forming machine tools and innovative technologies related to the sector, will take place at fieramilano Rho from 18 to 21 May 2022. Promoted by UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE, the Italian machine tools, robots and automation systems manufacturers’ association, and organised by CEUCENTRO ESPOSIZIONI UCIMU, LAMIERA, with its over 300 already collected applications to exhibit,

intends to repeat the success of the two previous editions hosted in Rho-Milan. Initially set for 2021 and then rescheduled for May 2022, due to Covid-19 pandemia, LAMIERA will present a positive context, especially considering the dynamism of the Italian market. Alfredo Mariotti, General Manager of UCIMU said: “There are plenty of reasons and advantages that encourage the companies to take part in LAMIERA

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2022. Among these, surely also the extension of the measures 4.0 implemented by the Italian Government, which will remain in force at least until 2023. A great business opportunity for all exhibitors that will meet end-users at the next edition of LAMIERA”. Machines, plants, equipment for processing and cutting sheet metal, tubes, sections, wires, metal structural work, presses, dies and moulds, welding, surface treatments and finishing, robots, automation, parts, components, accessories, tooling, fastener materials, technical and industrial subcontracting, control and quality systems, metrology, software, micromachining, additive technologies and solutions for the digital factory, energy and production streamlining: all these products and solutions will represent the core of LAMIERA. Numerous Innovation Areas will be proposed at the trade show: Fabbricafutura, dedicated to software and technologies for connectivity and data management; Box Consulting, a space for consultants and trainers; Fastener Industry, centred on screws, bolts, fastening and clamping systems; EcoCoatech, dedicated to sheet-metal painting and coating processes; Blech Italy, reserved for subcontracting and services for the industry, and Saldatech, focused on the welding sector. Moreover, besides the wide product ranges on show, representing the best international production with regard to stand-alone machines and complex plants, as well as a comprehensive overview of automation systems, robotics, technologies related to the digital world and to energy and production streamlining, LAMIERA 2022 will propose a large number of in-depth-analysis and entertainment

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initiatives, in order to make the most of the presence of operators taking part in the event. For example, the initiative LAMIALAMIERA will propose again its arena for conferences dedicated to specific issues and side events that will host discussions among opinion leaders and experts, as well as presentations of innovative technologies arranged by the exhibitors. Therefore, LAMIERA 2022 will be able to offer a complete, innovative visit experience, with an eye to the future of the sector. Admission at LAMIERA 2022 is free of charge. The online pre-registration service is active on lamiera.net. With an easy and fast operation, the Golden Card arrives directly on your e-mail, so you can avoid queues at the reception. See you at LAMIERA 2022!

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For more information please visit:

www.ucimu.it

AUTOMA

SUPER-FLASH THE ONLY ROYALTY-FREE SCADA

SUPER-FLASH is the system for developing SCADA/ HMI applications produced by Automa. Founded in 1989, it is now the only independent Italian SCADA. It is also the only system that is and has always been ROYALTY-FREE. What does ROYALTY-FREE mean? For SUPER-FLASH it means purchasing a Development System licence and then having the possibility of making unlimited applications that are not subject to runtime licences on payment: an exceptional advantage over those who use other products. Therefore, it is also possible to use SUPER-FLASH for

cost-sensitive applications, i.e. those where you prefer to use an operator panel. If, however, it is difficult and costly, to save money on the operator panel and then meet the interconnection requirements needed to be able to take advantage of the facilitating tools of Industry 4.0, then it would be better to use a standard PanelPC with ROYALTY-FREE SUPER-FLASH on board. The purchase of the ROYALTY-FREE Development System licence is therefore considered an investment, with the relative possibilities of repayment which make it even more convenient. Moreover, the purchase of software for the automation of the production departments is facilitated by a fiscal

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discount of 20%, so why not take advantage of it by purchasing a ROYALTY-FREE product?

SUPER-FLASH, the development system for SCADA/ HMI applications.

Apart from the absolute cost-saving value linked to the ROYALTY-FREE offer, which is unique in its kind, there are many technical aspects that make SUPER-FLASH a truly special product compared with the other products on the market.

The Runtime version of the product can be downloaded for free from the freedownload section on www.automa.it.

Automa’s first objective has always been reliability, i.e. the possibility of guaranteeing continuous operation of the applications made with SUPER-FLASH. Here are some of the technical characteristics of S UPER -F LASH : - Record-breaking reliability - All the versions can be installed at the same time, without any hassle, on the same PC. - No need for virtual machines for projects with different S.O. versions. - The applications are installed with a COPY and uninstalled with a DEL. - Runtime engine and applications occupy few Mbytes - Low sensitivity to Windows updates - The development system can import 30-year old projects, including DOS projects Reliability, flexibility, personalized training and the highest level of technical support are provided directly by the product developers. These are some of the values which characterize Automa’s offer for

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For further information on ROYALTY-FREE SUPER-FLASH:

www.automa.it. sales@automa.it

BIMAC

TRANSPOSRT AND AUTOMATION SYSTEM

Bimac S.r.l. is founded in 1979, located in a small warehouse and, immediately, enters the internal transport market, mainly dedicated to industrial weighing. In the following years, the transport systems proposed by Bimac S.r.l. adapt to the new needs of the market, and the company becomes a qualified supplier for large Italian companies that export their plants all

over the world, in the most diverse areas (automotive, mechanical, rubber, plastic and logistics). In 1997 he moved to the new headquarters (Via Olona 181/A – Gallarate (VA) Italy); the company specializes more and more in providing its customers with a complete systems service: starting from the design, passing through construction, assembly and to end up with electrical /electronic systems on board, to

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integrate its products to the complex systems of customers. Currently, 90% of the system produced for their customers are exported all over the world. Over the years, the company has selected qualified suppliers, has specialized staff and highly experienced technicians, ensuring a complete service able to meet all needs, a complete service able to satisfy the customer with innovative solution, ready to meet the most complex production needs. •Technical office for projects and systems development. •workshop for assembly/assembly of equipment. •Internal control office for system testing •Electrical and electronic technicians for the development of system management software •Technicians for commissioning system and for scheduled maintenance. Bimac S.r.l., to date, offers various transport systems such as: •roller conveyors (motorized and/or friction roller conveyors, gravity roller conveyors for the transport of boxes, pallets, etc.) •chain conveyors (container transfers with loads up to 5000 kg/meter) •single or modular belt conveyors with various characteristics requested by the customer (flow rate,

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development, width, type of belt, etc.) •elevators and loaders (with high flow rates, for large hourly flow rates, tippers with rotation up to 180 degrees, electric lifters, pneumatic, hydraulics) •manipulators and automations of all kinds. The production of the company includes the entire range of the starting/end line system for shipping product, integrated with strapping, taping, weighing, labeling and sorting systems. Complex systems for enslavement to production machines with recognition of workpieces in passage, accumulation, sorting and recovery at the end of the processing cycle. Shredder feeding system for metal, plastic, wood, etc. Special folding belts for transport on vehicles.

For more information:

www.nastritrasportatori-va.com bimac@bimac-gallarate.it

MIVAL

MIVAL WITH 55 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF VALVES FOR INDUSTRIAL PLANTS

This year MIVAL celebrates 55 years in business, an important milestone, achieved with perseverance and commitment, always focused on the quality of valves, work and service, an attitude that has been rewarded over time. MIVAL is an Italian family company founded in 1967 by Rossi Roberto, the company administrator; the management of the company is entrusted to his three

sons who take care of the commercial, production and quality aspects, together with all the collaborators known for their experience and professionalism. Over the years, MIVAL has always stood out for the quality of its valves and is now internationally known for its maintenance-free valves, produced in Italy at the Serravalle Sesia (VC) plant, using state-of-the-art

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technologies. Bellows glove valve are made of cast iron, ductile iron, carbon steel and stainless steel and can be found being used in many plants. Most are used as on/off valves, several for fluid adjustment and balancing. What are important are the customizations, such as, the stellite seats, the BW connections, the male/female joint, the semiautomatic disc; all require a few days for delivery. As an alternative to manual handling, we can propose pneumatic or electric actuation, which always guarantees very quick delivery times. In addition to bellows globe valve, we also produce check valves and strainers. Upon request, a special feature is the possibility to have the internal basket with different filtrations from the standard ones.

new ERP system to update all business processes alongside those already activated by Industry 4.0. On the occasion of the fair of Bergamo IVS, which will be held on 25th and 26th May, since the application of oxygen and hydrogen is becoming more and more frequent (the valves are degreased, as certified by an external company), we will present the special features of the valves that can be used for the flow of hydrogen. We will be waiting for you!

This year, we will be present at two trade fairs, IVS in Bergamo and Valve World in Dusseldorf, where we will

have the pleasure of being able to see many customers in person. The post-Covid-19 restart has given strong positive signals, accompanied, unfortunately, by an increase in the prices of raw materials, energy and transportation that is shaping up to be a worrying scenario. In this difficult situation, we have invested in a

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For more information:

www.mival.it info@mival.it

INOXDADI

YOUR FASTENER SOURCE

“INOXDADI S.R.L.” founded in 1973 is one of the most important European producers and distributors of nuts, screws, hex bolts, studs, washers, threaded rods and fasteners in Stainless Steel, Brass, Titanium, Aluminium and Exotic Alloys certified ISO 9001:2015. Our company located in the north of Italy at about 50 Km from Milan covers a total area of 20.000mq. For over 40 years “INOXDADI S.R.L.” is dealing with a wide range of fasteners in various sizes and grades, including AISI 304, 304L, 316, 316L, 316Ti, 321, 309, 310, 314, 904L, DUPLEX, SUPERDUPLEX, W. 1.4529, W. 1.4980, 2.4952, HASTELLOY, INCONEL, TITANIUM, ASTM GRADES, MONEL 400, ALUMINUM, BRASS, COPPER,etc. Our huge stock of countless items in stainless and special alloys, includes metric & imperial (UNC, UNF) sizes as well as left and/or fine pitches thread that are therefore immediately available for shipment. The manufactureversatility of “INOXDADI S.R.L.” allows the production of standard and nonstandard fasteners in accordance to international standards or customer drawing. Special and technically advanced materials like

Duplex, Superduplex, refractory Stainless Steels, Alloys with a high Nickel content (Inconel, Incoloy, Hastelloy, Nimonic, Monel,), Titanium, ASTM GRADES are currently manufactured and distributed worldwide. The applications range is wide and stretch from petrochemical to marine industry, from aerospace industry to nuclear reactors, from chemical processing to pollution control, from industrial furnaces to gas turbine components, from hydro-carbon processing equipment to heat exchangers, from waste treatment to desalination equipment, and so on all around the world. The raw materials are of European origin and the full traceability from the mill to finished product can be certified. Declaration of origin as well as certificates 2.2, 3.1, PPAP, VDA are available on demand. Our Quality Dept is equipped with x-ray and gas spectrometer in order to attest the good quality of material in terms of chemical composition, while severe mechanical tests are arranged for every batch of products to ensure conformity to mechanical requirements.

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Our automatic video sorting & inspection machine can guarantee a deep and attentive distinction of bad parts so to guarantee PPM quality level in accordance to customer demand. Significant and continuous investments are constantly made with purchase of new nut formers machines, new bolt formers, new tapping and threading machines and new technologies for the industry 4.0. Frequent training courses have allowed and encouraged all workers to achieve important and continuous aims. “INOXDADI S.R.L.” …here quality matter!

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For more information:

www.inoxdadi.com

AFFRI

3332 MRSA and DAKOMASTER DETECT HARDNESS IN COMPLETE AUTONOMY AND HIGH PRECISION

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The 3332 MRSA hardness tester by AFFRI OMAG ensures high performance even in the presence of difficult conditions, of supports of any type and of impurities between the piece to be tested and its support or between this and the support base. Part of a large series of Rockwell-Brinell automatic durometer models, which includes twenty-six types capable of satisfying any specific use requirement. In particular, the 3302 MRS durometer allows the automatic search for contact with the surface of the piece to be tested. By pressing the start button, in fact, it comes into contact with the surface to be examined and automatically starts the hardness measurement cycle in automatic succession and without phase interruption. It does not require any further action other than pressing a button. It meets the requirements for laboratory use and ensures total operation even in the presence of vibrations, temperature changes or in dusty environments. Its use guarantees the absolute measurement already valid at the first test. You can comfortably operate in absolute tranquility and safety of measurement on any geometry and size and can test components with mass up to 2000 kg in absolute precision and automation. The operating menu includes all functions in automatic mode, scale change, adjustment of measurement parameters, indication of measured values and indication of statistics, or out of range values, online help and interaction with data and information exchange systems for easy control and operation. remote. 4.0 compliant.

For more information:

www.affri.com info@affri.com

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O.M.G. DI GIBOGINI

OMG FILTER PUMPS: the importance of the materials used, robustness and durability for obtaining high filtration standards

left image Filter Pump Model Te5 right image Filter Pump Model CESE5 OMG s.a.s. di Gibogini Stefano & C. core business is focused on the production and marketing of filter pumps for galvanic and chemical processes. In order to guarantee high filtration standard (less than 1 micron) the filter-pumps are completely made in OMG warehouse by turning and milling stainless steel AISI316L, polypropylene (PP), polivinyl chloride (PVC) bars and plates. The choice of anticorrosive materials that withstand acids and all the dangerous substances usually contained in galvanic baths prolongs the working life of the components and better prevents the risks of accidental contacts.

Distinctive elements of the unit pump are the pump body and the rotor made of polypropylene (also called Moplen), the silicon carbide mechanical seal and the stainles steel AISI316L bushing; in TE series the filter tank has an internal coating made of a protective elastomer (ebonite). According to the different pump models, the effective capacity is between 2.000 l/h and 30.000 l/h; the filtering surface is between 0,2 mq and 20 mq. OMG always supports the client during the design phase of the galvanic plant when it is extremely important the choice of the filter pump; for this reason, OMG collects the following technical

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Filter Pump

Electric Power (hp)

Effective Capacity (l/h)

Capacity (l/h)

CESE 2

0,55

2000

4700

0,2

0,3-0,5

CESE 3

0,75

3000

6700

0,8

0,8-1,00

CESE 5

1,00

5000

9200

1,22

1-1,5

TE 5

1,00

5000

10000

2,7

2-2,5

TE 10

2,00

10000

17000

4,5

2,5-3,00

TE 15

3,00

15000

24000

6,5

3,5-4,00

TE 25

5,50

25000

56000

5,00-6,00

TE 30

7,5

30.000

60.000

10,00

information from the customer: - bath dimensions and chemical composition - ph value - working temperature.

Filtering surface (Mq)

Kg of carbon

All the technical skills gained from 1972, high quality products and post-sale support have always led customers with high filtration requirements to choose our products.

Referring to the choice of the filtering media to be mounted on the filtering block, it is importante notice that for acid bath, high quality cellulose filtering papers will be used; for alkaline ones it will be necessary the use of PP filtering cloths, whose permeability must be carefully selected. The right selection of the filter pump and the filtering media allows a double results: the obtaining of defectfree products and the costs reduction due to the less frequent replacement of the filtering media. OMG is able to supply spare parts as filter papers, carbon filters, PP and Polyestere filter rolls for automatic filter pumps, PP Filter Cloths, PP cartridges, unit pumps equipped with mechanical seal, magnetic entrainment unit pumps for special uses and auxiliary equipment.

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For further information and customized offers, please contact:

www.omgpompefiltro.it info@omgpompefiltro.it export@omgpompefiltro.it

ICONA

MATCHING MACHINE INNOVATION WITH ITALIAN DESIGN

Design is the study of an aesthetic perfection that is achieved through the full functionality of an object. Today this approach, which combines technology, logic, innovation aimed at satisfying a need, and the search for beauty, is also growing in the industrial sector.

process as a whole, with machinery that is both beautiful and functional at the same time. This is the vision of ICONA Design Group, an Italian style company that is bringing its historical experience in the automotive field to product and industrial design.

Design applied to industrial production can improve the efficiency of a product and of the production

“Nowadays the industry is at a historic turning point - explains Teresio Gigi Gaudio, co-founder and

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president of ICONA Design Group - The machinery of factories around the world must integrate and incorporate new technologies, otherwise they will become obsolete. By rethinking the concept behind their equipment, manufacturers can obtain greater functionality and achieve more beautiful and user-friendly machines, resulting in the winning combination: technology + Italian style”. Pursuing this idea, ICONA Design Group has already created two industrial design projects for IMS TECHNOLOGIES, a world leader in Automotive and Converting and Packaging. Two of their machines have been transformed thanks to design, with harmonious aesthetic solutions, different colors and improvements that facilitate human-machine interaction. The machines are Rotomac Icebreaker 165 SG, a rewinder that uses large industrial reels to produce rolls of aluminum, plastic and baking paper for domestic use, and Riboslit by LAEM IMS, a machine for flexible packaging. “It’s not just about aesthetics”, ICONA headquarters declare. “According to the McKinsey Design Index - MDI (which evaluates companies on their design commitment by measuring how much it impacts their financial performance), companies that excel in design increase revenues and profits by almost twice as much as the industry average. By merging

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innovation and Made in Italy design, it is possible to multiply sector opportunities and competitiveness on an international level”. Economic benefits aside, a user-friendly industrial environment also satisfies the current major trends of the working world. In addition to this, factories are increasingly opening up to the outside world through communication and cultural projects. Hence, why not make them more pleasant?

For more information please visit:

www.icona-designgroup.com

ALFATESTLAB

MATERIALS CONTROL AND ANALYSIS

Get experts’ support to improve your processes, for quality control, trouble shooting, failure analysis, or R&D Optimising your existing process or formulating and producing an innovative product may require characterization techniques not yet available in your company. ALFATESTLab offers a unique technological platform dedicated to materials characterization. Our team of experts can help you improve your processes by controlling the specific physical

properties of your products. Hereby some examples: Membranes, filters, nonwovens The performance evaluation of a filter or a membrane may require the characterization of fiber thickness, pores size distribution, and gas permeability. ALFATESTLab provides these measurements thanks to porometer technology and scanning electron microscopes SEM coupled to a unique software for automatic measurement of fiber thickness, and pore size distribution. The high-resolution images allow microstructural

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analysis and chemical microanalysis for an accurate quality evaluation. Cements Properties such as particle size, morphology, porosity, water absorption and rheology have a crucial impact on the performance of cements and mortars and on the evaluation of degradation phenomena from natural stones or artificial materials (mortars, plasters). Particle size distribution, particle morphology and surface area are parameters that influence the cement resistance for several reasons, while rheological properties characterization can help in the understanding of the polymerization phenomena. Finally, moisture absorption by building materials may affect their lifetime and should therefore be controlled. Metal powders In the metal powders, particle size distribution, morphology, surface area and density may be cause of shoddy compaction and sintering processes. In ALFATESTLab we offer all these characterizations as well as SEM images in high resolution or automated image analysis, to allow an accurate assessment of any imperfections on the final product. Powder rheology is key to optimise metal powders flow properties. Catalysts In ALFATESTLab we can analyse properties such as

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porosity (micro, meso and macro pores), specific surface area and particle size (for example in the case where the porous structure uses nanoparticles as precursors) to improve catalyst activity and efficiency. Lubrificants, detergents, adhesives, and sealants In ALFATESTLab we are experts in liquid dispersions characterization. Our technical platform allows us to study emulsions and suspensions controlling the fundamental aspects that rule their efficiency: particle and droplet size, stability to avoid coalescence and creaming, viscosity and rheological properties to control their flow behaviour, high-resolution SEM images to help you understand the influence of formulation parameters on film formation.

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RADICALBIT

MITIGATING WASTE DISTRESS IN ENERGY-INTENSIVE SECTORS THROUGH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

The alarming worldwide and Europe’s current energy market situation is quite clear to everyone. According to a report by Allianz, the invasion of Ukraine will propel Europe’s already high energy prices even higher; indeed, they expect at least a 30% increase in the energy bill for 2022. Moving to environmental aspects, reducing the overall carbon footprint impact is one of the EU’s sustainable goals within 2030. This is the reason why so many companies struggle to find the most suitable solutions to cut costs and reduce CO2 impacts on the Planet. Here they come sensors, that completely changed how we capture data - offering a proper tool to plan

future actions and drive more efficient performances. Indeed, the better the monitoring and measuring data, the better one can understand a company’s data history and potential use cases for reliable future decision-making actions. For instance, through sensors data, it will be more feasible to determine factories’ total energy use, how much power is consumed by lighting, heating, cooling equipment, and so on. Therefore, keeping data from sensors under control is worthwhile for any manufacturing industry. Disaster detection and Early Warning systems are priceless in such sectors. They can forecast and detect anomalies that might be harmful, providing time for the response system

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to prepare for adverse events and lower their impact. And Artificial intelligence is the most suitable solution here. Thanks to AI and Machine Learning integration, data analysis has been employed to optimise industrial processes and, as a result, to reduce waste and energy consumption to the bare minimum in energyintensive sectors such as manufacturing. Hence, energy efficiency can be achieved through regular data stream monitoring. Here comes Radicalbit’s latest product, Helicon, a platform designed to combine real-time data processing with AI. Employing Artificial Intelligence on industrial devices’ data flow, Helicon can properly provide an Early Warning system to limit the possible negative impacts of irregular production processes.

prompt advantages: in machines using tools subject to wear Helicon was able to intercept anomalies as they were occurring. This dynamic approach raised the instrument’s life expectancy by 30%, just using tools until the very end of their natural life. Founded in 2016, Radicalbit is an Italian Deep Tech company, specialised in stream processing and AI solutions. Radicalbit’s highly innovative product portfolio has been acknowledged by the most relevant international research and consulting companies, such as Garner, Forrester and Zion Research. Considered as a reference point in stream processing technologies R&D (in Academic Education and Business), the Italian company developed products designed to blend Stream Processing and AI.

This method allows saving up to 40% of production energy resources. If the cost-per-unit ratio improves, the process becomes more sustainable. As a result, a company would be less exposed to fluctuations in energy costs. As a concrete example, Helicon has been employed to process IoT data of a chemical factory aiming to detect process anomalies in real-time. The system offers a critical set of information, allowing technical personnel to quickly intervene during the process mitigating, or even avoiding, any negative impact (energy and raw material waste). Applying AI to realtime IoT data - we could say in a dynamic way - brings

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R.E.C.

R.E.C. …WE SPEAK CONNECTORS

Founded in 1983, R.E.C. has become a benchmark in the interconnect market dedicated to the Industrial Automation, TLC, Avionic and Military sectors. Our Managing Director, Mr. Piero Minotti entered the interconnect industry in 1974 as one of the founding members of Amphenol Italia. After 17 years of working at Amphenol as VP Marketing and Sales he left the company in 1989 to buy a share of Commital company, an Italian assembler of circular connectors. The Italconnectors part of the Commital company was sold to Glenair, but in the meantime Mr. Minotti continued his mission with connectors by setting up R.e.c. as part of the Commital group, and at now R.e.c. remains the only Italian company focused solely on connectors. We represent leading multinationals in various sectors of the Italian market, offering customers a wide range

of solutions to the different electrical interconnect needs. We operate as exclusive agent for American, European, Asian and Japanese firms that produce connectors and wire cables. Besides distribution, we offer our own production range of connectors, systems, wire cable and cable assembly from our factories based in Turin, Milan and south of Italy Naples, as well as partner facilities. As a result of our strong partnerships and product knowledge, we are able to follow customer needs on special items, designing and finding the best solutions for OEM requests for connectors, wires and cable assemblies, whether for industrial or military markets.

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distributor, in this way we are able to offer a complete service for every market under any situation.

Due to our warehouse capability and understanding the uncertain environment of the last few years, we can keep stock for annual forecasts, ensuring targeted delivery of request and preventing delays. Our passion and devotion to the interconnect world has led us to provide a fast and reliable customer care service. For any kind of issue, we will try our best to promptly solve and prevent the problem. We are always open for constructive feedback or upgrade suggestions, knowing that it’s never too late to improve and become better. Since 2017 R.E.C. has been formally certified ISO EN 9120:2010 as military / aerospace part supplier and

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ZINCATURA BRESCIANA

PROTECT PRODUCTS OVER TIME? THE ART AND TECHNIQUE OF GALVANIZING

The quality of a manufacturing process is due to the combination of two components: man work and technological performance. Zincatura Bresciana has made them, together with sustainability, the key features of its services. We are in the years of the economic boom, when Italy, a country mainly based on agriculture, opens up to industrial development. Zincatura Bresciana was born in Verolanuova (BS) in 1960 in a climate of ferment and

innovation. The company grows by integrating itself into the economic reality of the area, accompanying its evolutions and changes. 1997 marks the great turnaround: Mario Telefri, already customer and leading manufacturer of fibreglass silos, acquires the majority shares and becomes the owner of Zincatura Bresciana, with the aim of transforming it into a national reference point for the sector. The hot dip galvanizing tank, inaugurated in 2000

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together with the new factory, is among the biggest in Europe and represents the heart of this process. Foresight and investments - in technology, software and human resources - drive the growth of the company until the entry of the second generation of entrepreneurs, Luigi and Dayana Telefri. This is how the current relevance of Zincatura Bresciana, a company of the Telefri Group with an advanced and dynamic profile, is redesigned. Green galvanizing and qualified consultancy Today, the company offers multiple services related to hot dip galvanizing, which is confirmed as an ideal solution for protecting products of all types and sizes from corrosion. The processing, indeed, takes place using zinc with a degree of purity SHG 99.995, higher than the minimum limit imposed by international regulations. The 2,70-meter width of the tank adds flexibility, as it allows even the most sensitive products to deformation to be galvanized in the best position. All this, according to eco-friendly processes: the company cooperates with universities and experts to implement the chemical composition of the zinc bath, which is lead-free. The automatic temperature control of the drying oven also reduces the thermal impact between the product to be dipped and the galvanizing bath, limiting the emissions of white fumes.

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Together with lead-free treatments, Zincatura Bresciana supports customers in every industrial sector with additional packing list services, technical consultancy, pre and post galvanizing assistance, covered storage of the material, passivation process, logistics and transportation. The attention to quality is shown by the various certifications obtained: ISO 9001: 2015 and ISO 14001: 2015, for environment and ISO 45001: 2018 regarding safety at work. Other certifications obtained are HQZ and Dast 022 which are niche certifications in the hot dip galvanizing sector for the Italian and German markets.

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Finding a balance between energy supply security and climate change

The world is experiencing a turning point in international economic and energy policy – one that brings with it rising energy prices, disrupted supply chains and a major impact on global industrial production. At the same time, a growing number of manufacturers are doing their part to combat climate change. The world needs speedy solutions in this area: political, economic and technological. HANNOVER MESSE 2022 is the ideal setting. March 16, 2022 Hannover - From 30 May to 2 June, some 2,500 companies display their technologies for the factories and energy systems of the future at the Hannover Exhibition Center. Under the lead theme of "Industrial Transformation”, they demonstrate how connected production facilities can operate more efficiently and conserve resources as well as how to generate and transmit energy sustainably. "In view of the current global political situation, the topics at HANNOVER MESSE are more relevant than ever,” reported Dr. Jochen Köckler, CEO of Deutsche Messe, at the HANNOVER MESSE preview event. "At the heart of the matter is how we can ensure security of supply and growth in a dynamically changing world – politically, environmentally and economically – while counteracting climate change. Innovative technologies will play a key role in this,” he added. Exhibiting companies include corporations like Siemens, Bosch, Schneider Electric, Schaeffler, Microsoft, SAP and Service Now, joined by numerous medium-sized industrial enterprises such as Beckhoff, Festo, Harting, Pepperl+Fuchs, Phoenix Contact, Wago and Ziehl-Abegg. Accompanying them are major research institutes like Fraunhofer and Karlsruhe Institute for Technology (KIT) as well as roughly 100 startups that find HANNOVER MESSE an ideal platform for networking with industry. Green energies and hydrogen – driving supply security and climate protection When it comes to CO2-neutral production and energy security in Europe, renewable energies and green hydrogen play a key role. Many companies already lead the way with concrete solutions. For example, HANNOVER MESSE exhibitor Bosch created a hydrogen cycle at its Industrie 4.0 facility that produces green hydrogen for industrial processes. Because of the current energy supply debate, the topic of hydrogen is gaining further importance at HANNOVER MESSE. "We have offered the largest European platform for the hydrogen and fuel cell industry for years. In Hannover, more than 200 companies – including Iberdrola, Saint Gobain, Emerson, ElringKlinger, Plug Power, Siemens, Phoenix Contact, Enapter, Bosch, Hexagon Purus, Nel Hydrogen, Hydrogenious and GP Joule – present solutions for a sustainable energy supply based on hydrogen derived from renewable energy sources,” said Köckler. Using digitalization, automation and AI to help combat climate change Europe is striving to become climate-neutral by the middle of the millennium. More and more companies have set ambitious goals and are in the process of completely converting their production and services. HANNOVER MESSE exhibitors supply the necessary technologies. Not only can the production of virtually all goods be made more resource-conserving and energy-efficient with the help of state-of-the-art machinery and equipment, but solutions from mechanical and plant engineering, electrical engineering, and the software and IT industry can also vastly improve the control processes of complex systems, thus boosting innovation and reducing greenhouse gas emissions around the world. Recording the CO2 footprint across entire supply chains is often the first step towards climate neutrality. HANNOVER MESSE exhibitor Siemens has developed software that captures emissions data along the supply chain and combines this with data from the company’s own value chain to determine a product’s actual carbon footprint.

Economic policy platform plus Partner Country Portugal German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Portugal's Prime Minister António Costa will jointly open HANNOVER MESSE. This year, Portugal is the Partner Country of the world’s foremost industrial trade fair. More than 120 companies from Partner Country Portugal have registered for HANNOVER MESSE 2022. Under the motto "Portugal Makes Sense”, they present their products and solutions for digital transformation, the energy transition and reliable supply chains. Other political dignitaries, such as Frans Timmermanns, Vice President of the European Commission, and Bettina Stark-Watzinger, Federal Minister of Education and Research, have also confirmed their attendance. This means that after a two-year "coronavirus break”, HANNOVER MESSE once again provides an international stage for economic policy discourse. According to Köckler, "At the end of May, the global industrial community will be looking to Hannover. This year in particular, HANNOVER MESSE 2022 can send economic policy signals and build bridges.” In addition to the exhibits at the show, attendees can look forward to a first-rate supporting program. The four conference stages cover topics like automation, cloud and infrastructure, analytics and data management, digital platforms, robotics, IT security, artificial intelligence, renewable energies, green hydrogen, energy-efficient and CO2-neutral production, digital energy management, the circular economy and much more. The complete program will not only be available to visitors on-site, but will also stream simultaneously via the HANNOVER MESSE website.

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MEP

MEP GROUP: The Labour as Masterpiece of the Human Life in an organizational ambidexterity

Virus and war, sad pandemics are a valid framework to challenge the epistemology of the black swans and find evidence in the successful capabilities to overcome unexpected, unforeseen, and unpredictable difficulties by M.E.P. Macchine Elettroniche Piegatrici S.p.A.: the rebar machinery corporation, founded on February 8th, 1966, located in Reana del Rojale, UDINE, North-Eastern Italy. In the statement of the MEP CEO - Vito Rotondi, economist: <<the secret to overcome any all the difficulties must deal with People

daily and we are confronted by the same questions time and again: decision, motivation, result, gratification, team, organisation, change, efficiency, improvement, technology, digital and human platform of governance… The solution is: Labour as Masterpiece of the Human Life, for MEP being able to keep the powerful balance between innovation and stability, to retain and increase competitive advantage by the key one of market leadership. If we encounter chaos, models help to decrease the complexity and structure an overview

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of it: The Labour and the Technology represent the memorable way and subject of our successful thinking process, on an ethics-digital platform overperforming the business pipeline model>>. MEP in 2015 was ranked ELITE Company at LSEG Borsa Italiana, today ELITE at EURONEXT, awarded the 3rd Star Legal Certificate by Competition Market Authority (AGCM-Antitrust), certificate BUREAU VERITAS ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and SA 8000 on the Social Accountability Management System for ethics and sustainability. MEP received high honours, awards for the Corporate Governance, Technology, Communication, HR, Ethics, Innovation and Finance. MEP scored the Financial Rating A+ from the Moody’s RiskCalc analytics. In the MEP CEO idea: <<the ethical honourable compliance of the remarkable Corporate Governance provides a compounding successful society-profit-competition environment where multiple factors, also rules, economics, and finance, could be explained to earn a competitive advantage, the trust to give a true representation of reality to the community of the stakeholders>>. MEP is the main leader brand in 128 Counties for turnkey rebar (reinforcing bar)-processing industrial machinery and plants, Technology Solution Provision for civil construction and large public investment. Since the beginning with the first worldwide patent in 1967, MEP further improved its strong R&D technological

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connotation guaranteed by the full Organisation on an integrated enterprise-corporate-business platform. The MEP Digital Academy, together with the MEP Business School founded in 2016, support the digitalisation of processes. The Sales Digital Streaming replaced the fairs and the visit to the showrooms in the world, Virtual Reality, IOT, AI belong to daily activities, with the value creation drivers of the HR Capital, the HR Heritage, the HR Future in the words of the MEP CEO - Vito Rotondi: <<the strategic and social recommendation for the Labour as Masterpiece of the Human Life in an organizational ambidexterity is the key setting of the “Highlander” competitive-profitablesocial advantage. >>.

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Emerson Improves Device and Process Visibility with FieldComm Group Registration

AMS Device Manager is the first software of its kind to be registered under the Field Device Integration standard, making it easier to monitor and optimize plant health March 9, 2022 AUSTIN, Texas: Global software, technology, and engineering leader Emerson announced today that its device management software is the first host software to be fully registered by FieldComm Group® to support the Field Device Integration (FDI) standard. This is a further step in Emerson’s ongoing efforts to reduce the time and effort spent installing and configuring the field devices plants rely on to achieve their digital transformation goals. Field devices collect and transmit important data that personnel use to improve plant health, performance, and reliability. FDI registration will reduce the need for plants to support two different technologies to integrate and maintain field devices. Full FDI registration is important to avoid having a patchwork of systems and devices that only support individual elements of FDI but still require extensive integration effort. Because manufacturers can pick and choose individual FDI features to support, some device management applications will likely not contain every feature a plant requires. Emerson worked side by side with FieldComm Group for nearly two years to enable AMS Device Manager to pass the group’s rigorous testing process for registration, which requires all features to be supported by the software. “Today’s intelligent field devices offer a broad range of data and functionality that plant personnel can use to optimize operations, but without a common standard, collecting that data can be complex and cumbersome,” said Ted Masters, chief executive officer of FieldComm Group. “By completing the process to fully register AMS Device Manager’s FDI support, Emerson is providing its customers the tools to more easily implement a wider range of devices for holistic plant health.” The newest release of AMS Device Manager will make it easier, more secure, and more cost effective to access device data. FDI integration technology eliminates the need for plants to support the two most common technologies for installing and configuring devices: Electronic Device Description Language (EDDL) and Field Device Tool/Device Type Manager (FDT/DTM). Instead, all FDI devices support a single installation package, so organizations will no longer have to double up on time, training, and effort when installing field devices. “FDI integration technology takes the best features of EDDL and FDT/DTM and combines them into a single common standard, making it far easier to select, install, configure, and support new devices,” said Erik Lindhjem, vice president of Emerson’s reliability solutions business. “By adding full FDI registration to AMS Device Manager, Emerson continues its tradition of supporting and innovating on industry standards to help organizations drive more value from digital transformation initiatives.”

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SCAGLIA INDEVA

INDEVA® LIFTRONIC MOBILE SOLUTION

Since 1975 Scaglia Indeva has never stopped proposing innovative and advanced solutions to improve productivity, safety and ergonomics in production cycles where manual handling loads is necessary. The Liftronic® Mobile, is the result of INDEVA®’s research and experience in order to effectively meet the various requirements in the production area. It is a mobile manipulator; safe, ergonomic and intelligent

like all the other facilitators in the Liftronic Series, but which can be moved to different workstations within the production and logistics area. With the Liftronic® Mobile Manipulator it is possible to lift and move sacks, containers, boxes, bins, etc. and place them on a pallet or shelf effortlessly, ergonomically, safely, precisely and quickly. This manipulator allows operators to lift and operate loads in a naturally way just like an extension of their

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arms, with the agility and reaction time of a human operator, but with the power of a machine. It also allows the load to be moved and positioned very precisely, with fast or slow movements according to the operator’s need or request. This is an advantageous performance that traditional lifting devices cannot provide. It can be used with different types of INDEVA® brand gripping tools, in order to handle different types of gripping tool, and thanks to a quick coupling device, it allows different types of gripping tools to be replaced with a simple and quick release and coupling operation. Liftronic® Mobile can be easily mounted on an electric pallet truck. Its 4-jointed arm can be folded and locked securely when moving the pallet truck and allows for agile movement to both the left and right of the truck. The swivel joint at the head of the gripper allows for continuous rotation of the gripper without the risk of the cable being twisted. When using a vacuum suction cup for gripping sacks or boxes, the air flows inside the arm, avoiding the annoying external passage of pneumatic tubes.

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Liftronic® Mobile is also equipped with various devices to ensure maximum safety for the operator and the load being handled, both when transporting and at the workstation. All these features confirm once again the strong commitment, research and ability of INDEVA® to develop effective solutions in perfect harmony with the real needs of the production environment.

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CAMEC

CAMEC: A NEW CONCEPT OF INNOVATION

Situated in Cittadella, a northern Italian city just a short distance from Venice, Camec entered the market in 1993 as a supplier for other equipment producers. After this, Camec began developing specific solutions for recycling industrial and municipal waste first and then along the years expanded with three other machinery divisions – handling, bakery and industrial. Camec controls directly the whole production cycle and is highly oriented to the product development, by guaranteeing a continuous technical innovation, that

since ever represents one of the main strong points of the company. Besides the design and the construction up to the “turn-key” supply of its systems, Camec offers a 360° personalized service such as feasibility studies, 3D simulation, residual life analysis and revamping, after sale service, also from remote, as well as ordinary and extraordinary maintenance. To stay ahead of the developing market of Italy, but mainly of Europe and beyond, Camec is constantly

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in search of technological alternatives that can lead to more and more competitive solutions. The feather in the cap of the company, indeed, is its approach: Camec deals with “tailor-made” equipment, thus facing all the customer’s needs. If we look deeply into the recycling field, we can state that man has always been looking for effective strategies to recover and reuse his waste materials, but the exponential increase in the amount of waste produced and the need to comply with Italian and international regulations require us to move in the direction of a circular economy and find effective systems for the recovery, treatment and recycling of waste. The change necessary to adopt a series of behaviors devoted to waste prevention not only for individual users but also small, medium and large commercial companies. The change in behavior must be based on the consideration of the entire life cycle of the products – from the extraction of the raw material to their manufacture, from transport to use, from transformation into waste to their management – and evaluating the environmental impact of the various possible options. Just for this reason, CAMEC wants to work always together with its clients in the design, construction and installation of customised plants, proposing

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solutions capable of responding to many different needs, choosing the appropriate shredding, transport and screening systems necessary to guarantee, where necessary, an initial selection of the mass of waste and then to convey the selected materials to further specific plants for the treatment of the individual material. In order to recover and enhance more and more all the materials that can be recycled, in order to protect the environment and human health, but above all with the aim of increasing the “recycling culture”, Camec offers you not a solution, but THE SOLUTION.

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First hydrogen-powered train for Bavaria

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Siemens Mobility delivers latest generation hydrogen train Pilot tests from mid-2023 on Bayerische Regiobahn routes Economic Affairs Minister Aiwanger: “An important component of Bavaria’s hydrogen strategy” Transport Minister Bernreiter: “Lighthouse project on the way to climate-neutral rail transport in Bavaria”

March 16, 2022 , Munich - The first hydrogen-powered train for Bavaria is taking form. On March 15, representatives of Siemens Mobility and Bayerische Regiobahn (BRB) signed a leasing contract for the innovative prototype in the presence of Bavaria’s Economic Affairs Minister Hubert Aiwanger and Bavaria’s Transport Minister Christian Bernreiter. The contract is a follow-up to the letter of intent signed by all the participants in July 2021. The two-car hydrogen-powered trainset of the latest generation will be presented to the public in the spring of 2022. The train will be tested on the Augsburg-Füssen route, among others, beginning in mid-2023. Pilot operations in the rail network of Bayerische Regiobahn (BRB) are initially planned for 30 months. The train is expected to officially enter passenger service as of January 2024. Bavaria’s Economic Affairs Minister Hubert Aiwanger said: “Green hydrogen is becoming a key pillar for comprehensive climate protection in the areas of transportation, industry and energy. As Minister of Economic Affairs and Energy, I am pleased that our Bavarian Hydrogen Strategy can increasingly address concrete issues. This train is an important part of this strategy towards a "transport turnaround" with hydrogen, which is why we are promoting this project. I am convinced that with green hydrogen propulsions we can significantly reduce pollutant emissions in heavy-duty and rail transport and contribute to decarbonization. The one-sided dependence on energy supplies can also be reduced and spread across many regions of the world.” Bavaria’s Transport Minister Christian Bernreiter explained: “I’m really pleased that we’ll soon be able to introduce this innovative technology in Bavaria and test it in regular operation. We’re working closely with our partners to get this lighthouse project under way because we’re convinced hydrogen propulsion can also contribute to attractive and even climate-neutral passenger rail transport. Our goal is to achieve this by 2040 at the latest. Bavaria’s support of the pilot project with funding of several million euros is more than well-invested.” Albrecht Neumann, CEO Rolling Stock, Siemens Mobility: “Our Mireo Plus H is the latest-generation hydrogen-powered train. It features high driving power, excellent acceleration capability and a large operating range. This will make rail transport faster, more efficient, eco-friendlier, and more comfortable. The hydrogen-powered drive is an emission-free, advanced form of propulsion for trains that decarbonizes rail transport and makes a substantial contribution toward reaching our climate goals.” Arnulf Schuchmann, Managing Director of Bayerische Regiobahn, said: “Bayerische Regiobahn sees itself as a reliable mobility partner for the Bavarian public and would like to provide them with climate-friendly service day after day. We’re also thinking of the future and are happy to be helping set the course for tomorrow’s mobility today. Notwithstanding all the effort associated with the project, we are very much looking forward to the test operations in our rail network and the know-how we gain for using hydrogen technology in the rail sector. Together with the Transdev Group, to which we belong, and our entire on-site team, we will prepare the project in the best possible way in order to ensure a smooth test start next year.” The hydrogen-powered train is being developed on the basis of the Mireo Plus platform from Siemens Mobility. The main component of the hydrogen traction drive are roof-mounted fuel cells. The system includes the latest generation of underfloor batteries supplied by the battery specialist Saft. The hydrogen-powered train adapts the successful Mireo regional train platform that is available as a battery-powered version as well as with a conventional electric drive. The development of alternative drives for use in rail transport is part of Siemens Mobility’s overall sustainability drive. The company is a pioneer in the field of sustainable mobility.

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KELLER AG FÜR DRUCKMESSTECHNIK

A MARKET LEADER IN THE PRODUCTION OF ISOLATED PRESSURE TRANSDUCERS AND TRANSMITTERS

KELLER AG für Druckmesstechnik was established in 1974 by Hannes W. Keller, the inventor of the integrated silicon measuring cell. Today, his sons Tobias and Michael Keller run the business. The company is wholly family-owned and employs 450 staff. KELLER feels a strong connection to its home of Switzerland. Its headquarters are where the value

is added and where most of our employees work. As a result, all KELLER products bear the quality seal ‘Made in Switzerland’ and embody the Swiss values of quality, functionality and reliability. KELLER AG für Druckmesstechnik, including KELLER Gesellschaft für Druckmesstechnik mbH in Jestetten, is certified to ISO 9001. This means that our measured

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values can be fully traced to national standards. At home anywhere in the world As a company that operates on an international scale, KELLER AG is represented at a number of locations around the globe. Because we are committed to offering the best service to our customers, you will always receive advice in your local language. KELLER has ten branches in Europe, Asia, South America and the USA. Various representatives and distributors also support our branches in other countries.

by our commitment to promoting the independent development of our employees in both the personal and the professional realm. Added value – by people, for people KELLER is committed to building a strong network and running a company that is operated by and for people. KELLER AG is more than just a financial backer – it creates sustainable added value. KELLER places a special focus on projects that give people an opportunity for development.

Piezoresistive pressure measurement technology made in Switzerland Every year, KELLER produces 1,2 million highgrade measuring cells which, in addition to being sold directly, can also be found in all of KELLER’s consumer products. Whether a standard or customised solution, quality is our principal focus. From start to finish, our value chain is created at our headquarters in Winterthur, where we do everything from producing the individual parts to calibrating the sensor and carrying out the final checks on the finished product. Strong roots meet sustainable development KELLER strives not just to meet individual customer requirements, but also to ensure that the company develops in a sustainable way. This is underpinned

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COSBERG

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND CONTINUOUS INNOVATION OPEN TO TECHNOLOGIES

Let’s get straight to the point. If you have something to assemble, you just need to know that we have always been recognized for one truly rare gift: genius. Authentic lateral thinking that, for forty years, has allowed us to design and build highly performing and competitive customized assembly machines for manufacturing companies from all over the world in the automotive, electromechanical, hardware and accessories for furniture, taps and valves, jewellery and watches, household appliances and many more. Solutions that guarantee our customers tangible benefits: the satisfaction of having a high and constant production efficiency and the peace of mind of a quick and safe return on investment.

Our machines are in fact “Ready To Run”, that is, ready to be easily transported and installed anywhere in the world and designed to minimize any type of machine downtime. The delicate installation phase takes on average only two days and the ramp-up only 4 hours. While during the entire production cycle, you can count on the speed of production changes that last no more than a few minutes, or in some cases that are instantaneous, with simpler and therefore faster maintenance interventions. Finally, if the production requirement changes, Cosberg assembly machines can be easily reconfigured in a very short time. Our solutions are also focused towards sustainability, our assembly machines are equipped with systems

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that monitor and reduce energy consumption as well as identify any pneumatic leaks. This means, for customers, cost control and zero waste. To all this, is added the ability of our machines to be flexible and destined to become - over time autonomous, i.e. able to find solutions on their own in the event of unforeseen events or anomalies. Genius, long experience in various sectors and over 10% of our revenue constantly invested in Research and Development allow us to guarantee customers these results. And we can demonstrate it concretely, with facts.

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Let's get to the point. If you have something to assemble you just need to know that we have this... ...and that it makes the difference! This is what we are constantly recognized for and of which we are so proud. Lateral thinking allows us to find unimaginable solutions and helps you achieve more than you could have ever hoped for. We have been working this way for forty years. Since 1982 we have been designing and building extremely high performing and competitive custom-made assembly systems for manufacturing companies from all over the world in the automotive, electromechanical, hardware and accessories for furniture, taps, valves, jewelery, watchmaking, household appliances and many more sectors... w w w . c o s b e r g . c o m

PNEUMAX

SOLUTIONS FOR INDUSTRIAL AND PROCESS AUTOMATION

Established in 1976 Pneumax S.p.A. is today one of the leading international manufacturers of components and systems for industrial and process automation. It is at the forefront of a Group comprised of 25 companies, with over 730 employees worldwide and 8 production plants located in Italy. Through a network of subsidiaries and exclusive distributors, Pneumax is present in more than 50 countries around the world, supporting customers in all phases of the supply process, from pre-sales analysis to after-sales service.

Ongoing investment in research and development has allowed Pneumax to continually expand its range of standard products and customized solutions. The use of the most advanced production technologies guarantees maximum flexibility and certified quality according to international standards in different sectors. Pneumax expertise to provide different technologies to optimize customer applications is one of the main company’s goal, acting as a real strategic partner in all the 3 business units dedicated to industrial

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automation, process automation and the automotive sector. The Industrial Automation business unit manufactures a wide range of pneumatic components, including valves and solenoid valves, actuators, handlings, fittings, vacuum technology , air treatment units and electric actuation. Thanks to the lean and flexible organization, Pneumax internally manages the design, machining and assembly of standard and custom products including the mechanics and electronics. The development of solutions according to the Industry 4.0 principles has lead to the integration of sensors and diagnostics in products to enable monitoring, control and maintenance using digital technology.

to Process Automation, able to meet the specific needs of the sector by creating a complete range of products suitable for gas handling, petroleum or other chemicals and petrochemicals. The Pneumax range includes solenoid valves, volume boosters and air handling units made of stainless steel or aluminum, complemented by integrated customized manifold systems, designed to ensure maximum reliability even in difficult operating conditions in compliance with international standards ISO 9001: 2015, ISO 14001: 2015 and ISO 45001 : 2018 for system and processes; ATEX, EAC, FM, NEPSI, CU_TR012 and SIL (Safety Integrity Level) for product design and performance.

The Automotive business unit offers a complete range of products dedicated to the production lines of the automotive field, focusing on Body in White applications: clamping units, pivot units, pin packages as well as grippers and complete multi-axis positioning systems. In order to develop a range of products to be used in the ‘Process’ applications, in sectors such as oil & gas, power generation or water treatment, Pneumax has developed a business unit entirely dedicated

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HITEMA

HVAC INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS BY HITEMA INTERNATIONAL: MORE THAN 30 YEARS DRIVEN BY INNOVATION

Air-Cooled/Freecooling Chillers with Turbocor Compressors connected with HYD Hydromodule System specially designed for Data Center Application Hitema International, an important international player specialized in HVAC solutions that last year has celebrated its first thirty years of activity. 1.Could you explain when/who Hitema was created? Hitema® has been created over 30 years ago from my father, Mr. Burba, a person with great knowledge and experience of the HVAC and Refrigeration products and market. A person committed to work with method and with a mental attitude capable of “create”, build and always innovate. Last year we have celebrated an important milestone for Hitema®: the 30th years anniversary and we are so grateful for the current market response to our products and our Brand. 2.2021 Turnover, employees, countries (or continents) involved in production and sales. We are glad to say that Hitema® is still growing – both in facilities and in people (despite the current

pandemic situation). We have just completed the construction of the last manufacturing plant, the 6th for us, with a total of more than 19.000 sqm of indoor space. We are now hiring new staff - we strongly believe in the importance of investing in young people, young minds capable of creating and thinking “out of the box”. We are grateful for the result achieved in 2021, which are the result of a great collaboration of our Team and our Partners. It is very important for us to point out that during the years 2020 and 2021 Hitema® has invested over 20% of the turnover to improve its products and services. We sell our products on all continents, all over the world. We have recently expanded into Australia and New Zealand as well, and we are very proud of this important new achievement. 3. Describe Hitema. Why you should choose Hitema? In my opinion there are three keywords/concept

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able to describe Hitema. The first keyword able to describe Hitema is without any doubt the word CUSTOMIZATION. We are able to offer to our customers a complete range of possibilities of customization, starting from the mainframe of the machines, to the color, the refrigerant, as well as all the special requirements upon customers/projects demands. We are a complete industrial reality, with a new renewed carpentry and laser machine department, made up of people and machines with very different skills and knowledge, but always interconnected, able to quickly change the production and to increase the customization of semi-finished products using onboard the Hitema® machines. The second keyword able to describe Hitema® is TRUST. Hitema® is really a trusted Partner for its customers. We have started our business as a small familiar reality more than 30 years ago, we have maintained a working approach based on trust and solid relationship with our Partners and on the reliability and high quality of our products. Our new Spare Parts and After Sales department offer a continuous support to the customers representing a real point of reference. This department manages the after-sales & spare parts service for all the units: every single request received by the Hitema Team is recorded in a “Diary”. It is associated with all the data of the machine but also the specific codes of the spare parts requested. The function of the “Service Recovery” is that to record and catalog all the reports of problems and malfunctions received from our customers. The reports are managed through a procedure interconnected with the company management system: In this way our company has a real “thermometer” that constantly measures customer satisfaction. The third concept able to describe Hitema® is CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT. This is really the key concept of Hitema® work philosophy. Continuous improvement allows us to always have a future-oriented approach, and to always give a better service to our customers. 4. How important is innovation technology in your company? Innovation is essential for us. It is the key that allow us to play an important role in the market and that differentiates our Company from other market proposals. As I told you before, during the years 2020 and 2021, Hitema has invested over 20% of the turnover to improve its products and services for customers more and more. 5. How sustainable are the solutions you propose and how much attention you pay to the environmental sustainability of your industrial proposal? This is another fundamental point for us: the sustainability and eco-friendly design of our products. I’m a father before I’m a business man. I feel the responsibility of my behavior towards future generations. I strongly believe that the vision of a sustainable development is the right choice, respecting future generations. It is with this approach,

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and also considering the market demand and the new standards in force, that Hitema has expanded its Chiller portfolio with new Series, not only using ecofriendly refrigerants like HFO R1234ze, HFC with low GWP like R513A, R32, R454B, R449A and the natural fluid PROPANE (R290), but also developing the new TURBOCOR Series. Environmental sustainability and high energy efficiency, are the main goals achieved by our technical department during the development of our products, in compliance with new regulations and with ethics towards the environment and the next generations. 6. In your opinion, what are the most interesting trends for the next two years? Considering the pandemic, which has had during last year and is having now a strong impact globally, I believe there will be an ever stronger advance towards low environmental impact and eco-sustainable solutions. We have all understood the importance of a sustainable development and we are ready to support our customers with this new challenge as well. We are already able to provide these solutions, with dedicated customized production, for our projects. In addition, we are now developing new standard Series of Chillers with configuration and refrigerant specifically designed for low environmental impact solutions. 7. What are the most important events of the year in which normally you need to participate? (fair, openhouse, meeting, conference, other) Like everyone else, due to the current pandemic, we have had to cancel the participation in the exhibitions last year. I am thinking for example of the Chillventa exhibition in Nuremberg - Germany. However, we have continued to have an ongoing relationship - face to face - with our customers and partners thanks to the communication tools now available. We organize weekly videomeetings with our Dealers – using this tools we maintain an active relationship, we introduce the news of our products, we provide support when needed and we train new staff on our products. It is very important for us to be constantly present to support our Partners. It is essential to achieve the goals together! However, we can’t wait to see our customers in person, we are already planning the events/fairs to attend this year.

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ISS INTERNATIONAL

PYXIS TOMORROW’S ENGINEERING SOLUTION

At ISS International SpA we look ahead to anticipate solutions to our clients. That’s why years ago we invested into an amazing engine to support our digital view, the PYXIS environment. The Engine converts any CAD size and format into

an intelligent VR interactive scenario, ready to be developed for engineering, training, and asset management targets. You can manage different plants, in different location, being there but staying at your desk. Jump into your

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refinery in Mexico for a toolbox meeting with your site team and then check operations of your petchem in Malaysia without loosing time and minimizing logistics costs as well as CO2 emissions. Full integration with control systems, thanks to embedded OPC DA/DH protocol; ergonomic and scalable data driven development and synchro with external BD, like CMMS, are few of our incredible potentials. PYXIS runs natively with multidevice, to enjoy it at best according to the scope and client’s preferences. It runs with standard monitors, head mounted display, 3D monitor, Igloo Dome installations and recently integrated with the total body controller.

A top feature for field training where operators can simulate actions by walking and running across the plant, also on multi-player mode where the trainer supervises trainees as well as for multidiscipline integrated training where mechanics, operators, electrical and instrumentation personnel can simulate operations together like in real. PYXIS technology puts the Digital Twin as focal point, surrounded by our engineering studies that converge into the Digital Twin itself. Your virtual plant became the unique reference point, where information finds their proper allocation. This allows to easily manage project progress, minimize misinformation and misunderstanding between doc’s revisions and between different entities typically are involved in high complexity projects. Market is now ready to support Digital development, by increasing effort on data consistency along the supply chain. ISS International SpA group, with PYXIS, supports its client along this industrial revolution where who’s waiting to move risks to stay out. With our foreign offices, spread in 4 continents, we grant project proximity and primary class services supported by ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 37001 and SA8000 certifications. Contact us for further information, look for more on our youtube channel and book your demo. We’re open to develop pilot projects supporting our clients with the proactive approach which characterized ISS International SpA along these 18 years, because WE ARE Iss International spA, WE ARE EXCELLENCE IN EVERYTHING WE DO.

At Adipec 2021, ISS presented the total body controller premiere, attracting huge interest and appreciations by several operators and main contractors. Total body controller, integrated with head mounted display allows the best full immersive experience.

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What Every Small Business Owner Should Know Today

Given how much has changed about the way people do business over the last few years, experts say it may be time for entrepreneurs to rethink how they store and protect company data, and collaborate with their teams. According to Brian Mallari, a marketing director in Western Digital’s hard drive business unit, a shared storage or network attached storage (NAS) solution can help, and here’s why: • Cost: As every owner of a small- or mid-sized business (SMB) knows, cutting costs without cutting corners is key to protecting the bottom line. While cloud storage fees can incur ongoing costs, adopting a NAS solution is a great way to pay once while keeping sensitive data local to the office or home. • Capacity: Before selecting a storage solution, consider your needs. From wedding photographers to graphic designers, many businesses need a storage solution that can grow over time. Popular NAS storage drives for small and medium businesses, such as the WD Red family of products from Western Digital, range in capacity from 1 terabyte (TB) to 18TBs, making them a good solution for those who work with large amounts of data.

• A shifting workplace: With hybrid and remote workplaces becoming the norm for businesses of all sizes, this has added new challenges for business owners and their staff wishing to easily collaborate, edit files and work with shared files and databases. With a NAS storage system, all users’ PCs and laptops can be assigned permission to access the storage solution, giving them the ability to load files and data wirelessly or via connected ports. What’s more, such a system can help protect your team’s work and data against loss from a network outage or potential cyberattacks, as remote/home data can be backed up to the storage device itself at the office. Because NAS solutions use several hard drives, they can provide protection of data via redundancy, also referred to as RAID. In other words, should one drive fail, the data lives on. • Getting set up: Getting set up with a SMB NAS storage system is easy. The solutions are available at consumer electronics stores and online, and you can choose from a NAS system that includes from two to 24 slots or “bays” for hard drives to make sure all your data is covered. Most NAS solutions, especially two- and four-bay solutions, can simply plug into an internet router via Ethernet. To learn more about NAS-ready data storage options, visit westerndigital.com. “In today’s world, small- and mid-sized businesses need both reliable, affordable data storage solutions, as well as tools that allow for collaboration among workers near and far,” says Mallari. “Rethinking how data is stored can help entrepreneurs achieve both these goals.”

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IMA

IMA: THE BEST CHOICE

Founded in 1975, IMA Abrasivi is a leading company in the production of cutting, grinding and flap discs. A member of oSa (Organization for the Safety of Abrasives) since 2007, IMA has a large share of the market in Italy and internationally with its trademarks IMA, GOLD and IMACH3. The plant is situated in Cava de’ Tirreni (Salerno, Italy), an area boasting a great tradition in the fields

of ceramic and abrasive products. The production facility is equipped with the latest machinery and with technologically advanced equipment. Our primary goals are to maximize operator safety, research and experimentation in the choice and combination of components through constant innovation.

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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IMA devotes itself to developing the best solutions in cutting, deburring, grinding and all polishing and finishing operations, providing excellent performance, higher comfort, productivity and duration, with a view to continuous improvement of our product.

environment and to all forms of renewable energy, with the awareness that the future is already today.

INNOVATION AND SAFETY Continuous research and market-oriented innovation allowing us to launch new products and new lines by anticipating market trends, thus meeting the evolving needs as required by our customers. Safety in the use of abrasive wheels and protecting the welfare of the operator: this is real innovation. LOGISTICS AND ENVIRONMENT IMA logistics allows for the handling and management of orders according to market demands, from Just-inTime or, if necessary, the stocking of specific products. We dedicate great attention to the protection of the

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BFT BURZONI

METALWORKING MACHINING NEEDS A PANTHER

BFT Burzoni has been offering innovative tools and solutions for metalworking machining for almost 50 years. The company was born in 1974 from the will of Alberto Burzoni whose strong personality still reflects in the company staff making it active and dynamic work place. The company is focused on its customers satisfaction since its foundation and has developed high quality

and technology tools for chip removal. For this reason and thanks to the continuous updating, BFT Burzoni has become an important point of reference in the metal chip removal field. With a stock of 10 million parts in 60.000 prompt delivery items, the company fulfills the needs of all sectors in the mechanical engineering, Oil & Gas and mould industries. BFT Burzoni tools are suitable for steels, stainless

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steels, cast irons, aluminium, copper, titanium, heat resistant super alloys and Inconel. The company guarantees very fast delivery times thanks to a well-stocked warehouse and offers the possibility of tailor-made solutions. In fact, BFT Burzoni’s technical department realizes special products made according to the customer’s specific needs. The extensive network of BFT’s commercial agents carefully assists the customers at every stage of the partnership from the decision-making until aftersales process. BFT Burzoni can offer high technical knowledge and quality products, prompt reply during negotiations and, above all, good solutions for machining operations. The wide range of products include turning tools, solid carbide milling cutters, HSS-E drills and cutters, solid carbide drills and cutters, insert and cusp drills, taps and reamers, tool holders and modular systems and a wide range of indexable milling cutters with different grades of inserts. Among the new entries for the 2022 catalogue, we find the TJN200 line: the latest solution for high feed milling with a negative double-sided insert and four cutting edges. TF100, the new patented insert finishing system. The toric and multi-cutting geometry of the head represents the best choice for semi-finishing and finishing of moulds. Extreme performance new entries include: -HULK, this very robust solid carbide cutter, is capable of working slots from solid up to 1.5xD and milling materials such as carbon steels, stainless steels and cast irons. -The 4PDS-5PDS solid carbide milling cutters bring a

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definitive solution for the machining of stainless steels and heat-resistant alloys. BFT has integrated this line with a short version that guarantees maximum stability and excellent finishes. -RUNNER is the line of solid carbide cutters which can drill from solid at 90°, perform ramping at 45° and has differentiated pitch, guaranteeing it high performance on all types of materials both in roughing and finishing. Finally, BFT Burzoni also provides services designed to respond to customer needs with practical solutions, such as the Panther Box, the resharpening and recoating kit that enables you to give a second lease of life to drills, cutters and taps in high-speed steel and hard metal.

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Emerson Technologies Selected for Geothermal Clean Energy Production

Geological modeling software will help HITA increase safety and reliability of sustainable geothermal energy sources February 22, 2022, BRUSSELS – HITA, a deep geothermal energy company in Belgium, has selected global software and technology leader Emerson as a key technology provider in the discovery and development of geothermal energy sources in Northern Belgium. Emerson’s geological and reservoir modeling software will help reduce risk in selecting locations for renewable geothermal energy projects, increasing the safety and reliability of construction and operation while enabling long-term sustainable energy production from the Earth’s heat. Climate change policies are driving growth of geothermal energy—an industry forecasted to grow as much as eightfold in the European Union by 2050, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency. Emerson’s geological modeling software will help HITA locate the most suitable subsurfaces for drilling deep geothermal wells to unlock sustainable energy sources for corporate and municipal use. “A highly accurate and realistic picture of subsurface geology is critical for the safe development of sustainable energy sources,” said Stijn Bos, chief operating officer and senior project geologist at HITA. “Emerson technologies use seismic, geologic and other data to generate detailed models that can determine the best location for geothermal plants.” Emerson’s SKUA-GOCAD modeling software will help HITA more easily identify drilling locations by creating highly realistic models designed for easy interpretation. “Geological exploration and production software, including Emerson’s SKUA-GOCAD modeling software, has traditionally been used in the oil and gas industry. But it’s also well suited for geothermal energy, as well as carbon capture and storage,” said Mark Bulanda, executive president of Emerson’s Automation Solutions business. “Emerson’s advanced, science-based applications will help move society toward a safer and more sustainable future.”

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wire and Tube in summer 2022: Düsseldorf's leading world trade fairs profit from declining pandemic situation

March 1, 2022, Düsseldorf's - the new trade fair date from 20 to 24 June 2022 promises the greatest possible planning security for exhibitors and significantly better travel conditions for trade visitors from all over the world. After four years without their leading trade fairs, the professional world will finally meet again live and on site in Düsseldorf to exchange information about innovations from the wire, cable and tube industries. There are a lot of innovations on the Düsseldorf Fairgrounds - from end products in fasteners and springs, an ecoMetals campaign with guided tours to exhibitors such as AMPCO METAL Deutschland GmbH, ARCELOR MITTAL COMMERCIAL SECTIONS S.A., Georgsmarienhütte GmbH, Klöckner & Co SE and SMS group GmbH, in whose production halls sustainability, energy efficiency and resource conservation have a strong emphasis, to expert meetings with keynote speeches by key players in the industries. As the worldwide place-to-be for the wire, cable, tube and pipe industries, the exhibitors in June will present not only new machines and plants but also increasingly sustainable solutions for e-mobility, digitalisation and Industry 4.0. Start-ups with their ideas and cooperations in wire, cable, tube and pipe production complement the comprehensive range of products and services in the 13 exhibition halls. The partial parallelism with METAV, leading international trade fair for metalworking technologies, results in additional synergy effects for visitors to wire and Tube. Traditionally, wire and Tube are among the most international trade fairs in Messe Düsseldorf's portfolio. More than two thirds of the exhibitors come from abroad - exhibitors from 67 countries came to the 2018 pre-events. Trade visitors from over 130 countries meet at the Düsseldorf Fairgrounds at peak times.

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The Global Supply Chain Logistics Crisis

The industry continues to navigate the unprecedented global supply chain challenges. Most of the companies complained about bottlenecks and problems with the procurement of preliminary products and raw materials from Germany to the US. The current material shortage was not expected to go away in 2022 but there was optimism about a less pronounced impact since companies get better at forecasting and responding to potential disruptions. This optimism was swept away by the Russia-Ukraine Conflict and the global supply chain logistics crisis will be worsened again. Russia-Ukraine Conflict This conflict has resulted in horrific humanitarian impacts and global implications. As this conflict continues, it will also have significant impacts to the global supply chain leading to further shortages of raw materials. The longer the conflict the worst its impact on the global economy considering the position of the two countries:

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- Russia is the third largest producer of oil, accounting for 12% of global production and the second largest producer of natural gas and account for an estimated 24% of all global reserves. As sanctions and restrictions persist, this will continue to drive energy prices and transportations costs on a global scale. - Russia is the second largest producer of aluminum accounting for 6% of global smelter production. With the global aluminum market already tightly constrained, we have seen prices rise by over 13% since the start of the conflict. - Russia is the seventh largest copper producing country, accounting for 4%–5% of global production. While this is less significant than some other materials, the instability and uncertainty coupled with declining stockpiles resulted in copper pricing hitting an all-time high at the end of last week. - Both Russia and Ukraine provide critical supply chains to semiconductor (chip) components including 40% of global palladium supplies, 70% of global neon production and 10% of the world’s nickel supply. The global semiconductor shortage will worsen if the conflict continues. - Russia, the world's leading exporter of fertilizers, produces more than 50 million tons of fertilizers per year, 13% of the world total. Ukraine was the eighth world exporter in 2020 of urea, the main nitrogen-based nutrient for crops and the fourth for EU agricultural imports.

According to Siegfried Russwurm, president of the German Industry Association (BDI) the situation is unclear: “Currently, delivery bottlenecks for raw materials and intermediate goods are increasing significantly after a few weeks of relaxation on the markets. The war in Ukraine is causing companies additional uncertainty when it comes to importing raw metals and metal-bearing materials.” It's expected to see historic highs on several key commodities in the coming weeks if the conflict continues: Copper: the red metal hit an all-time high on beginning on March 2022 reaching $4.91 per pound, up 10% over the past few weeks, and surpassed the previous high of $4.80 per pound back in May 2021. Uncertainty due to the conflict as well as global stockpiles declining to the lowest point since 2005 are the primary drivers of the increase. Forecasts did suggest an expectation of softening copper throughout 2022, but this could change based on current global conditions. Steel: pricing has softened over the past quarter but has seen an uptick in the past couple weeks due to broader commodity. Aluminum: Rising aluminum prices have only become more volatile, hitting a new record high the first week of March. Pricing has risen and the price of aluminum is up over 75% since March 2021. Russia’s role in the aluminum market as well as continued emission restrictions in China which accounts for 60% of global aluminum production suggest continued volatility near term. Crude Oil: oil prices have risen to the highest point since 2008 with Russia’s role in global oil production. The Brent Crude oil index and the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) indices are up over 35% over the past month

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Material Lead Times While we have seen a bit of recovery in material constraints in some categories, transportation challenges, raw material constraints, and labor shortages continue to drive volatility and instability in product lead times. Since March of 2020, products lead times increase an average of nearly 60% across all products in all core markets. The real difficulty is the organization of the flows of goods. Ocean freight remains a significant bottleneck: it’s here that 90% of world trade transit. The recovery from post-pandemic has led to high ship traffic with increased waiting time to deposit container and get them back on track with a consequente of container shortage. While COVID cases have declined considerably, labor shortages continue. As the Commissioner for the Economy, Paolo Gentiloni, recalled at a press conference, “in the last quarter of 2021 the unemployment rate fell below the pre-pandemic values and in December it reached an all-time low of 6.4% in EU and 7% in the Eurozone “. At the same time, “EU employment increased by 0.9% in the third quarter, increasing jobs by around 1.8 million and bridging the gap with pre-pandemic levels. The commissioner concluded ‘’ the labor shortage is an increasingly important factor that limits production in various sectors”.

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Below are the biggest supply constraints where we are seeing extended lead times and material availability challenges: Semiconductors: sky-high demand for computer chips is expected to keep supply tight through the rest of the year. Chips are used in everything from automobiles to household appliances, and widespread shifts among businesses to 5G are placing additional strain on producers. Semiconductor shortages the past two years are expected to have resulted in revenue misses of more than $500 billion worldwide for suppliers and customers, according to a Deloitte report. Semiconductor producers have taken steps to ramp up production, and capital expenditure projects announced before the pandemic are predicted to add even more capacity this year, according to the report. Aluminum: tight supply of aluminum has created problems for the construction industry and for beverage makers who have had trouble getting their hands on enough aluminum cans. China shortened production of aluminum and other energy-intensive metals last year as part of its plan to reduce carbon emissions. Surging natural gas prices in Europe have also pushed some producers to shorten production. Europe lost more than 650,000 tons of annual production capacity since the rise in energy prices began in October. Plastics: a Texas ice storm and two hurricanes along the U.S. Gulf Coast walloped the chemicals supply chain last year, causing factory outages and disruptions to manufacturing that dragged on for months. Plastic resins, the raw material used to make everything from packaging to paint, were reported to be in short supply for the 10th straight month in December, according to the Institute for Supply Management. Building materials: high materials cost and a lack of supply are lengthening lead times of construction projects and pushing contractors to use alternate materials. Builders faced long lead times last year of everything from wallboard to garage doors, and shortages come as businesses plan new distribution centers and other massive capital expenditure projects to add resilience to their supply chains. The Global Supply Chain Logistics Crisis affects all branches of European and U.S industry, but especially the key sectors. In Germany for instance, 89% of companies in the automotive industry and mechanical engineering report delivery problems. Manufacturers of data processing devices and electrical equipment follow closely behind with roughly 88% each. As such, it remains difficult for industry to fulfill orders and avoid any price increases. Using M. Siegfried Russwurm words ‘’the situation is unclear’’.

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TROTEC INTERNATIONAL

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Trotec - made in Germany Trotec has been one of the leading equipment partners for trade and industry in air treatment solutions for more than 25 years. We offer drying systems and all kinds of devices for climate conditioning (heating, humidification, ventilation, air conditioning, air purification). Our product range offers you the

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right product solutions in all performance classes and for any application scenario. We also provide manifold measuring devices for building diagnostics, damage detection, quality assurance and industrial maintenance. Perfect equipment technology, comprehensive, long-time application expertise and field-tested 360° solutions.

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Germany’s no. 1 for mobile high-performance air purifiers for virus-free room air in offices, canteens and production facilities. Provide optimum protection from aerosols and viruses for yourself and your employees with mobile air cleaners – scientifically proven. Trotec is Germany’s market leader for mobile H14 HEPA air cleaners for virus filtering. The high-performance devices are used in countless offices, production facilities, shops and restaurants all over Germany. The air cleaners are specially designed for silent operation and provide a large volumetric flow. High air volume and fan performance quickly dilute aerosol concentrations. The air is no longer infectious. 99.995 % of pathogenic viruses are separated from the room air in a H14 HEPA filter, certified according to EN 1822.

Innovation is a major priority at Trotec We are constantly developing new product innovations in all areas. We pay particular attention to special requirements in practice. Only being familiar with needs from practice allows you to find new solutions. We have decades of know-how in climatic optimisation of production processes. The expertise gained from a

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wide range of industrial installations in and outside the country allows us to offer you specialised and custom-fit product solutions. 360° service at the Italian branch in Affi Our Italian branch in Affi is located near Verona from where have been serving our Italian customers for more than 5 years. Individual requests, specialised consulting, specific product recommendations or project support – full service from a single source. Trotec – German engineering & high-quality products “made in Germany”.

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Daimler Truck adopts Siemens’ Xcelerator to shape the future of CO2-neutral transport

• Daimler Truck deploys Siemens’ Simcenter STAR-CCM+ multiphysics CFD software to optimize aerodynamics and thermal management of next generation vehicles • Daimler Truck to partner with Siemens to train their next generation of engineers and maintain technology leadership in the market February 15, 2022, Plano, Texas - Siemens Digital Industries Software today announced that Daimler Truck has adopted Siemens’ Simcenter™ STAR-CCM+™ software to develop next-generation, CO2-neutral vehicles. Simcenter, part of Siemens’ Xcelerator portfolio, will provide Daimler Truck with the leading-edge computational fluid dynamics (CFD) solution it needs to transform its CAE development process to a full digital twin-driven multiphysics environment. Daimler Truck plans to use Simcenter to improve aerodynamic performance, as well as explore and optimize innovative e-mobility propulsion and energy management systems including battery cooling and hydrogen technology. The software will also help support legacy combustion engine and exhaust system design and associated CO2 reduction. In addition to software, Siemens and Daimler Truck are to partner in the training of young engineers to create the high-level simulation specialists that will assist in ensuring Daimler Truck maintain their leadership in the market. ”We are proud to have Daimler Truck as the newest member of our ever-expanding customer family,” said Edwin Severijn, Sr. VP and General Manager, EMEA, Siemens Digital Industries Software. “Digitalization is critical to sustainable industrial innovation in the transportation sector and by providing insight into the real-world performance of products, Simcenter STAR-CCM+ can accelerate innovation for a better tomorrow.” Daimler Truck AG is the world’s largest Truck and Bus producer, with industry leading positions in Europe, North America and Asia, and with more than 35 main locations around the globe. With more than 100,000 employees, it unites seven brands under one roof: Freightliner, Western Star, Thomas Built Buses, Mercedes-Benz, Setra, BharatBenz and FUSO.

Aerodynamic vehicle simulation using Siemens’ Simcenter STAR CCM+. Image courtesy of Daimler Truck AG

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CARLO SALVI

CARLO SALVI: WITH INVENTIVE SPIRIT INTO THE NEW YEAR!

For the Italian technology leader in high-tech machines for cold and hot wire forming, the year 2022 will be all about innovation, research, and development. Forecasts are difficult in times of a pandemic – but one thing is for certain: Carlo Salvi, the Italian expert

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for high-tech cold and hot wire forming machines, will continue to focus on its inventive spirit and innovative power in 2022. “We work on a number of projects, and they all have a common denominator: our vision of the future,” reports Marco Pizzi, Chief Commercial Officer at Carlo Salvi.

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Into the spotlight: CS 513 TH Marco Pizzi: “At the trade show WIRE 2022 in Düsseldorf from June 20-24 we will showcase our new combined machine model CS 513 TH. It represents a new chapter in our company history – the first progressive header with integrated pointing and threading unit opens up a new market segment and will reduce the investment costs for our customers.” On the CS 513 TH, components are cold formed and subsequently pointed and threaded in order to obtain different kind of threads and grooves. “Actually, we had planned to present the machine in 2020 already, but we needed to postpone it because of the Covid pandemic. In the meantime, with implemented improvements on the technology of the machine,” states the C.C.O. Attention to detail, optimized efficiency The progressive five-die-header with integrated pointing and threading unit can process wires with a diameter of six to 13,5 millimeters. The minimum and maximum thread diameter is M6 and M12. The machine layout has been developed “in line“: In order to have a better accessibility and optimized

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ergonomics for the operator, the units are positioned in parallel. The threading movement is driven by a desmodromic cam for a gradual deformation and perfect synchronization between ram movement and introduction of the parts into the flat dies. A control system brings optimized efficiency, and a special device prevents two parts from being fed into the flat dies at the same time. The flat dies housing is suitable for bigger flat dies thicknesses for materials with high mechanical resistance.

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wire and Tube 2022 in June in Düsseldorf: The stuff that drives the car industry

February 14, 2022, Düsseldorf - Hydrogen-powered vehicles have already tackled the first stretches. And some experts are sure that many more will follow. For them, fuel cell vehicles are the future of the automotive industry. But still H2-cars are a long way from conquering the roads of the world. It is clear, however, that hydrogen cars need powerful cables and tubes. The industry has to prepare for this development now in order to be able to pick up speed in time. Emission-free driving without having to change over in everyday life - that sounds promising. Because the H2-car can be refueled within minutes and has a range of over 500 kilometres. Impressive arguments that could make battery-based electric cars only see the taillights. Mind you, "could", because there are still only a few hydrogen filling stations and the purchase prices are significantly higher compared to other cars. Hydrogen-driven buses Some auto manufacturers are already on course when it comes to using H2-powered engines. For example, a hydrogen express bus is already on the road in Pau, France. 125 people can take a seat to cover a six-kilometre stretch between a station in the south and the north of the city. A direction that some car manufacturers also want to take. The BMW Group's view is that hydrogen vehicles are an important alternative and supplement to electric battery engines. "From 2025 at the earliest, and depending on market requirements and general conditions, the BMW Group will offer vehicles with fuel cells to customers," the car manufacturer announced. Mercedes already has a pre-series model on the road. Other companies also have produced the first fuel cell vehicles. It's just a start, because so far only a few hundred of them are on German roads. High quality cables The change towards electric and hydrogen cars has consequences for the cable industry. This is because, unlike the internal combustion engine car, there are no cables in connection with the fuel system. In terms of wiring, the hydrogen car is more similar to the electric car - but the main difference is the origin of energy production. In the fuel cell - instead of in the battery as in the electric car - the hydrogen is converted into electrical energy. In both electrically powered vehicles, the electrical energy finally finds the engine and drives it. So H2-powered cars and electric cars have an electric engine. Both in the case of pure battery technology and a hydrogen system with fuel cells, the functional units must be connected with cables. Electric cars and hydrogen cars needed more cables and wires in total than a car with an internal combustion engine. The development of fuel cell vehicles is challenging the cable industry not only in terms of quantity, but also in terms of quality, as higher quality cables are needed. Because hydrogen is extremely flammable. The drive components including cables and tubes must be designed and protected accordingly. Standards as a central theme For tank systems installed in hydrogen-powered vehicles, the subject of standards is of fundamental importance. Railway example: "For hydrogen fuel cell operation, we use rail-approved cables," explains Wolfgang Wolter, Chief Executive Officer Operations + Sales of Wystrach, a manufacturer of hydrogen tank depots for buses and local trains. Depending on the connection and linking technology under consideration, the base materials used would have to exhibit not only conformity to standards but also properties such as good connection and cross-linking properties, if, for example, connector housings were to be moulded on. "In addition, the different installation types, including demands on cable protection, must be taken into account," Wolter emphasises.

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ADAPTING TO THE WINDS OF CHANGE

Dr Ferhat Eryurt explains how procurement experts apsolut helped transform a wind turbine company based in Germany to deal with the challenges of the global marketplace

Enercon, a foundation-run company based in northern Germany, had been operating successfully since the 1980s manufacturing wind turbines – until radical regulatory changes in 2017 forced it to take urgent action.

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In order to be competitive in a globalised world, it took measures to stabilise and realign its operations by adopting strategies for digitalisation, internationalisation and cost reduction.

We face continuing Covid outbreaks affecting global supply chains, price inflation and sanctions imposed on Russia because of the conflict in Ukraine, all impacting our procurement operations.

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Reviewing its sourcing meant supply chains became more international and now included component

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suppliers in Poland, Portugal, Turkey, India and other Asian countries – it had successfully globalised its supply operations and doubled the number of its employees in Global Procurement in just three years. Working with procurement specialists apsolut, the company digitised its strategic procurement processes by implementing SAP Ariba, with solutions including Supplier Lifecycle and Performance, Risk, Sourcing and Contract Management. To reveal weaknesses in the new processes, we helped with best-practice solutions and added Enerconspecific requirements to involve interfaces and stakeholders more effectively.

on-premise, cloud and hybrid procurement solutions, with expertise ranging from SAP Ariba and SAP Fieldglass to SAP S/4HANA. We are a SAP Gold Partner, multi-awarded SAP Ariba MEE Partner of the Year, an SAP development innovation partner and solution partner of United VARs, the global alliance of top-rated SAP solution providers. apsolut operates from our offices across Europe and Asia in Bangalore, Beijing, Bielefeld, Dubai, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hyderabad, London, Madrid, Málaga, Paris, Prague, Shanghai, Stuttgart, Tianjin, Vienna, Vijayawada, Warsaw and Zurich. With partners VIVO Consulting and Bloom Consulting, apsolut is also active in Latin America and Australia/New Zealand

This meant transparency for all users, an onboarding process through Ariba and internal online training carried out by apsolut before each implementation. Katrin Tammling, Expert Process Management and eProcurement at Enercon, says: “We moved forward quickly thanks to apsolut’s great expertise with SAP Ariba and their uncomplicated knowledge transfer. “Times ahead will be challenging for many companies but there is a lot you can do to be prepared. Thanks to the action we took with apsolut, we are now confident for the future.” Dr Ferhat Eryurt is a Partner at apsolut Group apsolut is an established partner for SAP and SAP Ariba

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Cutting CO2 emissions The network of filling stations is still extremely lacking. Another shortcoming: The tanks must be considerably larger. Experts therefore currently see a greater possibility of getting H2 technology on the road with trucks. Ecological aspects favour the hydrogen car, because it only blows water vapour into the environment via the exhaust. According to a Shell study, by 2050, around 113 million fuel cell cars could cut up to 68 million tonnes of fuel usage and save almost 200 million tonnes of CO2-emissions. "In this way they could make an important contribution to energy saving and greenhouse gas reduction in the transport sector," the Shell study states. Billions of euros for hydrogen The still young industry is very promising. With the National Hydrogen Strategy, Germany aims to become the world's leading supplier of modern hydrogen technologies. The Federal Government wants to use a total of nine billion euros to make the energy source marketable. The funds are flowing into the steel and chemical industries, into the heating sector and also into the transport sector. And in doing so, the H2-vehicle is also slowly coming onto the road and revolutionising the industry. In any case, the next stage of vehicle development is already beginning.

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R. STAHL SRL

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The R. STAHL all-purpose enclosure series 8150 made of stainless steel is now available with a wall thickness of 3 mm and optionally with a particularly high EMC protection

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Ex e all-purpose enclosure, wall thickness 3 mm, EMC contact springs Waldenburg - As of now, the all-purpose enclosure series 8150 of R. STAHL in type of protection Ex e is available in another special version. Besides a standard wall thickness of 1.5 mm or 2 mm, the enclosures will in future also be available with a wall thickness of 3 mm. The terminal boxes made of stainless steel 1.4404 (AISI 316L) are particularly suitable for harsh environments. With IK degree of protection IK09 and IP degree of protection IP67, the enclosure is ideally equipped for every application. Thanks to the high-quality, durable sealing materials, they reliably protect the installed technology for a long time even in extreme ambient conditions. Then there is the new optional equipment: a circumferential EMC contact spring on the inner side of the cover or the flange. It reduces interferences from outside in view of the increasing use of digital components like sensors, actuators or control technology in the process facilities. The enclosure series 8150 was designed particularly user-friendly to allow safe and easy handling in the daily routine. Among other things, an extensive range of enclosure accessories is available for this series. Besides external flange plates, which are easy to

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install, a snap-in door opener or the modular design of the internal structure, the enclosures are also available with screw cover or hinged cover with cam lock. The enclosures are suitable for use in Zone 1/21 and Zone 2/22 and are applicable almost everywhere in the world, due to their numerous regional, countryspecific and sector-specific certifications. Besides ATEX and IECEx as well as NEC, they are also certified pursuant to c-UL-us, TR CU, CQST, ULB, GL, DNV, KGS, PESO, NEPSI and ITRI. From compact terminal boxes, 116x116x91 mm, up to large cabinets, 1.000x800x300 mm, numerous different sizes are available.

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BSN CONSULTING 42

SPECIAL WASTE AND WEEE, SAFETY, TRAINING: AN INTEGRATED SERVICE

DEDICATED ASSISTANCE TO COMPANIES ON CURRENT AND ESSENTIAL ISSUES. THIS IS THE OFFER OF BSN CONSULTING 42, WHICH WANTS TO IMPROVE THE PERFORMANCE OF ITS PARTNERS AND BRING THEM INTO THE LINE WITH THE MULTITUDE OF THE SECTOR’S REGULATIONS. Responsibility is at the center of any business that wants to last over time, especially when the range of action is a sector that evolves together with changing regulations, sometimes complex and articulated such in the waste management, environmental protection and safety in the workplace. These are all themes that build the know-how of BSN Consulting 42, a company that has been offering support, training and a specific consultancy in technical, legal and financial matters to companies, for years.

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COMPETENCES Responsibility, transparency and concreteness are the pillars of our activity – as explains the administrator Leonardo Di Cunzolo: an activity that is based on competence and on over 15 years of experience, which aims to improve the company performance and to identify new business opportunities by constantly checking customer satisfaction. With a specialized and high-level consultancy work at the service of some of the most famous brands of eldom, among others, and of various independent stores, we take care of critical aspects on behalf of each client company. We are specialized in the many regulations, like for manufacturers and importers of electronics and household appliances, up to those necessary for storage and disposal systems and the transport of WEEE or packaging. We also deal with the

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practices of environmental reduction and facilitation in the context of the regulations and the Ta.Ri . We are specialized in safety in the workplace, being a certified training body for professional certificates. We have certified teachers and a platform capable of responding to the multiple needs of our customer landscape. The company deals in particular with aspects such as risk assessment, health surveillance and training, information and training activities based on current legislation. QUALIFIED SUPPORT A mission on several fronts, which has evident advantages both from an internal point of view and from the partners that the company collaborates with: BSN Consulting 42 in fact exploits the synergies of long-time professionals, placing itself as a single interlocutor able to provide varied services of vital importance in terms of corporate compliance. We can be the link between the ministerial directives applied to our reference sectors and the market. We pay particular attention to communication with our partners. The company boasts a stable collaboration with an advanced logistics platform, dealing with the entire process ranging from warehouse management to so-called ‘home delivery’ up to the collection of generated waste ABOUT THE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE Leonardo Di Cunzolo is the director of the BSN

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CONSULTING 42 Consultancy Company, and member of the Board of Directors of the Archimede cooperative, operating in the transport, logistics and waste disposal sector. He is the commercial manager of the Delta Group, active in the transport, logistics, waste disposal and thermo-hydraulic sector. He is the president of the Italian National Union of Environmental Consultants, technical manager of waste management in the National Register of Environmental Managers for companies and municipalities, qualified technician for support services in the Metropolitan City of Rome and the Juvenile Court of Rome.

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JOTUN

JOTUN – STEELMASTER FAQS Find out the best fire protection option for your structure

1.What is SteelMaster? SteelMaster is Jotun’s range of thin film intumescent coatings which can be used to protect structural steel against cellulosic fire for anywhere between 30 minutes and 180 minutes. SteelMaster is typically used in airports, shopping malls, factories, buildings and power plants. 2.What is thin film intumescent fire protection? Thin film intumescent coatings provide reactive fire protection. The thin coating, covering structural steel, swells to insulate the metal, however this reactive method will only work in a fire situation and

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remain inert. Due to the changing physical form, fire protection is achieved by thermal insulation that provides a cooling effect. 3.Which materials can SteelMaster be used for fire protection? Jotun’s SteelMaster range is primarily applied to the structural steel used in a building/structured frame. SteelMaster can be also used over galvanised steel providing the substrate is suitably primed and that the appropriate fire rating can be achieved through this. 4.Can SteelMaster be used to fire protect structural

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steelwork for the oil and gas industry? In areas where a hydrocarbon fire may occur, SteelMaster is not suitable. However, another Jotun product such as an epoxy intumescent coating like Jotachar would work for this sector. 5.What are some of the key benefits of SteelMaster? The application process of Steelmaster takes less time due to the quick thin film drying time and efficient and easy airless spray application method. 6.How long does the SteelMaster fire protection last? Jotun as a company offer warranties, if the applied SteelMaster is maintained correctly in can last the lifetime of the building. 7.Is it recommended to have SteelMaster fire protection applied to all steel, including connecting steel sections i.e. bolt heads? Yes. All steel featured in a structure is required to have the same level of fire protection throughout. Therefore, bolt heads and any joining beams should be suitably prepared and primed with the same SteelMaster-level protection. 8.Which primers and topcoats can be used with the SteelMaster range?

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Only primers and topcoats approved by Jotun should be used to ensure the maximum capabilities of the fire protection is enforced. 9.Can SteelMaster protection be applied on site to a structure? Yes, this method provides many benefits for applicators: there is no touch up required from transport damage; there is a faster delivery and erection of steel from the procurement process is the fire protection is applied on site; and technical support is available when working with applicators to achieve the highest possible quality.

For further information: Vaira Vesnaver Marketing Executive Jotun Italia

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IDROINOX IMPIANTI

TECHNOLOGY AND QUALITY FOR YOUR BUSINESS

IDROINOX IMPIANTI SRL has been dealing for the last 30 years with the designing, manufacturing and installation of stainless-steel plants and equipment for the food, pharma, cosmetic and electronic processing industry, its activity carried on directly with end customers or in partnership with engineering and contracting companies in Italy and abroad. Idroinox’ main activities are: • To provide turnkey solutions food and pharma preparation including commissioning; • To provide turnkey PW, WFI and PS distribution circuits including commissioning; • To supply preparation vessels and storage tanks; • To supply tube heat exchangers; • To supply complete equipments for the production of ozone, inverse osmosis and clean steam generators; • To provide CIP/ SIP systems;

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• To supply water pretreatment assemblies with filtration systems and iron and manganese removal, for the production of clean and ultra clean waters according to USP; • To provide detailed engineering: P&ID, tubing sizing dedicated to Process Fluid transport and utilities with implementation of 3D drawings and plant’s layout; • To arrange all necessary documents for FAT, SAT and related protocols along with all required documentation for commissioning and following FDA system validation; • To provide and certify non-destructive controls on raw material and on each part of the plant including: bore scopes, SMEs (alloys analyzer), iron content testing, Eddy Current test, etc…) performed by skilled technicians and state-of-the art instruments; • To carry out Washing, Passivation and Derouging of

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obsolete plants according to most updated standard. IDROINOX IMPIANTI has always focused onto Quality as the main feature of its work and has obtained following ISO certifications: ISO 9002 ISO 9001:2000 ISO 9001:2008 ISO 9001:2015

The benefits of this new industrial revolution are the follow: • Cost reduction and reduction of production times. • Improvement of Automation data archiving and major control of production process. • Time reduction of machine downtime and small number of stoppages for errors. • Greater involvement of the final customer.

For the designing, manufacturing, installation and sale of stainless steel plants and equipment for the food and pharma industry. IDROINOX is also certified according to PED, module H and H1, for the designing, fabrication, final inspection and testing of tanks, vessels, exchangers and other assemblies. Industry 4.0 The year 2019, It’s been an year very important for the establishment of 4.0 Industry requirements, on which the company focuses a lot. For that, Idroinox installs control systems very efficient and always interconnected. This permits, to its customers, to read in real time, the process critical parameters.

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For more information:

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