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Für leichte und steife Strukturbauteile aus Faserverbundwerkstoffen eignen sich vor allem Bastfasern. | This example refutes the widespread assumption that natural fibres are only suitable for technically undemanding tasks.

Natural Fibres in Composite Materials: From Sailcloth to Lightweight Construction

Technical textiles and fibre-reinforced composites are undergoing a materials revolution: materials made from renewable raw materials are once…
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Die Schallemissionsprüfung (SEP) gewinnt an Bedeutung, weil sie Risse und Rissbildung, Korrosion, Leckagen, plastische Verformung sowie Reibung nicht nur detektiert, sondern auch am Bauteil lokalisiert. | Acoustic emission testing (SEP) is becoming increasingly important because it not only detects cracks and crack formation, corrosion, leaks, plastic deformation as well as friction, but also localises them on the component.

Acoustic Emission Testing: Early Detection of Damage to Pressure Vessels

Pressure vessels, pipework and equipment in the process industry are constantly subjected to mechanical, thermal and chemical stresses. Operators…
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Hinter dem Kürzel NIS2 (Network and Information Security) verbirgt sich die Generalüberholung der ersten EU-Cybersecurity-Richtlinie von 2016. The acronym NIS2 (Network and Information Security) refers to the comprehensive overhaul of the first EU Cybersecurity Directive from 2016.

NIS2 Directive: What Chemical Companies Need to Know

Cybersecurity in the chemical industry is lagging behind reality. Whilst professional hacker groups have massively stepped up their attacks on…
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Development of AI adoption in the chemical industry.

AI Adoption in the Chemical Industry: What the Data Shows

The adoption of AI in the chemical industry is progressing more slowly than in some other sectors – yet the growth curve is clearly turning…
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Besondere Bedeutung kommt bei NIS2 der Absicherung industrieller Steuerungssysteme zu – also jener Systeme, die in Chemieanlagen Produktionsprozesse überwachen und regeln. | Securing industrial control systems is of particular importance under NIS2 – that is, those systems that monitor and control production processes in chemical plants.

NIS2 Directive: Cybersecurity Obligations for the Chemical Industry

The European Union’s NIS2 Directive is fundamentally changing the cybersecurity requirements for the chemical industry. What was long regarded…
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Grundanforderung an den modernen Laborbau: Eine maximale Anpassungsfähigkeit der Gebäudeinfrastruktur. Basic requirement for modern laboratory construction: maximum adaptability of the building infrastructure.

Digital Laboratory Planning: How Production and Research Buildings Can Remain Functional for Decades

Laboratories are highly specialised working environments in which safety, efficiency and flexibility must come together. At the same time, priorities,…
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Neue Berichtspflichten bei der Dekarbonisierung verschärfen Anforderungen.

Decarbonisation in Companies: New Standards Require Concrete Strategies

Decarbonisation in companies is inexorably evolving from a voluntary initiative to a regulatory necessity. The chemical industry accounts for…
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Rechtliche Meldepflichten, systematische Unfallanalyse und Präventionsmaßnahmen für Arbeitsunfälle in der Industrie.

Accidents in the workplace: Legal Obligations and Systematic Prevention

Accidents in the workplace require operators to systematically record and document them in accordance with legal requirements. Despite comprehensive…
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Cloud-basierte ERP-Systeme reduzieren den Energieverbrauch durch zentralisierten Betrieb in effizienten Rechenzentren.

Sustainable Industrial Processes: ERP Systems as the Key to Resource Efficiency

The chemical and pharmaceutical industry is committed to implementing sustainable industrial processes while remaining competitive. With CO2…
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Anpassungsfähigkeit wird darüber bestimmen, wie gut Unternehmen der Branche im internationalen Wettbewerb bestehen. / Adaptability will determine how well companies in the sector fare in international competition.

Resilience in the Chemical Industry: What VUCA Means for the Business

The chemical industry is under considerable pressure. Punitive tariffs, volatile raw material markets and fragile supply chains have fundamentally…
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Industrielle Formteilproduktion von Vliesstoffen / Industrial moulded part production of nonwovens

Bio-based Nonwovens Made from Viscose Fibres for Sound Absorption

Bio-based nonwovens are becoming increasingly important in acoustic interior design. The WHO classifies noise pollution as a major environmental…
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Kunststoffabfall im Labor / plastic waste generated in Laboratories

Plastic waste in Laboratories: Data, Reduction Strategies and Recycling Methods

The amount of plastic waste generated in laboratories poses a significant challenge to sustainability in the chemical industry. A widely cited…
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Bewertungsmethoden für modularen Anlagenbau: Vergleich von Konzepten, Kostenstrukturen und Entscheidungsmodellen – Evaluation methods for modular plant engineering: Comparison of concepts, cost structures and decision models

Modular Plant Engineering: Evaluation Methods for Flexible Investment Decisions

Modular plant engineering has reached a level of technological maturity that enables large-scale implementation. The necessary standards, interfaces,…
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Das Prinzip eines Schwerkaft-Kompressor basiert auf einer grundlegend anderen Herangehensweise an die Luftverdichtung. / The principle of a gravity air compressor is based on a fundamentally different approach to air compression.Enairon

Gravity Air Compressor Enables Energy-Efficient Compressed Air Generation

Industrial compressed air generation is facing a potential paradigm shift. A new type of gravity air compressor uses only water and gravitational…
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Ein Praxisbeispiel aus der Spezialchemie demonstriert die Wirksamkeit der Technologie des Ultraschall Reinigen |

Ultrasonic Cleaning: Preventive Solution Against Fouling in Pipe Systems

Ultrasonic cleaning is an innovative technology for preventing deposits and fouling in industrial pipe systems. Fouling refers to unwanted…
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TPU erweitert das Spektrum textiler und polsternder Werkstoffe um Optionen, die sich an unterschiedlichen technischen und ökologischen Anforderungen ausrichten lassen. | TPU expands the range of textile and upholstery materials to include options that can be tailored to meet a variety of technical and environmental requirements.

TPU For Stretch Fibres And Other Textile Applications

In recent years, a material has become established in the textile industry that combines durability, flexibility and suitability for concepts…
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Nachhaltigkeitsberichte ab 2025 / New EU Requirements for Sustainability Reports

New EU Guidelines for Sustainability Reports

Since the beginning of this year (2025), approximately 15,000 German companies must prepare sustainability reports. The European regulations…
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Ansatz im Bereich der nachhaltigen flammhemmenden Textilien betrifft die Entwicklung recycelbarer textiler Bodenbeläge. | The approach in the field of sustainable flame-retardant textiles concerns the development of recyclable textile floor coverings.

Innovations in Textile Recycling: Sustainable Ways for Flame-Retardant Materials

In recent years, the topics of recycling, sustainability and circular economy have become increasingly important in the textile industry –…
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Die Europäische Union hat Phosphor als strategisch wichtiges Element eingestuft und fordert ein Phosphor-Recycling aus Klärschlamm ab 2029 | The European Union has categorised phosphorus as a strategically important element and requires phosphorus recycling from sewage sludge from 2029

Phosphorus Recycling: Sustainable Resource Recovery from Sewage Sludge from 2029

From 2029, the recovery of phosphorus from municipal sewage sludge will be mandatory for operators of wastewater treatment plants. This development…
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Besonders bei unvermeidbaren Emissionen aus Industrieprozessen spielt CCUS eine zentrale Rolle für die Klimaneutralität.

CCUS technologies: Key to the Fight Against Climate Change

In addition to avoiding emissions and expanding renewable energies, the systematic capture, utilisation and storage of CO2 will also be necessary…
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Digital markings om Euro Pallets with QR codes

Digitalisation of Pallet Logistics through QR Codes

Over the past decades, the Euro pallet has established itself as an indispensable part of global logistics. With the introduction of QR codes…
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digitale Transformation mit einer neuen Mess- und Regeltechnik trägt somit entscheidend zur Klimaneutralität in der chemischen Industrie bei

Current Sustainability Trends in Measurement and Control Technology

Measurement and control technology plays a central role in the implementation of sustainable practices in the chemical process industry. Precise…
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Boxli 1000 – eine nachhaltige Industrieverpackung für 1000L-Verpackungen.Oliver Bär, Weserland GmbH

Sustainable Industrial Packaging: Boxli 1000 – flexible and preservative-free

Efficiency and sustainability are among the top priorities these days, and not just for chemical companies like Weserland. An on-site test in…
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Weserland Auszeichnung mit der EcoVadis Silber-Medaille im März 2024, die eine Gesamtleistung von 70% bescheinigt / Weserland was awarded the EcoVadis Silver Medal in March 2024, certifying an overall performance of 70%wertbar

Sustainability: Weserland GmbH achieves impressive Results with EcoVadis Assessment

In pursuing sustainability and responsibility towards the environment and society, Weserland GmbH from Hanover has reached a significant milestone.…
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Produktentwicklung mit Product-Lifecycle-Management-Systemen.

Product Lifecycle Management sustainably changes Development Processes

Digitalisation is fundamentally changing product development: increasing complexity, shortened development cycles and stricter regulatory requirements…
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Die Einführung des CBAM stellt die chemische Industrie vor zahlreiche Herausforderungen

Introduction of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM): Impact on the Chemical Industry

The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a central element of the EU strategy to prevent the shifting of CO2 emissions abroad and to…
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Eine einheitliche CDS-Plattform ermöglicht eine geräteübergreifende Administration.

Harmonisation of Analytics Systems: Advantages of a standardised CDS platform

In modern analytical laboratories, the harmonisation of systems is crucial for efficiency and accuracy. A harmonised chromatography data system…
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Einsatz der Faserverbundkunststoffe (fibre reinforced plastics) in Frachtschiffen

Fire-resistant and Bio-based Fibre Reinforced Plastics for Structural Lightweight Construction

Due to their lightweight construction potential, fibre reinforced plastics (FRP) are used in particular in the aerospace and automotive industries…
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The Chemical Industry is undergoing a digital upheaval

"Speed becomes a competitive advantage" is the title of an interview in the trade magazine Chemie Technik in April 2022 with Tobias Gehlhaar,…
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Non-Intrusive Flow Measurement with Ultrasonic Sensors – Important for EX Areas

EX areas are areas where an explosive atmosphere can potentially occur. This risk is particularly present where explosive substances such as…
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