Medium-sized enterprise award for social responsibility In 2021, IKA, once again, was distinguished as being “socially committed” as part of the medium-sized enterprise award for social responsibility by the German state of Baden-Württemberg. The basis for this distinction is the voluntary initiative “HANDS for Children” launched by Managing Partner René Stiegelmann. Retired IKA employees have … Continued
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Lithoz GmbH, world market leaders in ceramic 3D printing, has recently entered production in their newest site in Vienna. Their second production facility combines greatly increased capacity, efficient warehousing and a new level of quality management. New year, new speed: Lithoz kickstarts vigorously into 2022 with the first customer shipment dispatched from their new XL … Continued
Since the 1960s, as ellipsometry developed to provide the sensitivity necessary to measure nanometre-scale layers used in microelectronics, interest in ellipsometry has grown steadily. Today, the range of its applications has spread to the basic research in physical sciences, semiconductor and data storage solutions, flat panel display, communication, biosensor, and optical coating industries. Here we … Continued
The demands on battery systems and their electrical contacts have become extremely high and complex due to their use in electrified vehicles. Even the smallest error can lead to a failure of the vehicle or even to a fire that cannot be extinguished. Therefore, it is extremely important to better understand the faults of battery … Continued
There is a growing demand for thermal management of components, devices and systems in established and emerging areas such as electronics, LED lighting and battery technology/e-powertrain. Metals are traditionally utilised here for applications such as heat sinks, housings and covers, but there are drawbacks and limitations to their use and alternative materials offering new design … Continued
/// IKA is launching a new device class, with the RC 2 lite Staufen, April 12, 2021 – IKA is adding a new device class to its portfolio of recirculating chillers. The RC 2 lite is elegant, compact and powerful and is a perfect addition to rotary evaporators, reflux coolers and cold traps. The RC 2 … Continued
Europe’s leading event for the advanced materials industry, The Advanced Materials Show, has released details of its conference programme for 2021 featuring exclusive insight and leading global speakers. The two-track conference, taking place on the 7th – 8th July 2021 at the NEC, Birmingham, is free-to-attend and will bring together a highly focused audience, all … Continued
Leading research materials supplier, Goodfellow, is celebrating after its new materials podcast – the Materials Inside Podcast – has reached more than 60,000 downloads since launching a month ago. The series, which has been created with researchers, developers, and STEM students in mind, is ideal for anyone with an interest in the science behind materials, … Continued
/// Staufen SME scores in scientific selection procedure Staufen, 08 March 2021 – Prize-winning innovative power: IKA Werke in Staufen has received the 2021 TOP 100 seal, an award focused on recognizing innovative SMEs. This marks the fifth time the manufacturer of laboratory, analysis, and process technology has received the coveted award. In the TOP … Continued