Our employees Raphael and Thomas talk about their experiences in the project with Hug Engineering.

The impact-resistant innovation with high-performance membrane. The clever, compact and innovative solution prevents pressure differences, temperature fluctuations and condensation in electrical and electronic housings. AGRO’s new, innovative pressure balance element facilitates quick and reliable air exchange and ensures the housing stays dry inside. Whether traffic control and signalling technology, street lighting, railway vehicles, distributor housings for energy distribution, or solar energy systems: they must all withstand wind and weather, heat and rain. The same applies to their electronics and electrics. Air pressure, temperature and humidity are constantly changing. Sealed housings are never completely sealed. Many electrotechnical housings are watertight and dust-tight (IP 68) but not gas-tight. Changing temperatures can thus produce a pressure difference, causing air exchange. This leads to condensation, which can result in corrosion and defects/malfunctions. This is prevented by installing AGRO pressure balance elements. AGRO has developed a new, innovative pressure balance element of A4 stainless steel (EN 1.4404 / AISI 316L) for use in stainless housings (patent pending), which is unsurpassed in terms of robustness and offers the highest impact resistance in accordance with IEC EN 62262, Class IK10. High-quality materials combined with innovative design A high-performance membrane ensures rapid, reliable air exchange with outstanding flow rates. It is made of PTFE (polyterafluoroethylene) and has pores that are bigger than water vapour molecules but smaller than water droplets. The water- and oil-repellent membrane offers a very high degree of protection: IP66 / IP68 (0.5bar/1h) / IP69 / IP6K9K. The wide temperature range, from -40 °C to +150 °C, is another highlight of the new pressure balance element. The product features an M12x1.5 entry thread. The membrane is RoHS- and REACH-compliant, and free of PFOA and PFOS.

As a result of warming, from either the sun’s radiation or the enclosed electronics, pressure differences develop between the housing and its surrounding environment, which result in the transfer of air from one to the other. Air drawn into the housing carries moisture, which condenses when the temperature drops below the dew point. The water which is now trapped in the enclosure can lead to corrosion and equipment failures. To prevent pressure differences, high humidity and condensation of water in the housing, constant balancing of pressure and Exchange of air is needed. The use of AGRO pressure balance elements in electrical and electronics housings allows efficient pressure balance and ventilation, and if necessary, drainage. A new pressure balance element for increased safety Ex e II with membrane is now available.

To achieve good dosing results that are reproducible, the pressure of the medium to be dosed (grease, oil or technical lubricants) must be limited upstream of the dosing valves to the optimum maximum pressure for the relevant application. The patented SOMA pressure balance system DAS 120/12 ensures, up to a maximum inlet pressure of 250 bar, that the medium pressure set on the outlet side is available to the dosing valves at a constant level and without pressure fluctuations. It is therefore predestined for use in supply systems for highly viscous media with low and medium pressure pumps.

Flexible PCB Manufacturing for Your Applications Together with our regional partners, we offer flexible, demand-oriented production of printed circuit boards – precisely tailored to your application. From single-sided boards and multilayer PCBs to complex custom designs: with us, you can have your printed circuit boards developed, designed, and reliably manufactured. Our services include: Concept and design Redesign and manufacturing optimization 24-hour express prototype production

The PRO series is the result of our many years of experience in the display and embedded sectors and combines the latest features in an extremely robust and compact monitor series. The ultra-flat design and the integrated 10-finger PCAP touchscreen create an elegant, versatile all-rounder. The POS-RP-PRO monitors are controlled via the FORTEC-Artista-IoT TFT controller, which is based on the Raspberry Pi with the CM3+ compute module. Users can use this to easily program their own applications or use one of the numerous operating systems supported by Raspberry Pi. The panel PCs in the POS-IQ-PRO series are based on a powerful Intel® x86 Pentium® CPU and support a wide voltage input range from 12 to 24 volts. They have the interfaces 2x Gigabit Ethernet, 4x USB 3.0, HDMI, DisplayPort and RS-232/422/485, as well as 4 GB RAM and an SSD for industrial use with 64 GB storage. Now also available with Android 13 OS. The PRO devices are encased in an ultra-flat housing made of polished stainless steel, which offers front-facing IP65 protection against dust and jet water. This means they can easily withstand the high demands of harsh industrial environments. Our reference can be equipped with many innovative options such as hover touch or gesture control. The four basic variants of the PRO monitors are available in sizes from 7" to 15.6" (17.78 to 39.62 cm) and offer you an optimal solution for every application area - ready to connect and CE-certified.

Flexible, functional and attractive - these are the features that characterize the new proboxx range of enclosures from GEORG SCHLEGEL GmbH & Co. KG from Dürmentingen. With this new product line, the control unit specialist is expanding its enclosure portfolio with a particularly elegant and practical variant that makes everyday work easier.

Our process control system modules such as recipe, alarming, energy recording, user management, etc. extend your existing process control system based on your requirements. Visit the link below for a project example of "New process control system optimizes workflows in the packaging industry" 🔗 https://www.imt.ch/en/projekte-detail/process-control-system-for-the-packaging-industry

Configurable process modules replace special-purpose machinery: scalable, cost-effective and faster to deploy.

Key services of Mensch und Maschine in PDM Autodesk partnership: MuM is a key implementer and distributor of Autodesk PDM solutions (primarily Autodesk Vault). These systems centrally and securely capture and manage CAD models, technical drawings, and bills of materials. MuM PDM Booster: A software package developed by Mensch und Maschine that extends the basic functionality of many PDM systems. It automates tasks such as data storage, ensures structured metadata management, and controls digital approval workflows to reduce turnaround times. Interfaces & ERP integration: MuM connects PDM systems bidirectionally with existing ERP systems (such as SAP or ABAS). This eliminates redundant data entry and increases process reliability in manufacturing. Consulting & Customization: From initial analysis and system implementation to individual consulting and training, MuM specialists adapt the IT landscape to specific customer needs. Product data management encompasses many topics: · Inquiries, orders, specifications · Sketches, notes, correspondence · Design data, parts lists · Manufacturing drawings, NC data · Calculations, analyses · Contracts, regulations, specifications · Documentation, assembly instructions · Marketing and sales materials · Price lists, invoices, delivery notes · Inventory management information · Warranty terms, general terms and conditions · and much more... Customer reference: Hawa Sliding Solutions AG https://www.mum.ch/loesungen/referenzen/referenzdetailseite-hawa-sliding-solutions

Successfully launching a new product as a startup is like an adventure full of challenges. At IMT, we know this because we have also developed our own innovative devices and marketed them worldwide. Trust us as your competent partner in high-tech product development. We are happy to support you from conception to worldwide approval to accelerate your time to market. - From the idea to the concept - Concept validation & development roadmap - Product industrialization - Evaluation of components & suppliers - Regulatory approvals & device registrations - Design transfer for series production Learn more: 🔗 https://www.imt.ch/en/startup-services

MuM’s PLM services and solutions include: Autodesk software: Including Fusion Manage, a scalable cloud solution for mapping cross-departmental processes (e.g. bill of materials management, change management, approval processes or supplier integration). Implementation & Consultancy: There are two ways to achieve your goal: ‘Ready to use’ (pre-configured best-practice processes) or tailor-made to your company’s specific requirements. Process optimisation: MuM supports companies in digitising existing analogue processes to reduce errors and shorten development times. Training & Support: From practical PLM workshops to targeted training and ongoing support as a system integrator. Would you like to find out how MuM PLM can be integrated with your existing CAD/PDM infrastructure, or are you interested in specific application examples from the mechanical engineering sector? We look forward to having interesting discussions with you!