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Viscom Invests in Developing Microfocus X-Ray Tubes


Hanover, Germany — Viscom has invested in the develop- ment and production of microfocus X-ray tubes. The pri- mary focus of this investment comprises three new X-ray laboratories with certified radiation safety up to 300 kV and 1,500W.


ate extremely sharp images. To meet the exacting techno- logical standards of performance, resolution and stability in the future, Viscom has established a state-of-the-art competence center for X-ray tubes in a 2,961 ft2 (250m2) section of its Hanover campus. As of June 2019, many closely related pro cesses have


been consolidated under a single roof, including develop- ment, pro duction, final inspection, and customer-specific adaptation of the tubes. Extremely sophisticated superstructures and testing


are now implemented in the new competence center for X- ray tubes. Optimal safety is offered by walls and ceilings of radiation-shielding concrete, as well as leaded gates and cable conduits, safety switches and camera surveillance. Two of the three ares shielded from radiation are


A technician performs inspection of the


interface to the X-ray controller on a new microfocus transmission tube.


Microfocus X-ray tubes are distinguished by their es- pecially small focal spot size, which enables them to gener-


used primarily for putting products into service shortly before delivery. The continuous tests and stress tests can be conducted simultaneously on two separate data processors and controllers. The third X-ray laboratory is used mainly for ongoing development of the complete tubes and the corresponding individual components. All


product functions are tested. Contact: Viscom Inc., 1775 Breckinridge Parkway,


Suite 500, Duluth, GA 30096 % 678-966-9835 fax: 678- 966-9828 E-mail: info@viscomusa.com Web: www.viscomusa.com r


SCHUNK Now Assembling Grippers in U.S.


Morrisville, NC — SCHUNK is now assembling grippers in the United States. The company has completed a 40,000 ft2 (3,716m2) expansion at its Morrisville, North


Being able to assemble an extremely versatile grip-


per line directly in the U.S. means a faster response time and better end results for SCHUNK customers. Having a multitude of variations in stock ensures an ideal solution is always readily available. Milton Guerry, president of SCHUNK USA, stated, “We are pleased to further diver- sify our offerings in the US to better and more promptly serve our customers’ needs. With this addition we are able to better fulfill a critical piece in the supply process.” CEO Henrik Schunk and chairman Heinz-Dieter


Schunk were on hand in May to celebrate the U.S. expan- sion and launch the U.S. gripper assembly line. Herb Bass, with more than 20 years’ experience working for SCHUNK USA, joined the owners in assembling the first grippers. “It has been so impressive to see how things have changed and grown over the years, with SCHUNK always responding and adapting to the challenges cus- tomers face.” said Bass. According to Jesse Hayes, group manager for au-


From left: Henrik Schunk, Heinz-Dieter Schunk and Herb Bass assembling the first grippers.


Carolina, site. The expansion has added roughly 20,000 ft2 (1,858m2) of manufacturing space and another approxi- mately equal space for offices and training. The new facili- ty, combined with investments in personnel and equipment over the next five years, represents another $60 million for the region’s economy and around 100 new jobs.


tomation, the response to the new production line even in this short time has been overwhelmingly positive. “Cus- tomers are thrilled with the shortened lead times and ability to customize to their project with standard compo- nents that are now on hand and assembled right here in


the U.S.” Contact: SCHUNK, 211 Kitty Hawk Drive,


Morrisville, NC 27560 % 919-767-2013 E-mail: kelly.fair@us.schunk.com Web: www.schunk.com r


TEXMAC Appoints ALTRADE as Brazil Rep


Santa Clara, CA — TEXMAC, the exclusive authorize dis- tributor of TAKAYA flying probe test systems in North America, has appointed Brazilian rep firm ALTRADE to represent and service its systems. Since its founding in 1991, ALTRADE has been serving its electronics manu- facturing customers with highly trained professionals, dedicated to each specialty, which provided excellent pre- and post-sale support. With its headquarters located in


Atibaia, São Paulo, ALTRADE also maintains support bases in Campinas, São Jose dos Campos, Curitiba and Manaus, providing immediate support according to the


needs of its clients. Contact: TEXMAC, Inc., 2225 Martin Avenue,


Suite K, Santa Clara, CA 95050 % 408-970-8500 E-mail: rmckenzei@texmacusa.com Web: www.texmac.com


Conecsus: Wastewater Treatment in Mexico


San Luis Potosí, Mexico — Conecsus LLC has opened a new wastewater treatment operation in Villa de Reyes, San Luis Potosí (SLP), Mexico. The new Conecsus de Mexico S.A. de C.V. is an industrial wastewater treatment plant that applies the latest and best technology and physicochemical treat- ment methodology available to its processes for the purification of resid- ual industrial wastewater. The plant is housed in a modern


industrial park, Logistik II, where it is neighbors with manufacturing companies including BMW, San Luis Metal Forming, Loreal, and others. In making the announcement,


Gilberto Cifuentes, operations direc- tor, said, “We have all the required authorizations to operate, and have state-of-the-art equipment for the collection and transportation of wa- ter to our plant. We offer our clients the confidence that their water will be treated safely and with the best available technology, as well as the traceability and logistics systems necessary for the proper manage- ment of effluents and to meet the in- dividual, specialized needs of each and every client.” Cifuentes added, “Although the


wastewater we treat is currently non-hazardous, by August 2019 we will have our hazard permit, thereby offering different choices to our clients managing the residual water as hazard, non-hazard and even as a third option as a residual water be- ing treated not as a waste but as a re- source to be decontaminated.” He went on, “Also, we are inno-


vating with technologies including advanced oxidation processes and different distillation methods to ful- fill not only legal requirements, but to meet even the highest national and international standards.” Conecsus de Mexico S.A. de C.V.


exceeds applicable government stan- dards for wastewater treatment and handling and health and safety com- pliance. In addition, the company has developed specialized software tools for traceability and monitoring of their clients’ wastewater treatment process from pickup to discharge to the drain, ensuring complete “cradle- to-grave” traceability to comply with existing legislation and also to meet any corporate requirements. “This gives us the opportunity


to improve the indicators (KPIs) that are necessary for each client. This enables future usage of these treated waters for irrigating ‘green’ areas, for example, thereby completing a cycle


that is environmentally friendly.” Contact: Conecsus LLC, 106


Tejas Drive, Terrell, TX 75160 % 855-846-5323 fax: 972-551-5901 E-mail: info@conecsusllc.com Web: http: www.conecsusllc.com r


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