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In district heating, plastic jacket pipes are mostly used in the distribution networks. These are designed for transporting hot water at 120 °C permanently and up to 140 °C for short periods. In the case of plastic casing pipes, the carrier pipe, among other things, is made of steel due to its temperature resistance. These steel pipes are welded together. In addition to the conventional material-to-material connection, i.e. welding, mechanical connection systems are now also being used, especially in the smaller nominal diameter range (DN20 -DN100). In general, the materials used for district heating networks have evolved: In addition to the classic steel service pipe, plastic pipe systems are now being used more and more frequently. These [...]
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Hello from the DVM conference in Plauen! Our Applus+ IMA Dresden representatives Dr. Andreas Schelenz, key account manager for environmental simulation and automotive and Dr André Heinrich are taking part in the two-day conference on strength assessment and structural durability: A chance to exchange experiences and knowledge in the field of vehicle parts development in times of change. Applus+ IMA Dresden is a member of the working group on structural durability of the Deutsche Verband für Materialforschung und -prüfung e. V. More information here: https://dvm-berlin.de/sites/default/files/files/downloads/dvmakbf202122prgt48aktualisiert20220919.pdf [...]
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On October 12 and 13, ITHEC (@ITHEC - International Conference and Exhibition on Thermoplastic Composites), the first and unique expert conference and exhibition focusing on structural lightweight constructions, takes place. Applus+ IMA Dresden will be represented by Frank Engelmann. The Head of Laboratory will give a poster presentation with valuable insight on the development of novel test methods for thermoplastic tapes today. Applus+ IMA Dresden has developed and patented a combined compression test fixture – fulfilling all standards and additionally accomplishing the alignment requirements of ASTM E1012 and NADCAP. Whether in Bremen or online – we are looking forward to a top-class conference and exciting discussions! [...]
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A constant change has set in in the field of vehicle parts development. The gradual replacement of the combustion engine in particular, is keeping the industry on its toes. The conference "Structural Durability – Knowledge Management and Method Development along the Value Chain" of the DVM working group on structural durability on October 12 and 13, offers an opportunity for professional exchange. Dr. Andreas Schelenz, our key account manager for environmental simulation and automotive, will be on site with a stand. Dr André Heinrich is also on site and will actively participate in the working group during the conference. The programme for the two days includes topics such as fatigue strength assessment in the different development phases, [...]
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We couldn't be prouder: Our collaboration with Alstom and Dresdner Verkehrsbetriebe made it into “Eisenbahningenieur” just in time for this year's Innotrans. In the article, we explain how the tests for the new NGT DX DD tram vehicle went - even though such projects are part of our everyday work, this was a very special assignment. Presented to the public in October 2021, we are all already looking forward to the use of the new vehicles and to the feeling of having been part of this major project. Many thanks also to our colleagues Dr.-Ing. Thorsten Voigt, Thoralf Grafe and Dr.-Ing. Toni Ehrig for this contribution! Article "Car body structure test on the new Dresden streetcar vehicle" in the magazine EI - Der Eisenbahningenieur, issue Sep. [...]
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We are already in our second day at WindEnergy in Hamburg – and it is palpable that due to the current difficult situation regarding energy policy the further development of wind energy is from great importance. Our colleagues Karl Scheffler, Head of Wind Energy, Department Plastics and Composites, Florian Kirchstein, Project Engineer Department Plastics and Composites and Mrs. Dajana Kolev, Sales Manager are enjoying lots of productive discussions and interesting meetings. We at Applus+ IMA Dresden offer different testing services to the industry, e.g. testing of thermoplastics and composites, characterization of pultrusion materials, long-term and fatigue testing in different climates and media influences and fracture mechanics in the wind [...]
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Can you really call it work? To take part in the 9th “Saerbecker Rohrleitungssymposium” feels more like a meeting with good old friends to us. Our Head of Department Pipes and Pipe Systems Heiko Below and project ingenieur Matthias Kessenich are looking forward to two days filled with interesting talks, presentations of innovative ideas and lots of well-known faces! The symposium’s motto “Our Future is Trenchless” promises interesting insights into a wide array of topics ranging from sustainable renovation through trenchless innovations to digital CIPP-trends. We are looking forward to meeting you! [...]
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Railway technology, railway infrastructure, public transport and tunnel construction – it is the second day of InnoTrans, the leading international trade fair for transport technology. Our experts are totally in their element and are looking forward to getting in contact with you and answering all your questions concerning our tests and validation processes for bogies, railcar bodies and lots of rail vehicle components, including electrical components. Meet us the Applus+ IMA Dresden team in Hall 7.2 B at the joint booth of the Saxony Economic Development Corporation "Saxony" with booth number 100. Meet Dr. Thorsten Voigt, Key Account Manager Rail Vehicles, Dr. Ron Buchholz, CEO, Dr.-Ing. Tom Schiemann, Department Manager Simulation and Strength [...]
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Wind energy is an absolute focus topic, especially in the current tense situation regarding energy policy. We are therefore all the more pleased to finally be back at WindEnergy in Hamburg after four years. The demand for onshore and offshore wind turbines is unbroken. We at Applus+ IMA Dresden offer the following testing services to the industry: - Testing of thermoplastics and composites - Characterization of pultrusion materials - Long-term and fatigue testing in different climates and media influences - Fracture mechanics in the wind industry Are you also at the leading trade fair for wind energy? Then we are looking forward to your visit. You will find us in hall B7 booth 147. Our colleagues Karl Scheffler, Head of Wind Energy, Department [...]
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The testing expertise of Applus+ IMA Dresden is so vast that even we sometimes lose track of it all. So it's all the better that our experts are now on the road again at trade fairs, giving insights into our work and receiving feedback from colleagues. For example, Matthias Brennsing - he gave a poster presentation today at "Meet the Expert - Implants 2022" on our testing capabilities in the field of medical device testing. Always exciting to see what is possible and how far medicine has advanced technically. And we are part of it, that's something to be proud of! [...]
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