Michael Freitag works at the ELBE linear accelerator of the Institute of Radiation Physics at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR). As an operating engineer, he is responsible for the entire vacuum infrastructure and was delighted to be able to test the new 100% oil-free, abrasion-free VACUU·PURE® 10 screw pump from VACUUBRAND under…

Automation has already found its way into many areas, including the laboratory. The advantages are obvious: not only does it increase quality and productivity, but it also lowers costs and saves time. More and more users want to take advantage of these benefits. In order to automate processes in the laboratory, such as distillation, it is often…

Why is the calibration of vacuum gauges important? And is it sufficient to calibrate in-house yourself? Quality management or test equipment monitoring demand that vacuum gauges also be verifiably traceable to national standards. To meet this challenge, we at VACUUBRAND have been operating a calibration laboratory accredited by the German…

In this interview, Dr. Niels Weidmann reveals his experiences with the innovative VACUU·PURE® vacuum pump. He was among the first users to test the new vacuum technology in everyday laboratory use. As a former PhD student, Weidmann was conducting research in organometallic chemistry under the guidance of Prof. Knochel at the Ludwig Maximilian…

On the Baltic Sea island of Fehmarn, one of the world's leading kiteboard manufacturers produces durable boards for the whole world. CORE Kiteboarding GmbH uses a special laminating process to produce boards that can hold up to the hard impact from repeatedly hitting the water. With the help of vacuum technology from VACUUBRAND, the production…

The University of Basel combines tradition and modernity: founded in 1460, it is the oldest university in Switzerland. The "Academic Ranking of World Universities" ranks it among the 100 best in the world. The University of Basel is also at the top of the list because of its contemporary laboratory concept and modern equipment. VACUUBRAND…

With the new VACUU·PURE® 10C, VACUUBRAND introduces a unique chemically resistant, oil-free screw pump for vacuum down to 10-3 mbar. The pump features maintenance-free technology with no wear parts and delivers a pumping speed of 9 m3/h. Users benefit from clean processes, greater efficiency, and improved sustainability.

Why do instant coffee or dried fruit taste fresh? How can medicines and vaccines still be effective after months in storage? They are preserved using a very gentle process – freeze drying. The thermodynamic principle behind this is sublimation and it relies on vacuum technology.

Getting young women interested in technology: Many things are already being done to achieve this, such as dedicated women in industry days, which give young women a taste of scientific and technical careers. Nevertheless, women in STEM professions – i.e. Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths – are still under-represented, according to an…

Professor Knochel's research group in the Chemistry Department at the University of Munich has long relied on vacuum technology from VACUUBRAND. The relationship has helped both sides through the years.