/ins . Mr. Niilo Pöyhönen M.Sc. Econ. has been appointed a Member of the Board of Kotkamills Oy, effective from August 1 st , 2017.

/ins . SPECIM, Spectral Imaging Ltd. has agreed to an investment of EUR 3.5 million by Bocap SME Achievers Fund II Ky, with the aim to double its current 10 M€ revenues by 2020.

/ins . Service tips for your hygienic equipment

/ins . Processes in hygienic industries - such as beverage, food, dairy, pharma and personal care - are becoming increasingly complex. Some of the challenges include higher volumes, increased efficiency, reduction in water and energy use. That is why it is essential to optimize flow management without compromising flexibility, plant safety, product quality or hygiene.

/ins . Things to consider when choosing an actuator: 1. How many types of actuators would I like in my plant? 2. How can I ensure reliable, trouble-free performance? 3. How can I have efficient valve control and minimize human error?

/ins . The Merivaara Q-Flow TM surgical light improves the working environment in operating rooms, and also offers a new way to reduce the risk of infections.

/ins . •    IIoT platform “toii” is an in-house development that connects machines of different makes and generations         •    Due to predictive maintenance the platform is also supposed to forecast the necessity of machine services in the future         •    Processes can be planned and coordinated optimally and flexibly

/ins . A new, unique solution enables profitable ecological cultivation in urban environments

/ins . The Supplix procurement system by Lerbs relies on Bedrunka + Hirth automatic vending machines.

/ins . Baden-Württemberg, June 2017. For 200 years, the bicycle has provided us with envi-ronmentally friendly mobility. The history of this revolutionary invention from Germa-ny begins on 12 June 1817 in the city of Mannheim. Today, the bicycle is one of the predominate forms of transportation the world over. For the 200th year anniversary of the “first bicycle ride”, Germany is looking back to the origins of individual mobility and to the place where it all began: Mannheim, today the third-largest city in the state of Baden-Württemberg –. Baden-Württemberg, in particular, is celebrating the bicy-cle’s bicentenary in 2017 by hosting many special activities and events.