LVDT inductive sensors – innovative coil technology

The newly developed inductive sensors in the LV series from WayCon Positionsmesstechnik GmbH cover measuring ranges of up to 25 mm with a linearity of up to 0.1 %. Thanks to the strength of the stainless steel housing with a protection class up to IP67 and the innovative coil technology, the sensors are suitable for temperature ranges up to +180 °C and have a resolution of less than 1 μm. Potential areas of application include production and production control in the automotive industry, mechanical engineering, the food industry and also the control of precision mechanics, even in a high temperature range.

LVDTs are position sensors that take measurements using a probe or push rod on a target object. Depending on the design, this spring-loaded probe is sheathed with a bellow. The coil technology, consisting of one primary and two secondary windings, has been specially developed by WayCon to guarantee the optimal performance of the sensors. The core inside the coil achieves high magnetic permeability and temperature resistance by means of a special iron-nickel alloy. By feeding the primary winding with alternating voltage, voltage is induced in the secondary windings via the core. The opposing voltages of the funnel-shaped secondary windings cancel each other out when the core is in the centre position. A change in the position of the core causes an opposite voltage change in the coils, which is converted into an analog output signal (0…10 V / 4…20 mA) by the subsequent electronics.

WayCon has redesigned the LVDT LV series probes from the ground up. In addition to the innovative coil technology, a special sealing concept and an individual bearing guide have also been developed to ensure a high degree of protection and load capacity.

For technical information please see the data sheet LV (https://www.waycon.biz/fileadmin/inductive-sensors-lvdt/Inductive-Sensor-LV.pdf).
Further inductive sensors at our product page for LVDT (https://www.waycon.biz/products/inductive-sensors-lvdt/).

SmartTOP convertible top module for VW EOS enables top operation while driving

Las Vegas, Nevada – November 14, 2019

The SmartTOP additional convertible top control by Mods4cars offers VW EOS owners more comfort and functionality of their vehicle: For example, the convertible module allows the top to be opened and closed while driving at slow speeds (of up to 44 km/h). Thanks to the One-Touch function, a brief tap of the button is enough and the convertibles top movement is carried out automatically.

It is also possible to open and close the top from a distance using the vehicles remote control. As our customer walks toward their vehicle, they can already open their convertibles top using the vehicles key and start their journey open. In the event of sudden rain, the top can be conveniently closed from a distance. No change to the vehicles key is needed.

In addition to these two main functions, there are a number of other additional features that can be individually programmed: Windows and the sunroof can be opened and closed using the remote control. A horn signal can be programmed to sound when the central locking system is activated. Optionally, the hazard warning lights can be programmed to activate during the movement of the convertible top.

The operating direction of the convertible top and sunroof buttons can be reversed. It is possible to activate the top when driving with a trailer. The front passenger mirror can be set to automatically tilt downwards when the reverse gear is engaged. Starting and stopping the engine will not interrupt the convertibles top movement in progress. The module can be completely deactivated if necessary.

A plug-and-play adapter, included in delivery, ensures a simple connection between SmartTOP module and the vehicle electronics. A built in USB port on the SmartTOP module allows it to be connected to the home PC/Mac. This in turn allows software updates to be installed, which the company Mods4cars provides free of charge.

The SmartTOP convertible top control for Volkswagen EOS is available from 269.00 Euro + tax.

SmartTOP convertible top controls are available for the following vehicle brands: Alfa, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Chevrolet, Ferrari, Ford, Infiniti, Jaguar, Lamborghini, Land Rover, Maserati, Mazda, McLaren, Mercedes-Benz, Mini, Nissan, Opel, Peugeot, Porsche, Renault, Volkswagen and Volvo.

A demonstration can be viewed here:

For more information:
http://www.mods4cars.com

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biolitec® Medica 2019: New ELLA® laser therapy for endometriosis – Precise laser treatment of bladder tumors with TULA®

Vienna, 13th November 2019 – biolitec®, the worldwide active developer and manufacturer of medical laser systems for minimally invasive treatment, is going to present new treatment methods for gynecology, urology and proctology with the modern LEONARDO® diode laser system at this year’s medical technology trade fair Medica.

With the new laser therapy ELLA® (Endometriosis Laparoscopic Laser Applications) it is now possible to treat endometriosis. In the minimally invasive laser procedure of biolitec®, the endometriosis lesions as well as ovarian cysts and adhesions are removed with minimal side effects. What is special about ELLA® is that the laser energy is very gentle on the tissue and thus helps to protect the ovarian reserve, which is of great importance especially for women who wish to have children. The particularly good hemostasis of LEONARDO® lasers results in smooth resection surfaces and thus prevents scarring. This is also a significant factor in myoma treatment with the biolitec® method HOLA® (Hysteroscopic Outpatient Laser Applications), which offers the chance to preserve the uterus.

In addition to LIFE for BPH with TULA® (trans-urethral laser ablation) and FLA (Focal Laser Ablation), two minimally invasive therapy methods for bladder tumors and prostate tumors are available for modern urology.
With recurring bladder tumors, TULA® offers the possibility of simultaneous vaporization and coagulation. A simple and safe method with minimal blood loss. The laser procedure, which is performed using flexible cystoscopy, can be performed on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia or even without anesthesia. By not needing general anesthesia, laser therapy is also suitable for high-risk patients.

Recently, prostate tumors have also been treated minimally invasively and robot-assisted using interventional radiology and the new biolitec® Litt fiber. This means that patients with locally limited prostate tumors with low and intermediate severity can now be treated safely and very precisely without damaging sensitive tissue structures.

For many years, this has been one of the most important advantages of the proven BPH therapy LIFE of biolitec®. The possibility of working in contact mode allows high ablation rates to be achieved with high performance and accuracy in the shortest possible time without blood loss. Laser surgery for BPH also significantly reduces the risk of retrograde ejaculation.

In proctology, biolitec®’s tissue-sparing laser methods are characterized by the fact that fistulas and hemorrhoids can be irradiated from the inside and open cuts and large wounds can be avoided. The preservation of the sphincter muscle as well as a significantly shorter recovery time compared to conventional methods are essential reasons for many physicians to work with the biolitec® laser system.

Recently, in the treatment of Acne inversa, biolitec®’s FiLaC® fiber has succeeded for the first time. The FiLaC® (Fistula-tract Laser Closure) procedure of biolitec® has been a preferred method for the treatment of anal fistulas and pilonidal cysts for years. In addition, it is more and more used successfully as a therapy for increasingly complex proctological diseases. In addition to anal fistulas, anal fissures and pilonidal cysts, complex situated fistulas such as urethroperineal and transsphincterical fistulas and recently also Acne inversa can be treated with the minimally invasive, tissue-sparing laser method. With these diseases, complete healing can be achieved.

With the first radial fiber ELVeS® Radial®, which biolitec® launched more than 10 years ago, the company marked a new era in endovenous laser therapy for varicose veins. Due to the 360 degree irradiation of the inner vein walls and an optimal ablation rate, which is achieved with the LEONARDO® laser devices of biolitec® by combining the wavelengths 980 nm and 1470 nm, the surrounding tissue remains undamaged. With the ELVeS® Radial® 2ring laser fibers, available in two different fiber diameters, trunk veins, perforating veins and as well smaller side branches can be treated.

The biolitec® team would be pleased to welcome you at booth H46 in hall 10 and would like to inform you about the biolitec® laser methods in the further therapy areas thoracic surgery and pneumology, orthopedics, ENT, ophthalmology as well as esthetic surgery.

HTS Global AG Product Catalogue 2019/2020

The Swiss manufacturer HTS Global AG continuously strives to offer its customers the highest quality at competitive prices, as well as excellent customer service.

Excellent customer service also means keeping your customers up to date, says Fabian de Soet, CEO of HTS Global AG. HTS Global AG has established itself over the years as one of the leading manufacturers of self-regulating heating tapes on the heating cable market. “Nevertheless, we strive to maintain our high-quality standard and to further expand our already well-developed product range,” says Fabian de Soet. The larger the product range, the more you can respond to the individual needs of the customer.

HTS Global AG recently released a new product catalog valid for the remainder of 2019 and for the coming year 2020. HTS Global AG wants to guarantee its customers maximum transparency. The new product catalog contains illustrative value tables of all products.

If further questions remain unanswered after this, the HTS Global AG team is happy to help at any time.

If you are interested, the current HTS product catalog can be requested from HTS Global AG or you can download it from the homepage at www.hts-global.com.

BGH: Rescission of a managing director”s invalidly constituted employment contract

While a managing director”s invalidly constituted employment contract may be treated as if it were valid, it can be rescinded at any time without good cause.

Companies and managing directors should, of course, always make sure that the employment contract is validly constituted and that all contractual arrangements are valid. However, it is possible for mistakes to be made when concluding an employment contract that renders it invalidly constituted. This is not necessarily a problem as long as there is no dispute between the parties, and the shareholders or, more specifically, the supervisory board are aware of the managing director”s service. We at the commercial law firm MTR Rechtsanwälte https://www.mtrlegal.com/en.html note that under these circumstances an invalid employment contract may be treated as if it were a valid employment contract.

Yet managing directors should not rely on this arrangement. In the event of a dispute with the company, the managing director”s invalidly constituted employment contract can be rescinded at any time without good cause, as demonstrated by a ruling of the Bundesgerichtshof (BGH), Germany”s Federal Supreme Court, from August 20, 2019 (Az.: II ZR 121/16).

In the instant case, the chairman of the supervisory board of a GmbH had unilaterally concluded an employment contract with the managing director despite the fact that this was strictly speaking the responsibility of the supervisory board and later, following an amendment to the articles of association, the shareholders” meeting. When the shareholders became unsatisfied with the managing director”s work, the shareholders” meeting formally removed the managing director from his position and issued both extraordinary as well as ordinary notice terminating the employment contract.

Despite reaching all the way to the BGH, the managing director”s action against his dismissal was ultimately unsuccessful. The employment contract was deemed to have been invalidly constituted because it had not been concluded as prescribed in the articles of association by the supervisory board, which was found at the time of the contract”s conclusion neither to have had effective representation nor to have authorized its chairman to conclude the contract. The BGH held that because the employment contract had not been validly constituted, it could be rescinded at any time without good cause. The Court went on to state that the employment contract was only to be deemed valid for the duration of the managing director”s service.

Companies and managing directors therefore have a mutual interest in ensuring that contracts are legally watertight. Lawyers with experience in the field of company law can offer advice.

https://www.mtrlegal.com/en/legal-advice/company-law.html