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ODU: Dr. Joachim Belz

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Seit dem 01.01.2012 verstärkt Herr Dr. Joachim Belz die Geschäftsführung der ODU Gruppe mit Hauptsitz in Mühldorf a. Inn. Er wird in der Unternehmensführung für die Bereiche Marketing & Vertrieb, Produkt-Portfolio und Personal verantwortlich sein und diese weiter ausbauen. Vor seinem Engagement für ODU war er bei namenhaften Marktteilnehmern als Geschäftsführer und  Vorstand tätig.

Leuze electronic: Dr. Matthias Kirchherr

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Seit 15. Februar 2012 ist Dr. Matthias Kirchherr neuer Geschäftsführer der Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG. Der Maschinenbauingenieur und promovierte Betriebswirt- schaftler hat das Ressort Vertrieb und Marketing von Herrn Karsten Just übernommen, der aus der Geschäftsleitung ausgetreten ist. Zusammen mit den beiden Geschäftsleitungs- mitgliedern wird Dr. Kirchherrer auch an übergreifenden Aufgaben mitwirken.

Kollmorgen: Martin Zimmermann

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Martin Zimmermann ist neuer Key Account Manager Schweiz bei der Kollmorgen SA. In der neu geschaffenen Position steht er Kunden und Interessenten im Bereich Verpackungstechnik sowie aus der Region Ostschweiz als Ansprechpartner für Maschinenautomations- und Antriebssysteme von Kollmorgen zur Verfügung. Ebenso arbeitet er mit Kunden bei der Entwicklung individueller Lösungen zusammen. Zimmermann blickt auf 14 Jahre Erfahrung im Bereich Elektrotechnik, Automation und Verpackung zurück.

Micro-Epsilon: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Sellen

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Micro-Epsilon Messtechnik GmbH & Co. KG, based in Ortenburg, Germany, named a new Board of Management: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Sellen who will be responsible for production and development. Sellen has been working as Assistant to the Board for nearly two years and has taken on more and more senior management duties. Previously, he was Head of Development at Micro-Epsilon for 16 years, and he took a decisive role in establishing the current company structure.

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After 35 years Karl Wisspeintner handed the management of the company over to his successor Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Sellen and recent Deputy CEO Johann Salzberger. Mr. Wisspeintner will continue working for the company. He is set to take on coordinating Micro-Epsilon Holding and will therefore be at the helm of the group that includes 20 successful companies.

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Johann Salzberger, responsible for Marketing and Sales, now will be also looking after the company's financial matters.

Ceramtec: Rolf-Michael Müller

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Rolf-Michael Müller, Geschäftsführer der Ceramtec GmbH in Plochingen und Vorsitzender des Verbands der Keramischen Industrie, ist neuer Vorsitzender des Bundesverbandes Keramische Industrie. Der 54-Jährige wurde von der Mitgliederversammlung zum Vorsitzenden des Präsidiums gewählt und tritt die Nachfolge von Franz Kook an.

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FAGs Large-size bearing wind the competition 365 Landmarks in the Land of Ideas

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02/20/2012

schaeffler0212The “Astraios” large-size bearing test rig at Schaeffler’s FAG location in Schweinfurt is a prize winner in the competition “365 landmarks in the land of ideas” and is one of the “locations selected in 2012”. In addition to winning the award as a “selected landmark”, Schaeffler is also amongst the prize winners nominated in the “Environment” category as a winner at Federal level.

The jury nominates one winner at Federal level for each category from the 365 “Selected Landmarks”. These landmarks are shining examples of the quality of the ideas and projects in the competition and Germany's innovative force. 18 of the “landmarks selected in 2012” were nominated for this additional award.

In November last year, Schaeffler put Astraios, the world’s largest, most up-to-date and most powerful large-size bearing test rig officially into operation. The test rig enables large-size bearings of up to 15 tons and measuring up to 3.5 meters such as those used in wind power applications in particular to be tested in realistic conditions using a comprehensive simulation program. This means Schaeffler is making a major contribution to shortening development times for wind turbines as well as making the design process more reliable and increasing the cost-effectiveness and safety of these turbines. At around € 7 million, the Schaeffler large-size bearing test rig is a significant investment in the further development of renewable energies and the company’s development location in Schweinfurt.

The new test rig will primarily be used for testing rotor bearing supports for wind turbines in the multi-megawatt class and will result in further improvements in the understanding of systems as a whole, influencing factors and the interrelations in the drive trains of wind turbines. This will result in bearings characterized by lower friction and increased design safety. In addition, the tests will provide information about and recommendations for wind turbine operation and maintenance as well as for optimum adjacent constructions. The test rig has been named “Astraios” after a Titan in Greek mythology who was father of the four wind gods.

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