The global name ultrasound )) - Weber Ultrasonics GmbH
The global name ultrasound )) - Weber Ultrasonics GmbH
The global name ultrasound )) - Weber Ultrasonics GmbH
Create successful ePaper yourself
Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.
<strong>The</strong> <strong>global</strong> <strong>name</strong><br />
for<br />
<strong>ultrasound</strong> ))
Contents ))<br />
2<br />
4<br />
6<br />
8<br />
12<br />
16<br />
20<br />
22<br />
23<br />
Foreword<br />
Corporate structure<br />
History<br />
<strong>Weber</strong> <strong>Ultrasonics</strong> Surface Technology<br />
<strong>Weber</strong> <strong>Ultrasonics</strong> weld & cut<br />
<strong>Weber</strong> Entec<br />
<strong>Weber</strong> <strong>Ultrasonics</strong> America<br />
Research network<br />
Company mission statement
“Stagnancy means decline.”<br />
Dieter <strong>Weber</strong>, company founder and Managing Director<br />
Companies that enjoy success and<br />
aim to grow need a foundation of<br />
competence, experience and values.<br />
One of the central values deeply<br />
rooted in our corporate culture is a<br />
commitment to performance. <strong>The</strong><br />
above statement by our founder<br />
Dieter <strong>Weber</strong> reflects the company<br />
philosophy: to not just settle for the<br />
first solution that comes along, but<br />
to continually strive for ever better<br />
products and services for the benefit<br />
of our customers.<br />
<strong>Weber</strong> <strong>Ultrasonics</strong> was founded by<br />
Dieter <strong>Weber</strong> in 1998. Our relentless<br />
pursuit of quality and our enthusiasm<br />
for innovation have quickly made us<br />
one of the world’s technological<br />
leaders in ultrasonic components.<br />
Our passion for top technical performance<br />
that generates added value<br />
is what drives us forward. We have<br />
high expectations when it comes to<br />
our employees’ performance, and<br />
our management also make a key<br />
contribution to the business process,<br />
true to the motto “No sweet without<br />
sweat”. This awareness characterises<br />
our business strategy and is the basis<br />
for our employees’ day-to-day work.<br />
Today, the <strong>Weber</strong> <strong>Ultrasonics</strong> Group<br />
is one of the world’s leading technological<br />
companies and with its four<br />
subsidiaries is represented in over<br />
50 countries. Over 2,000 customers<br />
worldwide from the most wide-ranging<br />
of industry sectors currently benefit<br />
from our ultrasonic components.<br />
<strong>Weber</strong> <strong>Ultrasonics</strong> – a quality brand<br />
trusted throughout the world.<br />
Good Vibrations ))<br />
2 3
42,7° N -83,4° E<br />
<strong>Weber</strong> <strong>Ultrasonics</strong> America<br />
Our strategy:<br />
bundled competence<br />
in <strong>ultrasound</strong> ))
48,9° N 8,5° E<br />
<strong>Weber</strong> <strong>Ultrasonics</strong> Surface Technology<br />
<strong>Weber</strong> <strong>Ultrasonics</strong> weld & cut<br />
<strong>Weber</strong> Entec<br />
<strong>Weber</strong> <strong>Ultrasonics</strong> Group<br />
Surface Technology weld & cut America<br />
<strong>Weber</strong> Entec<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Weber</strong> <strong>Ultrasonics</strong> Group is divided<br />
into three business segments: ultrasonic<br />
cleaning, ultrasonic welding<br />
and cutting as well as environmental<br />
technology.<br />
Each business segment is represented<br />
by a subsidiary. <strong>The</strong> fourth subsidiary,<br />
<strong>Weber</strong> <strong>Ultrasonics</strong> America,<br />
produces and markets the ultrasonic<br />
solutions of the entire group of companies<br />
in North and South America.<br />
As parent company, the <strong>Weber</strong><br />
<strong>Ultrasonics</strong> Group defines the business<br />
strategy for all four subsidiaries.<br />
We occupy a leading market and<br />
technological position in many of our<br />
segments. In order to not only maintain,<br />
but build on this excellent competitive<br />
position, we focus on growth<br />
driven by innovation and technology.<br />
We consistently strengthen our <strong>global</strong><br />
presence and are a strong partner<br />
wherever our customers are.<br />
Together we benefit from the power<br />
of the <strong>Weber</strong> <strong>Ultrasonics</strong> Group<br />
and are thereby able to sustain and<br />
improve our competitive leadership.<br />
Our wide range of products allows<br />
you to choose state-of-the-art ultrasonic<br />
components and solutions best<br />
suited to your specific requirements.<br />
4 5
History ))<br />
Development of<br />
welding generator<br />
Foundation of the<br />
company by<br />
Dieter <strong>Weber</strong><br />
Agency inthe USA<br />
with Britt Diver<br />
Relocation to<br />
new company<br />
headquarters<br />
Prize winner<br />
at the L-Bank<br />
competition<br />
First<br />
ISO certification<br />
Kno<br />
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
Foundation of 3<br />
subsidiaries: WUW,<br />
WU America and<br />
<strong>Weber</strong> Entec<br />
Georg Hummel <strong>GmbH</strong><br />
80 % Participation<br />
International<br />
Sales Meeting<br />
USA patent for<br />
SPU Double TWIN<br />
with purpose-built<br />
cooling head<br />
Introduction<br />
of lean<br />
management<br />
Development<br />
of UMC Series<br />
Central Innovation Programme<br />
for Small and Medium-Sized<br />
Enterprises (ZIM) research project<br />
in the medical engineering/<br />
sensor technology sector<br />
Research project<br />
Vin2Food<br />
w-How<br />
Values<br />
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013<br />
6 7
<strong>Weber</strong> <strong>Ultrasonics</strong><br />
Surface Technology ))<br />
<strong>The</strong> challenges faced by businesses today are changing at a rapid pace. Ever stricter demands are being made<br />
in terms of cleanliness, and the miniaturisation of components is increasing. Component cleanliness has become<br />
a criterion for quality. Ultrasonic cleaning has proven itself in this field, especially when strict cleanliness specifications<br />
have to be met. Not only are our ultrasonic products of the highest quality, they also provide you with the<br />
perfect solutions for your tasks!<br />
<strong>The</strong> comprehensive expertise, specialised<br />
skills and many years of experience in<br />
the development and manufacturing<br />
of transducer systems and generators<br />
form the basis for our innovations,<br />
which set standards throughout the<br />
world.<br />
<strong>The</strong> extensive range of generators<br />
offered by <strong>Weber</strong> <strong>Ultrasonics</strong> Surface<br />
Technology allows requirementsbased,<br />
reliable and economic ultrasonic<br />
cleaning systems to be created<br />
for virtually any cleaning task.<br />
Alongside features such as digital<br />
frequency generation and control,<br />
the interval function and an extremely<br />
high consistency of frequency, amplitude<br />
and output, all of our generators<br />
are equipped with various innovative<br />
protective functions for a high degree<br />
of operational and process safety.<br />
<strong>The</strong>y combine innovation with impressive<br />
quality, a high degree of<br />
efficiency and excellent service,<br />
ensuring that your cleaning tasks are<br />
performed to the highest quality while<br />
keeping costs to a minimum.<br />
<strong>The</strong> rod-style, submersible and plate<br />
transducers from <strong>Weber</strong> <strong>Ultrasonics</strong><br />
ensure optimum conversion of the<br />
electrical signals created by the generator.<br />
<strong>The</strong>y therefore help optimise<br />
the manufacturing step of cleaning<br />
which is so critical to quality.<br />
<strong>Weber</strong> <strong>Ultrasonics</strong> is recognised<br />
worldwide as a supplier of unique<br />
and advanced solutions that meet<br />
the demands of the future. Marketoriented<br />
product development and<br />
the latest production methods form<br />
the basis for a high level of customer<br />
satisfaction – and that’s something<br />
we’re proud of.<br />
8 9
From<br />
25 KHz –<br />
1 MHz <strong>The</strong> optimum<br />
ultrasonic components for<br />
every cleaning task ))
Industries and companies that benefit from our comprehensive product portfolio<br />
and our innovative ultrasonic solutions are from sectors including the automotive<br />
industry, the aerospace industry, the electronics and electrotechnical industry, the<br />
medical engineering industry, the watch and clock-making industry, the precision<br />
mechanics and optics industry, the electroplating and cleaning technology industry,<br />
the metal processing industry and the field of PCB manufacture.<br />
Many of our customers are plant manufacturers specialised in specific industries.<br />
<strong>The</strong>y associate our <strong>name</strong> with first-class solutions for their tasks, the highest quality<br />
and unsurpassed customer proximity. As a supplier of outstanding ultrasonic components<br />
we provide products and services that allow our customers to accelerate<br />
innovation processes in their companies.<br />
High levels of cleanliness, process stability, fast cleaning times and environmental<br />
friendliness do not have to be mutually exclusive. Ultrasonic cleaning makes it possible<br />
to achieve excellent levels of cleanliness within a short time, even for geometrically<br />
complex components and assemblies. <strong>The</strong> process is efficient, reliable, extremely<br />
gentle on materials and uses minimal amounts of chemicals and energy.<br />
10 11
<strong>Weber</strong> <strong>Ultrasonics</strong><br />
weld & cut ))<br />
Whether for bonding thermoplastics, cutting and sealing nonwovens or sealing packaging,<br />
ultrasonic technology enables consistently high quality, astounding processing speeds and,<br />
as a result, extremely cost-efficient processes. <strong>Weber</strong> <strong>Ultrasonics</strong> weld & cut is a byword for<br />
optimum ultrasonic welding and cutting solutions.<br />
<strong>Weber</strong> <strong>Ultrasonics</strong> weld & cut develops,<br />
produces and sells high-quality ultrasonic<br />
welding components and equipment<br />
for welding and cutting thermoplastic<br />
materials in the standard<br />
frequencies of 20, 30 and 35 kHz.<br />
<strong>The</strong> company, founded in 2009,<br />
exploits the potential of its parent<br />
company to maximum effect in test<br />
labs, design, manufacturing, assembly<br />
and service, supplementing it with<br />
special application knowledge in the<br />
areas of plastic welding, nonwovens<br />
processing and in the packaging sector.<br />
<strong>The</strong> result is an international pool<br />
of expertise that guarantees practical<br />
and particularly economical solutions.<br />
from project planning and moulding<br />
development, through design<br />
and construction, right up to series<br />
production and integration of your<br />
complete production line.<br />
<strong>Weber</strong> <strong>Ultrasonics</strong> weld & cut is your<br />
reliable partner. We understand your<br />
application requirements and support<br />
you professionally with welding<br />
technology that fits the application<br />
solution.<br />
Irrespective of whether you opt<br />
for high-grade ultrasonic welding<br />
components, high-performance<br />
stand-alone systems or automated<br />
production lines, we provide you with<br />
an individual full service package<br />
for your welding tasks. Our support<br />
contains the entire project workflow,<br />
12 13
Optimum ultrasonic<br />
welding<br />
and cutting solutions ))
Virtually all sectors of industry today need to use plastic parts, create secure<br />
bonds by welding/riveting thermoplastics and embed metal parts in plastic.<br />
<strong>The</strong> use of our products in the market is as diverse as these applications<br />
themselves. We offer the right solution for all applications in the most diverse<br />
of industries.<br />
With its many different applications, our diverse product portfolio promotes development<br />
of new solutions and makes us experts in ultrasonic thermoplastics welding<br />
and bonding. Benefit from a broad range of successful welding technologies, based<br />
on the worldwide experience and expertise we have gained in the field of ultrasonic<br />
technology over 40 years.<br />
Our commitment doesn’t end with the completion of your order. On the contrary,<br />
in the spirit of sustainable partnership, it is important to us to provide you with longterm<br />
support. Be it during setup, calibration or the replacement of spare parts –<br />
we offer you fast, professional support by our qualified service technicians.<br />
See for yourself!<br />
14 15
<strong>Weber</strong> Entec ))<br />
<strong>Weber</strong> Entec focuses on the plant engineering of <strong>ultrasound</strong>-relevant applications in the field of environmental<br />
technology, and in particular the ultrasonic treatment of biogenic substances on the basis of the sewage sludge<br />
disintegration procedure developed by the Fraunhofer Institute in cooperation with <strong>Weber</strong> <strong>Ultrasonics</strong>. Thanks<br />
to a broad range of services, manufacturing, plant engineering, sales as well as systems analysis and process<br />
optimisation are provided from a single source.<br />
Ultrasonic disintegration optimises<br />
virtually all plant parameters. For<br />
instance, the increase in biogas<br />
production generates the same<br />
energy yield even when feeding less<br />
substrate. Fermentation durations are<br />
shortened and the plant’s individual<br />
energy requirements, for example for<br />
circulation, are reduced. Even when<br />
taking into account unchanging compensation<br />
levels for energy fed into<br />
the grid and increasing raw material<br />
prices and after the deduction of<br />
maintenance costs and depreciation<br />
for the new ultrasonic unit, plant<br />
operators still enjoy a significant<br />
surplus.<br />
<strong>The</strong> new systems are based on a<br />
sewage sludge disintegration process<br />
developed during many years of cooperation<br />
with the Fraunhofer Institute.<br />
<strong>The</strong> organic substances released by<br />
the disintegration are more easily<br />
accessible to micro-organisms,<br />
thus facilitating both anaerobic and<br />
aerobic breakdown. In addition, the<br />
increased enzyme activity in various<br />
milieu conditions also has a positive<br />
effect. <strong>Weber</strong> Entec’s procedure<br />
is superior to currently available<br />
processes in many ways, impressing<br />
with long maintenance intervals and a<br />
high degree of operational reliability.<br />
16 17
Ultrasound<br />
increases yield<br />
from biogas plants ))
“<strong>The</strong> installation of an ultrasonic sewage sludge disintegration system in a<br />
700 kW biogas plant at Biogas Jena results in 12% higher efficiency for the<br />
plant operator.” This is the outcome of a metrologically monitored six-month<br />
test phase by the independent specialists at Eurofins Umwelt Ost <strong>GmbH</strong>.<br />
Biogas Jena took over the test facility.<br />
This innovative form of systems engineering is supplied by <strong>Weber</strong> Entec. <strong>The</strong><br />
principle is as simple as it is effective: en route between the fermentors, some of<br />
the prepared substrate runs through the Biopush ultrasonic reactor. <strong>The</strong> applied<br />
energy of 2 x 2,000 Watt “disintegrates”, i.e. it breaks up the fermentation substrate<br />
through cavitation, thus mobilising exo-enzymes. Biopush works on two<br />
fronts: both the accelerated hydrolysis with the improved transformation of the<br />
fermentation substrate and the permanent lowering of fermentor viscosity lead to<br />
a higher gas yield and therefore to a considerably improved energy balance for<br />
the plant operator.<br />
18 19
<strong>Weber</strong> <strong>Ultrasonics</strong><br />
America ))<br />
<strong>Weber</strong> <strong>Ultrasonics</strong> America was founded in 2009 as a subsidiary of the <strong>Weber</strong> <strong>Ultrasonics</strong> Group. Operating<br />
out of Clarkston/Michigan near Detroit, the company produces and markets the ultrasonic solutions of<br />
the entire Group in North & South America. Product and production expertise „made in Germany“ form the<br />
basis for the successful expansive development of <strong>Weber</strong> <strong>Ultrasonics</strong> America.<br />
<strong>The</strong> company has already been providing<br />
the US market with innovative<br />
ultrasonic components for ultrasonic<br />
cleaning since 2003 as a sales partner<br />
to <strong>Weber</strong> <strong>Ultrasonics</strong> Surface<br />
Technology. As an independent subsidiary<br />
of the <strong>Weber</strong> <strong>Ultrasonics</strong> Group,<br />
<strong>Weber</strong> <strong>Ultrasonics</strong> America now produces<br />
and markets the entire Group’s<br />
ultrasonic solutions in the fields of<br />
surface technology, ultrasonic welding<br />
and environmental technology at<br />
its 4,300 square foot facility. <strong>Weber</strong><br />
<strong>Ultrasonics</strong> America also has its own<br />
dedicated test lab.<br />
Our service stretches from qualified<br />
consulting for existing and potential<br />
customers, through project planning<br />
and production, right through to<br />
product maintenance. We work<br />
together with customers to perform<br />
specific tests on specimen parts at<br />
our test lab. This enables us to plan<br />
and implement ultrasonic equipment<br />
tailored precisely to your individual<br />
requirements for every application<br />
case. We also operate a service<br />
centre. Besides performing service,<br />
maintenance and repair work, this<br />
facility holds workshops and training<br />
sessions for customers.<br />
20 21
Innovations in the international<br />
research network ))<br />
INSTITUT<br />
P RODUKTIONSANLAGEN UND<br />
KONSTRUKTIONSTECHNIK<br />
<strong>The</strong> mission statement „we shape the<br />
future of ultrasonic technology and<br />
create added value for our customers,<br />
employees and partners with<br />
our innovative solutions“ lies at the<br />
heart of our business strategy. With<br />
company foundations, partnerships<br />
and strategic alliances we expand our<br />
research capacities and consistently<br />
follow the aim of strengthening our<br />
position as a leading supplier of<br />
ultrasonic solutions to all business<br />
segments.<br />
Our growth is primarily a result of the<br />
targeted expansion of our product<br />
range. Many developments are<br />
inspired by our customer s themselves,<br />
while others are initiated<br />
in-house. <strong>The</strong> work and creativity of<br />
our employees constantly inspire new<br />
products. We promote a wealth of<br />
ideas by ensuring that our employees<br />
can fulfil their duties under the very<br />
best conditions.
Our values<br />
are customer-driven ))<br />
Our customers and their needs lie at the very heart of our actions. <strong>The</strong>ir satisfaction determines the success of<br />
our company and is our most important quality benchmark. Driven by this awareness, we continuously work on<br />
optimising our business processes and products. All our employees feel highly committed to our working maxim:<br />
Quality comes first. In our view, perfection is one of the most important requirements for achieving this. That is<br />
why the drive for perfection is enshrined in our mission statement. And the principle of sustainability stands above<br />
everything else. For us, this means we have a duty to act responsibly – economically, ecologically and socially.<br />
Above-average commitment<br />
Environment<br />
Partners<br />
Values<br />
Innovation<br />
Fair & reliable<br />
Continuity<br />
Perfection<br />
Dealing responsible with resources<br />
Customer satisfaction<br />
Flexibility<br />
Service awareness<br />
Good Vibrations ))<br />
22 23
<strong>Weber</strong> <strong>Ultrasonics</strong> Group<br />
Worldwide ))<br />
Gavas (Thailand) Co., Ltd.<br />
www.gavas.com.my<br />
www.fragosa-friends.de<br />
Sweden<br />
Allkal AB<br />
www.allkal.se<br />
Switzerland<br />
STS Industrie SA<br />
www.stsindustrie.ch<br />
Sales partners<br />
weld & cut<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Weber</strong> <strong>Ultrasonics</strong> Group is divided<br />
into three business segments, whereby<br />
each business segment is represented by<br />
a subsidiary.<br />
<strong>Weber</strong> <strong>Ultrasonics</strong> Surface Technology is<br />
among the most innovative and competent<br />
suppliers in the areas of ultrasonic<br />
cleaning and is one of the world market<br />
leaders in ultrasonic components for<br />
surface technology.<br />
www.weber-ultrasonics.de<br />
<strong>Weber</strong> <strong>Ultrasonics</strong> weld & cut is a byword<br />
for optimum ultrasonic welding solutions.<br />
<strong>The</strong> company develops, produces and<br />
sells high-grade ultrasonic welding components<br />
and machines for welding and<br />
cutting thermoplastic materials.<br />
www.wuwc.de<br />
<strong>Weber</strong> Entec concentrates on the plant<br />
manufacturing of <strong>ultrasound</strong>-relevant<br />
applications in the field of environmental<br />
technology, and in particular on the ultrasonic<br />
treatment of biogenic substances<br />
(disintegration).<br />
www.weber-entec.com<br />
<strong>Weber</strong> <strong>Ultrasonics</strong> America, based in<br />
Clarkston, Michigan near Detroit, produces<br />
and sells the ultrasonic solutions<br />
of the entire group in North and South<br />
America.<br />
www.weber-ultrasonics-america.com<br />
Sales partners<br />
Subsidiaries<br />
Sales partners<br />
Surface Technology<br />
Austria<br />
Glogar Umwelttechnik<br />
www.glogar-uwt.at<br />
France<br />
C-MAJ<br />
www.c-maj.fr<br />
Sleti SA<br />
www.sleti.fr<br />
Italy<br />
WEAL srl<br />
www.wealsrl.com<br />
India<br />
Insight Engineering Systems<br />
Pvt. Ltd.<br />
www.insightengg.net<br />
Japan<br />
Shinka Industry Co., Ltd.<br />
www.shinka-sangyo.co.jp<br />
Poland<br />
Castor<br />
www.castor.com.pl<br />
South America<br />
WMB Consulting Inc.<br />
www.wmbconsulting.com<br />
South Asia<br />
JKS Engineering (M) Sdn. Bhd.<br />
www.jkseng.com<br />
Germany<br />
Perfect Plastic Welding<br />
www.ppw-systems.de<br />
Israel<br />
ARAN Research<br />
Development & Prototypes<br />
www.aran-rd.com<br />
Malaysia<br />
Pelangi Dominan (M) Sdn Bhd<br />
www.pdgroup.com.my<br />
Poland<br />
SonicTech Ultradźwięki<br />
www.sonictech.pl<br />
Serbia<br />
Obradović-Inženjering Doo<br />
Spain<br />
Ultrasonidos Gala, S.A.<br />
www.ultrasonidosgala.com<br />
<strong>Weber</strong> <strong>Ultrasonics</strong> <strong>GmbH</strong><br />
Im Hinteracker 7<br />
76307 Karlsbad-Ittersbach<br />
Germany<br />
Tel. +49 7248 9207-0<br />
Fax +49 7248 9207-11<br />
mail@weber-ultrasonics.de<br />
www.weber-ultrasonics.com