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95 “Taken literally, hysteresis means lagging behind or with a delayed impact,” explains Heiko Binder. “Without being too technical, it is about the predictability of inputs and outputs in a system where the output of an individual component depends not only on the current input, but also on its history of past inputs and its current state. Based on our client’s specifications, we had to optimize both the module’s magnetic and mechanical hysteresis values. Lower values indicate a smaller loss of performance and therefore greater efficiency.” It took a long time to reach the production stage – altogether ten years of preparatory work during which Thomas achieved various benchmarks and only narrowly missed win- ning several projects. It was also a time of tremendous persistence and learning and of building up trust through previous projects. For Heiko Binder, it was the bid as an overall package that eventually won the company the contract: “The price was just one of many strong elements of the bid we put together. We didn’t just work our way through the spec- ifications one by one. It all came together at a personal level, too. At the end of the day, we won out over firms with a six-figureworkforce. That’s a huge boost to our profile. From now on, others will see us as a competitor and sup- plier to be reckoned with.” Thomas Magnete GmbH www.thomas-group.com Website Standardization versus diversity? The TS is highly scalable, can be adapted flexibly to different client systems, and incorporates the valve function required by the system. These features make it ideal for ongoing modular development. Standardization does not have to be restrictive. If used in the right way, it can even lead to greater product diversity. By way of example, the sole- noid and valve module developed by Thomas can be extended into a cartridge valve and offers all the benefits of standardization while meeting the individual needs of our clients, e.g., with regard of cost-effectiveness. Peter Rollepatz Director Brand and Communication Digital BusinessCard SandlerAG Lamitzmühle 1 95126 Schwarzenbach/Saale, Germany Phone: +49 (0) 9284 / 60-0 Fax: +49 (0) 9284 / 60-205 E-mail: transportation@sandler.de www.sandler.de Fascinating nonwovens Founded in 1879, Sandler is now one of the top 15 nonwovens producers worldwide. With a team of 820 employees Sandler produces nonwoven panels and roll-goods for construction/engineering, filtration, home textiles, hygiene, trans- portation and wipes at the company headquarters in Schwarzenbach/Saale, Germany. In 2017, Sandler generated a turnover of € 319 million. In 2016, the first foreign subsidiary — Sandler Nonwoven Corporation — started production in Perry, Georgia, USA. Drive better with nonwovens For more than 30 years Sandler has been supplying the automotive industry around the globe with innovative nonwovens. Today, the company ranks among the leading suppliers of absorbers, upholstery and cover nonwovens, composites, carrier materials for moulded parts, as well as synthetic filter media for air and fuel filtration. In interior applications, lightweight sawasorb ® absorber nonwovens are utilised in various components, contributing to good acoustics. In exterior applications, fluid- & dirt- repellent sawasorb ® exterior nonwovens offer a textile alternative for use in engine cover, underbody shield or wheel house arches. Composites made from self- supporting nonwoven panels and carbon- or glass-fibre reinforced cover layers provide the basis for lightweight components featuring high mechanical stability. sawaform ® nonwovens for self- supporting and temperature-stable moulded parts feature high mechanical stability, allowing for deep mouldings with excellent contour precision. Sandler cabin air filter media bring good air quality to vehicles and protect passengers from allergenic particles. As part of a composite material fuel filter media contribute to more efficient combustion of fuels and protect the engine as well as adjoining units. Soft and air-permeable Sandler Minibond/Soft-Touch and sawaloom ® nonwovens are applied in seat upholstery. They feature excellent drapeability, low creasing and a high recovery rate. Advertisement New ideas. New opportunities. New markets. There are people who need you. So that ideas don‘t remain ideas but become products. With your expertise. Present yourself at Formnext – the international exhibition and con- ference on additive manufacturing and the next generation of intelligent production solutions. Where ideas take shape. International exhibition and conference on the next generation of manufacturing technologies Frankfurt, Germany, 19 – 22 November 2019 formnext.com Offizieller Messehashtag #formnext