Bertrandt invites to the Hannover Messe 2016 industrial trade fair from 25 to 29 April. The eye-catcher at the Bertrandt stand (B52 in Hall 2) is a holographic projection. It turns automation technology into an emotional experience. In a three-dimensional display, the technology group illustrates the historic development of automation to the present day, linking it to the latest topics and Bertrandt's services. The exhibit focuses on an automated sample changer for use in medical engineering that enables laboratory samples to be analysed autonomously. The 3D animation gives an effective and illustrative visualisation of the individual steps in the development process of the sample changer. Contact persons from the Human Resources department and the Competence Centres will be on hand to provide potential applicants with information on careers and further development opportunities at Bertrandt.

Focus on automation in key technology sectors
An impressive exhibit, expert discussions and a lounge atmosphere: this is the ambience in which development specialist Bertrandt welcomes customers and potential job applicants for a personal chat. The highlight this year is a holographic projection that gives a three-dimensional visualisation of a sample changer developed for the medical sector. As a result, both the technology and the product development are displayed effectively and emotionally - from the initial concept of the automation system and its key development stages right through to the present day, as well as the detailed steps in the design and development process of the sample changer. These include the concept development, mechanical construction, development of the wiring diagram, software and functions, and integration into the overall system. The exhibit is an example of Bertrandt's interdisciplinary development know-how in all aspects of Smart Industry. As a partner for the automotive and aviation industries as well as for the key technology sectors of power engineering, medical technology, electrical engineering and mechanical/plant engineering, Bertrandt demonstrates its technical expertise in many technological disciplines. Its specialists develop and implement measuring processes and software, programme ECUs and validate the functionality of safety-relevant properties - using automated laboratory equipment as well as in production and in driverless transport systems.

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The market for engineering services is characterised by a dynamic industry environment, a wide variety of technologies and highly demanding projects. For more than 40 years, the Bertrandt Group has been developing individual solutions for its customers from key technology sectors. These include the automotive and aviation industries as well as the electrical engineering, energy, mechanical engineering and medical technology sectors. Its range of services covers the entire value chain of product development: from the initial idea and the development and validation of components, modules and complete vehicles to aircraft technology, special machines and medical equipment. These activities are complemented by adjacent services such as quality management, supplier management and project management. A total of more than 12,500 employees at 47 locations in Europe, Asia and the USA guarantee extensive, in-depth expertise, sustainable project solutions and a high level of customer orientation. In fiscal year 2014/2015, Bertrandt AG generated revenues of € 934.8 million and an operating profit of € 91.6 million.

Immerse yourself in virtual worlds: This year, technology specialist Bertrandt is showcasing a three-dimensional visualisation of its automation technology services. A holographic projection presents the history of automation as an emotional experience and displays an automated sample changer as a concrete development example.

Sample changer for easy use in a spectrometer: Bertrandt has developed an automated sample changer to enable several lab samples to be examined independently. Different substances are identified and analysed using X-ray diffraction. During this process, the position of the sample - its angle and height - is reproducible to an accuracy of 15 micrometres. In order to achieve this, the mechanical design uses around 70 components in the mechatronic assembly. Stepper motors with an upstream gearbox are used, together with dual sealed groove ball bearings which are braced against one another. In addition, reference positions were defined for the plate rotation, sample lifting and sample rotation systems and the system can move into each of these positions automatically. Engineers and software developers from the Electronics Competence Centre developed wiring diagrams and PCBs and took responsibility for the entire software programming.

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