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Lutzre REport 35

Lutzre REport 35
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Lutzre REport 35

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Overview

This document from LÜTZE International GmbH highlights innovative electrotechnology and automation solutions across diverse sectors such as sustainable architecture, medical imaging, and industrial machinery. It emphasizes product reliability, energy efficiency, and compliance with international standards.

1. Sustainable Applications and Environmental Control

The Eden Project in Cornwall, UK, exemplifies sustainable living and future extraterrestrial habitats. LÜTZE cables (Silflex 12 C, 0.75 mm², YY and 3C, 2.5 mm², CY) are utilized in heating and control systems within biomes and quarantine facilities. These cables were selected for their flexibility, ease of installation, durability in moist environments, and cost-effectiveness, underscoring the critical role of reliable cabling in complex environmental systems.

2. Medical Imaging Innovation

EOS Imaging, founded by Nobel laureate Georges Charpak, developed advanced 360° 2D and 3D full-body X-ray equipment with reduced radiation exposure. LÜTZE supplies cable harnesses via partner C2E, ensuring compliance with UL and European standards, electromagnetic interference protection, and use of halogen-free materials suitable for sensitive medical environments. This collaboration enhances diagnostic safety and performance.

3. Corporate Culture and Product Robustness

LÜTZE demonstrates resilience and teamwork through participation in endurance events like Tough Mudder, reflecting the robustness and reliability of its rail and transport products.

4. Energy Efficiency in Industrial Automation

Swiss companies Willemin-Macodel and Laser Automation SA showcase LÜTZE’s energy reducer technology. Willemin-Macodel’s micro-processing center achieves energy consumption comparable to a hair dryer, reducing hydraulic valve heat and energy use by about 50%. Laser Automation uses the energy reducer to prevent heat damage to pneumatic hoses, enhancing machine reliability and assembly ease. These examples highlight LÜTZE’s commitment to environmentally friendly, energy-efficient automation solutions.

5. LÜTZE AG Switzerland: 35 Years of Success

Interview with Managing Director Peter Burger reveals keys to success: competence, flexibility, and speed. Early leadership in C-track cables and the LSC cabinet wiring system established market presence. Rapid prototyping and customized electro-mechanical and electronic modules support reputation. Despite economic and competitive challenges, LÜTZE Switzerland focuses on high availability, short delivery times, and customer-specific engineering, maintaining reliability in the Swiss industrial sector.

Critical Information and Best Practices

  • Product Selection: Use high-quality, flexible, halogen-free cables suitable for harsh or sensitive environments (e.g., medical, moist conditions).
  • Energy Efficiency: Implement energy reducers to halve energy consumption and reduce heat generation in machinery.
  • Compliance: Ensure cables and components meet UL and European standards, especially for medical applications.
  • Customer Focus: Prioritize rapid prototyping, flexible production, and short delivery times to serve SMEs effectively.
  • Innovation and Collaboration: Partner with specialized companies (e.g., C2E) to integrate advanced technologies into practical solutions.

Company Overview and Strategic Focus

LÜTZE AG, headquartered in Switzerland, has transitioned from extensive in-house production to focusing on energy-efficient, automation-centric products. The company aims to enhance customer competitiveness, emphasizing energy efficiency in industrial applications. Switzerland is a key market with increasing awareness of energy efficiency, especially among German industrial firms.

Energy Efficiency Initiatives and Product Highlights

LÜTZE pioneers energy-efficient solutions such as air conditioning for switch cabinets and participates in research projects like Volkswagen’s Green Carbody alliance. Key products include:

  • AirSTREAM Cabinet Wiring: Reduces cabinet cooling energy consumption by up to 23%.
  • Energy-Reducing Valve Connectors
  • Low-Capacitance Motor Cables: Designed for low-loss energy transmission.

The company celebrated its 35th anniversary in 2014, highlighting its longstanding innovation commitment.

LSC AirSTREAM Roadshow 2014

The roadshow toured five European countries, attracting nearly 1,000 visitors. It demonstrated energy-saving benefits of the AirSTREAM system and other products like the LOCC box for power monitoring and the LÜTZE energy reducer. The event emphasized sustainability and energy efficiency in automation, with plans to continue in 2015.

STIWA Automation Partnership and LTM-CI Assembly System

STIWA Automation GmbH launched the LTM-CI assembly system for small components, featuring modular design and compact drawer modules integrating control and drive technology. The LOCC box by LÜTZE provides:

  • Electronic load monitoring and protection for 24VDC components.
  • Space-saving design eliminating oversized power supplies.
  • Remote set/reset for energy-saving during non-productive times.
  • Settable trigger characteristics and current strengths, reducing fuse variety.

Customized enhancements to the LOCC box ensure optimal safety and efficiency for the LTM-CI system.

USB Charger Solution for Rail Vehicles

Lütze Transportation GmbH developed a USB charger system tailored for rail vehicles, addressing limitations of conventional chargers. Features include:

  • DIN rail mounting for driver cabs.
  • Wide input voltage range (DC 24V to 110V) compatible with train battery networks.
  • Two USB outputs delivering 2.1 A each for fast charging.
  • Short-circuit and overload protection with galvanic isolation.
  • Customizable pre-fabricated USB sockets for integration into driver desks or panels.

This solution improves safety, space utilization, and convenience for train operators.

Upcoming Exhibitions and Contact Information

LÜTZE and partners planned participation in multiple international exhibitions throughout 2015, showcasing automation and energy efficiency technologies. Contact details for LÜTZE offices in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Great Britain, USA, France, Spain, and China are provided for customer support.

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Catalog excerpts

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FROM EDEN TO LIFE ON MARS PARTICLE DETECTOR: MEDICAL INNOVATION BY NOBEL PRIZE WINNER VERY TOUGH! ENERGY REDUCER SHOWS HOW IT IS DONE! 35 YEARS LUTZE AG SWITZERLAND SYSTEMATIC TECHNOLOGY EFFICIENCY FOR EUROPE ABSOLUTE SAFETY IN A SMALL SPACE POWER FOR TABLETS & CO

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FROM EDEN TO LIFE ON MARS PARTICLE DETECTOR: MEDICAL INNOVATION BY NOBEL PRIZE WINNER VERY TOUGH! ENERGY REDUCER SHOWS HOW IT IS DONE! 35 YEARS LÜTZE AG SWITZERLAND Udo Lütze Managing Director Luetze International Group ABSOLUTE SAFETY IN A SMALL SPACE Diversification thanks to focus One of the best parts of my job is that I get to visit customers and see for myself how our products are used. It's amazing to see how creative our customers are. Our solutions are not just used in classic automation solutions, but also in very complex systems. This issue of the LÜTZE- REPORT looks at a few examples,...

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From Eden to life on Mars LÜTZE Great Britain Perhaps man will land on Mars one day, and the experience gained in the Eden project will most definitely be invaluable ... Who knows? Perhaps LÜTZE cables will play a role in ensuring everything runs smoothly... At the Eden Project, as well as maintaining all the mechanical plant on site, there is also the need to maintain the living plant displays in the biomes and surrounding areas. This is done mostly by growing new specimens from seed or cuttings, and sometimes buying in new plant material. Every seed/plant which comes to our nursery site is inspected...

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In 2013 the basic gas air heater had operation for this heater, we installed a deteriorated to such an extent in the warm good quality branded cable - 200 metres moist conditions, that it was no longer of LUTZE Silflex 12 C, 0.75 mm2, YY. economic to keep it in operation. It was replaced by a sturdy LPG fired cabinet The 12 cores enable: control of the relays modulating air heater (36 - 72 kw output) which activate the fan and enable heat and linked to the BMS system. output, modulation level 0-20 mA, and supply/return duct temperatures, and lock Michael Cutler, Horticultural Technical...

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After a 2.5 year construction period, the Eden project opened in March 2001 and is today a shining example of regenerative and sustainable living. In addition to the futuristic architecture, the Eden project has, amongst other things, a rainforest biome with the world's largest indoor rainforest, and the Mediterranean biome including lemon trees and olive groves - and all this in Cornwall on the south coast of England. Eden is considered an example for future long-term settlement on the planet Mars.

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L.Berthaux - LUTZE France Prize winner LUTZE is a partner of the company C2E that produces all the cable harnesses for EOS. These link the most important elements of this innovative technology to each other. The motorised cabins are controlled via control cabinets that connect various sensors, power drives, motors and computers to each other. C2E, which has a headcount of 110 in two French plants in Savoyen and in the Departement Deux-Sevres and a headcount of 550 in a further plant in Tunisia, set itself the goal of creating a standard in the cable field and was searching for cable partners that...

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Just as tough and sturdy as the rail products from LÜTZE TRANSPORTATION: the LÜTZE team of the "Remstal Käfer" at the Tough Mudder event on the last weekend in September. Tough Mudder? This is probably the toughest extreme mud cross country race in the world. Teamwork is of paramount importance here - just like at LÜTZE! As you can see, our heroes did well and had lots of fun… ;–) Very tough! Also in September and just as challenging was this year's company run in Waiblingen. Here too, all Lütze participants joined forces and rose above themselves. Two great examples of the strong bond and team...

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The LÜTZE energy reducer shows how it is done! LÜTZE Switzerland The company Willemin-Macodel was founded in Delémet in the Swiss Canton of Jura in 1974. It develops highly flexible and productive processing solutions, particularly for the watch and jewellery industry, medical equipment and the aerospace sector. One of its latest innovations is the processing centre 701S designed for "In times of global warming, it is especially important to offer customers machines that work more efficiently, that use less resources and also offer exemplary reliability," says Alex Stein. It seems to be a sterling...

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The LUTZE REPORT editorial team brought this up when talking to Peter Burger, the managing director of LUTZE in Switzerland LR: Mr Burger, congratulations! Maintaining a top position after 35 years in the dynamic electro-technology market takes some doing. What are the secrets of success of LUTZE AG Switzerland? PB: You could sum it up in three words really - competent, flexibility and speed! Even back in the early days of Lutze AG we were a competence leader for C-track cables. Also, right from the beginning we distributed the LSC system for cabinet wiring that was invented and developed...

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The LSC 4'rSTREAM Roadshow hits the road! From Lake Geneva to Luxembourg, from Berlin to Lyon. 5 countries throughout Europe, almost 1000 visitors, dozens of days and nights 'on the road'... and all this for more Efficiency in Automation! After its resounding success last year, the rerun of the LSC 4'rSTREAM Roadshow for more energy efficiency in the control cabinet took place between March and November 2014. The Roadshow demonstrated how the LSC 4'rSTREAM system can help to reduce the energy consumption of the cabinet cooling system by up to 23% when the wiring control cabinet. Other displayed...

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Absolute safety in space-related requirements in an unsurpassed manner. Added value integrated into the system "The technicians at STIWA were particularly impressed by the excellent properties of the LOCC-Box in terms of switching and protecting capacitive loads, which are found in almost all intelligent components (with intermediate circuits) nowadays," says Stefan Baier, Product Manager at STIWA Automation GmbH. "The smart design and the visualisation that uses simple and understandable codes via LEDs on the upper side of the box are important arguments in favour of this system." The LOCC-Box...

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