To launch satellites into space with a rocket, you need a voluminous “combustion engine”. In the larger models the associated tanks and chemical fuel alone weigh more than 1,000 kilograms. Significantly more delicate ion drives are used to move the …

“Microstructure” and “crystal structure” are among the most frequently used words when metallurgists talk about steel. Besides the chemical composition of an alloy, the main factor in determining the properties of steel is the spatial arrangement of …

To obtain wear-resistant and dimensionally stable steel components, the retained austenite in the material must be transformed into martensite as completely as possible after hardening. This step has a crucial bearing on the steel quality, for …

Ever since the Michelin brothers first fitted pneumatic rubber tyres to a motor car in 1895, it has become impossible to imagine our motoring existence without them. They provide comfort and safety when driving. In motor racing, they are sometimes …

Wine growers and wine connoisseurs know that the quality of a wine is created “on the vine”. It is only the grapes and what has accumulated inside them during the ripening process that can subsequently tickle the taste buds of wine lovers. This …

PVC – polyvinyl chloride – is one of the most widely used plastics in Europe. If plasticisers are added to the PVC, it can be used for floor coverings, dashboards or seals. However, landfilling or incineration of PVC waste is problematic for various …

The laws of physics give gas cooling some distinct advantages. The gas transports the cold quickly to the desired location and then evaporates without leaving any residue. Cryogenic gases offer the optimal solution for mixer cooling in the food …

Having a quick bite to eat no longer means a sandwich and an apple, nor necessarily a burger or curried sausage. A diverse fast-food industry caters to the need for quick meals. The convenience food that is now also offered by supermarkets and …

There are important processes in the beverage industry which are only possible with gases. Carbonation of soft drinks and beer has been the most important application for over a hundred years. Gases also help to protect product quality, particularly …

Actively shaping the rapid development in welding and cutting requires more than a high-quality, customised product range. Consequently, Messer maintains particularly close contact to customers in Europe and China and to distinguished research …

Dry ice blasting is a relatively new process which gets rid of even stubborn dirt residues in a particularly gentle and above all environmentally friendly way. Offering speed, flexibility and mobility in its use, dry ice blasting increasingly …

Wines with a fresh, fruity character are in high demand these days. Essential to their production are quick and careful wine preparation, must purification, controlled fermentation and oxidation, as well as thorough hygiene. One noticeable …

Medical gases are indispensable in modern medicine. They are used, for example, as breathing or anesthetic gases, for sedation, or in diagnostics. However, hospitals, doctors, and patients not only need the gases, but also the infrastructure …

Messer supplies gases for a host of applications technologies within the automotive industry, ranging from the chassis and the engine right through to the electronics. Expertise and experience garnered over more than a century have made Messer one …

Above a certain temperature, concrete becomes more difficult to process. To prevent this, concrete and its additives can be cooled by means of cryogenic gases. Messer supplies the construction industry with the necessary equipment and …

Powder production with the VarioSol process, medical gases for hospitals and doctors’ practices, cleaning with dry ice, or the Siber process for an unbroken cold chain during food transportation – Messer supplies gases for a wide and diverse range …

They may be invisible, but they play an essential roleGrowing pressures for productivity, economy and quality demand new solutions and technologies in the area of welding and cutting. One result of these constantly growing demands is laser …

Of all things, carbon dioxide (CO2) – one of the main causes of global climate change – seems to be a true revelation when it comes to the more efficient use of resources. The reason for this surprising development is the possibility to utilize …

The beverage industry is increasingly using gases that are delivered in liquid form and vaporised for a specific application. The EcoVap process makes the cooling energy that is released available for other applications. This allows energy to be …

The proper disposal of old and faulty refrigerators and freezers is very important for environmental protection. Above all, it is necessary to prevent harmful substances such as compressor oil, mercury or chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) from getting into …

Since external influences such as oxygen, humidity, light, temperature or microorganisms are the main factors leading to undesirable changes in food products, the atmosphere in which each product is packaged plays a crucial role in terms of its …

Helium is a very special gas among specialty gases: In addition to its best-known application as a lifting gas for balloons and airships, this noble gas has a whole range of other uses thanks to its special properties. For example, its high thermal …