Efficient Technologies

Furniture

Main applications and potential benefits

Tempering

Electrotechnologies	Benefits
Flat glass Mid infrared (IR)	Precise temperature control Uniform product No rejects; pollution-free Easy to install Can be used for localized or focalized heating Suitable for controlled-atmosphere treatment (e.g., inert gas)

Forming and thermoforming

Electrotechnologies	Benefits
Wood and plastic High frequency (HF) press (retrofitting possible)	Can be used to shape complex pieces quickly and precisely More uniform, higher-quality products
Plastic and glass Infrared (IR)	Suitable for deforming and molding plastic sheet as well as thermoforming flat glass Precise temperature control Short heating times Higher-quality product Very good energy efficiency rating Easy to install Easily adapted to work with existing equipment Can be used for localized or focalized heating Suitable for controlled-atmosphere treatment (e.g., inert gas)
Métal Induction	Can be used to produce specific shapes Extremely precise temperature control

Heat treatment

Electrotechnologies	Benefits
Metal Induction	Can be used to treat specific shapes Fewer welding constraints Short heating times High energy efficiency Suitable for localized treatment
Electric resistance	Simple heating system that's economical to buy and operate Combustion-free Sturdy construction

Curing and drying

Electrotechnologies	Benefits
Polymers and glues High frequency (HF) Induction Microwave (MW)	Short treatment times Operating conditions can easily be reproduced No surface overheating Bonded joints have higher mechanical strength Compliant with environmental standards (water-based glues) Precise temperature control - suitable for bonding different materials together, such as glass with steel (induction)

Surface treatment

Electrotechnologies	Benefits
Plasma torch	Suitable for mechanical and thermal abrasion applications Can also be used for depositing thin-film layers
Electrolysis	Suitable for electroplating applications High precision; even finish

Cutting, drilling, engraving and milling

Electrotechnologies	Benefits
Glass, metal and plastic Laser	Increased productivity (ultrahigh speed, high precision, suitable for automated production) Broad range of applications Energy savings

Branding

Electrotechnologies	Benefits
Glass, ceramic and porcelain Laser Electric resistance	Suitable for the production of high-quality baked enamels Precise, reliable and flexible operation Operating conditions can easily be reproduced

Drying coatings

Electrotechnologies	Benefits
Glass and wood Electric resistance	Simple heating system that's economical to buy and operate Precise temperature control Operating conditions can easily be reproduced, resulting in consistently high quality Pollution-free; no combustion gases Sturdy construction Suitable for controlled-atmosphere treatment (e.g., inert gas)
Infrared (IR)	Very good energy efficiency rating Easily adapted to work with existing equipment

Polymerizing coatings

Electrotechnologies	Benefits
Ultraviolet (UV)	Can be used to treat specific shapes Solvent-free High speed Superior finish Easily adapted to work with existing equipment