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NEWS:
December 2023:
Completion of the development of the GUI software GS-Viewer (GSV). The measurement data from the GalvanoScanner GS02 can now be transferred to a PC via a USB stick. The product GSV has several useful functions for visualizing, storing and editing measurement data.February 2022:
Completion of the development of the simulation tool SIGAMSA (in German: "Simulation Galvanikbad mit multiplen separaten Anoden" i.e. "simulation electroplating bath with multiple separate anodes"). SIGAMSA allows the calculation or determination of the inflowing ionic currents of 9 multiple anodes onto the cathode. The user should be able to simulate the current distribution over the cathode by entering the anode and cathode dimensions and other relevant physical parameters of the electroplating bath, to predict, visilualize and verify the homogeneity of the current distribution. It is possible to increase the number of anodes.
September 2021:
Start of development of the GUI software GS-Viewer (GSV). Using the GSV, the measurement data from the GalvanoScanner GS02 can be recorded, visualised and saved both online and offline via computer (PC). The GS02 firmware is to be extented. Further functions for GSV are also planned. Januar 2021:
Completion of the manufacture of the highly sensitive XP01 measuring probe XP01 to measure the current density in the range of 5µA/cm2.
September 2020:
Due to the further development of the algorithm in the firmware of the GalvanoScanner GS02, the measurement resolution can now be approx. 10µA, depending on the measuring probe. Using the standard measuring probe LP02 the measurement resolution is < 0.1mA! July 2020:
Launch of development of a high sensitive measuring probe to measure electroplating current density in the range 10µA2. Thorough experimental and theoretical analysis as well as specific simulations are required. The software of GalvanoScanner GS02 is also to be expanded. May 2019:
A test bench was developed for SICOCS with a ferrite toroid and only one coil for the feasibility study of the concept SICOCS. The components are a single coil toroid, hardware, NI device and algorithm in LabVIEW. The tests prove the feasibility of the SICOCS concept.Mars 2019:
Production of a long measuring probe SP01 with a length of 120 cm (on order).
June 2018:
GalvanoScanner GS02 is serially manufactured. GS02 is CE compliant and contains many new features and higher measurement resolution compared to the trial version GS01!Mars 2017:
Design and construction of an NaCl electroplating testing bath with one cathode und three separated anodes, three separated voltage supplies, three current density sensors and three GalvanoScanners GS01. Die tests prove, that a homogenization of the current density distribution via regulation of voltage supplies is possible.February 2017:
Launch of project VESAS (Process technology for generating homogeneous layer thicknesses through sensor network and individually controllable current sources).Januar 2016:
Launch of project SICOCS (Single Coil Conpensated Current Sensor).January 2015:
Launch of project AMAS (Automated Measurement and Analysis System for Online Determination of the Current Density in Plating Baths).September 2011:
Launch of project Universal Interlock System.September 2009:
Launch of project EmSiG (Real-time Measurement of the Current Density to Increase Resource Efficiency in Electroplating Production).July 2009:
Foundation of the Engineering Office PhysiTronik.