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Dear Readers, |
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These are 60 years in which we have
amassed an unparalleled body of knowledge and experience thanks to the
untiring efforts of a highly motivated and qualified staff and excellent
contacts to industry. This is especially true of our original area of
activity, the footwear and leather industry, but also applies to other
industries in which PFI has meanwhile become involved. Wishing you an enjoyable read Dr. Kerstin Schulte |
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One of the principal areas of activity of PFI since its foundation has been the promotion of innovation in SMEs operating in the footwear and leather goods industries. Our research work keeps us in constant touch with industry. We are currently embarking on five research projects related to the footwear industry. Interested companies now have an opportunity to become a member of a project advisory committee. More ... | ||
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3D printing on footwear? Laundering for occupational footwear? Laser side roughing? Learn about the new R&D projects of the PFI Technical Department | ||
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PFI: A 60-Year Success Story PFI has turned 60! Good reason to look back on past achievements and to take a glimpse into the future: What makes PFI so special? What has brought us to this point and where do we go from here?
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"Shoes made us what we are today so do not despise shoes and shoemakers!" | ||
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The EU Commission published Regulation EU 2015/628 in April 2015. It applies to all products placed on the market on or after 1 June 2016 and amends Entry 63 in Annex XVII of the REACH Regulation limiting the use of lead and lead compounds. In addition to the existing regulations for jewellery and articles made of metal, the new text also addresses the lead content of articles which can be placed in the mouth by children. More ... | ||
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SVHC List Updated
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SERVICES | ||
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What is to be done when goods which have passed inspection in Asia become damp during trans-port by sea, smell musty, or even turn mouldy? To facilitate fastest possible action in such cases PFI offers its «Mould Spot Check», ideally performed immediately upon unloading of shipping containers.
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Official Quality Inspection in China
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CERTIFICATION | ||
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Focus on Good Vision
This article outlines what
PFI has to offer in the testing and certification of protective
eyewear. | ||
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The task faced by PFI in conducting the AIF research project 17615N bearing the title “Sensor Controlled Running” was to design a measuring platform which would permit the forces acting on the foot during physical activity (specifically during running) to be recorded and made available for subsequent analysis. Moreover, this project also examined biomechanical, sensor-related, and electronic possibilities for detecting the consequences of excessive strain, for example in the case of Achilles tendon complaints. | ||
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Optimized Soles: Break-Proof and Non-Slip
A catalogue of guidelines with design examples was drawn up on the basis of the results obtained. | ||
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Snapshot of a shoe sole sliding over a glass plate | ||
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MASTHEAD | ||
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PFI Group Phone: +49 6331 2490 0 Chairman: Ralph Rieker Managing Director: Dr. Kerstin Schulte Authors: Stephan Assmuss (Optician), Dipl.-Ing. Fabian Homberg, Dr. Michal Knauer, Dr. rer. nat. Gerhard Nickolaus, Dipl.-Ing.(FH) Ronny Weis, Dipl.-Ing. Peter Schultheis, Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Liselotte Vijselaar Editor: Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Elisabeth Rouiller | Translation: Anthony J. Rackstraw B.Sc. (Hons) Please send us your comments and questions: newsletter@pfi-germany.de. | ||
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2016 marks PFI’s Diamond Jubilee. We can
look back on 60 years of successful work with a not unjustifiable sense of
pride.
