Thomas Schmitt, Team Leader Fluid Innovation and Application Centre, NETZSCH, Pumps, Systems

30.10.2024

Benefit From the Fluid Innovation and Application Centre

The Fluid Innovation and Application Centre is the heart of technological innovation and practical research on the NETZSCH Campus in Waldkraiburg. The technical centre offers a unique space where new ideas and technologies can be conceived and tested under real-life conditions.

In the interview, Thomas Schmitt, Team Leader Fluid Innovation and Application Centre, explains what is happening here and how customers can benefit.

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Practice-oriented development of pump solutions in the FIZ

What is the Fluid Innovation and Application Centre?

The so-called FIZ on our NETZSCH Campus is specially designed to implement ideas, develop applications, and combine theory with practice. Here, we can develop the optimal pump solution for even the most demanding media in tight coordination and cooperation with our customers. 

What is done in the Fluid Innovation and Application Centre?

This is where the fundamentals of our products are being developed, including pump curves, conveying behaviour, suction values, media compatibility, etc. Moreover, the FIZ is used to implement and test new ideas, further develop them, and support the pump's design and other challenges.

Thomas Schmitt, Team Leader Fluid Innovation and Application Centre, NETZSCH, Pumps, Systems
As team leader, Thomas Schmitt has an overview of all the experiments currently in progress at the Fluid Innovation and Application Centre.

Fluid Innovation and Application Centre: Flexibility and expertise

What makes our Fluid Innovation and Application Centre so unique?

What makes the Fluid Innovation and Application Centre so special is the outstanding team and the flexibility to adapt to a wide range of requirements at any time. You will find contact persons and the opportunity to discuss almost any topic related to handling complex fluids here.

How do customers benefit from FIZ?

It offers numerous advantages because it is optimally designed to develop practical solutions for specific challenges and to transfer innovations into actual operations. For this purpose, we offer customised solutions for particular requirements through practical tests with any necessary adaptations to your needs. This way, you benefit from the latest technology and the expertise of our employees. Through collaborative development with you, we ensure the highest possible benefit and satisfaction for you.

Thomas Schmitt, Team Leader Fluid Innovation and Application Centre, NETZSCH, Pumps, Systems
The Fluid Innovation and Application Centre allows us to test media with our products over a longer period of time.

Success story of the FIZ: Working together for higher efficiency

What impressive things have been done at FIZ so far?

Since we also provide support in case of problems, we had a case with mayonnaise. Due to low throughput, there were issues with the conveying, so our customer sent us 2,000 kilograms of mayonnaise, including a pump, for testing purposes. Through a few experiments and interdisciplinary discussions, we developed a simple but effective solution in just one week, from picking up the pump from the customer to its return delivery.

Do you also have problems pumping certain fluids? Contact NETZSCH Pumps & Systems, the global specialist in handling complex media. Together with you, we will find the optimum pump solution for your needs. We promise you Proven Excellence – outstanding performance in all areas.

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