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Press Film – Research & Development , Services

Salzgitter AG is involved in numerous R&D projects and this is documented in the form of laboratory sequences showing galvanizing and varnishing processes, laser welding and materials testing. In addition, the film contains sequences of the Salzgitter AG service offering in the fields of transport and rail traffic, as well as application, information and communications technology.

Short film

Timecode list for "R&D and Services" (length 27.15 min) - Salzgitter AG

Timecode Content / statement
10:00:00:00 R&D surface finishing, area for the development of metallic coatings
  • Employee inserts sample (high-strength steel) into lock chamber, thermal element is welded in
  • Hot-dip galvanizing tested in the laboratory
  • Various settings of hot-dip simulator / galvanizing simulator
  • Various settings by employee
  • Computer control station
Background: the zinc coating is tested on new steel grades, production processes are simulated on laboratory scale in preparation for zinc coating at the plant
10:05:24:23 R&D surface engineering, area for the development of organic coating
  • Employees in clean room
  • Laboratory coater: varnish is applied to sheets via rollers
  • Various scenes showing machine and employees
  • Drying
Background: various types of varnish are tested in the new development, production processes are simulated on laboratory scale in preparation for varnishing at the plant
10:08:04:02 R&D process and materials development, metallography area
  • REM / electron-laser microscope
  • Materials sample is inserted
  • Magnification on screen
  • Various scenes showing employee and microscope
Background: materials analysis of the chemical composition, surface structures are shown
10:09:38:11 R&D application engineering, bonding technique area
  • Laser-welding machine, 3-KW laser (= solid-state laser, beam is guided via optic fibers)
  • Employee at laser
  • Close-up of laser beam
  • Various settings
  • "Caution laser" illuminated sign
Note: materials characterization, determination of characteristics, crash properties, welded seam and joining process of the material is analyzed in dynamic properties, processing instructions for the customer: what can the customer do and how?
10:10:38:17 Application-technology service, engineering + simulation area
  • Customer service, posed round of discussions with CAD simulation
  • Heads and discussions
  • Laptop and beamer
Note: Salzgitter AG engages in close collaboration with customers in the field of engineering; methods, materials and properties are developed jointly
10:12:53:08 GESIS services, information and communications technology area
  • Server room with a wide variety of different scenes showing computers, servers, cables, etc.
Note: GESIS (Gesellschaft für Informationssysteme) is part of the Salzgitter group of companies and one of the most modern computer centers in North Germany. It is one of the largest software companies in the region. GESIS is an SAP LOGO partner.
10:15:41:05 GESIS services, software development area
  • Re-enactment of customer talk, presentation of software, various settings showing consultants and customers, talks, laptop and beamer
Note: GESIS develops its own software. More than 135 employees serve customers from all areas of industry. With regard to information processing activities, GESIS collaborates with powerful partners, such as SAP, Fujitsu Siemens Computers, SBS and Microsoft.
10:19:51:19 Rail-transport service
  • Platforms and trains on the Salzgitter AG site
  • Ore and coal are transported
  • Ore store

© Salzgitter AG - Quelle: www.salzgitter-ag.de - 09.02.2012