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14. Oct 2020 ▶ Industrial mesh

Optimized dutch weaves: Multi-talent in terms of water filtration

Optimized dutch weaves (ODW) from GKD – GEBR. KUFFERATH AG are a real multi-talent in water filtration. They impress when filtering fresh water and sewage with pore sizes of 5 – 25 µm and precise separating limits. Exceptionally high … ▶

15. Sep 2020 ▶ Metalfabrics

Solar protection façade: Golden glow for Radiance Apartments

Whether they're young or old – more and more people want to live near cities. The Radiance Apartments – a business and residential complex in Darling Harbour, Sydney – respond to this demand while helping to revitalize this long-neglected … ▶

15. Sep 2020 ▶ Metalfabrics

Metal mesh: In harmony with nature

When building the new Minerva High School in Umeå, Sweden, the design by Sweco Architects focused on the connection between education, nature, and community. That's why the planners selected a combination of wood and stainless steel mesh of the type Omega 1520 from … ▶

15. Sep 2020 ▶ Process belts

Process belts: PAD seam for optimum process integration

Process belt seams need to stand up to tough conditions: Scrapers, spreaders, or unevenly positioned products put a great deal of strain on them. With the PAD seam, GKD – GEBR. KUFFERATH AG offers an application-specific seam solution for optimum … ▶

08. Sep 2020 ▶ Metalfabrics

New metal mesh: GKD at ARCHITECT@WORK

GKD – GEBR. KUFFERATH AG will present four new aluminum meshes at ARCHITECT@WORK on September 9 and 10 in Copenhagen. The unparalleled openness of the meshes saves on weight and costs, tapping new potential for use. GKD will also unveil the new warm metallic colors … ▶

30. Jul 2020

MESH & ARCHITECTURE: HIGHLIGHTS FOR BUILDINGS

Take a look and see what's possible with architectural mesh from GKD – with examples of impressive reference projects from around the world. ▶

28. Jul 2020 ▶ Industrial mesh

Pollen filter: filter insert for training mask

According to the Robert Koch Institute, 15.6 percent of all adults suffer from hayfever. The German Sport University Cologne even determined that pollen allergies are considerably more likely to affect sportspeople than the average population. The training … ▶

08. Jul 2020 ▶ Industrial mesh

Microliter filter crucible: fast and efficient microplastic analysis

To date there has been no standard method for sampling and analyzing microplastic particle content in the environment. A reliable evaluation of potential risks for humans and the environment is therefore barely possible. Researchers and … ▶

25. Jun 2020 ▶ Metalfabrics

Metal mesh: ceiling design for Wilhelm Köhler Hall

The renovations to the old main building of the Technical University (TU) of Darmstadt included a redesign of the historic Wilhelm Köhler Hall. For the suspended ceiling, Rittmannsperger Architects chose shimmering gold metal fabric from GKD – GEBR. … ▶

08. Jun 2020 ▶ Metalfabrics

Ceiling design: Metal fabric as textile eyecatcher

The School of Fashion and Textiles at RMIT University in Melbourne is a world leader in fashion and textile training. Its graduates work for premium producers such as Dior, Alexander McQueen, or Louis Vuitton. For the design of the institute's new … ▶