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According to a study by RWTH Aachen University on behalf of the Impuls Foundation of the VDMA, only 11% of engineers in mechanical engineering are women. In order to attract and retain more female engineers, the study recommends that companies adapt their website to appeal to women and provide information about the company and its work culture. It is also recommended to use gender-neutral language and show pictures of employees on the website. Furthermore, job advertisements should be clearly formulated and include requirements that appeal to women. [Extracted from the article]

The piezo-driven Disc Pump family from Lee Ventus offers advantages in various industrial applications, from inkjet printers to automotive and aerospace applications. The miniature pump operates with high precision and almost silently. It enables more flexible designs and is mainly used in medical portable devices. The Disc Pump can also be used in seating systems to improve passenger comfort and reduce weight. It also offers benefits in industrial inkjet printing systems by enabling uniform surface tension. The Disc Pump can be used in various industries to save on piping effort and weight, as well as reduce vibrations and noise. The Lee Company is now led by Marietta S. Lee, the granddaughter of the company's founder. [Extracted from the article]

The article "Tips and Tricks" emphasizes the importance of selecting the right inner tube materials for industrial applications. Engineers must consider factors such as temperature, chemical compatibility, and pressure when choosing the right hose. The inner tube, especially its compatibility with process and system media, plays a crucial role. The article provides an overview of different types of inner tubes, such as metal, silicone, and fluoropolymers, and their advantages and disadvantages. The choice of the right inner tube depends on factors such as temperature, chemical compatibility, and flushability. [Extracted from the article]

Women are underrepresented in the hydraulic industry, accounting for only eleven percent. There are few pictures of real female engineers, instead, images of women being explained to or admiringly looking up to men dominate. There is also little education about the profession of female engineers, which can lead to female students not being interested in mechanical engineering. A study recommends that employers reconsider their attitudes and corporate culture in order to promote equality and equal opportunities. In mechanical engineering, medium-sized companies prevail, which are considered adaptable. [Extracted from the article]

The article features an interview with Heinz-Joachim Schulte, the CEO of the OEE Institute, about the causes of downtime in facilities and the importance of OEE measurement for their improvement. According to Schulte, only about 20% of all downtime has a technical cause, while the rest can be attributed to organizational reasons. He emphasizes that OEE measurement can help reduce these downtimes and increase production performance. Schulte also explains that the biggest hurdle in implementing OEE measurement is the transparency it creates, and that it is important to convince employees that OEE measurement is not intended to control them or eliminate jobs. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports that the vacancies for engineers are at a low level, with the demand for engineers declining in the last quarter of 2019 by 11 points compared to the previous quarter to the new index value of 109.

The article reports that Uringer engineers have taken alternative routes and developed a compressed air heating plant. It notes that compressed air is a more expensive source of energy. It adds that the amount of energy used to compress the air is enormous. It states that compressed air is generated as a by-product when heat is generated by the compressed air heating power plant (DHKW).