The ultrathin silicone films developed at Saarland University can enable pumps to operate without motors, compressed air, or external sensors.
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The ultrathin silicone films developed at Saarland University can enable pumps to operate without motors, compressed air, or external sensors.
Parent: TechnologyEntity: Thin polymer filmsImpact: positiveDate: Apr 20, 2026Target: The ultrathin silicone films developed at Saarland University can enable pumps to operate without motors, compressed air, or external sensors.
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Hannover Messe: Thin polymer films – the material behind a new generation of pumps
An ultrathin silicone film being developed at Saarland University enables pumps to operate without motors, without compressed air and without lubricants or external sensors. These film-based pumps can be switched on and off as needed and integrated into designs previously thought impossible. Whereve...
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Hannover Messe: Thin polymer films – the material behind a new generation of pumps
An ultrathin silicone film being developed at Saarland University enables pumps to operate without motors, without compressed air and without lubricants or exte...
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