Investment in the Future

Since our diaphragm pumps and metering systems are already very advanced in technical terms, any further optimisation requires a detailed knowledge of the different, overlapping factors which have an influence on hydraulics, mechanics, materials engineering and thermodynamics and their effects.

 

Today, it is practically impossible to proceed in a targeted manner without performing systematic investigations backed up by scientific research. Tests for optimising the components of high-pressure pumps are very complicated even under test conditions and can only be performed under real-life operating conditions in exceptional circumstances. For this reason, LEWA uses modern computation methods such as the Finite Element Method (FEM) at its Leonberg-based research and development centre to design component geometries suitable for high-pressure applications and to select suitable materials.

 

For LEWA management and the development team, the primary goal of every new development is to increase the dependability, operating reliability and service life of our products – and thus increase customer benefit. Another important part of this concept is the strengthening of the development department and the creation of optimal working conditions for qualified employees. LEWA therefore invested extensively in expanding and modernising the facilities of the research and development department in 2007.