We are actively shaping the future of cooling lubricant management – with our hybrid approach

In modern production, efficiency is crucial in coolant management, among other things. At GIMAT, we have developed a forward-looking approach: Hybrid automation in cooling lubricant fluid management. We are pioneers of this concept. Wikipedia already describes our approach as the most economical way for small and medium-sized companies to manage cooling lubricant fluids – an endorsement that we are very pleased about.

To consolidate our leading role in this area, we have registered our “hybridPioneers” claim as a trademark with the German Patent and Trademark Office.

GIMAT is also a co-developer of DOSIMETRIX, the integrated solution for coolant supply. With our many years of expertise in measurement technology and as a certified ATAGO Service Center, we offer you sound and reliable solutions from a single source. We work closely with Brisco Systems GmbH (hardware solutions) and SDNORD (with the powerful FLUIDAS software), bringing hybrid solutions such as the DOSIMETRIX to the market.

Special thanks to Lars Löhner from FLUIDAS and Jürgen Gosch from Brisco and their teams for their excellent cooperation and valuable contribution to this project!

Did you know that the Water Resources Act affects your cooling lubricant system?

Many companies use cooling lubricant emulsions (KSS) – but not all of them know that these substances must be classified according to water hazard classes (WGK) and that handling them is subject to strict requirements under German water legislation.

The general requirements of the Water Resources Act (WHG) are specified in the AwSV (Ordinance on Installations for Handling Substances Hazardous to Water).
Even individual tanks with a volume of less than 220 l can be AwSV-relevant – but the actual topic only really becomes relevant with automation.

Automation is not a risk – if it is done right:

Manual filling processes are usually observed directly – employees recognize overfilling immediately.

Automated systems, on the other hand, run unattended – and this is precisely why the AwSV requires technical safeguards such as overfill protection, leakage detection and retention devices for such systems.

This is no reason to worry – but a reason to rely on well thought-out systems.

The good news:

There are solutions that not only fulfill these requirements, but also implement them in a practical and reliable manner – first and foremost Brisco Systems GmbH:
With the eMix1500 in combination with the eLevel100, a system is available that:

  • via a fixed cable connection,
  • an integrated level sensor,
  • and an automatic emergency stop system

and thus technically rules out overfilling.

Are you planning to fill your cooling lubricant tanks automatically?

We have been dealing with the requirements of the Water Resources Act and the AwSV for many years. As a system integrator and official sales partner of Brisco Systems in Germany, GIMAT Liquid Monitoring advises companies on the planning and design of AwSV-compliant systems.

Feel free to contact us – you are in the best hands with us.

With cooling lubricants, droplet size determines the emulsion quality

Small droplets and homogeneous oil distribution are crucial for the service life of your cooling lubricant emulsions – and therefore your operating costs. We have intensively studied the available systems for the automatic mixing and dosing of cooling lubricant emulsions. We compared various providers and technologies – with a clear result:

The eMix1500 from the Swiss company Brisco Systems GmbH convinced us the most in terms of mixing quality, droplet size distribution, ease of use and integration capability. That is why we have included the eMix1500 in our sales program and are now offering it as a central component of our (hybrid) automation solutions in cooling lubricant fluid management.

The eMix1500 works with SmartFusion technology. This ensures a precise mixing ratio, pressure and turbulence. This creates micro-droplets that are optimally distributed in the medium and enable a significantly longer service life. The result: lower concentrate consumption and more stable processes.

Micro-droplets. Mega effect: eMix1500 revolutionizes your coolant fluid management. Interested? Please contact us.

New on Wikipedia: GIMAT coins the term “hybrid automation” in cooling lubricant management (KSS)

We are delighted that the term “hybrid automation” has found its way into Wikipedia – GIMAT is cited as the source. Clear proof of our pioneering work in the automation of cooling lubricant fluid management!

Click here to go directly to the article: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automatisierung

Thanks to all our colleagues who have helped us to coin this term in the field of cooling lubricants.

What are your thoughts on “hybrid automation” and “human-in-the-loop” in KSS? We look forward to hearing your views!

Cooling lubricants: Automatically achieve the perfect coolant emulsion with smartFusion technology

Mixing water and oil to create a stable cooling lubricant emulsion is a critical step in metalworking. Many companies have been using Venturi or proportional mixers for years – but the concentration has to be set manually.

However, modern fluid management demands more:

  • Automatic setting of the target concentrations
  • Optimal droplet size
  • Homogeneous oil distribution
  • Real-time control and system integration

However, conventional technology cannot be used in mixing devices with automatically regulated cooling lubricant concentration. Brisco Systems, the Swiss developer and manufacturer of smartFusion technology and the eMix1500, has consistently implemented the high requirements for automatic mixing and is thus setting new standards:

  • Almost perfect emulsion formation with very high dispersion quality
  • Long-term stability without segregation
  • Precise concentration control in real time
  • Integration in hybrid or fully automated
  • Fluid management solutions

The perfect emulsion is now created automatically.
The eMix1500 is the new reference for intelligent coolant mixing.

GIMAT is an official sales partner of Brisco Systems in Germany and brings this technology directly into your production.

Hybrid automation for cooling lubricants – the new way

We believe that we need to rethink coolant fluid management. We often come across the terms “manual” and “fully automatic” when it comes to measuring, dosing, mixing and documenting cooling lubricants.

What if there was a third way?

A path that not only integrates technology, but also consciously focuses on people in certain areas, with their actions, their experience and their flexibility. A path that will allow digital intelligence in the future without expensive full automation?

We call this approach hybrid automation.

It’s more than a system – it’s a way of thinking. A new way for humans, machines and data to work together. We are convinced that anyone who thinks hybrid automation is thinking about the future.

  • A specialist article will be published shortly.
  • A white paper will follow.

We look forward to exchanges, perspectives and co-creators.

Smart Buildings – Are you already using sensors, LoRa, dashboards or AI to monitor water and wastewater systems in buildings?

The demands placed on modern buildings are increasing—not only in terms of energy efficiency, but also in the monitoring of water and wastewater systems.

Technologies such as LoRaWAN, dashboards, and AI-powered analytics now enable precise, automated, and sustainable monitoring—even in existing buildings.

Here at GIMAT Liquid Monitoring, we explore how far these technologies have already advanced in practical application—and where untapped potential still lies.

Cooling Lubricant Fluid Management: Initial Steps Toward Automation for Individual Tanks

Here’s how it works:

  1. Manual measurements of oil concentration using ATAGO digital refractometers.
  2. Manual entry of the respective oil concentrations into the eMix1500 from Brisco Systems GmbH, one of the most advanced automatic mixing and dosing systems for cooling lubricant emulsions.
  3. Contactless level sensors from GIMAT Liquid Monitoring.

This keeps the levels in the individual tanks at the machine tools (almost) constant. And the concentration is always at the optimal level.

As an authorized distributor for ATAGO (Japan) and Brisco (Switzerland), you get everything from GIMAT as a single source!

Digital Fluid Management Explained in 3:18 Minutes – How Simple Cooling Lubricant Monitoring Can Be!

Monitoring and maintaining cooling lubricants (CL) is a core component of modern manufacturing processes. Our partner SDNORD has released a new explanatory video showing how the FLUIDAS software helps companies in the metalworking industry manage their CL processes digitally, securely, and efficiently.

A special highlight: Using the ATAGO refractometers and measurement devices for pH and conductivity, among others, distributed by GIMAT, measured values can be transferred directly and paperlessly into FLUIDAS. This saves time, reduces sources of error, and lowers costs – a real added value for any modern fluid management system.

And the best part: FLUIDAS is easy to set up, intuitive to use, and cost-effective – without any complicated IT projects or lengthy training. This makes getting started with digital CL monitoring completely straightforward.

GIMAT Liquid Monitoring is a sales partner for FLUIDAS.

Watch now and discover how FLUIDAS takes your fluid management to the next level!

FLUIDAS® Explainer Video »

Take a look now and feel free to contact us if you’re interested – there are currently attractive entry opportunities available.

SENTRY Real-Time Monitoring Protects Your Wastewater Treatment Plant from Disruptions Caused by Heavy Rain

Rain can significantly disrupt the activated sludge process in a treatment plant. Case studies show that even 10 mm of precipitation can temporarily impact the BOD value in the influent—with effects measurable at the effluent for over 24 hours. This demonstrates how critical even seemingly minor changes in the inflow can be.

Overview of Process Engineering Impacts:

  • Dilution: Rainwater reduces the concentration of organic substances needed by microorganisms in the activated sludge process.
  • Sludge Washout: Activated sludge can be washed out of the biological treatment stage.
  • Reduced Contact Time: A decreased hydraulic retention time limits the period available for the degradation of organic matter.
  • Nutrient Deficiency: Diluted wastewater leads to fewer available nutrients, which restricts microbial activity.

This is where the advantages of SENTRY probes come into play: With SENTRY sensors, such effects can be detected in real time. You receive timely data that enables optimal control of your plant—even under rapidly changing influent conditions.

Learn from us how modern sensor technology can sustainably improve your operations!