The Quintessence
A wide range of exciting new topics inspired EBV Elektronik to develop a new magazine series: 'The Quintessence'. Each issue will be devoted to a specific topic, produced in collaboration with independent specialist authors and technical experts.
'The Quintessence' is a magazine aimed at disseminating knowledge - our intention is to provide the latest news and information on all hot topics and technologies in an independent and comprehensive manner.
In order to benefit from this knowledge, please register below to receive a free copy of your preferred issue of 'The Quintessence'.
The Quintessence of LED Technology

Issue 01 - 2007/2008

Topics
- Light - From beacons to LEDs
- Special features of LEDs - LEDs offer unlimited possibilities
- Torre Agbar - Interview about the impressive lighting concept
- Ingo Maurer - Interview about innovative LED creations from this creative lighting designer
- The future of LEDs - Roundtable discussion with leading lighting experts
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The Quintessence of Ecodesign

Issue 02 - 2008

Topics:
- What is the EuP Directive?
- Interview with the EU Commission on the targets for a "green Europe"
- Power management today and tomorrow
- Greenpeace – commitment to energy-saving electrical products
- Environmental pioneer Pasquale Pistorio
- Roy Vallee, CEO of Avnet, explains the distributor’s strategy
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The Quintessence of RFID Technology

Issue 03 - 2008/2009

Topics:
- RFID technology: As diverse as its many uses
- Data protection: No fundamentally new requirements
- Promoting and monitoring: Interview about the work of the EU Commission
- More safety in theatre: RFID ensures more efficient processes in hospitals
- Demo project: Demonstrating how RFID works as a system
- Looking into the future: RFID experts on trends in the industry
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The Quintessence of Renewable Energies

Issue 04 - 2009

Topics:
- How it works: How alternative energy is produced
- Intelligent energy management: Self-regulating power grids
- European energy policy: Interview about future initiatives
- People as a source of energy: Electricity from body energy
- Interview with Claus Hipp: On the strategy of the successful bio-entrepreneur
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The Quintessence of Building Automation

Issue 05 - 2009

Topics:
- Intelligently Interconnected: The benefit of building automation
- Hotel for Modern Individualists: On the luxury of intuitive technology
- Economy and Ecology in Harmony: A pleasant working climate for parliamentarians
- Safety First: Preventing a fire from turning into a disaster
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The Quintessence of Automotive

Issue 06 - 2010

Topics:
- In Conversation with Jutta Kleinschmidt: About rallying, engineering and innovation
- New Directions: More efficient, eco-friendly drive systems
- The Seeing, Thinking Car: Moving towards accident-free motoring
- Comfort on the Road: How the car assists the driver
- Looking to the Future: The car of tomorrow
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The Quintessence of Smart Grid

Issue 07 - 2010

Topics:
- In conversation with Eugene Kaspersky: The struggle for secure infrastructures
- Explained: What is the Smart Grid?
- Text message from your washing machine: Added value for electricity consumers
- ntelligent interaction: Components of the Smart Grid
- Panel of experts: The technology exists
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The Quintessence of Healthcare

Issue 08 - 2011

Topics:
- In conversation with Prof. Dietrich Grönemeyer: On the relationship between people and medicine
- Moving towards the Tricorder: Pocket-sized medical devices
- Almost better than nature: Prostheses are becoming ever more intelligent
- From a distance: Future trend telehealth
- Round-table discussion: Medical technology overcomes barriers
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The Quintessence of Consumer Electronics

Issue 09 - 2011

Topics:
- In conversation with James Dyson: On creativity and innovation
- See more: The TV as a multimedia centre
- The world on a tablet: Tablet computers are big sellers
- Sensitive domestic appliances: Sensors are the basis of intelligence
- Panel of experts: Connectivity and virtualisation in focus
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The Quintessence of Functional Safety

Issue 10 - 2012

Topics:
- In conversation with Manuel Ostner: About lifestyle, e-bikes and safety
- Ticket to ride: Guidance systems increase rail capacity
- Nothing slips through the net: Systems for secure communication
- Safely into the grid: Feeding in renewable electricity without risk
- Panel of experts: Standards are not a panacea
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