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Complete system from one source

Welcome to Cerion, the technology leader for
sub-surface engraving. The most innovative
company in this market is headquartered in
Minden, Germany. From here we supply our
quality products to customers all over the
world. With an export quota of 90 %, the
company has a reputation for excellence and
maximum reliability. Cerion – for inspirational
ideas in crystal glass.

Engraving systems: With different laser
machines, the Cerion range features the
right system for you – from compact,
portable solutions to industrial mass
production.
3D camera and software: Our c-cam
camera system and special
crystalab pro software can be used
to produce sophisticated 2D and 3D
designs.
Accessories: From high-quality crystal
glass to special display cases with pro-
grammable colour lighting – we supply
everything you need for success.
Consultation and service: Competent
advice and a rapid response, worldwide
– we provide in-depth training and offer
technical support via our hotline and
c-serve Internet service. We are happy to
assist with important events or opening
your business.

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FASCINATION LASER CRYSTAL

Prepare to discover laser crystal: The brilliant interplay

between light and crystal glass captures moments to
treasure forever – in 3D design you can touch. Produce
writing, patterns and image effects in attractive 2D
and 3D. Discover the possibilities of innovative laser
technology…

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CERION – success worldwide!

Wherever in the world you wish to deploy our

technology, we have the expertise. We have
worked for international clients for many years
and our products are used daily at over 80
locations worldwide, including:

• Madame Tussauds museum in London with

up to 14,000 visitors every day, one of the
top locations worldwide
• Disney Park, Paris
• Disney Park, Orlando
• Four Royal Caribbean and Disney cruise
liners From tourist attractions to cruise ships or popu-
• The Trevi Fountain, Rome and lar shopping centres in major cities –
• Prague, Charles Street choose Cerion for success.
• Dubai, Mall of the Emirates and Dubai Airport

„ We currently operate five Cerion

laser machines and 3D cameras.
In Cerion we have an innovative
and exceptionally reliable partner.
This has helped us to achieve
success and growth here in Dubai.

Lothar Hohmann,
Managing Director of precise Ltd
at the Mall of Emirates (Dubai)
“
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At home in every market

Why are more and more customers The Cerion world:

choosing Cerion?
Trust, quality, excellent service right from the
start and maximum reliability. Cerion repre-
sents outstanding quality in terms of technolo-
gy and service. This enables our customers to
focus fully on their business.
Machines and accessories for laser shops Systems for industrial product marking
We supply some of the biggest crystal glass
processors worldwide, setting trends and dri-
ving innovation within the industry. Why com-
promise when you can rely on our experience
and expertise.

Machines for industrial Commissions to manufacture challenging

laser engraving design objects for customers

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Technology for sub-surface engraving

Here is a brief overview of how we get from is offering you products that are easy to use
a photograph portrait to the finished glass and reliable. So you can focus on what matters
object. The beauty of it is the simplicity of the most: your customers.
process. Because what is most important to us

Step 1: Take a portrait using our c-cam 3D
camera or create a special 3D design for your
customer using CAD software
Step 2: Process the data using our powerful
crystalab software. This allows you to create
complex laser images with ease on your pc to
act as a template for your glass image.
Step 3: Once you have transferred your image
template to one of our laser systems, a laser
beam will burn it into crystal glass with maxi-
mum precision and at high speed. The surface
remains smooth and flawless.
Step 4: Now captured forever, you can present
an amazing 3D crystal image to your customer
in just a few minutes!

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International service

• Technical service: • Glass procurement:

Cerion products are extremely reliable and
require virtually no maintenance. If you have
any technical queries or problems please
use our fast and dependable international
service. Our hotline is even open at weekends
and on public holidays. Via our efficient
c-serve remote maintenance system, we can
analyse – and frequently resolve – faults
via the Internet. For you, this means minimum
down time and maximum availability.
You can obtain superior crystal glass
through Cerion or directly from our
approved suppliers. For outstanding quality
and timely delivery.
• Image design:
Our CAD designers can advise you on 2D or
3D design and can create custom images for
you on request.

• One-stop consultancy service: • Training and assistance:

We can offer competent, personal advice
on your business idea right from the start. In
the process, we draw on a wealth of
experience gained from working with inter-
national customers and different business
models across a wide range of locations and
markets. This helps you avoid mistakes and
get off to a successful start.
We provide in-depth training for you and
your staff either at our site or your own
premises – whichever you prefer. If you
require additional support, we can arrange
for one of our qualified employees to visit
your premises.

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Cerion product overview

c-jet c-professional
With its compact form The Cerion c-professi-
factor, our Cerion c-jet onal offers innovative
sets new standards laser technology at an
in performance where industrial level. Specially
space is at a premi- designed for sub-sur-
um. At all capacities, face engraving in large
this system is easy to quantities and for large
transport, e.g. for use glass sheets and plastic
at events and trade plates. A high level of
shows. precision can be achie-
ved on objects.

c-matrix c-cam
For creative freedom 3D photography:
without limits: The Ce- The Cerion c-cam system
rion c-matrix is designed is a powerful 3D camera.
for industrial use and Combine it with crys-
features the latest gene- talab image processing
ration of laser technolo- software for a complete
gy. Engraves individual package.
patterns on large-format
elements – for outstan-
ding quality.

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Starter Kits

Starter Kit c-jet

62 500 Euro

The Starter Kits includes:

laser system c-jet
c-control laser software
flight case for laser system
c-cam camera system incl. motorized
base and software
crystalab LT software for 3D-pointcloud
and photo generation
facelaser software for 3D-conversion of
2D photos
fold-away seating
flight case for c-cam system
webcam for remote service
cleaning and maintenance kit

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c-jet
for mobile use and small-series production

1 . Multi mode operation 2. Air cooling system 3. Large motor driven viewing
for large quantities window (laser safe)

Our CERION c-jet sets new standards: great performance At a glance:

150 mm / 5.9 inch

in the smallest possible space! This laser system makes

compact and portable latest short-pulse laser for best image quality
it possible to engrave larger glass objects and to use
easy to install programmable multimode operation
multimodeoperation for bigger quantities. At the same time
control via USB air cooled – no water cooling system
this system is still easy to transport for use at events and
30 transportation case supplied on wheels – large, power-assisted viewing door for protection
trade shows, etc. Due to its compact form factor and the 0
m
m can be used as table
large viewing window, this system will prove an attraction inch
/1
1.
8 / 11 .8 high engraving speed due to 4kHz laser 49 000 EUR
wherever you are. inc mm
h 300

max. engraving volume = max. crystal size

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c-professional
for large production runs and formats

1 . specifically designed for 2. for sub-surface engraving 3. convenient operator station

large production runs of large plate glass sheets or
plastic plates

The Cerion c-professional offers innovative laser At a glance:

200 mm / 7.87 inch
175 mm / 6.88 inch

technology at an industrial level. workpiece table with measuring system for

integrated control panel
Thanks to programmable multimode operation, maximum product quality
inc
h high engraving speed due to 4kHz
large production runs can be engraved fully au- 99 inc
h
stoppers and inlay templates for precise
62
.
9 9 and 10kHz laser
tomatically. At the same time, the c-professional / 2.
m /6 latest short-pulse laser for best image quality positioning of workpieces
m m
allows you to produce large formats featuring 750
60
0 m
m m/ 1. 60
0 programmable multimode operation
outstanding quality. 850 29.5 1.
mm
/ 33
.45
1 in
ch extended work area for large runs 99 000 EUR (4kHz)
inch
air cooled – no water cooling system (4kHz) 149 000 EUR (10kHz)
max. surface for processing easy assembly with power-assisted table
max. area of glass prism

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c-matrix
sub-surface engraving without limits

1 . specially designed for 2. suitable for large-for- 3. for creative freedom

industrial use mat elements without limits
100 mm / 3.94 inch

The CERION c-matrix takes engraving to a new At a glance:

100 mm / 3.94 inch

level. Developed specifically for industrial use,

control via integrated PC with powerful industrial laser for maximum
this machine engraves your designs into large- inc
h
8 inch control panel and display speed (10kHz/20kHz)
format elements at breathtaking speed. Dyna- 26
.3
.4
8
/1 57 specifically designed for large formats available in custom sizes on request
mic, extremely precise linear drives and state- m /1
0
m
m
m programmable multimode operation powered by high-precision linear drives
of-the-art laser technology deliver a processing 2.25 21 00
0m 3.
2.34 m/
88.5 4.
0 effective cooling system
speed of up to 2 sqm per hour and maximum 0m
m/
92.1
8 inc
3 inc
h integrated air table for easy glass Price on request
engraving quality. h
positioning can be activated if required
max. surface for processing
max. area of glass prism

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c-cam
3D photography

1 . extra-large image area 2. can be tilted for spectacle 3. height adjustment with
wearers to avoid reflections motor

Our c-cam system is a powerful 3D camera 1,20 m At a glance:

that fulfils every requirement. Meaning you can modular concept for easy transportation
obtain everything from your laser system to full installation takes just a few minutes
photography equipment from a single source. All control via Firewire interface
components are fully compatible. We supply the motor-driven height adjustment
c-cam system as a complete package com- high image resolution
prising a transportation case, power-assisted powerful crystalab software including many
stand and our powerful crystalab CAD software.
useful image processing tools
very fast image capture time
combine single shots
prepare high-contrast 2D images
(import bmp + jpg)
adjustable camera angle to reduce
reflections for spectacle wearers
extra-large image area for 1-4 people
14 900 EUR

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crystalab pro R

software

1 . 3D surface model 2. point cloud processing via 3. preview of finished point cloud
plug-in

Our conversion software crystalab pro allows can realistically visualise the image in glass At a glance:
you to produce texturised 2D and 3D designs before you laser it. You can also e-mail powerful software generates exciting Undercutting does not lead to shading
in glass. For the greyscale images, there is a previews to your customers as a full greyscale images (manual selection)
choice of different dithering strategies and 3D model in compressed form so that they available for 32-bit and 64-bit Windows XP plug-in for StudioMAX
multilayer technology. The quality of designs can rotate and check it onscreen. point density can be set separately for brightness and contrast can be set separately
generated in this way is breathtaking and geometric and texture data for the front and reverse of images
images are vibrant and realistic. The software import standard 3D and 2D file formats any number of layers can be chosen in every
is a plug-in for StudioMAX and handles large and VRML spatial direction
quantities of data at high speed with no realistic representation of textures, shadow
problems. Thanks to the preview function, you and shots 4 900 EUR
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Technical specifications laser machines
c-jet c-professional c-matrix
Specifications of Productivity
Size of glass (W x L x H), maximum 300 x 300 x 150 mm 850 x 1 .600 x 200 mm 2.340 x 4.000 x 100 mm
(11 .81 x 11 .81 x 5.90 in) (33.45 x 62.99 x 7.87 in) (92.13 x 157.48 x 3.94 in)
Size of engraved images (W x L x H), maximum 300 x 300 x 150 mm 750 x 1 .600 x 175 mm 2.250 x 3.210 x 100 mm
(11 .81 x 11 .81 x 5.90 in) (29.51 x 62.99 x 6.88 in) (88.58 x 126.38 x 3.94 in)
Pointsize in glass 50 – 150 µm 50 – 150 µm 100 – 250 µm
Operating Expenses (laserdiodes, current) ~ 0.80 u/h ~ 1 .20 u/h ~ 3 u/h
Multimode (programmable automatic operation)
extended divisible working area (adjustable)
Table construction removable table edge guides and templates edge guides and aircussion
Repeat accuracy (x/y-axis) better 30 µm better 5 µm better 5 µm
Drive system stepping motor stepping motor (x,z) servo motor (z), linear motor (x,y)
Typical engraving time, examples**
3D-Portrait in glass 50 x 50 x 80 mm, 225,000 Points 3.3 min 3.3 min (1 .2 min)** on request
Keychain in glass 15 x 20 x 30 mm, 38,000 Points 0.6 min 0.6 min (0.4 min)**
2D-Multilayer picture in glass 70 x 90 x 8 mm, 650,000 Points 8.25 min 8.25 min (4,3 min)**
Laser specifications Lasertyp I II III
max. Laser frequency 4 kHz 4 kHz (10 kHz) 10kHz 20kHz 10kHz
Diod pumped solid state laser
Cooling system air air water/air
Wavelength 532 nm (green) 532 nm (green) 532 nm (green)
Max. laser power 1,2 W 1,2 W (3 W) 10 W 20 W 18 W
Distance between lense and focus point (in air) 100 mm 130 mm 130 mm
(4 in) (5.11 in) (5.11 in)
Laserdiodes, typical livetime 8,000 h 8,000 h 8,000 h
Laserclass laser (gem. IEC 60825-1 und EN 60825-1)* 4 4 4
Laserclass system* (gem. IEC 60825-1) 1 4 4
* No eye protection is required for class 1; eye protection required for class 4. supplied available as an option Subject to change. Errors and omissions excepted.
** figures in brackets relate to an optional 10 kHz version

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Technical specifications laser machines
c-jet c-professional c-matrix
Control
Control software c-control
Control pc page 18
control by operator station
Keyboard engl. or german/incl. trackball
Control console incl. keyboard mouse and 19“-display
other specifications
Dimensions (B x H x L) 660 x 666 x 713 mm 1 .298 x 3.410 x 1 .675 mm 3.223 x 4.049 x 1 .606 mm
(26.00 x 26.22 x 28.07 in) (51 .1 x 134.3 x 65.9 in) (126.9 x 159.4 x 63.2 in)
Weight 85 kg 500 kg 2.000 kg
(187 Ibs) (1,102 Ibs) (4,409 Ibs)
Power supply 110–240V / 50–60 Hz 110–240V / 50–60 Hz 380–400V / 50–60 Hz
Power consumption, nominal/maximal 250 / 800 W 250 / 800 W 3 KW
Environmental operating temperature 15 to 30 °C 15 to 30 °C 15 to 30 °C
(59 to 86 °F) (59 to 86 °F) (59 to 86 °F)
Environmental storing temperature -20 to 45 °C -20 to 45 °C 5 to 45 °C
(4 to 113 °F) (4 to 113 °F) (4 to 113 °F)
Environmental humidity (not condensing) 10 – 80 % 10 – 80 % 10 – 80 %
Accessories
Transportation case
740 x 760 x 910 mm
30 kg
(29.3 x 29.92 x 35.82 in)
(66 Ibs)
Removable wheelboard
740 x 760 x 150 mm
10 kg
(29.13 x 29.92 x 5.90 in)
(22.1 Ibs)
Eye protection
OD 6.532 nm * OD 6.532 nm * OD 6.532 nm *
*No eye protection is required for class 1; eye protection required for class 4. supplied available as an option Subject to change. Errors and omissions excepted.

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Technical specifications c-cam
c-cam PC recommendations c-cam c-jet
Data Laptop Laptop /desktop PC
Optics 1,3 CCD industrial camera CPU Intel Core 2 Duo, 1,6 GHz dualcore-CPU 2 GHz
Interface IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Memory RAM 1024 MB 1024 MB
Lightsource Matrixprojector Graphihcs system ATI- or NVIDIA with ATI- or NVIDIA with
Scan area 80 x 60 x 40 at minimum 128 MB Videoram minimum 128 MB Videoram
1 .2 m distance to motiv (no shared memory) (no shared memory).
if you use a desktop-PC
Picture taking time 1 .3 seconds a dual-head-graphic adapter
Control PC is necessary.
Controlsoftware crystalab Harddisk HDD 40 GB 80 GB
Other specifications Optical drive DVD-RW DVD-RW
Weight c-cam 10 kg USB-Ports 2 2
(22 Ibs) FireWire-Ports integrated 6-Pin FireWire-Port
Weight base 16 kg or 6-Pin-FireWire-Adaptercard
(35.3 Ibs) for PCI, PCI-Express, PCMCIA
Accessories or PC-Express-slot
Beamer replacement lamp Networking (10/100/1000 mBit/s) if conection to if conection to
Background machine-PC is desired machine-PC is desired
Cerion fold-away seating Operating system Microsoft Windows XP Home/Pro Microsoft Windows XP Home/Pro

supplied available as an option Subject to change. Errors and omissions excepted.

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Accessories

This glass table is really something special:
Featuring programmable colour changes, the
sub-surface engraved glass sheet is illumi-
nated from the centre. This table can even be
operated for several hours cable-free, thanks to
the built-in rechargeable batteries. The system
can be conveniently programmed via WLAN.
This eye-catching XXL format will always attract attention. Place this feature
outside your store and see how many people stop to admire it. The large
crystal is illuminated from below and is available with various motifs.
This Cerion display case is available exclusively to our custo-
mers. Equipped with programmable colour lighting, you can set
your crystal products off to their best advantage. Colour lighting
featuring state-of-the-art LED technology and programmable via
WLAN.

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Accessories

Light base: Indirect lighting creates amazing … and makes any object catch the eye. Light and crystal glass: the perfect combinati- Boost your sales by offering these accessory
effects… on! items.

Fold-away seating:
Ensure your customers
pose for their photo-
graph at just the right
height. Ideal for family Crystal glass:
portraits and groups of Quality counts! You can
1-4 people. Material: obtain top-quality crystal
Beech multiplex, stained glass in various shapes
in red. and formats from us.

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Price overview

Maschines, Camera and Software Accessories

c-jet 4kHz (Laptop not included) 49 000 EUR fold-away seating 350 EUR
material: beech multiplex, colour: stained in red
c-professional 4kHz 99 000 EUR
c-professional 10kHz 149 000 EUR eyecatcher XXL 980 EUR

c-matrix on request eye protection goggles 280 EUR

532nm, class LF5 (only required for c-professional and c-matrix)
3D camera system c-cam (Laptop not included) 14 900 EUR

crystalab pro software 4 900 EUR

All prices are net, ex works (Minden)
(EXW Minden – Incoterms 2000 CCI Paris).
Installation including 1 day’s training (all systems) incl.
travel costs are not included and shall be charged separately. Subject to change. Errors and omissions excepted.

facelaser Software 400 EUR

3D-conversion of 2D photos

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Business potential for you
What you could earn!
Here some figures to help you provisionally
estimate your potential turnover and profit.
Please bear in mind that figures may vary
depending on the location.
For simplicity, only two products are considered
here: 3D portraits in size 50 x 50 x 80 mm
and keychains in a 15 x 20 x 30 mm format.
You can also boost sales further by marketing
accessories such as light bases and other
glass items.
CERION offer Technology
First some general information:
• For 3D photography, you can expect to spend
approx. 1 minute per person, including prepa-
ration and image processing.
• Laser processing takes approx. 3 minutes for
the 50 x 50 x 80 mm glass size and approx.
45 seconds for a keychain.
• Raw materials: We will supply crystal glass
in different shapes and dimensions from our
stock in excellent quality including a gift box.
We deliver at short notice and for excellent
price. Please ask for our up to date price list.
• Standard retail prices (net) for engraved
glass:
50 x 50 x 80 mm incl. 3D portrait
50 EUR
keychain incl. 3D portrait
20 EUR
Service Products Accessories
Taking a 3D laser shop as an example:
Your business is situated in a central
pedestrianised zone with high footfall, in a
shopping centre or near a tourist attraction.
• Notional sales per day:
Blocks sold
50 x 50 x 80 mm: 10 pcs./day
Keychains sold
15 x 20 x 30 mm: 15 pcs./day
Based on 24 working days per month, this
translates into monthly sales of (net):
19 200 EUR
Turnover
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Turnover
To determine your profit, you need to work
out your monthly costs. These costs primarily
relate to the rent for your store, monthly ins-
talments for the camera and laser equipment,
labour costs, raw materials and other general
costs. In order to calculate potential profit,
please ensure your estimates are as realistic
as possible. If you have any problems or reser-
vations about your calculations –
we are happy to assist!
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Cerion finance

You can also contact us to discuss finance Cerion finance example

for your chosen equipment. Our in-house leas-
ing company operates worldwide.
Please contact us for your personal quotation.
The monthly instalments for financing a c-jet
starter kit, for example, would therefore be as
follows:
We are happy to prepare a personal quotation
• Term: 36 months based on your specific needs. As an option we
also offer an on-site service. Please note that
• Interest per annum: 9 % there are limits on the Cerion finance programs
and that we examine each request individually.
• Down Payment: 50 % of the list
price

Monthly instalment (net)

994 Euro

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Get closer to Cerion!

You are very welcome to visit our headquar- You are sure to be impressed by experiencing
ters in Minden, Germany, where we will take the many facets of this innovative technology
the time to advise you fully. Exciting product in person.
demonstrations await you and we will also
produce custom crystal designs to your
specification. Naturally you can also try Cerion We look forward to meeting you!
systems for yourself at our premises. You will
see how straightforward it is.
CERION GmbH
If you are travelling by air, you can use our free Lübbecker Straße 240
shuttle service from Hanover airport. We are 32429 Minden - Germany
also happy to make a hotel reservation for you. phone: +49 (0) 571 388630
Simply tell us what you need so that we can info@cerion.biz
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1 .1 . Unless otherwise expressly agreed upon, all our business transactions 3.5. A set-off by the purchaser against his counterclaims shall not be admis- 6.1 . Regarding damages not caused to the delivered good itself, we shall be written notice. In such case we shall reserve any defence and out-of-court
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purchaser’s terms and conditions hereby being objected to. Our conditions if the uncontested ornon-appealable counterclaim is based on the same or for a warranty given. 
of sale shall apply even if, in awareness of the purchaser’s conditions to the contract.  6.2. In case of breach of essential contractual duties we shall be liable also 9. Software Rights
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1 .3. We shall have the exclusive ownership and copyright of our offer docu- been clarified, the documents and/or advance payments agreed upon have risk. In the event that the purchaser should not fulfil his duty set forth under 9.2. The simultaneous input of the software delivered by us into, or its use on,
ments, depictions, drawings, calculations and other documents. Onprinciple, been received, and the purchaser has fulfilled all his obligations.  paragraph 9.4, we shall not be liable for any damage resulting from it.   more than one piece of hardware shall be inadmissible. The software shall
and especially if marked as confidential, they shall not be disclosed to third 4.3. We shall be entitled at any time to effect partial deliveries and render 6.5. Any further damage claims of the purchaser shall be excluded. not be modified, copied, or reproduced in any other way, by the purchaser.
parties. partial performance.   The production of a security copy marked as such shall be admissible.
1 .4. Any information made known to us in connection with orders shall not 7. Reservation of Title 9.3. The purchaser shall commit himself to preventing access by his em-
be considered confidential. 5. Warranty 7.1 . We shall hold title in any goods delivered until all claims, including future ployees and third parties to the delivered software and the accompanying
1 .5. The place of performance for our obligationsand for the purchaser’s 5.1 . Defects of quality and/or defects in title have to be notified in writing. and conditional claims, and the balance claim in the current account, have documentation by means of appropriate preventive measures, in particular
obligation to pay shall be our place of business. 5.2. The seller shall have the right to opt between subsequent delivery or been settled (reserved goods). The purchaser may use the reserved goods the safekeeping of the original data carriers and the back-up copies at a
  rectification of defects as subsequent performance pursuant to Sect. 439 I for production in his ordinary course of business within the meaning of place safe from access.  
2. Conclusion of Contract of the German Civil Code.  Sect. 950 of the Civil Code and resell such goods, provided that he is not
2.1 . Any agreements between us and the purchaser concerning the con- 5.3. The costs of the subsequent performance shall be borne by the seller, in default. Neither pledging such goods nor transferring ownership by way 10. Applicable Law, Jurisdiction
tract and its execution must be made in writing.  unless such costs are a disproportionate financial burden.  of security shall be admissible. If the value of the security provided to us 10.1 . All legal relationships between us and the purchaser shall be exclusi-
2.2. Our offers, and the drawings, depictions, measurements, weights and 5.4. The assignment of warranty claims asserted by the direct purchaser exceeds the claims secured by more than 20 %, we shall release at our vely governed by German law, excluding the UN Convention on Contracts on
other performance figures contained therein, shall be without obligation. We against us shall not be admissible.  discretion part or the total of such security on request. the International Sale of Goods.  
shall be bound by the prices quoted in offers expressly marked as binding 5.5. Any warranty claims shall be limited to a period of 12 months from de- 7.2. The purchaser shall insure the goods against the usual risks 10.2. For any disputes directly or indirectly arising from the legal relation-
for four weeks from the date of the offer. livery. Damage claims pursuant to paragraphs 6.1 . and 6.2. shall be subject 7.3. Any use for production shall be carried out on our behalf as manuf- ship between us and the purchaser, the courts at our place of business
2.3. A contract shall not become effective before the order has been to the statutory period of limitation.  acturer without engaging us. We shall have a property share in the new shall have jurisdiction. The purchaser may, however, also be sued before the
confirmed in writing by us. 5.6. In the event of revocation of the contract we will reimburse the purchase goods in proportion of the invoice value of the reserved goods to the value courts having jurisdiction at his general place of business. 
price minus a sum depending on the date to which the delivery dates of the new goods. The purchaser shall keep such items in storage for us
3. Terms of Payment back.  free of charge. 11. Partial Invalidity
3.1 . The value added tax, not included in our offers and quotations, will be 5.7. Any instructions for use or maintenance not adhered to, changes made 7.4. Any claims arising with regard to the reserved goods, including all ba- In the event that any provisions of these General Conditions of Sale should
set out in the invoice in its statutory amount on the day of making out the in the delivered goods, exchange of parts, or use of materials not in line lance claims in the current account, shall already be assigned by way of be partly or entirely invalid, the remaining provisions shall have full validity. 
invoice.  with the original specifications, shall result in the forfeiture of any warranty security by the purchaser to us. The purchaser shall, however, be entitled
3.2. The purchase price shall be payable net within 30 days from the date claims. This shall apply likewise if performances rendered by us are not to collect such claims in his own name for our account, provided that we
of invoice. The relevant date for meeting this deadline shall be the date of used as stipulated in the contract, or are used together with third-party have not withdrawn such collection authorisation due to the purchaser’s
receipt of payment. The granting of a discount shall be subject to a separate performances, or if the deficiency in the performance results from cons- delay in payment. 
written agreement.  truction documents furnished by the purchaser, or from other instructions 7.5. In the event of seizures by third parties of the reserved goods, in parti-
3.3. Notwithstanding the purchaser’s terms of settlement, any payments given by him.  cular executions, the purchaser shall point out the fact that it is our property
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doubts of the purchaser’s creditworthiness, in particular overdue payments specified by us.  8. Industrial Property Rights and Copyrights
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