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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.

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Accessories: From high-quality crystal

glass to special display cases with programmable colour lighting we supply
everything you need for success.

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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
The Trevi Fountain, Rome and
Prague, Charles Street
Dubai, Mall of the Emirates and Dubai Airport

From tourist attractions to cruise ships or popular shopping centres in major cities
choose Cerion for success.

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

The Cerion world:

Why are more and more customers

choosing Cerion?
Trust, quality, excellent service right from the
start and maximum reliability. Cerion represents outstanding quality in terms of technology and service. This enables our customers to
focus fully on their business.

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Machines and accessories for laser shops

Systems for industrial product marking

Machines for industrial

laser engraving

Commissions to manufacture challenging

design objects for customers

We supply some of the biggest crystal glass

processors worldwide, setting trends and driving innovation within the industry. Why compromise when you can rely on our experience
and expertise.

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Technology for sub-surface engraving

Here is a brief overview of how we get from
a photograph portrait to the finished glass
object. The beauty of it is the simplicity of the
process. Because what is most important to us

is offering you products that are easy to use

and reliable. So you can focus on what matters
most: your customers.

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.

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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 maximum precision and at high speed. The surface
remains smooth and flawless.

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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:
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.

One-stop consultancy service:

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.

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Glass procurement:
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.

Training and assistance:

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

factor, our Cerion c-jet
sets new standards
in performance where
space is at a premium. At all capacities,
this system is easy to
transport, e.g. for use
at events and trade
shows.

The Cerion c-professional offers innovative

laser technology at an
industrial level. Specially
designed for sub-surface engraving in large
quantities and for large
glass sheets and plastic
plates. A high level of
precision can be achieved on objects.

c-matrix

c-cam

For creative freedom

without limits: The Cerion c-matrix is designed
for industrial use and
features the latest generation of laser technology. Engraves individual
patterns on large-format
elements for outstanding quality.

3D photography:
The Cerion c-cam system
is a powerful 3D camera.
Combine it with crystalab image processing
software for a complete
package.

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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

2. Air cooling system

Our CERION c-jet sets new standards: great performance

in the smallest possible space! This laser system makes
it possible to engrave larger glass objects and to use
multimodeoperation for bigger quantities. At the same time
this system is still easy to transport for use at events and
trade shows, etc. Due to its compact form factor and the
large viewing window, this system will prove an attraction
wherever you are.

3. Large motor driven viewing

window (laser safe)

At a glance:

150 mm / 5.9 inch

1 . Multi mode operation

for large quantities

30

/1
1.

inc

300

/
mm

11 .8

inch

compact and portable

easy to install
control via USB
transportation case supplied on wheels
can be used as table
high engraving speed due to 4kHz laser

latest short-pulse laser for best image quality

programmable multimode operation
air cooled no water cooling system
large, power-assisted viewing door for protection

49 000 EUR

max. engraving volume = max. crystal size

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c-professional
for large production runs and formats

2. for sub-surface engraving

of large plate glass sheets or
plastic plates

3. convenient operator station

At a glance:

175 mm / 6.88 inch

The Cerion c-professional offers innovative laser

technology at an industrial level.
Thanks to programmable multimode operation,
large production runs can be engraved fully automatically. At the same time, the c-professional
allows you to produce large formats featuring
outstanding quality.

200 mm / 7.87 inch

1 . specifically designed for

large production runs

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750
m

850

mm

m/

29.5
1 in
ch
/ 33
.45
inch

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0
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60

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9
2.

inc

/6

max. surface for processing

workpiece table with measuring system for

integrated control panel
maximum product quality
high engraving speed due to 4kHz
stoppers and inlay templates for precise
and 10kHz laser
latest short-pulse laser for best image quality positioning of workpieces
programmable multimode operation
99 000 EUR (4kHz)
extended work area for large runs
air cooled no water cooling system (4kHz) 149 000 EUR (10kHz)
easy assembly with power-assisted table

max. area of glass prism

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c-matrix
sub-surface engraving without limits

The CERION c-matrix takes engraving to a new

level. Developed specifically for industrial use,
this machine engraves your designs into largeformat elements at breathtaking speed. Dynamic, extremely precise linear drives and stateof-the-art laser technology deliver a processing
speed of up to 2 sqm per hour and maximum
engraving quality.

100 mm / 3.94 inch

2. suitable for large-format elements

3. for creative freedom

without limits

At a glance:

100 mm / 3.94 inch

1 . specially designed for

industrial use

2.25

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0m

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ch

control via integrated PC with

control panel and display
specifically designed for large formats
programmable multimode operation
effective cooling system
integrated air table for easy glass
positioning can be activated if required

powerful industrial laser for maximum

speed (10kHz/20kHz)
available in custom sizes on request
powered by high-precision linear drives

Price on request

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

wearers to avoid reflections

Our c-cam system is a powerful 3D camera

that fulfils every requirement. Meaning you can
obtain everything from your laser system to
photography equipment from a single source. All
components are fully compatible. We supply the
c-cam system as a complete package comprising a transportation case, power-assisted
stand and our powerful crystalab CAD software.

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3. height adjustment with

motor

1,20 m

At a glance:
modular concept for easy transportation
full installation takes just a few minutes
control via Firewire interface
motor-driven height adjustment
high image resolution
powerful crystalab software including many
useful image processing tools
very fast image capture time

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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

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crystalab pro

software

1 . 3D surface model

2. point cloud processing via

plug-in

Our conversion software crystalab pro allows

you to produce texturised 2D and 3D designs
in glass. For the greyscale images, there is a
choice of different dithering strategies and
multilayer technology. The quality of designs
generated in this way is breathtaking and
images are vibrant and realistic. The software
is a plug-in for StudioMAX and handles large
quantities of data at high speed with no
problems. Thanks to the preview function, you
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3. preview of finished point cloud

can realistically visualise the image in glass

before you laser it. You can also e-mail
previews to your customers as a full
3D model in compressed form so that they
can rotate and check it onscreen.

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At a glance:
powerful software generates exciting
greyscale images
available for 32-bit and 64-bit Windows XP
point density can be set separately for
geometric and texture data
import standard 3D and 2D file formats
and VRML
realistic representation of textures, shadow
and shots
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Undercutting does not lead to shading

(manual selection)
plug-in for StudioMAX
brightness and contrast can be set separately
for the front and reverse of images
any number of layers can be chosen in every
spatial direction

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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 m
50 150 m
100 250 m
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 m
better 5 m
better 5 m
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
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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
110240V / 5060 Hz
110240V / 5060 Hz
380400V / 5060 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 %
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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.

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Technical specifications c-cam

c-cam

Data
Optics
Interface
Lightsource
Scan area


Picture taking time
Control PC
Controlsoftware crystalab
Other specifications
Weight c-cam

Weight base

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Beamer replacement lamp
Background
Cerion fold-away seating

1,3 CCD industrial camera

IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
Matrixprojector
80 x 60 x 40 at
1 .2 m distance to motiv
1 .3 seconds

10 kg
(22 Ibs)
16 kg
(35.3 Ibs)

c-cam

c-jet

Laptop
Intel Core 2 Duo, 1,6 GHz
1024 MB
ATI- or NVIDIA with
minimum 128 MB Videoram
(no shared memory)
if you use a desktop-PC
a dual-head-graphic adapter
is necessary.
40 GB
DVD-RW
2
integrated 6-Pin FireWire-Port
or 6-Pin-FireWire-Adaptercard
for PCI, PCI-Express, PCMCIA
or PC-Express-slot
if conection to
machine-PC is desired
Microsoft Windows XP Home/Pro

Laptop /desktop PC
dualcore-CPU 2 GHz
1024 MB
ATI- or NVIDIA with
minimum 128 MB Videoram
(no shared memory).

PC recommendations

CPU
Memory RAM
Graphihcs system





Harddisk HDD
Optical drive
USB-Ports
FireWire-Ports



Networking (10/100/1000 mBit/s)

Operating system

supplied

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80 GB
DVD-RW
2

if conection to
machine-PC is desired
Microsoft Windows XP Home/Pro

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Accessories

This glass table is really something special:

Featuring programmable colour changes, the
sub-surface engraved glass sheet is illuminated 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.

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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.

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This Cerion display case is available exclusively to our customers. 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

effects

and makes any object catch the eye.

Fold-away seating:
Ensure your customers
pose for their photograph at just the right
height. Ideal for family
portraits and groups of
1-4 people. Material:
Beech multiplex, stained
in red.
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Light and crystal glass: the perfect combination!

Boost your sales by offering these accessory

items.

Crystal glass:
Quality counts! You can
obtain top-quality crystal
glass in various shapes
and formats from us.
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Price overview
Maschines, Camera and Software

Accessories

c-jet 4kHz (Laptop not included)

49 000 EUR

c-professional 4kHz
c-professional 10kHz

99 000 EUR
149 000 EUR

c-matrix

on request

3D camera system c-cam (Laptop not included)

14 900 EUR

crystalab pro software

4 900 EUR

Installation including 1 days training (all systems)

travel costs are not included and shall be charged separately.

incl.

facelaser Software
3D-conversion of 2D photos

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fold-away seating
material: beech multiplex, colour: stained in red
eyecatcher XXL

350 EUR

980 EUR

eye protection goggles

532nm, class LF5 (only required for c-professional and c-matrix)

280 EUR

All prices are net, ex works (Minden)

(EXW Minden Incoterms 2000 CCI Paris).
Subject to change. Errors and omissions excepted.

400 EUR

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Business potential for you

What you could earn!

First some general information:

Taking a 3D laser shop as an example:

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 3D photography, you can expect to spend

approx. 1 minute per person, including preparation and image processing.

Your business is situated in a central

pedestrianised zone with high footfall, in a
shopping centre or near a tourist attraction.

Laser processing takes approx. 3 minutes for

the 50x50x80mm glass size and approx.
45 seconds for a keychain.

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

For simplicity, only two products are considered

here: 3D portraits in size 50x50x80 mm
and keychains in a 15x20x30mm format.
You can also boost sales further by marketing
accessories such as light bases and other
glass items.

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

To determine your profit, you need to work

out your monthly costs. These costs primarily
relate to the rent for your store, monthly instalments 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 reservations about your calculations
we are happy to assist!

Based on 24 working days per month, this

translates into monthly sales of (net):

19 200 EUR

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Cerion finance
You can also contact us to discuss finance
for your chosen equipment. Our in-house leasing 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:

Cerion finance example

Term:

Interest per annum:

Down Payment:

36 months
9 %
50 % of the list
price

We are happy to prepare a personal quotation

based on your specific needs. As an option we
also offer an on-site service. Please note that
there are limits on the Cerion finance programs
and that we examine each request individually.

Monthly instalment (net)

994 Euro

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Get closer to Cerion!

You are very welcome to visit our headquarters in Minden, Germany, where we will take
the time to advise you fully. Exciting product
demonstrations await you and we will also
produce custom crystal designs to your
specification. Naturally you can also try Cerion
systems for yourself at our premises. You will
see how straightforward it is.
If you are travelling by air, you can use our free
shuttle service from Hanover airport. We are
also happy to make a hotel reservation for you.
Simply tell us what you need so that we can
help make your visit and journey as pleasant
as possible.

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CERION GmbH
Lbbecker Strae 240
32429 Minden - Germany
phone: +49 (0) 571 388630
info@cerion.biz
www.cerion.biz

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General Conditions of Sale

1. General Provisions
1 .1 . Unless otherwise expressly agreed upon, all our business transactions
also future ones shallbe exclusively subject to these Conditions of Sale.
We shall not recognise any of the purchasers conditions to the contrary, the
purchasers terms and conditions hereby being objected to. Our conditions
of sale shall apply even if, in awareness of the purchasers conditions to the
contrary, our contractual obligations are fullled without reservation.
Any modication of the following conditions shall be subject to our prior
written approval or to a written agreement in order to be effective.
1 .2. These conditions shall apply analogously toge contracts for services
and mixed contracts.
1 .3. We shall have the exclusive ownership and copyright of our offer documents, depictions, drawings, calculations and other documents. Onprinciple,
and especially if marked as condential, they shall not be disclosed to third
parties.
1 .4. Any information made known to us in connection with orders shall not
be considered condential.
1 .5. The place of performance for our obligationsand for the purchasers
obligation to pay shall be our place of business.

2. Conclusion of Contract
2.1 . Any agreements between us and the purchaser concerning the contract and its execution must be made in writing.
2.2. Our offers, and the drawings, depictions, measurements, weights and
other performance gures contained therein, shall be without obligation. We
shall be bound by the prices quoted in offers expressly marked as binding
for four weeks from the date of the offer.
2.3. A contract shall not become effective before the order has been
conrmed in writing by us.
3. Terms of Payment
3.1 . The value added tax, not included in our offers and quotations, will be
set out in the invoice in its statutory amount on the day of making out the
invoice.
3.2. The purchase price shall be payable net within 30 days from the date
of invoice. The relevant date for meeting this deadline shall be the date of
receipt of payment. The granting of a discount shall be subject to a separate
written agreement.
3.3. Notwithstanding the purchasers terms of settlement, any payments
made by him may rst be credited against his longest outstanding debts.
The purchaser will be informed without delay against which particular debt
a payment has been credited.
3.4. In the event that we become aware of circumstances which raise
doubts of the purchasers creditworthiness, in particular overdue payments
notsettled, we may immediately call due the total of the outstanding debt. In
such case we are furthermore entitled to render performance of outstandin

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gobligations only against advance payment or against provision of security.

3.5. A set-off by the purchaser against his counterclaims shall not be admissible, unless such counterclaims are uncontested by us or have become res
judicata. The purchaser shall be entitled to exercise a right of retention only
if the uncontested ornon-appealable counterclaim is based on the same
contract.
4. Terms of Performance
4.1 . Delivery shall be effected ex works pursuant to the INCOTERMS 2000.
4.2. Any delivery dates and deadlines shall be without obligation. The delivery period shall not commence until all technical details of the order have
been claried, the documents and/or advance payments agreed upon have
been received, and the purchaser has fullled all his obligations.
4.3. We shall be entitled at any time to effect partial deliveries and render
partial performance.
5. Warranty
5.1 . Defects of quality and/or defects in title have to be notied in writing.
5.2. The seller shall have the right to opt between subsequent delivery or
rectication of defects as subsequent performance pursuant to Sect. 439 I
of the German Civil Code.
5.3. The costs of the subsequent performance shall be borne by the seller,
unless such costs are a disproportionate nancial burden.
5.4. The assignment of warranty claims asserted by the direct purchaser
against us shall not be admissible.
5.5. Any warranty claims shall be limited to a period of 12 months from delivery. Damage claims pursuant to paragraphs 6.1 . and 6.2. shall be subject
to the statutory period of limitation.
5.6. In the event of revocation of the contract we will reimburse the purchase
price minus a sum depending on the date to which the delivery dates
back.
5.7. Any instructions for use or maintenance not adhered to, changes made
in the delivered goods, exchange of parts, or use of materials not in line
with the original specications, shall result in the forfeiture of any warranty
claims. This shall apply likewise if performances rendered by us are not
used as stipulated in the contract, or are used together with third-party
performances, or if the deciency in the performance results from construction documents furnished by the purchaser, or from other instructions
given by him.
5.8. Regarding the sale of software, warranty is given by us for its corresponding to our programme specications, provided that such software
is installed in the respective systems according to our instructions and that
it is used by the purchaser as stipulated in the contract in the combinations
specied by us.

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6. Liability
6.1 . Regarding damages not caused to the delivered good itself, we shall be
liable for breach of contractual and non-contractual duties only in case of
intent and gross negligence, culpable harm to body, life and health, malice,
or for a warranty given.
6.2. In case of breach of essential contractual duties we shall be liable also
for slight negligence, which is, however, limited to the damage typical for the
contract and which is reasonably foreseeable.
6.3. Claims under the German Product Liability Act shall remain unaffected.
6.4. Liability for loss of data shall be limited to the reproduction costs typically incurred if the purchasermakes regular data backups in relation to
risk. In the event that the purchaser should not full his duty set forth under
paragraph 9.4, we shall not be liable for any damage resulting from it.
6.5. Any further damage claims of the purchaser shall be excluded.
7. Reservation of Title
7.1 . We shall hold title in any goods delivered until all claims, including future
and conditional claims, and the balance claim in the current account, have
been settled (reserved goods). The purchaser may use the reserved goods
for production in his ordinary course of business within the meaning of
Sect. 950 of the Civil Code and resell such goods, provided that he is not
in default. Neither pledging such goods nor transferring ownership by way
of security shall be admissible. If the value of the security provided to us
exceeds the claims secured by more than 20 %, we shall release at our
discretion part or the total of such security on request.
7.2. The purchaser shall insure the goods against the usual risks
7.3. Any use for production shall be carried out on our behalf as manufacturer without engaging us. We shall have a property share in the new
goods in proportion of the invoice value of the reserved goods to the value
of the new goods. The purchaser shall keep such items in storage for us
free of charge.
7.4. Any claims arising with regard to the reserved goods, including all balance claims in the current account, shall already be assigned by way of
security by the purchaser to us. The purchaser shall, however, be entitled
to collect such claims in his own name for our account, provided that we
have not withdrawn such collection authorisation due to the purchasers
delay in payment.
7.5. In the event of seizures by third parties of the reserved goods, in particular executions, the purchaser shall point out the fact that it is our property
and shall inform us immediately. Such third party shall be liable for any costs
incurred by us in this regard. Should such third party not be able to satisfy
our claims, the purchaser shall be held liable.
8. Industrial Property Rights and Copyrights
In the event that, due to the purchasers using the performance, third parties should assert claims against the purchaser for infringement of indus-

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trial property rights or copyrights, the purchaser shall give us immediate

written notice. In such case we shall reserve any defence and out-of-court
measures to pursue our rights. The purchaser shall give us any support
required for this purpose.
9. Software Rights
9.1 . Regarding the software, its replacements, supplements, extensions,
and accompanying documentation, which is included in our delivery or
deliveredat a later date, the purchaser shall be granted an indenite, nontransferrable and non-exclusive right of use for the internal use of such
performance. Any copyrights shall continue to be held by us.
9.2. The simultaneous input of the software delivered by us into, or its use on,
more than one piece of hardware shall be inadmissible. The software shall
not be modied, copied, or reproduced in any other way, by the purchaser.
The production of a security copy marked as such shall be admissible.
9.3. The purchaser shall commit himself to preventing access by his employees and third parties to the delivered software and the accompanying
documentation by means of appropriate preventive measures, in particular
the safekeeping of the original data carriers and the back-up copies at a
place safe from access.
10. Applicable Law, Jurisdiction
10.1 . All legal relationships between us and the purchaser shall be exclusively governed by German law, excluding the UN Convention on Contracts on
the International Sale of Goods.
10.2. For any disputes directly or indirectly arising from the legal relationship between us and the purchaser, the courts at our place of business
shall have jurisdiction. The purchaser may, however, also be sued before the
courts having jurisdiction at his general place of business.
11. Partial Invalidity
In the event that any provisions of these General Conditions of Sale should
be partly or entirely invalid, the remaining provisions shall have full validity.

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CERION GmbH
Lbbecker Strae 240
32429 Minden - Germany
phone: +49 (0) 571 388630
info@cerion.biz - www.cerion.biz

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www.cerion.biz

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