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International

13.12.2024

50th Barbara Colloquium at Aalen University

Big anniversary: On December 5, over 170 participants took part in the 50th Barbara Colloquium at Aalen University to discuss current developments in the foundry industry.

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International

12.12.2024

Magnesium research: Walter Benjamin Grant for Dr. Tim M. Schwarz

The German Research Foundation has awarded Dr Tim M. Schwarz the Walter Benjamin Grant. The scientist investigates magnesium alloys for implants, among other things.

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TOP Partner: Vesuvius GmbH - Foseco

TOP Partner: JASPER GmbH

International

11.12.2024

US technology investor Anzu Partners signs agreement to acquire voxeljet AG

voxeljet AG (‘voxeljet’) has entered into an agreement to sell its entire business to funds affiliated with Anzu Partners LLC (‘Anzu’) as part of an asset deal.

International

10.12.2024

Development of production in the manufacturing industry – reporting month October 2024

According to the Federal Statistical Office, production in the manufacturing industry fell by 1.0% in October compared with the previous month, after price, calendar and seasonal adjustments.

International

09.12.2024

Revolution in hardness measurement: laser-optical technology for materials testing

Scientists at the Koblenz University of Applied Sciences have developed a novel laser-optical method for the non-contact measurement and visualisation of the surface hardness of materials.

International

06.12.2024

New real-world laboratory for the transformation of the automotive and supplier industry

A new real-world laboratory was opened at the Berlin Centre for Production Technology (PTZ) as part of the 4th ReTraNetz-BB network forum.

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International

AIF board member Jens Jerzembeck, Member of the Bundestag Thomas Jarzombek, AIF board member Thomas Reiche (from left)

05.12.2024

AIF calls for greater research funding: One billion for innovation

With an annual budget of one billion euros for the research funding programmes – ZIM 600 million euros, IGF 300 million euros and INNO-KOM 100 million euros – politicians would be sending an important signal in terms of industrial policy.

International

04.12.2024

Outstanding female engineers wanted: Dr.-Wilhelmy-VDI Prize 2025

The VDI and the Dr. Wilhelmy Foundation are jointly supporting young female scientists in the engineering sciences.

International

03.12.2024

Superconductors: Trimet reduces energy losses in aluminium production

The Trimet aluminium smelter in Hamburg plans to replace parts of the busbar system of the electrolysis furnaces with superconductors.

International

02.12.2024

Dr Peter Hofer-Hauser - New Professor at the Chair of Casting Technology

With his many years of experience in science and industry, he is particularly dedicated to the further development of permanent mould processes, where numerical simulations and the reduction of tool wear are central topics.

International

29.11.2024

ECOCAST ONE – The smart feeder innovation

ECOCAST ONE offers users of feeder sleeves a plus in quality and performance with 100% sustainability.

International

28.11.2024

Procast Guss is repositioning itself under its own management

This is how the company is adapting its structures to the current requirements of the market and its customers.

International

Tata Steel Kalinganagar is the first Indian steel plant to be included in the World Economic Forum's Global Lighthouse Network for its Industry 4.0 technologies.

27.11.2024

Steel Production in India - The Growth Driver Steel Industry is Becoming Greener

From 27 to 29 November 2024, METEC India will take place in Mumbai alongside wire India, Tube India, and INDIA ESSEN WELDING & CUTTING – the largest metal trade fair in India.

International

26.11.2024

Harz Guss Zorge under new management

GMH sells specialist supplier of complex iron castings from the southern Harz region to strategic investor of choice

International

25.11.2024

The economic situation in Germany in November 2024

Economic development in Germany in the third quarter was somewhat more favourable than generally expected.