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The target groups are foundries, foundry plant and machinery manufacturers, foundry customers, suppliers and the processing industry.

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International

03.01.2025

Management buy-out at Hertwich Engineering

Hertwich Engineering GmbH is now taking its own path into the future. The manufacturer and developer of aluminum casting technologies has been taken over by its management team through a buy-out from SMS group.

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International

02.01.2025

Trimet plans full capacity in 2025

The aluminum manufacturer Trimet is continuing to ramp up its production facilities. The German plants in Essen, Hamburg and Voerde are set to return to full capacity in the course of 2025.

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International

27.12.2024

Elcee Group acquires Chinforce

Elcee Group from Dordrecht, South Holland, has acquired the company Chinforce. The declared aim is to further strengthen its leading position as a supplier of mechanical components and assemblies, and to improve its range of services.

International

23.12.2024

Doerrenberg sells foundry and steelworks

Doerrenberg Edelstahl GmbH has sold both its foundry and steelworks divisions to Callista Private Equity GmbH. The reasons are the economic situation and price pressure.

International

20.12.2024

MPI: Single step from ores to sustainable metals

Max Planck scientists design a process that merges metal extraction, alloying and processing into one single, eco-friendly step.

International

19.12.2024

VDA recommendation for secure material supply

The Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) has published a new global industry standard – with the aim of ensuring the supply of materials across the entire value chain.

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International

Developing new battery technologies in the solid-state battery laboratory.

31.10.2024

Fraunhofer ISE inaugurates new battery research centre

Batteries are a key component of a successful energy transition – whether for the electrification of transport, the stabilisation of the power grid or the balancing of fluctuating green electricity.

International

30.10.2024

Apply now for the Swedish Steel Prize 2025

The application period for the Swedish Steel Prize 2025 is now open. The most prestigious international prize in the steel industry will be celebrating its 25th anniversary next year. The deadline for applications is 15 December 2024.

International

29.10.2024

European Foundry Industry Sentiment, September 2024: FISI Experiences Continued Decline in September

In September 2024, the European Foundry Industry Sentiment Indicator (FISI) saw a further decrease.

International

28.10.2024

3D printing for a green aviation and aerospace industry

The European Commission has set ambitious targets: the ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation stipulates that CO₂ emissions from aviation must be reduced by 60 per cent by 2050 compared to 1990 levels.

International

25.10.2024

Hardening Congress 2024: Paul Riebensahm Prize for Gabriel Ebner from Leibniz-IWT

The renowned Paul Riebensahm Prize is endowed with 2,000 euros and will be presented at the following year's Hardening Congress.

International

24.10.2024

Efficient heavy haulage with 3D scans and digital modelling

A new process from the Cologne University of Applied Sciences and Sommer GmbH uses 3D scanned routes and simulated tractory curves to enable precise route planning for large and heavy haulage, relying on innovative navigation systems and augmented reality displays.

International