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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.

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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.

TOP Partner: GTP Schäfer Giesstechnische Produkte GmbH

TOP Partner: AGTOS Gesellschaft für technische Oberflächensysteme mbH

TOP Partner: Vesuvius GmbH - Foseco

TOP Partner: JASPER GmbH

TOP Partner: Simpson Technologie

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.

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International

The Botfellows team, from left to right: Sebastian Krusche, Dr.-Ing. Mohamad Bdiwi, Paul Eichler, Jayanto Halim

06.08.2024

Robotics specialists at Fraunhofer IWU receive EXIST funding for spin-off

The funding aims to successfully bring technologically demanding start-ups from universities and non-university research institutions into the economy.

International

05.08.2024

Engineering autonomously changeable Industrie 4.0 systems

In the new expertise of the Industry 4.0 research advisory board ‘Engineering autonomously changeable Industrie 4.0 systems’, the Fraunhofer Institute for Mechatronic Design (IEM) provides the basis for the next evolutionary step in production system development and identifies concrete areas of action for the future.

International

The world's first public test charging of a MAN truck with more than 1,000 kW. In the centre of the picture is Bavaria's Minister of Economic Affairs, Hubert Aiwanger, with THD Vice President Prof. Dr. Veronika Fetzer to his left.

02.08.2024

World's first public megawatt charging station for electric trucks

Together with partners from industry and science, the Technical University of Deggendorf (THD) is working on making battery-powered electric trucks suitable for long-distance freight transport.

International

01.08.2024

At least 950 million euros in the federal budget 2025 for industrial research

The German Industrial Research Association Konrad Zuse e.V. (Zuse Association) sees the planned cuts in the budget for ZIM and IGP and the unchanged approach for IGF and INNO-KOM compared to the previous year in the draft federal budget 2025 as a devastating signal for the innovation system and medium-sized businesses.

International

31.07.2024

European Foundry Industry Sentiment

In June 2024, the European Foundry Industry Sentiment Indicator (FISI) experienced a slight decrease to 94.5 index points.

International

31.07.2024

Magnesium through the ages

This report summarises the presentations at GIFA 2019 ‘MAGNESIUM – a history’ and GIFA 2023 ‘MAGNESIUM – lighter, faster, higher’.

International

30.07.2024

The seriousness of the situation

The seasonally adjusted ifo business climate of German suppliers deteriorated by 4.2 points to a value of -23.3, which is the lowest level since February.

International

29.07.2024

Despite the Supply Chain Act, financial factors dominate when it comes to selecting business relationships

Proven criteria such as price, the reliability of payment terms or the length of the business relationship continue to play the most important role for companies when selecting their customers and suppliers.

International

26.07.2024

Laser structures instead of adhesives

The industry-oriented research institute INNOVENT is launching an innovative user project (‘INNAP’) in November on the topic of ‘Laser structuring for hybrid injection moulding’.