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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.

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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.

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

23.10.2024

Not enough engineering students: mechanical engineering particularly affected

The number of first-year and total students is declining.

International

22.10.2024

Green foundries: digital know-how reduces CO2 emissions and boosts competitiveness

The ENGAGEMENT project is researching how the company's own CO2 footprint can be reduced by digital methods.

International

21.10.2024

Novel X-ray method for material testing of electric motors

In the field of so-called X-ray fluorescence imaging, groundbreaking breakthroughs for biomedical applications have been achieved recently.

International

18.10.2024

Additive manufacturing: interactive showroom demonstrates the potential and innovative solutions of 3D printing

The Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) has opened an interactive showroom on additive manufacturing as part of the QI Digital Forum 2024.

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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’.

International

25.07.2024

GIFA Mexico picking up speed

The premiere of GIFA Mexico, which forms part of Düsseldorf’s “The Bright World of Metals” portfolio, will be presenting technology innovations, sustainable solutions and setting trends for the international foundry industry at the Centro Citibanamex in Mexico.

International

24.07.2024

IST-Hochschule publishes latest research findings on Industry 5.0

In collaboration with the Portuguese University of Coimbra, the IST-Hochschule für Management is presenting the latest research findings on the role of digital twins in Industry 5.0.

International

23.07.2024

AiF on the draft federal budget for 2025: no cuts in successful innovation funding

In view of the changing times and the current situation of many medium-sized companies, the AiF Alliance for Industry and Research is opposed to the substantial reduction in funding for the Central Innovation Programme for Medium-Sized Enterprises (ZIM) planned in the draft federal budget for 2025.

International

22.07.2024

E-trucks: How many fast charging stations are needed in Europe?

A joint study by Fraunhofer ISI and Amazon provides important insights into the optimal number and locations of public fast charging stations for long-distance truck traffic in Europe.

International

19.07.2024

Greenhouse gas emissions can now be measured by satellite

For the first time, the values obtained from satellite data enable an independent assessment of the amount of greenhouse gases, so that decision-makers in politics, business and science are no longer solely dependent on the information provided by steel manufacturers.

International

18.07.2024

On the way to emission-free mining: extracting metals with microorganisms

TU Freiberg develops innovative process for bioleaching of copper, indium and zinc

International

18.07.2024

Commemorative logo and new branding of the 25th, anniversary International Fair of Technologies for Foundry METAL

One of Europe’s leading events crafted around the foundry industry - Poland’s METAL Expo celebrates its 25th anniversary this autumn.