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Veranstaltung International

20.09.2024

The new Metal expo's unveiling marks this year's autumn!

Global giants representing foundry come to Kielce

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International

19.09.2024

Competitive electricity prices halt recession and deindustrialisation

The still high electricity price and the dramatically increasing grid fees are exacerbating the industrial and economic crisis.

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

18.09.2024

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

According to the Federal Statistical Office, production in the manufacturing industry fell by 2.4% in July compared to the previous month, after price, calendar and seasonal adjustments.

International

17.09.2024

Member of the European Parliament Andrea Wechsler visits metal foundry Schüle GmbH

During the visit, Wechsler emphasised the important role of medium-sized and family-run companies for Germany's competitiveness.

International

16.09.2024

CSSP Holding GmbH acquires Isselburg Guß und Bearbeitung GmbH

The strategic partnership is focused on the long-term and successful development of the company.

International

13.09.2024

The economic situation in Germany in September 2024

The German economy continues to stagnate at the beginning of the third quarter.

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International

The agenda for the BDG's general meeting on 18 June included the election of the board and the president. The previous president, Clemens Küpper, was re-elected. New members of the board: Dr Christiane Heunisch-Grotz, Dr Marc Mateika and Dipl.-Ing. Lars Steinheider.

20.06.2024

Clemens Küpper confirmed as BDG President

2024 was an election year for BDG members: on the eve of the Future Day of the German Foundry Industry, they elected the divisional directors of economics and technology as well as the new board of directors at the HDGI's technical centre on Hansaallee in Düsseldorf.

International

19.06.2024

The economic situation in Germany in June 2024

After an economic upturn at the beginning of the year, supported by favourable weather conditions and catch-up effects, the indicators for the second quarter show a mixed picture.

International

ACHEMA badge in titanium awarded to Clemens Schmees (centre), CEO of SCHMEES cast.

18.06.2024

ACHEMA plaque in titanium awarded to Clemens Schmees

During his eleven years of service on the DECHEMA board, he acted as an important and successful link between ACHEMA exhibitors and the DECHEMA board.

International

Tobias Gergs and Dennis Wingender (right) were honoured with the Eickhoff Prize this year.

17.06.2024

Simulation of tool wear and plasma-surface interaction

Tunnel boring machines wear out when used underground. In his dissertation, Dr Dennis Wingender used simulations to investigate what this wear looks like in detail and what could be done to prevent it.

International

14.06.2024

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

According to the Federal Statistical Office, production in the manufacturing industry in April, adjusted for price, calendar and seasonal effects, was almost stagnant, with a decline of 0.1% compared to the previous month.

International

13.06.2024

Millions for the circular economy

Speira is investing 40 million euros in additional recycling capacity to further develop the Rheinwerk and realise a total of up to 1.5 million tonnes of CO2 savings per year at the site.

International

12.06.2024

Industrial production is entering a new era

The Internet of Production (IoP) excellence cluster at RWTH Aachen University is working on solutions and thus paving the way for a new industrial era: real production is being mapped virtually, everything is networked with everything else and is becoming more intelligent. But people remain indispensable.

International

The shapes of the pores that develop through the Kirkendall effect are very diverse.

11.06.2024

University professor Dr.-Ing. Bettina Camin is investigating the Kirkendall effect in real time

It causes cable breaks in mobile phones and defects in aircraft turbines: the Kirkendall effect. This ensures that composite materials become porous and unstable.

International

Session ‘Young Scientists’: Felix Weber explained his integrative approach to component qualification.

10.06.2024

Basic research sheds light on the last corners of the ‘black box’

The 2024 Foundry Technology Conference: Casting has a tradition that goes back thousands of years – and there is still a lot to be discovered about casting and moulding materials and their technical behaviour.