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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

Dr Marc Hüske, head of the Manufacturing-X forum at the VDMA

23.09.2024

3 questions for Marc Hüske, member of the Industry 4.0 Research Council and head of the VDMA Manufacturing-X forum

In the interview, Dr Marc Hüske talks about sustainability, technological sovereignty, interoperability and the role of people.

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International

20.09.2024

The fourth dimension in 3D printing

Experts refer to the possibility of integrating completely new material properties into the microstructure of materials, in addition to the practically freely selectable three-dimensional shape in additive manufacturing, as the fourth dimension in 3D printing.

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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

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.

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.

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International

20.06.2024

VDI initiative "Future Germany 2050" aims to strengthen Germany as a centre of business and technology

The largest economy in the European Union, which has earned worldwide recognition for its economic strength and innovative power thanks in part to its "German engineering", has gradually lost its technological leadership in recent years.

International

On 19 June, the BDG asked stakeholders and the industry the rhetorical question about the future: Do we still need castings from Germany? And why are things so difficult for the industry right now?

20.06.2024

Energy-intensive and medium-sized – a model that is becoming obsolete?

The 3rd Future Day of the Foundry Industry took place in Düsseldorf on 19 June 2024.

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.