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International

12.09.2024

First call for funding under the ‘Federal Funding for Industry and Climate Protection (BIK)’ programme launched

A few days ago, the funding guideline for the new ‘Federal Funding for Industry and Climate Protection (BIK)’ programme was published in the Federal Gazette, together with the first calls for funding for the two funding modules.

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International

Aluminium foam sandwich floor panel with integrated cooling structure

11.09.2024

CO2-saving battery casings for electric cars

More charging power, more range, more climate-friendly – in the joint project COOLBat, researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology IWU are working with partners to develop the next generation of battery casings for electric vehicles.

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

Robot-assisted measurement on a 3D construction job using a measuring head from Imprintec GmbH.

10.09.2024

Reliable quality of 3D-printed components

In the ‘Enabl3D’ project, researchers are now developing a sufficient quality assurance system.

International

09.09.2024

Development of incoming orders in the manufacturing industry, reporting month July 2024

The order situation in the manufacturing industry appears to be stabilising.

International

06.09.2024

RWI economic forecast

No economic upturn in sight in Germany

International

05.09.2024

Who is responsible for introducing AI in the company?

A survey by the ifaa shows that in companies with more than 100 employees, responsibility for introducing AI systems is bundled in one department, while smaller companies often have neither a responsible person nor a responsible department.

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International

07.06.2024

Redefining the industrial SME

In a brief position paper, WVMetalle is calling on the EU to adapt its SME package from 2023 to the specific characteristics of medium-sized industrial companies. The BDG was involved in the drafting and strongly supports the demands.

International

06.06.2024

Decarbonisation is shaping the aluminium industry

Around 80 participants attended the AMAP forum in Aachen from 25 to 26 April. MAGMA GmbH provided the premises for the event. The invitation was issued by Dr.-Ing. Peter von den Brincken and Dr.-Ing. Uwe Knaak, both managing directors of AMAP GmbH – the Aluminium Cluster at RWTH Aachen University.

International

05.06.2024

The platform that proves that you can also buy castings online

CASTFAST uses the advantages of 3D sand printing to radically digitise and streamline the casting process from quotation to delivery and reordering.

International

05.06.2024

Foundry group takes over Eisenwerk Hasenclever & Sohn

Insolvency administrator Martin Mucha of the law firm GRUB BRUGGER has found an investor for the insolvent Eisenwerk Hasenclever & Sohn GmbH in Battenberg.

International

05.06.2024

European Inventor Award within reach

The engineer Richard Oberle from Elsenfeld and his Italian colleague Fiorenci Dioni have invented the world's largest aluminium die-casting machine.

International

05.06.2024

Wieland celebrates groundbreaking for copper recycling centre

Investment of around 80 million euros at the Wieland Group's largest site in Germany

International

04.06.2024

Cybersecurity - free tool kit

CybeReady offers a free training toolkit to make employees more aware of the dangers of fraudulent text messages (smishing).

International

EGA intends to use the acquisition to strengthen its European business and expand its recycling activities.

03.06.2024

EGA completes takeover

At the beginning of May, aluminium producer Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) completed its takeover of the German foundry and recycling company Leichtmetall, based in Hannover.

International

Mixing sand and moulding core boxes – one of the activities on the Girls' Day programme.

31.05.2024

15 girls at Girls Day

ASK Chemicals, Hilden, took part in Girls Day on 25 April 2024 with its sites in Germany.