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International

6-chamber cleaning system for aqueous ultrasonic cleaning at the Fraunhofer FEP

27.08.2024

Fraunhofer FEP focuses on practice-oriented further education: new possibilities in industrial component cleaning

A new multi-chamber system for aqueous ultrasonic cleaning at the Fraunhofer FEP will in future offer flexible cleaning possibilities for industrial component cleaning.

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International

26.08.2024

Ultra-thin, hard and durable non-stick coating revolutionises moulding processes in injection and pressure casting

The UltraPLAS coating developed by Fraunhofer researchers has proven to be a groundbreaking solution for the challenges of primary shaping processes.

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

In centrifugal casting, liquid metal at a temperature of around 1,000 degrees is poured into a cylinder that is rotating on its own axis. The centrifugal forces create a rotationally symmetrical workpiece.

23.08.2024

Reducing lead content and saving energy: new processes for the casting industry

The TH Köln and Martin Luck Metallgießerei GmbH (MLS) are developing an AI-based centrifugal casting process that reduces the lead content in the component and improves energy efficiency.

International

Transport of homogenised billets. Hertwich continuous homogenisation plant

22.08.2024

Exlabesa expands recycling capacities and strengthens sustainable aluminium production

Exlabesa is expanding production at its aluminium recycling plant in the Spanish province of A Coruña.

International

ae group headquarters in Gerstungen, Thuringia.

21.08.2024

ae group starts restructuring under self-administration and secures business operations

ae group AG has filed an application with the Meiningen District Court to open insolvency proceedings under self-administration. The reduced demand from the automotive industry has put the manufacturer of aluminium die-cast parts in an economic predicament.

International

20.08.2024

The economic situation in Germany in August 2024

According to the Federal Statistical Office's flash report of 30 July, following the slight economic recovery at the beginning of the year, gross domestic product fell slightly by 0.1% in the period from April to June compared to the previous quarter, after adjustment for price, calendar and seasonal effects.

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International

Katharina Koch filming with Clemens Küppers, CEO of Eisengiesserei Baumgarte and BDG President.

17.05.2024

Future shapers speak for the industry

The Federal Association of the German Foundry Industry (BDG) is launching a new video campaign under the claim #Zukunftsformer.

International

16.05.2024

The economic situation in Germany in May 2024

Economic development in Germany picked up slightly at the start of the year.

International

15.05.2024

Aluminium for the energy transition Advanced Grant from the European Research Council for Professor Christian Hasse

Professor Christian Hasse from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at TU Darmstadt has been awarded a prestigious Advanced Grant from the European Research Council (ERC).

International

14.05.2024

Development of production in the manufacturing industry - reporting month March 2024

According to the Federal Statistical Office , production in the manufacturing sector fell slightly by 0.4% in March compared to the previous month, adjusted for price, calendar and seasonal effects, after increases of 1.3% and 1.7% were recorded in January and February respectively.

International

DMG-Mori machine for 3D printing of complex metal components.

13.05.2024

Metal 3D printing also profitable for SMEs

The production of metal parts using a 3D printer can also be profitable for SMEs - this is shown by research results from experts at Münster University of Applied Sciences.

International

Prof Dr Matthias Busse was bid farewell to his retirement by Prof Dr Bernd Mayer and Prof Dr Thomas Weißgärber (from left to right). The two will now jointly lead Fraunhofer IFAM into the future.

10.05.2024

Institute director retires

On 1 April, Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Matthias Busse retired after 21 years as Institute Director of the Fraunhofer IFAM, Bremen.

International

09.05.2024

400th network launched

The Initiative for Energy Efficiency and Climate Protection Networks (IEEKN) has reached another important milestone with the launch of its 400th network.

International

08.05.2024

Artificial intelligence meets FONDIUM: ideas, innovations and prospects

Sponsored: Artificial intelligence, or AI for short, is currently on everyone's lips. Some experts even go so far as to claim that this technology will have a transformative effect similar to that of the industrial revolution around two centuries ago.

International

07.05.2024

50 years of innovative riser systems

Half a century of technological leadership in the feeder sector - Chemex Foundry Solutions GmbH, a subsidiary of the HA Group, is celebrating this proud anniversary.