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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.

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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.

TOP Partner: GTP Schäfer Giesstechnische Produkte GmbH

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TOP Partner: Vesuvius GmbH - Foseco

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TOP Partner: Simpson Technologie

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.

International

Rainer Stark (2nd from left) elected to the speaker team of the Industry 4.0 research advisory board. Harald Schöning (left), Klaus Bauer and Peter Liggesmeyer (right) were confirmed in their positions.

17.07.2024

Industry 4.0 research advisory board elects Rainer Stark to the team of spokespersons

Rainer Stark brings extensive expertise to the speaker team of the Industry 4.0 Research Advisory Board

International

16.07.2024

The economic situation in Germany in July 2024

The recent deterioration in sentiment indicators and the renewed declines in incoming orders and production show a continued weakness in the heavily export-oriented German industry, even though the latest figures may be somewhat distorted downwards due to bridge days in May.

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International

Until now, different data formats have been used for CAD, CAM and post-processing in metal 3D printing. A standardized open format speeds up the processes considerably.

08.04.2024

Open data format simplifies 3D printing process

A new data format simplifies data processing along the processes involved in 3D printing of metals.

International

05.04.2024

Second life: industrial heat supply on the way to a fossil-free era

Scientists are researching how the generation of process steam, which is used in many technical processes, can be decarbonized

International

Students and teacher in the laboratory at Ernst Abbe University Jena.

04.04.2024

Inter-university project strengthens the attractiveness of engineering education in Thuringia

The ThüLeNa project utilizes the synergetic profiles and expertise of seven renowned Thuringian universities.

International

03.04.2024

Worrying decline in engineering student numbers

In the coming years, demographics, digitalization and climate protection will significantly increase the demand for employees in engineering and IT professions.

International

02.04.2024

Effects of research and innovation policy measures - Impact measurement rarely takes place

Many evaluation studies do not meet the methodological requirements - Policy learning is prevented - Creating the conditions for meaningful causal analysis

International

01.04.2024

Formnext 2024: An outstanding start to the new trade fair year

Despite the rather subdued economic situation in Germany and global political challenges, by the end of February, around 574 companies from 35 different countries had already registered for the world's leading trade fair for Additive Manufacturing and the next generation of industrial production.

International

29.03.2024

Kiel Institute's spring forecast: recovery delayed

The Kiel Institute is leaving its forecast for 2025 unchanged and expects economic output to grow by 1.2%. The inflation rate is likely to fall to below 2 percent and the government's financing deficit to below 0.8 percent.

International

Cobots are collaborative robots that can work directly with humans to support them.

28.03.2024

Hannover Messe 2024: A cobot learns to draw - thanks to AI image recognition

The trade fair exhibit from the Institut für Integrierte Produktion Hannover gGmbH (IPH) is an example of how robots can work with AI to master unpredictable situations - without a human having to reprogram them.

International

27.03.2024

Call for Papers - InCeight Casting C8 - 2025

The focus of the presentations is on linking methods and expertise from different disciplines with the aim of developing a common understanding of the various requirements for high-performance and efficient cast products.