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International

With the departure of Dipl.-Ing. Dipl.-Wirtsch.-Ing. Folkmar Ukena and the introduction of Dr Fynn-Willem Lohe as the new managing director, an important era in the history of the LEDA plant is coming to an end. The ceremonial handover took place in bright sunshine, with not only the traditional bell being rung to mark the shift change, but also the symbolic presentation of the

09.08.2024

Changeover at LEDA

Folkmar Ukena is succeeded by Fynn-Willem Lohe.

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International

08.08.2024

Production in the manufacturing industry – reporting month June 2024

According to the Federal Statistical Office, production in the manufacturing industry increased by 1.4% in June compared to the previous month, after adjustment for price, calendar and seasonal effects.

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International

The new management team, consisting of Marius Berlemann, Wolfram N. Diener and Bernhard J. Stempfle (from left to right)

07.08.2024

Personnel reshuffle: Messe Düsseldorf strengthens its leading position

Marius Berlemann took up his post as the new Managing Director of Messe Düsseldorf on 1 August. The personnel change is accompanied by a realignment of trade fair responsibilities within the management team.

International

The Botfellows team, from left to right: Sebastian Krusche, Dr.-Ing. Mohamad Bdiwi, Paul Eichler, Jayanto Halim

06.08.2024

Robotics specialists at Fraunhofer IWU receive EXIST funding for spin-off

The funding aims to successfully bring technologically demanding start-ups from universities and non-university research institutions into the economy.

International

05.08.2024

Engineering autonomously changeable Industrie 4.0 systems

In the new expertise of the Industry 4.0 research advisory board ‘Engineering autonomously changeable Industrie 4.0 systems’, the Fraunhofer Institute for Mechatronic Design (IEM) provides the basis for the next evolutionary step in production system development and identifies concrete areas of action for the future.

International

The world's first public test charging of a MAN truck with more than 1,000 kW. In the centre of the picture is Bavaria's Minister of Economic Affairs, Hubert Aiwanger, with THD Vice President Prof. Dr. Veronika Fetzer to his left.

02.08.2024

World's first public megawatt charging station for electric trucks

Together with partners from industry and science, the Technical University of Deggendorf (THD) is working on making battery-powered electric trucks suitable for long-distance freight transport.

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International

24.04.2024

Fraunhofer IESE presents new Industry 4.0 solution for low-threshold access to data rooms

IESE from Kaiserslautern is presenting an innovative solution that makes it easier for companies of all sizes to join data spaces and thus paves the way for them to enter digitalisation: the AAS Dataspace for Everybody.

International

ABP induction furnace melting plant in operation.

24.04.2024

How the induction furnace becomes an energy store

The metalworking industry is one of the biggest industrial producers of CO2 emissions worldwide. An alternative solution for reducing CO2 is induction for heating processes using green electricity. ABP Induction Systems GmbH is now going one step further and also using the technology to store energy.

International

23.04.2024

Gustav Eirich Award enters its 15th round

Eirich is once again organising the science award this year. Young academics have until 31 May to submit their work on refractory-based topics.

International

If metal shavings are pressed into briquettes, the volume of aluminium, for example, is reduced to a tenth.

23.04.2024

Comparison of briquetting vs. centrifuging

Before investing in a chip treatment system, it is important to thoroughly analyse the potential it offers.

International

Wolfgang Maaß (left) and his research assistants Hannah Stein and Ankit Agrawal (right) are working with partners from science and industry to harness the power of quanta for the metalworking industry.

22.04.2024

Quantum power for the economy - fast simulations for Industry 4.0

Metal components in perfect shape without rejects and faulty production: the computing power of quanta should optimise production in the metalworking industry in the near future.

International

Crateflow, that's Marcus Heidt (left) and Daniel Antonatus (right). They bring expertise in data science, business administration and software development to the start-up project.

19.04.2024

Optimise inventory management: Crateflow enables precise AI-based demand forecasts

A key challenge for companies is to control overstocking and understocking and to make supply chains resistant to disruption. Demand forecasts that make it possible to precisely plan factors such as stock levels, order quantities, production capacities and procurement strategies can help with this.

International

19.04.2024

Strategically expanding added value - heavy metal from the Sauerland region

The family business M. Busch is constantly growing and modernising. New halls, high-tech automation and investments in the millions are the result of a modern corporate strategy.

International

18.04.2024

The Blöcher foundry produces large aluminium tools for plastics technology

The German foundry Blöcher specialises in the short-term provision of aluminium tool casts for the production of large-format plastic parts.

International

17.04.2024

ASK Chemicals Group announces Luiz Totti as new Chief Executive Officer

Prior to his appointment as CEO, Mr. Totti held several key positions within ASK Chemicals, including Managing Director of South America, Executive Vice President (EVP) Americas, and EVP of Asia.