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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.

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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.

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

01.08.2024

At least 950 million euros in the federal budget 2025 for industrial research

The German Industrial Research Association Konrad Zuse e.V. (Zuse Association) sees the planned cuts in the budget for ZIM and IGP and the unchanged approach for IGF and INNO-KOM compared to the previous year in the draft federal budget 2025 as a devastating signal for the innovation system and medium-sized businesses.

International

31.07.2024

European Foundry Industry Sentiment

In June 2024, the European Foundry Industry Sentiment Indicator (FISI) experienced a slight decrease to 94.5 index points.

International

31.07.2024

Magnesium through the ages

This report summarises the presentations at GIFA 2019 ‘MAGNESIUM – a history’ and GIFA 2023 ‘MAGNESIUM – lighter, faster, higher’.

International

30.07.2024

The seriousness of the situation

The seasonally adjusted ifo business climate of German suppliers deteriorated by 4.2 points to a value of -23.3, which is the lowest level since February.

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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.

International

The new tilting drum furnace increases the production capacity of the Trimet recycling plant in Gelsenkirchen by 20 per cent.

16.04.2024

Trimet makes aluminium recycling greener

The aluminium manufacturer has expanded the site's production capacity and at the same time significantly reduced CO2 emissions by converting the energy supply.

International

15.04.2024

Order notification from Otto Junker

The iron foundry Th. Schultz commissioned OTTO JUNKER GmbH with the delivery and commissioning of a medium-frequency induction crucible furnace system.

International

12.04.2024

The economic situation in Germany in April 2024

The latest economic indicators show a gradual economic stabilisation, although the overall picture is still mixed.

International

11.04.2024

Applications for the Altair Enlighten Award 2024 can be submitted now

The award honors outstanding innovations in the automotive industry in the field of sustainable lightweight construction

International

10.04.2024

First Standardized Material Testing of 2PP 3D-Printed Parts

UpNano printers and resins for macroscopic test specimens. Superior properties compared to conventional resin-based 3D printing.

International

09.04.2024

EU Parliament wants human-centered virtual worlds

The federal funding project "5G Troisdorf IndustrieStadtpark" has realized an industrial metaverse demonstrator for remote maintenance and training in the field of mechanical engineering and production.

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.