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International

Tata Steel Kalinganagar is the first Indian steel plant to be included in the World Economic Forum's Global Lighthouse Network for its Industry 4.0 technologies.

27.11.2024

Steel Production in India - The Growth Driver Steel Industry is Becoming Greener

From 27 to 29 November 2024, METEC India will take place in Mumbai alongside wire India, Tube India, and INDIA ESSEN WELDING & CUTTING – the largest metal trade fair in India.

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International

26.11.2024

Harz Guss Zorge under new management

GMH sells specialist supplier of complex iron castings from the southern Harz region to strategic investor of choice

TOP Partner: GTP Schäfer Giesstechnische Produkte GmbH

TOP Partner: Simpson Technologie

TOP Partner: AGTOS Gesellschaft für technische Oberflächensysteme mbH

TOP Partner: Vesuvius GmbH - Foseco

TOP Partner: JASPER GmbH

International

25.11.2024

The economic situation in Germany in November 2024

Economic development in Germany in the third quarter was somewhat more favourable than generally expected.

International

22.11.2024

gh AUER GUSS relies on IPG for magnesium components

Following the delivery of a high-pressure die casting (HPDC) machine, ItalPresseGauss (IPG) is now installing a complete HPDC cell.

International

Sascha F. Wenzler and Christoph Stüker on the grounds of Messe Frankfurt.

21.11.2024

Formnext to be headed by management duo as from November 2024

As from 1 November 2024, there will be two managers at the helm of the Formnext brand.

International

20.11.2024

German suppliers have no time to lose

The seasonally adjusted ifo business climate index for German suppliers rose again for the first time in five months.

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International

11.11.2024

Formnext postpones the start of Formnext Chicago 2025

Due to an unfavorable scheduling constellation and the challenging situation in the AM industry, Formnext Chicago will not take place in 2025 and will be postponed.

International

08.11.2024

GIFA Mexico 2024 celebrates successful premiere

Record international participation and an enthusiastic atmosphere in the exhibition halls ensure global appeal.

International

New Water Jet Blasting Machine at Franklin Precision Castings.

07.11.2024

New Automatic and Manual High Pressure Ceramic Shell Removal Center

This cutting-edge technology from Triplex Systems, Inc. of Minnesota, marks a continued advancement in its commitment to quality, efficiency, and workplace safety.

International

06.11.2024

Hunter Foundry Machinery acquired by SMG Group

The acquisition was finalized on July 24, 2024 at Hunter headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois (Chicago).

International

Filigree structures: LPBF enables the production of individual stents in the same batch (building board)

05.11.2024

Metallic 3D printing: Achieving high-quality results with customised scanning strategies

At the Dresden branch of the Fraunhofer IWU, research associates have been working with LPBF additive technology for 15 years now.

International

Simulated grain boundary with cage clustering (blue) at a titanium grain boundary. The blue atoms are titanium atoms in the corners of the icosahedral cages, the red atoms are iron atoms and the grey atoms are other titanium atoms.

04.11.2024

Materials research: Surprise at the grain boundary

Using the latest microscopy and simulation techniques, an international research team has been able to observe for the first time how dissolved elements form new grain boundary phases.

International

From left to right: H.Hahn (Member of the Management Board), M.Handtmann (Co-CEO Handtmann Holding), H.Hirt (Head of Permanent Moulds Division), T.Nunnenmacher (Technology Department), H.Pfeiffer (Managing Director Light Metal Casting), W.Schmidt (Managing Director Light Metal ), D. Seckler (Managing Director Light Metal Casting), V. Ulrich (Co-CEO Handtmann Holding), Dr. R. Omagbemi (Member of the Management Board), M. Bilgery (Head of Technology Department), M. Unkel (Technology Department), M. Eisenbraun (Head of Advanced Development Production Department)

01.11.2024

Handtmann starts megacasting at its Biberach site

Handtmann is the first European tier-1 to invest in the emerging technology.

International

Developing new battery technologies in the solid-state battery laboratory.

31.10.2024

Fraunhofer ISE inaugurates new battery research centre

Batteries are a key component of a successful energy transition – whether for the electrification of transport, the stabilisation of the power grid or the balancing of fluctuating green electricity.

International

30.10.2024

Apply now for the Swedish Steel Prize 2025

The application period for the Swedish Steel Prize 2025 is now open. The most prestigious international prize in the steel industry will be celebrating its 25th anniversary next year. The deadline for applications is 15 December 2024.