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International

22.05.2024

Performance review 2023

The Wirtschaftsvereinigung Metalle e.V. has continued to champion the interests of the non-ferrous metals industry over the past year and presents this review in its Lighthouses 23.

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International

21.05.2024

Roadmap to climate neutrality

The Federal Association of the German Foundry Industry (BDG) is developing a roadmap that shows politicians, society, customers and investors how the German foundry industry intends to become climate-neutral by 2045.

TOP Partner: GTP Schäfer Giesstechnische Produkte GmbH

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TOP Partner: Vesuvius GmbH - Foseco

TOP Partner: JASPER GmbH

International

20.05.2024

5th company anniversary in South Africa

On 18 March, the James Durrans Group in Sasolburg celebrated the 5th anniversary of its subsidiary Carbon International Trading.

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).

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International

24.01.2024

ISL study PROVIDE sheds light on the potential of containerized hydrogen transports

Containerized hydrogen transport: Analysis of compressed gas containers with a focus on scalability and efficiency for an advanced and sustainable logistics solution

International

23.01.2024

Development of production in the manufacturing sector - reporting month November 2023

According to the Federal Statistical Office, production in the manufacturing sector fell by 0.7% in November compared to the previous month.

International

The density measurement system developed in Bochum can be used to precisely determine the properties of various material mixtures.

22.01.2024

What impurities mean for the transport of liquid CO2

Ruhr-Universität Bochum is involved in a new EU project that aims to show how infrastructures for carbon capture and storage (CCS) can be developed and expanded.

International

Group photo from the HySecunda kick-off meeting of the entire consortium

19.01.2024

Scalable solutions for green hydrogen production in South Africa

South Africa could play an important role as a reliable producer of green hydrogen - also as a supplier for Germany - in the coming years.

International

18.01.2024

EU accelerates the expansion of renewables

At their meeting in Brussels in December, the EU energy ministers agreed on an extension of three EU emergency regulations for the accelerated expansion of renewable energies, for gas solidarity measures by the member states and the so-called market correction mechanism against excessive gas prices.

International

Kurtz KPS3000 column deburring press for high and large-volume components.

18.01.2024

And it does work: GIGA press for GIGA casting!

While structural parts were previously mostly deburred on sliding/tilting table presses, the "normal" 4-column press is now in the foreground for these dimensions.

International

E-mobility - special requirements, special solutions from the LiFLEX modular system: The LiFLEX GigaLine for machining large and complex components.

18.01.2024

LiCON machining centres - also for large cubic machining of complex components

As one of the leading players in the manufacturing industry, LiCON is once again setting new standards with its pioneering technologies and state-of-the-art solutions.

International

In contrast to conventionally used powders in the laser powder bed fusion process, Uddeholm Dievar offers exceptional mechanical properties.

18.01.2024

Uddeholm presents Dievar for 3D printing

This innovative material transfers the proven properties of Dievar hot work tool steel to additively manufactured mould inserts and components

International

17.01.2024

GDP threatens to shrink again in 2024 - IMK expects decline of 0.3 per cent, the same as in 2023

Cuts in government spending, higher taxes and additional uncertainty regarding further funding for climate protection projects are likely to intensify the dampening effect of high interest rates and subdued global economic growth.