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International

12.06.2024

Industrial production is entering a new era

The Internet of Production (IoP) excellence cluster at RWTH Aachen University is working on solutions and thus paving the way for a new industrial era: real production is being mapped virtually, everything is networked with everything else and is becoming more intelligent. But people remain indispensable.

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International

The shapes of the pores that develop through the Kirkendall effect are very diverse.

11.06.2024

University professor Dr.-Ing. Bettina Camin is investigating the Kirkendall effect in real time

It causes cable breaks in mobile phones and defects in aircraft turbines: the Kirkendall effect. This ensures that composite materials become porous and unstable.

TOP Partner: GTP Schäfer Giesstechnische Produkte GmbH

TOP Partner: AGTOS Gesellschaft für technische Oberflächensysteme mbH

TOP Partner: Vesuvius GmbH - Foseco

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TOP Partner: Simpson Technologie

International

Session ‘Young Scientists’: Felix Weber explained his integrative approach to component qualification.

10.06.2024

Basic research sheds light on the last corners of the ‘black box’

The 2024 Foundry Technology Conference: Casting has a tradition that goes back thousands of years – and there is still a lot to be discovered about casting and moulding materials and their technical behaviour.

International

07.06.2024

Redefining the industrial SME

In a brief position paper, WVMetalle is calling on the EU to adapt its SME package from 2023 to the specific characteristics of medium-sized industrial companies. The BDG was involved in the drafting and strongly supports the demands.

International

06.06.2024

Decarbonisation is shaping the aluminium industry

Around 80 participants attended the AMAP forum in Aachen from 25 to 26 April. MAGMA GmbH provided the premises for the event. The invitation was issued by Dr.-Ing. Peter von den Brincken and Dr.-Ing. Uwe Knaak, both managing directors of AMAP GmbH – the Aluminium Cluster at RWTH Aachen University.

International

05.06.2024

The platform that proves that you can also buy castings online

CASTFAST uses the advantages of 3D sand printing to radically digitise and streamline the casting process from quotation to delivery and reordering.

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.