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International

12.12.2024

Magnesium research: Walter Benjamin Grant for Dr. Tim M. Schwarz

The German Research Foundation has awarded Dr Tim M. Schwarz the Walter Benjamin Grant. The scientist investigates magnesium alloys for implants, among other things.

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International

11.12.2024

US technology investor Anzu Partners signs agreement to acquire voxeljet AG

voxeljet AG (‘voxeljet’) has entered into an agreement to sell its entire business to funds affiliated with Anzu Partners LLC (‘Anzu’) as part of an asset deal.

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

10.12.2024

Development of production in the manufacturing industry – reporting month October 2024

According to the Federal Statistical Office, production in the manufacturing industry fell by 1.0% in October compared with the previous month, after price, calendar and seasonal adjustments.

International

09.12.2024

Revolution in hardness measurement: laser-optical technology for materials testing

Scientists at the Koblenz University of Applied Sciences have developed a novel laser-optical method for the non-contact measurement and visualisation of the surface hardness of materials.

International

06.12.2024

New real-world laboratory for the transformation of the automotive and supplier industry

A new real-world laboratory was opened at the Berlin Centre for Production Technology (PTZ) as part of the 4th ReTraNetz-BB network forum.

International

AIF board member Jens Jerzembeck, Member of the Bundestag Thomas Jarzombek, AIF board member Thomas Reiche (from left)

05.12.2024

AIF calls for greater research funding: One billion for innovation

With an annual budget of one billion euros for the research funding programmes – ZIM 600 million euros, IGF 300 million euros and INNO-KOM 100 million euros – politicians would be sending an important signal in terms of industrial policy.

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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.

International

19.11.2024

Development of production in the manufacturing sector – reporting month September 2024

Production ends the third quarter on a weak note.

International

18.11.2024

How can flexible energy procurement contribute to the transformation of industry?

The results and recommendations of the study presented are highly relevant in the context of the current reform of grid fees and the long-term safeguarding of the competitiveness of German industry.

International

15.11.2024

GMH Gruppe acquires Kind & Co., Edelstahlwerk, GmbH & Co. KG

The company’s integration strengthens GMH’s market position in the tool steel industry

International

The figure shows a distance field created in real time by the software: objects in the immediate vicinity are located in red areas. In blue areas, the nearest object is further away.

14.11.2024

THWS presents research for safe collaboration between humans and robots

Trade fair combines research and application of robotics in Main-Franconia

International

During the conference, there was also time to exchange ideas.

13.11.2024

11th Central German Forum on 3D Printing in Practice at Merseburg University of Applied Sciences

The ‘Central German Forum on 3D Printing in Practice’ took place for the 11th time this year, hosted by Merseburg University of Applied Sciences.

International

isitors learned about the production of aluminium billets at the casting table.

12.11.2024

Citizens experience the fascination of aluminium

On 29 October, Trimet opened the gates of its aluminium smelter in Essen-Bergeborbeck to the public.

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.