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International

13.09.2024

The economic situation in Germany in September 2024

The German economy continues to stagnate at the beginning of the third quarter.

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International

12.09.2024

First call for funding under the ‘Federal Funding for Industry and Climate Protection (BIK)’ programme launched

A few days ago, the funding guideline for the new ‘Federal Funding for Industry and Climate Protection (BIK)’ programme was published in the Federal Gazette, together with the first calls for funding for the two funding modules.

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International

Aluminium foam sandwich floor panel with integrated cooling structure

11.09.2024

CO2-saving battery casings for electric cars

More charging power, more range, more climate-friendly – in the joint project COOLBat, researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology IWU are working with partners to develop the next generation of battery casings for electric vehicles.

International

Robot-assisted measurement on a 3D construction job using a measuring head from Imprintec GmbH.

10.09.2024

Reliable quality of 3D-printed components

In the ‘Enabl3D’ project, researchers are now developing a sufficient quality assurance system.

International

09.09.2024

Development of incoming orders in the manufacturing industry, reporting month July 2024

The order situation in the manufacturing industry appears to be stabilising.

International

06.09.2024

RWI economic forecast

No economic upturn in sight in Germany

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International

In centrifugal casting, liquid metal at a temperature of around 1,000 degrees is poured into a cylinder that is rotating on its own axis. The centrifugal forces create a rotationally symmetrical workpiece.

23.08.2024

Reducing lead content and saving energy: new processes for the casting industry

The TH Köln and Martin Luck Metallgießerei GmbH (MLS) are developing an AI-based centrifugal casting process that reduces the lead content in the component and improves energy efficiency.

International

Transport of homogenised billets. Hertwich continuous homogenisation plant

22.08.2024

Exlabesa expands recycling capacities and strengthens sustainable aluminium production

Exlabesa is expanding production at its aluminium recycling plant in the Spanish province of A Coruña.

International

ae group headquarters in Gerstungen, Thuringia.

21.08.2024

ae group starts restructuring under self-administration and secures business operations

ae group AG has filed an application with the Meiningen District Court to open insolvency proceedings under self-administration. The reduced demand from the automotive industry has put the manufacturer of aluminium die-cast parts in an economic predicament.

International

20.08.2024

The economic situation in Germany in August 2024

According to the Federal Statistical Office's flash report of 30 July, following the slight economic recovery at the beginning of the year, gross domestic product fell slightly by 0.1% in the period from April to June compared to the previous quarter, after adjustment for price, calendar and seasonal effects.

International

Prof. Dr. Markus Löffler from the Westphalian Energy Institute specialises in high-voltage technology and calls for a rethink in energy policy. His key to the energy turnaround lies, among other things, in the increased use of controllable power plants.

19.08.2024

The energy transition under review: what needs to change

If there is no change in energy policy, the existing and currently planned power plant capacities will no longer be sufficient in just a few years.

International

Dr.-Ing. Marc Hüske, Head of the Manufacturing-X Forum at the VDMA

16.08.2024

Industry 4.0 research advisory board welcomes Marc Hüske as a member

The current 31 representatives from science and industry are identifying research-based solutions for the further development and implementation of Industry 4.0.

International

15.08.2024

Sea wind for climate neutrality: measures to accelerate the expansion of offshore wind power

In order to achieve the target of 80 per cent renewable energies by 2030, Germany must more than triple its offshore wind power compared to today.

International

Virtual reality and augmented reality make production processes more efficient and reliable.

14.08.2024

Robotics Institute Germany launched: leading universities join forces

The newly founded Robotics Institute Germany (RIG) has started its work with a kick-off event.

International

Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Wahlster, Professor Emeritus of AI at Saarland University and Chief Advisor of the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI)

13.08.2024

Wolfgang Wahlster: Criticism of Industry 5.0 and the future of Industry 4.0

In this interview, Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Wahlster, one of the founding fathers of Industrie 4.0, talks about the current priorities in the further development of Industrie 4.0.