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International

ABP induction furnace melting plant in operation.

24.04.2024

How the induction furnace becomes an energy store

The metalworking industry is one of the biggest industrial producers of CO2 emissions worldwide. An alternative solution for reducing CO2 is induction for heating processes using green electricity. ABP Induction Systems GmbH is now going one step further and also using the technology to store energy.

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International

23.04.2024

Gustav Eirich Award enters its 15th round

Eirich is once again organising the science award this year. Young academics have until 31 May to submit their work on refractory-based topics.

TOP Partner: GTP Schäfer Giesstechnische Produkte GmbH

TOP Partner: AGTOS Gesellschaft für technische Oberflächensysteme mbH

TOP Partner: Vesuvius GmbH - Foseco

TOP Partner: JASPER GmbH

TOP Partner: Simpson Technologie

International

If metal shavings are pressed into briquettes, the volume of aluminium, for example, is reduced to a tenth.

23.04.2024

Comparison of briquetting vs. centrifuging

Before investing in a chip treatment system, it is important to thoroughly analyse the potential it offers.

International

Wolfgang Maaß (left) and his research assistants Hannah Stein and Ankit Agrawal (right) are working with partners from science and industry to harness the power of quanta for the metalworking industry.

22.04.2024

Quantum power for the economy - fast simulations for Industry 4.0

Metal components in perfect shape without rejects and faulty production: the computing power of quanta should optimise production in the metalworking industry in the near future.

International

Crateflow, that's Marcus Heidt (left) and Daniel Antonatus (right). They bring expertise in data science, business administration and software development to the start-up project.

19.04.2024

Optimise inventory management: Crateflow enables precise AI-based demand forecasts

A key challenge for companies is to control overstocking and understocking and to make supply chains resistant to disruption. Demand forecasts that make it possible to precisely plan factors such as stock levels, order quantities, production capacities and procurement strategies can help with this.

International

19.04.2024

Strategically expanding added value - heavy metal from the Sauerland region

The family business M. Busch is constantly growing and modernising. New halls, high-tech automation and investments in the millions are the result of a modern corporate strategy.

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International

04.12.2023

German government proposes package to reduce and simplify reporting obligations at EU level

On the occasion of the publication of its 2024 work programme on 17 October 2023, the EU Commission submitted initial proposals to reduce and simplify reporting obligations and launched a consultation ("Call for Evidence").

International

01.12.2023

Rostock researchers perfect 3D printing

Rostock scientist and engineer Erik Westphal is getting to the bottom of process errors. Machine learning, a branch of artificial intelligence (AI), is being used in the process.

International

30.11.2023

Follow-up and trend report for GIFA and NEWCAST 2023

Focus on green metal industries at Bright World of Metals

International

Induction Billet Heater JuDy – JunkerDynamicHeater

29.11.2023

Environmentally friendly heat without compromise

OTTO JUNKER presents two products that are helping to shape the future of metalworking

International

29.11.2023

Business climate for German suppliers - November 2023

The business climate for German suppliers improved by 3.4 balance points in November.

International

28.11.2023

BAM publishes reference data for additively manufactured materials

The Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) has published reference data on additively manufactured materials made of titanium, nickel and a stainless steel.

International

27.11.2023

Zinc Die Casting Prize 2024 - Don't miss the closing date for entries

Apply now and enter the 10th Zinc Die Casting Award by 30 November 2023.

International

24.11.2023

Additive processing of tool steels

Finding an alloy that has the required properties and can be additively manufactured is the aim of a project at the Chair of Materials Technology (LWT) at Ruhr-Universität Bochum.

International

23.11.2023

Sintering-based for high-precision small and micro components

While investment casting has been established for many years for complex metallic components, AM technology has experienced an impressive upswing in recent years.