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International

17.02.2025

Report 2024: Bühler profits from megacasting

Megacasting systems are an increasingly lucrative source of income for Bühler. According to the company, the markets in North America and China in particular have developed well. In Europe, however, potential buyers are still hesitant.

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International

12.02.2025

Siempelkamp joins Maschinenraum network

The Maschinenraum, an alliance of almost 80 family-owned businesses, university partners and other innovators, is working on the transformation of SMEs. Siempelkamp is now also a member of the network.

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

11.02.2025

ArGeZ Zulieferforum 2025 gives fresh impetus

On 30 January, the current situation of the German supplier industry was discussed at the ArGeZ Zulieferforum. The motto was "Trends, strategies and globalisation in a shrinking market".

International

07.02.2025

Bühler supplies Megacasting solution to Honda

Honda has invested in several Bühler Carat 610 die casting machines. In this way, the Japanese car manufacturer intends to accelerate the production of electric vehicles in its North American production network.

International

05.02.2025

Ringspann expands presence in South America

Next stage of internationalization: With the establishment of its latest subsidiary in Brazil, Ringspann launched its 19th foreign location shortly before the turn of the year.

International

03.02.2025

Researchers develop unique damping for machine tools

By combining aluminium foam and particle-filled hollow spheres, two Fraunhofer Institutes have achieved an unprecedented mix of lightness, stiffness and vibration damping.

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International

10.01.2025

CCU: Acatech publishes discussion paper

The German National Academy of Science and Engineering (acatech) has published a discussion paper on the future use of Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU) in Germany.

International

09.01.2025

Ortrander Eisenhütte files for insolvency

Ortrander Eisenhütte has once again filed for insolvency. Despite full order books, proceedings have been initiated which, according to the insolvency administrator, promise “good prospects”.

International

08.01.2025

DISA grinding machine automates cleaning work

Manual grinding is a labor-intensive process that tends to be unpopular. With a machine specially developed for foundries, the DISA Group can now automate this process.

International

07.01.2025

DIHK: Melnikov is new Managing Director

2025 will be a “very decisive year” for Germany, emphasizes Helena Melnikov. As the new Managing Director of the DIHK, she has a clear opinion on what now needs to happen at a political level.

International

06.01.2025

No EU countries among top patenting universities

University patents stimulate investment in research and development - and thus promote innovation. A new study by IfW Kiel now shows that European universities are losing out in a global comparison.

International

03.01.2025

Management buy-out at Hertwich Engineering

Hertwich Engineering GmbH is now taking its own path into the future. The manufacturer and developer of aluminum casting technologies has been taken over by its management team through a buy-out from SMS group.

International

02.01.2025

Trimet plans full capacity in 2025

The aluminum manufacturer Trimet is continuing to ramp up its production facilities. The German plants in Essen, Hamburg and Voerde are set to return to full capacity in the course of 2025.

International

27.12.2024

Elcee Group acquires Chinforce

Elcee Group from Dordrecht, South Holland, has acquired the company Chinforce. The declared aim is to further strengthen its leading position as a supplier of mechanical components and assemblies, and to improve its range of services.

International

23.12.2024

Doerrenberg sells foundry and steelworks

Doerrenberg Edelstahl GmbH has sold both its foundry and steelworks divisions to Callista Private Equity GmbH. The reasons are the economic situation and price pressure.