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International

25.01.2024

Electromobility: A second life for electric motors

In the REASSERT project, researchers at Fraunhofer IPA are working with industrial partners to pursue various approaches that include the repair, refurbishment and reuse of electric motors as well as new designs for the circular economy.

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International

24.01.2024

ISL study PROVIDE sheds light on the potential of containerized hydrogen transports

Containerized hydrogen transport: Analysis of compressed gas containers with a focus on scalability and efficiency for an advanced and sustainable logistics solution

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

23.01.2024

Development of production in the manufacturing sector - reporting month November 2023

According to the Federal Statistical Office, production in the manufacturing sector fell by 0.7% in November compared to the previous month.

International

The density measurement system developed in Bochum can be used to precisely determine the properties of various material mixtures.

22.01.2024

What impurities mean for the transport of liquid CO2

Ruhr-Universität Bochum is involved in a new EU project that aims to show how infrastructures for carbon capture and storage (CCS) can be developed and expanded.

International

Group photo from the HySecunda kick-off meeting of the entire consortium

19.01.2024

Scalable solutions for green hydrogen production in South Africa

South Africa could play an important role as a reliable producer of green hydrogen - also as a supplier for Germany - in the coming years.

International

18.01.2024

EU accelerates the expansion of renewables

At their meeting in Brussels in December, the EU energy ministers agreed on an extension of three EU emergency regulations for the accelerated expansion of renewable energies, for gas solidarity measures by the member states and the so-called market correction mechanism against excessive gas prices.

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International

14.08.2023

Hydrotec to build new iron foundry in Wildeshausen

The Wildeshausen-based company Hydrotec plans to build a new iron foundry in the district town by the end of 2024. The investment sum is around 20 million euros and is expected to create 80 to 90 jobs.

International

11.08.2023

Funding cuts endanger small and medium-sized enterprises

The Federation of Industrial Research Associations (AiF) commented on the draft federal budget 2024

International

11.08.2023

decarbXpo 2023 cancelled

Short message: The decarbXpo planned for the end of November at the Düsseldorf exhibition center will not take place.

International

The Carat 840 is 7.6 m high, requires 160 m² of space and, according to the manufacturer, manages to inject 200 kg of liquid aluminum into the mold in milliseconds.

07.08.2023

New model in the Carat series

The Swiss company Bühler presented the Carat 840 megacasting solution at the "Megacasting unveiled" event in Austria, together with machine builder Engel.

International

Insight into the clearance of the landfill, which is protected from the weather by a semi-mobile roof.

04.08.2023

Recovery of landfilled aluminium

The former aluminium slag landfill in Wiener Neustadt is being cleared and cleaned up by the Bundesaltlastensanierungsgesellschaft (BALSA). In the process, not only are groundwater and the environment protected, but aluminium is also extracted from the landfill as a valuable raw material and recycled.

International

28.07.2023

ASK Chemicals Korea is Awarded with National Industry Award for Exceptional Safety Management and Commitment to ESG Principles

The award celebrates the company's exceptional safety management practices and its commitment to promoting ESG principles in its operations.

International

Christopher Boss (on the left) and Johannes Messer

27.07.2023

Exclusive meeting of the leading lights from the die casting industry

On 4 and 5 October, NürnbergMesse GmbH will host the EUROGUSS Executive Circle for the first time. The new format is specifically and exclusively designed for the influential leaders from the entire die casting supply chain.

International

21.07.2023

Interview: What metal 3-D printing still lacks for use in series production

Read an article from CP+T 04/2020. Interview with Mark Cook, Vice President Metal Products at 3D Systems

International

14.07.2023

Sustainability: Focus for the Nordic partner region at Formnext 2023

The partner country for Formnext 2023, which takes place 7 – 10 November, will be the Nordic region, comprising the countries Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden.