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International

01.02.2024

Environmentally friendly heat

Otto Junker, Simmerath, presents the EcoJet preheating oven, which, together with the already introduced induction-heated JuDy oven, enables environmentally friendly preheating without fossil fuels.

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International

For the 21st time, the WZL of RWTH Aachen University and the Fraunhofer IPT are looking for the best toolmaking company. Participation is easy: After registering at excellence-in-production.de, companies can fill out the first part of the questionnaire.

30.01.2024

Starting signal for the 21st edition of the "Excellence in Production" industry competition for toolmaking

For the 21st time, the WZL at RWTH Aachen University and the Fraunhofer IPT are looking for the best toolmaking company in German-speaking countries.

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

29.01.2024

The economic situation in Germany in January 2024

The overall economic situation at the turn of 2023/24 remains very weak due to the after-effects of the previous crises, in particular the considerable loss of purchasing power as a result of the massive rise in energy and food prices, the weak global economic development, the geopolitical crises and the tightening of monetary policy.

International

26.01.2024

EU single market as a crisis anchor

China is being viewed increasingly critically, but (still) remains important as a procurement market. However, the most important market for SMEs in particular is and remains the EU internal market due to its high level of legal certainty and reliable framework conditions.

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.

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

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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.

International

07.07.2023

A first day full of novelties is taking shape

ALUMINIUM TWO THOUSAND World Congress

International

Cleaning components of different heights in short cycle times with the NiagaraDFS

03.07.2023

Innovative technology for cleaning components of different heights in short cycle times

When cleaning components for industrial applications, the technological requirements placed on the cleaning system are often complex.

International

Preparations for lifting the melting unit by crane

30.06.2023

New furnace halves energy costs for Japanese foundry

Read an article from CP+T 01/2020. Hattori Diecast has become the first Japanese company to order and install a StrikoMelter melting furnace from StrikoWestofen.

International

19.06.2023

Top results, top-level talks and top atmosphere at the Bright World of Metals in Düsseldorf

After five eventful trade fair days GIFA, METEC, THERMPROCESS and NEWCAST have clearly exceeded expectations.

International

Integrated modeling of new filtration and gating related geometries

13.06.2023

20 years of alliance

FOSECO, the foundry division of Vesuvius and a world leading supplier of casting consumables, and MAGMA, a world leader in casting process simulation and virtual optimization, celebrate the 20th anniversary of their strategic alliance with the release of a new version of the FOSECO Pro module.