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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.

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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.

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

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

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.

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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.

International

12.06.2023

Improving the profitability with foundry chemicals

Foundries who want to cut costs, increase productivity, offer a high-quality product and at the same time lower the environmental impact must keep an eye on the entire value chain.

International

A lot of manual work is required to optimally prepare the exhibits for the trade fair presentation.

09.06.2023

Trade fair preparation - A look behind the scenes

Many months of preparation go into a trade fair appearance such as the one Foseco will make at the "Bright World of Metals". Everything has to go hand in hand in order to have all the exhibits perfectly prepared in time. Assembly, sanding and painting is done right up to the last minute. GIESSEREI was able to take a look behind the scenes of the preparations in Borken and talk to some experts.

International

02.06.2023

Call for Speakers: Formnext’s reimagined multistage conference

Formnext has reimagined its conference design to meet the increasing demand for more in-depth opportunities to share knowledge and ideas about the Additive Manufacturing sector.

International

30.05.2023

Resource-efficient – Environmentally-beneficial - Economical

In accordance with the growing market require-ments, KLEIN develops resource efficient and environmentally beneficial processes and systems which are economical at the same time.

International

30.05.2023

EcoDrive System applied to Agrati AEE die-casting machines

Agrati AEE srl is one of the most prestigious Italian manufacturers of die casting machines in Europe. Its production site is located in Bergamo, a few kilometers from Milan.