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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.

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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

Kurtz KPS3000 column deburring press for high and large-volume components.

18.01.2024

And it does work: GIGA press for GIGA casting!

While structural parts were previously mostly deburred on sliding/tilting table presses, the "normal" 4-column press is now in the foreground for these dimensions.

International

E-mobility - special requirements, special solutions from the LiFLEX modular system: The LiFLEX GigaLine for machining large and complex components.

18.01.2024

LiCON machining centres - also for large cubic machining of complex components

As one of the leading players in the manufacturing industry, LiCON is once again setting new standards with its pioneering technologies and state-of-the-art solutions.

International

In contrast to conventionally used powders in the laser powder bed fusion process, Uddeholm Dievar offers exceptional mechanical properties.

18.01.2024

Uddeholm presents Dievar for 3D printing

This innovative material transfers the proven properties of Dievar hot work tool steel to additively manufactured mould inserts and components

International

17.01.2024

GDP threatens to shrink again in 2024 - IMK expects decline of 0.3 per cent, the same as in 2023

Cuts in government spending, higher taxes and additional uncertainty regarding further funding for climate protection projects are likely to intensify the dampening effect of high interest rates and subdued global economic growth.

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International

30.05.2023

Innovative conveying system for cleaning and sorting in foundries

Customer-specific conveying technology solutions from Aumund, Rheinberg, Germany, play an important role in linking the individual steps in foundry processes.

International

The angular Grittal (left) and the spherical Chronital in comparison.

30.05.2023

Sustainable abrasives for surface finishing

At GIFA 2023, Vulkan Inox, Hattingen, Germany, will showcase Chronital and Grittal blasting abrasives, which the company has been producing exclusively with renewable energy since 2022.

International

A THM 400 shot blast machine in the TTC test and training center in Grand Rapids/USA is loaded with aluminum die-castings for the automobile industry.

30.05.2023

„Smart Abrasive System“ lowers energy consumption, blast media usage and equipment wear

At GIFA 2023 Walther Trowal. Haan, Germany, introduces the “Smart Abrasive” option in its THM troughed belt continuous flow shot blast machines. The “intelligent” control of the media flow drastically reduces the energy consumption and significantly extends the usable life of the blast media as well as of the entire shot blast machine.

International

30.05.2023

Natural hazard maps

FM Global, a mutual insurance company, has developed interactive maps on natural hazards such as frost, floods and earthquakes. The maps, which are available free of charge, combine first-class and up-to-date information from all over the world.

International

AlSi7_Mg++ is supplied as a continuous casting ingot with a Mg content of 2 % and finely divided Mg phases.

30.05.2023

AlSi7_Mg++, the smart master-alloy

The master alloy is based on AlSi7, but with an increased Mg content, so that its addition to a AlSi7Mg melt is just increasing the Mg-level in a defined way, while leaving all other element concentrations unchanged.

International

Joest Charging Feeder for the high demands of the foundry industry.

30.05.2023

Joest presents its extensive product portfolio

As a leading supplier in the production of vibration technology, Joest will present its comprehensive solutions for foundry technology at the GIFA in Duesseldorf from June 12-16.

International

Even castings of 1000° C and more can be safely touched with Jutec protective gloves.

30.05.2023

Safety with optimized PPE

Workplaces exposed to heat, as frequently found in the steel and aluminum industries, in foundries and at heat treatment plants, call for individual solutions because every working environment has different requirements on the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

International

The Flexinspector in action on a casting.

30.05.2023

Image processing: automatic inspection of sand cores an castings

In 2018, Laempe acquired and integrated inspectomation, a company that specializes in automated image processing. With the help of its self-developed core products Core-Vision, Disc-Inspector and Flexinspector, defects, damage and other faults on sand cores and castings can be detected automatically using camera technology.

International

30.05.2023

Focus topic energy efficiency

Furnace specialists Otto Junker and its subsidiary Induga will be presenting their solutions in the induction melting and thermoprocessing equipment fields in Duesseldorf.