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International

09.09.2024

Development of incoming orders in the manufacturing industry, reporting month July 2024

The order situation in the manufacturing industry appears to be stabilising.

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International

06.09.2024

RWI economic forecast

No economic upturn in sight in Germany

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International

05.09.2024

Who is responsible for introducing AI in the company?

A survey by the ifaa shows that in companies with more than 100 employees, responsibility for introducing AI systems is bundled in one department, while smaller companies often have neither a responsible person nor a responsible department.

International

04.09.2024

Annual loss of value added due to massive shortage of skilled workers in engineering and IT

Demand for engineers remains very high, particularly due to the challenges posed by digitalisation and transformation.

International

The Refactum team on the RPTU campus in Kaiserslautern: (from left to right) Dr Oliver Kohn, Keran Sivalingam, Dr Patrick Bertram and Dr Jesko Hermann.

03.09.2024

Digitisation of expert knowledge in the metal industry

In the ‘Refactum’ research project, four engineers are developing a software solution that digitises and links data on past orders and provides decision support for the preparation of offers, set-up plans and machine code.

International

02.09.2024

AIF welcomes ‘Federal funding for industry and climate protection’

The AIF Alliance for Industry and Research welcomes the funding for climate-friendly technologies from medium-sized companies presented by the Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection, Robert Habeck, on 23 August 2024.

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International

25.07.2024

GIFA Mexico picking up speed

The premiere of GIFA Mexico, which forms part of Düsseldorf’s “The Bright World of Metals” portfolio, will be presenting technology innovations, sustainable solutions and setting trends for the international foundry industry at the Centro Citibanamex in Mexico.

International

24.07.2024

IST-Hochschule publishes latest research findings on Industry 5.0

In collaboration with the Portuguese University of Coimbra, the IST-Hochschule für Management is presenting the latest research findings on the role of digital twins in Industry 5.0.

International

23.07.2024

AiF on the draft federal budget for 2025: no cuts in successful innovation funding

In view of the changing times and the current situation of many medium-sized companies, the AiF Alliance for Industry and Research is opposed to the substantial reduction in funding for the Central Innovation Programme for Medium-Sized Enterprises (ZIM) planned in the draft federal budget for 2025.

International

22.07.2024

E-trucks: How many fast charging stations are needed in Europe?

A joint study by Fraunhofer ISI and Amazon provides important insights into the optimal number and locations of public fast charging stations for long-distance truck traffic in Europe.

International

19.07.2024

Greenhouse gas emissions can now be measured by satellite

For the first time, the values obtained from satellite data enable an independent assessment of the amount of greenhouse gases, so that decision-makers in politics, business and science are no longer solely dependent on the information provided by steel manufacturers.

International

18.07.2024

On the way to emission-free mining: extracting metals with microorganisms

TU Freiberg develops innovative process for bioleaching of copper, indium and zinc

International

18.07.2024

Commemorative logo and new branding of the 25th, anniversary International Fair of Technologies for Foundry METAL

One of Europe’s leading events crafted around the foundry industry - Poland’s METAL Expo celebrates its 25th anniversary this autumn.

International

Rainer Stark (2nd from left) elected to the speaker team of the Industry 4.0 research advisory board. Harald Schöning (left), Klaus Bauer and Peter Liggesmeyer (right) were confirmed in their positions.

17.07.2024

Industry 4.0 research advisory board elects Rainer Stark to the team of spokespersons

Rainer Stark brings extensive expertise to the speaker team of the Industry 4.0 Research Advisory Board

International

16.07.2024

The economic situation in Germany in July 2024

The recent deterioration in sentiment indicators and the renewed declines in incoming orders and production show a continued weakness in the heavily export-oriented German industry, even though the latest figures may be somewhat distorted downwards due to bridge days in May.