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International

09.12.2024

Revolution in hardness measurement: laser-optical technology for materials testing

Scientists at the Koblenz University of Applied Sciences have developed a novel laser-optical method for the non-contact measurement and visualisation of the surface hardness of materials.

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International

06.12.2024

New real-world laboratory for the transformation of the automotive and supplier industry

A new real-world laboratory was opened at the Berlin Centre for Production Technology (PTZ) as part of the 4th ReTraNetz-BB network forum.

TOP Partner: GTP Schäfer Giesstechnische Produkte GmbH

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TOP Partner: Vesuvius GmbH - Foseco

TOP Partner: JASPER GmbH

TOP Partner: Simpson Technologie

International

AIF board member Jens Jerzembeck, Member of the Bundestag Thomas Jarzombek, AIF board member Thomas Reiche (from left)

05.12.2024

AIF calls for greater research funding: One billion for innovation

With an annual budget of one billion euros for the research funding programmes – ZIM 600 million euros, IGF 300 million euros and INNO-KOM 100 million euros – politicians would be sending an important signal in terms of industrial policy.

International

04.12.2024

Outstanding female engineers wanted: Dr.-Wilhelmy-VDI Prize 2025

The VDI and the Dr. Wilhelmy Foundation are jointly supporting young female scientists in the engineering sciences.

International

03.12.2024

Superconductors: Trimet reduces energy losses in aluminium production

The Trimet aluminium smelter in Hamburg plans to replace parts of the busbar system of the electrolysis furnaces with superconductors.

International

02.12.2024

Dr Peter Hofer-Hauser - New Professor at the Chair of Casting Technology

With his many years of experience in science and industry, he is particularly dedicated to the further development of permanent mould processes, where numerical simulations and the reduction of tool wear are central topics.

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International

23.10.2024

Not enough engineering students: mechanical engineering particularly affected

The number of first-year and total students is declining.

International

22.10.2024

Green foundries: digital know-how reduces CO2 emissions and boosts competitiveness

The ENGAGEMENT project is researching how the company's own CO2 footprint can be reduced by digital methods.

International

21.10.2024

Novel X-ray method for material testing of electric motors

In the field of so-called X-ray fluorescence imaging, groundbreaking breakthroughs for biomedical applications have been achieved recently.

International

18.10.2024

Additive manufacturing: interactive showroom demonstrates the potential and innovative solutions of 3D printing

The Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) has opened an interactive showroom on additive manufacturing as part of the QI Digital Forum 2024.

International

17.10.2024

Zinc instead of brass – the ‘Zinkpositiv’ funding project

A team from the South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences in Iserlohn is developing energy-efficient and low-pollutant components made of wrought zinc alloys.

International

Application of salt paste to a material sample

16.10.2024

Innovative corrosion testing with sustainable salt paste

Corrosion is a common process that significantly affects the lifespan of materials, especially metals.

International

15.10.2024

The economic situation in Germany in October 2024

Current economic indicators suggest that the German economy remained weak in the past quarter.

International

14.10.2024

Students practise digital simulation

Students explore the use of the leading simulation software Ansys at the University of Applied Sciences Amberg-Weiden and discuss how data can be used optimally to revolutionise product development.

International

11.10.2024

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

Incoming orders in the manufacturing industry recently declined again, after having increased at a low level in the two previous months.