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The target groups are foundries, foundry plant and machinery manufacturers, foundry customers, suppliers and the processing industry.

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International

10.12.2024

Development of production in the manufacturing industry – reporting month October 2024

According to the Federal Statistical Office, production in the manufacturing industry fell by 1.0% in October compared with the previous month, after price, calendar and seasonal adjustments.

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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.

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.

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International

08.10.2024

The future of foundry, modern machines and innovative technological solutions - the Targi Kielce Industrial Autumn’s highlights and leitmotifs

The two-day Metal Expo witnessed the foundry industry representatives discussing the latest solutions and the future of heavy industry.

International

07.10.2024

The focus is on the component cleaning process chain

Adapting the component cleaning process chain to changing requirements in the automotive industry

International

04.10.2024

Innovative triple solution for continuous and mould casting

Drache is presenting its new Filter Combibox for the first time at the ALUMINIUM Exhibition.

International

03.10.2024

alpha aluminium acquires 75% of the shares in the Polish ELREC and I.C.I in Brzeg

The management of the two companies remains unchanged and continues to be led by Marta Swat, Johann Prandt and Christian Scheid.

International

02.10.2024

MEIKO iron foundry in Ettenheim, Baden, to be closed

For years, the foundry industry has been affected by the continuing high costs of energy and raw materials and by the current market distortions.

International

01.10.2024

European Foundry Industry Sentiment: FISI Sees a Slight Decline in August

The current market conditions highlight the ongoing challenges that the foundry industry in Europe must contend with.

International

30.09.2024

100 years of the Fürstenwalde foundry: Hawle Guss celebrates a major anniversary

What began as a small foundry in 1923 has developed into a forward-looking partner for machine-moulded iron casting over its 100-year history.

International

Anna Kulbrock (Managing Director of Hohnen & Co. KG) and Rudolf Hartmann (Owner of Hohnen & Co. KG).

27.09.2024

EcoZert from Creditreform Bielefeld

In June, Creditreform Bielefeld confirmed that Hohnen meets all certification criteria in the areas of resource efficiency, social action and good corporate governance by awarding the EcoZert.

International

26.09.2024

Volkswagen Group Award 2024

On 2 July, Volkswagen AG presented Handtmann Metallgusswerk with the Group Award in the ‘Transformation’ category.