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International

29.10.2024

European Foundry Industry Sentiment, September 2024: FISI Experiences Continued Decline in September

In September 2024, the European Foundry Industry Sentiment Indicator (FISI) saw a further decrease.

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International

28.10.2024

3D printing for a green aviation and aerospace industry

The European Commission has set ambitious targets: the ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation stipulates that CO₂ emissions from aviation must be reduced by 60 per cent by 2050 compared to 1990 levels.

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TOP Partner: Vesuvius GmbH - Foseco

TOP Partner: JASPER GmbH

TOP Partner: Simpson Technologie

International

25.10.2024

Hardening Congress 2024: Paul Riebensahm Prize for Gabriel Ebner from Leibniz-IWT

The renowned Paul Riebensahm Prize is endowed with 2,000 euros and will be presented at the following year's Hardening Congress.

International

24.10.2024

Efficient heavy haulage with 3D scans and digital modelling

A new process from the Cologne University of Applied Sciences and Sommer GmbH uses 3D scanned routes and simulated tractory curves to enable precise route planning for large and heavy haulage, relying on innovative navigation systems and augmented reality displays.

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.

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International

In centrifugal casting, liquid metal at a temperature of around 1,000 degrees is poured into a cylinder that is rotating on its own axis. The centrifugal forces create a rotationally symmetrical workpiece.

23.08.2024

Reducing lead content and saving energy: new processes for the casting industry

The TH Köln and Martin Luck Metallgießerei GmbH (MLS) are developing an AI-based centrifugal casting process that reduces the lead content in the component and improves energy efficiency.

International

Transport of homogenised billets. Hertwich continuous homogenisation plant

22.08.2024

Exlabesa expands recycling capacities and strengthens sustainable aluminium production

Exlabesa is expanding production at its aluminium recycling plant in the Spanish province of A Coruña.

International

ae group headquarters in Gerstungen, Thuringia.

21.08.2024

ae group starts restructuring under self-administration and secures business operations

ae group AG has filed an application with the Meiningen District Court to open insolvency proceedings under self-administration. The reduced demand from the automotive industry has put the manufacturer of aluminium die-cast parts in an economic predicament.

International

20.08.2024

The economic situation in Germany in August 2024

According to the Federal Statistical Office's flash report of 30 July, following the slight economic recovery at the beginning of the year, gross domestic product fell slightly by 0.1% in the period from April to June compared to the previous quarter, after adjustment for price, calendar and seasonal effects.

International

Prof. Dr. Markus Löffler from the Westphalian Energy Institute specialises in high-voltage technology and calls for a rethink in energy policy. His key to the energy turnaround lies, among other things, in the increased use of controllable power plants.

19.08.2024

The energy transition under review: what needs to change

If there is no change in energy policy, the existing and currently planned power plant capacities will no longer be sufficient in just a few years.

International

Dr.-Ing. Marc Hüske, Head of the Manufacturing-X Forum at the VDMA

16.08.2024

Industry 4.0 research advisory board welcomes Marc Hüske as a member

The current 31 representatives from science and industry are identifying research-based solutions for the further development and implementation of Industry 4.0.

International

15.08.2024

Sea wind for climate neutrality: measures to accelerate the expansion of offshore wind power

In order to achieve the target of 80 per cent renewable energies by 2030, Germany must more than triple its offshore wind power compared to today.

International

Virtual reality and augmented reality make production processes more efficient and reliable.

14.08.2024

Robotics Institute Germany launched: leading universities join forces

The newly founded Robotics Institute Germany (RIG) has started its work with a kick-off event.

International

Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Wahlster, Professor Emeritus of AI at Saarland University and Chief Advisor of the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI)

13.08.2024

Wolfgang Wahlster: Criticism of Industry 5.0 and the future of Industry 4.0

In this interview, Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Wahlster, one of the founding fathers of Industrie 4.0, talks about the current priorities in the further development of Industrie 4.0.