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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

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.

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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.

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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

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International

23.05.2024

Sustainable metallic materials

SPP 2489 ‘DaMic - Data-driven alloy and microstructure design of sustainable metallic engineering materials’ is one of the eleven research programmes funded by the DFG.

International

22.05.2024

Performance review 2023

The Wirtschaftsvereinigung Metalle e.V. has continued to champion the interests of the non-ferrous metals industry over the past year and presents this review in its Lighthouses 23.

International

21.05.2024

Roadmap to climate neutrality

The Federal Association of the German Foundry Industry (BDG) is developing a roadmap that shows politicians, society, customers and investors how the German foundry industry intends to become climate-neutral by 2045.

International

20.05.2024

5th company anniversary in South Africa

On 18 March, the James Durrans Group in Sasolburg celebrated the 5th anniversary of its subsidiary Carbon International Trading.

International

Katharina Koch filming with Clemens Küppers, CEO of Eisengiesserei Baumgarte and BDG President.

17.05.2024

Future shapers speak for the industry

The Federal Association of the German Foundry Industry (BDG) is launching a new video campaign under the claim #Zukunftsformer.

International

16.05.2024

The economic situation in Germany in May 2024

Economic development in Germany picked up slightly at the start of the year.

International

15.05.2024

Aluminium for the energy transition Advanced Grant from the European Research Council for Professor Christian Hasse

Professor Christian Hasse from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at TU Darmstadt has been awarded a prestigious Advanced Grant from the European Research Council (ERC).

International

14.05.2024

Development of production in the manufacturing industry - reporting month March 2024

According to the Federal Statistical Office , production in the manufacturing sector fell slightly by 0.4% in March compared to the previous month, adjusted for price, calendar and seasonal effects, after increases of 1.3% and 1.7% were recorded in January and February respectively.

International

DMG-Mori machine for 3D printing of complex metal components.

13.05.2024

Metal 3D printing also profitable for SMEs

The production of metal parts using a 3D printer can also be profitable for SMEs - this is shown by research results from experts at Münster University of Applied Sciences.