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International

25.04.2024

RPTU lays the foundations for future wireless machine control using 6G mobile communications

The researchers are using wireless networks-in-networks for their concept. The idea behind this is that specialised architectures that are tailored to the needs of industrial applications dock onto the overarching overall 6G architecture.

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International

24.04.2024

Fraunhofer IESE presents new Industry 4.0 solution for low-threshold access to data rooms

IESE from Kaiserslautern is presenting an innovative solution that makes it easier for companies of all sizes to join data spaces and thus paves the way for them to enter digitalisation: the AAS Dataspace for Everybody.

TOP Partner: GTP Schäfer Giesstechnische Produkte GmbH

TOP Partner: Simpson Technologie

TOP Partner: AGTOS Gesellschaft für technische Oberflächensysteme mbH

TOP Partner: Vesuvius GmbH - Foseco

TOP Partner: JASPER GmbH

International

ABP induction furnace melting plant in operation.

24.04.2024

How the induction furnace becomes an energy store

The metalworking industry is one of the biggest industrial producers of CO2 emissions worldwide. An alternative solution for reducing CO2 is induction for heating processes using green electricity. ABP Induction Systems GmbH is now going one step further and also using the technology to store energy.

International

23.04.2024

Gustav Eirich Award enters its 15th round

Eirich is once again organising the science award this year. Young academics have until 31 May to submit their work on refractory-based topics.

International

If metal shavings are pressed into briquettes, the volume of aluminium, for example, is reduced to a tenth.

23.04.2024

Comparison of briquetting vs. centrifuging

Before investing in a chip treatment system, it is important to thoroughly analyse the potential it offers.

International

Wolfgang Maaß (left) and his research assistants Hannah Stein and Ankit Agrawal (right) are working with partners from science and industry to harness the power of quanta for the metalworking industry.

22.04.2024

Quantum power for the economy - fast simulations for Industry 4.0

Metal components in perfect shape without rejects and faulty production: the computing power of quanta should optimise production in the metalworking industry in the near future.

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International

16.01.2024

"mido" revolutionises tool cost calculation

At EUROGUSS 2024, Teraport presents the "mido" software, a ground-breaking solution for cost estimation in product development.

International

15.01.2024

Competitiveness Council in Brussels: EU member states take important step towards green industrial policy

The main topic of the Competitiveness Council held in December was the adoption of a general approach by the Council on the European Commission's proposal for a "Net Zero Industry Act" (NZIA).

International

15.01.2024

Lightweight construction solutions for the automotive industry

This year's exhibition on the two-storey stand is dedicated to four topics: developed design, innovative technologies, sustainable solutions and moulded and assembled products.

International

Franken Guss has received series orders for various components for use in electromobility.

15.01.2024

Electromobility as an opportunity for the foundry industry

At the end of 2019, Franken Guss was awarded the contract for another project for a BEV platform.

International

12.01.2024

One year of the "German Strategy Forum for Standardisation"

Results strengthen Germany's role in international standardisation

International

The innovative WASCO binder system has a high flexural strength and has been successfully used in both liquid and semi-solid HPDC processes.

12.01.2024

Better crucibles & innovative sand core binders

In Hall 7A on the Foseco stand, we will be showcasing many of our latest innovations for non-ferrous and HPDC foundries, including Melt treatment, crucibles and refractory materials, innovative sand core binder solution for HPDC and die casting processes and applications.

International

The HeiDetect Flex can be flexibly adapted to changing requirements.

12.01.2024

Flexibly adaptable to your needs

With our new HeiDetect Flex, we have an X-ray system in our portfolio which, thanks to its modular design, can be flexibly adapted to changing, individual production requirements throughout the entire service life of the system.

International

11.01.2024

Decoupling from China expensive for the German economy, but survivable

If trade with China were to be abruptly halted, Germany's economy would collapse by around 5 per cent. The shock would be comparable to that following the financial crisis or the coronavirus crisis.

International

The AlSi7.Rec alloy for aluminium alloy wheels, developed in close cooperation between AUDI AG, AMAG and the RONAL Group, was used for the first time.

11.01.2024

Recycled casting alloy with a low CO2 footprint

The recycling alloy AMAG AlSi7.Rec is a versatile casting alloy that can be used for the production of structural parts with high demands on elongation at break and good strength.