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International

The DP75 is compatible with USB 3.1 Gen2 and can be used with most PCs.

02.02.2024

See more, inspect more accurately

The new DP75 digital microscope camera promises new dimensions in microscopic imaging. With just a single color camera, brightfield images and fluorescence images can be captured in a wide wavelength range.

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International

01.02.2024

Environmentally friendly heat

Otto Junker, Simmerath, presents the EcoJet preheating oven, which, together with the already introduced induction-heated JuDy oven, enables environmentally friendly preheating without fossil fuels.

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

For the 21st time, the WZL of RWTH Aachen University and the Fraunhofer IPT are looking for the best toolmaking company. Participation is easy: After registering at excellence-in-production.de, companies can fill out the first part of the questionnaire.

30.01.2024

Starting signal for the 21st edition of the "Excellence in Production" industry competition for toolmaking

For the 21st time, the WZL at RWTH Aachen University and the Fraunhofer IPT are looking for the best toolmaking company in German-speaking countries.

International

29.01.2024

The economic situation in Germany in January 2024

The overall economic situation at the turn of 2023/24 remains very weak due to the after-effects of the previous crises, in particular the considerable loss of purchasing power as a result of the massive rise in energy and food prices, the weak global economic development, the geopolitical crises and the tightening of monetary policy.

International

26.01.2024

EU single market as a crisis anchor

China is being viewed increasingly critically, but (still) remains important as a procurement market. However, the most important market for SMEs in particular is and remains the EU internal market due to its high level of legal certainty and reliable framework conditions.

International

25.01.2024

Electromobility: A second life for electric motors

In the REASSERT project, researchers at Fraunhofer IPA are working with industrial partners to pursue various approaches that include the repair, refurbishment and reuse of electric motors as well as new designs for the circular economy.

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International

Fabian Eisenschink (Platz 2), Armin Weichinger (Platz 1) und Arno Schönfeld (Platz 3).

04.10.2023

German championship in 3D printing

At the end of August, seven apprentices took part in the German championship in the discipline "Additive Manufacturing" at the University of Applied Sciences Südwestfalen in Soest. The winner was Armin Weichinger from Krones AG in Neutraubling.

International

03.10.2023

Insights into BMW and ExOne's AM journey.

Desktop Metal, Inc. a provider of additive manufacturing (AM) technologies for mass production, has released a video showing how BMW Group is using ExOne Binder Jet 3D printers for mass production of cast powertrain components.

International

The Maus machine line already sets new standards in automatic grinding.

03.10.2023

Automatic grinding - Innovative software optimizes Maus machines

The Maus CAAT software, developed and patent pending by Reichmann, optimizes machining programs of Maus machines in previously unattained dimensions. Initial tests confirm the software's promising potential with cycle time and productivity increases in automatic grinding in the double-digit percentage range.

International

New Siempelkamp management team - from left to right: Dirk Howe, Stefan Wissing, Samiron Mondal (all heads of the newly formed business units), Martin Scherrer (CEO Siempelkamp Group), Axel Baumeister (Head of Technology), Martin Sieringhaus (Head of Finance), Stefan Ziemes (Head of Human Resources)

02.10.2023

Expansion of the Siempelkamp leadership team

In future, there will be a Management Board made up of seven members to bundle marketoriented core competencies together and integrate a modern management concept.

International

02.10.2023

IG Metall action day at the Siempelkamp Foundry

On the premises of the Siempelkamp Foundry, the employees of the foundry met with representatives of IG Metall Krefeld to demand the immediate and unbureaucratic introduction of an industrial electricity price.

International

Simulation with Amphyon meant fewer costly iterations of the impeller were required.

02.10.2023

Additive manufacturing and simulation - The right pump impeller at the first time

The primary appeal of the developing additive manufacturing (AM) technology is the potential to reduce production times while enhancing part quality. A major impediment to the realization of this promise is the lack of accuracy in design.

International

01.10.2023

3D measuring systems: new opportunities along the value chain

At voestalpine Stahl, Linz, 3D measuring technology has been in use for many years. Increased demands required flexible, hand-held systems with higher accuracy and shorter measuring times. The company therefore opted for 3D measuring technology from Creaform, Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany.

International

The Eirich molding compound preparation for a maximum of economy and quality.

01.10.2023

Increasing efficiency through digitalization

Skills shortages in the industry, rising energy costs, and shortages of raw materials are all presenting the foundry industry with major challenges. As a result, this energy-intensive industry is being forced to carefully scrutinize its processes in order to remain competitive.

International

29.09.2023

With FRED to the foundry-specific decarbonisation strategy

FRED is not only a CO2 calculator for calculating the CO2 footprint of products or companies. Companies can also use it to conceptualise their individual decarbonisation strategy. And it was developed especially for foundries.