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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

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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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.

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

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.

International

21.10.2024

Novel X-ray method for material testing of electric motors

In the field of so-called X-ray fluorescence imaging, groundbreaking breakthroughs for biomedical applications have been achieved recently.

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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.

International

25.09.2024

Acquisition of ALBA Metall Saar

In August, GMH Gruppe announced the acquisition of ALBA Metall Saar GmbH, an established scrap and metal trading company based in Bous, Saarland.