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Prof Dr Lothar Kallien (left) and Dr Daniel Schwarz from Aalen University want to revive wood with its low CO2 footprint in car bodies.

13.12.2023

"Back to the roots": Will car bodies be made from wood again in the future?

The research group led by Prof Dr Lothar Kallien, head of the foundry laboratory at Aalen University, has developed a new type of casting process. Here, wooden components are encapsulated with a thin layer of light metal.

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International

On 26 and 27 October 2023, the Freiberg foundry traditionally hosted its symposium in the Alte Mensa.

12.12.2023

32nd Freiberg Ledebur Colloquium - Researching, developing and arguing for the future

More than 250 participants accepted the invitation to Freiberg this year. In addition to new scientific findings and technical developments, the discussions also focussed on the enormous challenges facing the industry in terms of sustainability and energy supply.

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International

11.12.2023

Skilfully designing and optimising cleaning processes

Employee training for component cleaning in theory and practice

International

The new mould release agents are not only suitable for conventional structural parts, but also for gigacasting components.

11.12.2023

Optimised mould release agents for new components made from naturally hard alloys

Aluminium die-casting foundries are currently facing major challenges.

International

08.12.2023

Vision of the eternal innovative product: circular factory to revolutionise production

DFG funds cutting-edge research at KIT with around 11 million euros - new Collaborative Research Centre aims to stop serious resource consumption

International

08.12.2023

Vacuum dosing system revolutionises the casting process for innovative drive systems

With the Robocast V vacuum dosing system, Fill offers an innovative casting process for innovative drive components and complex cast parts and guarantees maximum casting quality while simultaneously saving on circulation material.

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International

11.05.2023

ASME certification for Enter Engineering

Enter Engineering’s subsidiary Enter Steel in Uzbekistan has been certified by the American Society of Mechanical Testing (ASME) for the successful implementation of ist Quality Management System (QMS).

International

Primetals Technologies, Fortescue, and voestalpine signing the Memorandum of Understanding.

11.05.2023

Hydrogen-based hot metal

Primetals Technologies, Fortescue and voestalpine are jointly evaluating a breakthrough plant for green iron production. The aim is to develop a prototype of an emission-free industrial-scale plant for the production of hydrogen-based hot metal.

International

Maus 600 and 900 complement each other and thus expand the foundry‘s portfolio.

11.05.2023

Second grinding machine extends portfolio

After installing the Maus 600 automatic grinding machine from Reichmann, Weissenhorn, Germany, the Schmiedeberg foundry has now expanded its machinable product portfolio to parts weighing up to 250 kg with the Maus 900.

International

11.05.2023

Refined scrap sorting for high-quality alloy

In order to be able to use recycled aluminum also for the production of power cables, Nexans has refined the sorting of aluminum scrap and Trimet has developed a high-quality alloy from the scrap thus available.

International

By relining existing furnaces, their energy consumption can be significantly reduced.

11.05.2023

Less energy consumption due to relining

The Hungarian die casting foundry Fémalk was able to reduce energy consumption by 26 % through an OEM relining of its StrikoMelter shaft melting furnace.

International

11.05.2023

Proving Out Metal AM for Distributed Manufacturing on a Global Scale

Distributed manufacturing – i.e., 3D printing the same industrial product within specifications at geographically dispersed locations – is a compelling one. Yet no metal LPBF provider has been able to demonstrate repeatable AM distributed-manufacturing on a global scale – until now.

International

A 3D-printed volute, which can be used in high-temperature oxidizing environments in rocket engines.

11.05.2023

Visser Precision purchases two Sapphire printers from Velo3D

The Denver-based Contract Manufacturer will receive the first Sapphire printer calibrated for Haynes 214, a Nickel-based superalloy utilized in high-temperature environments for oxidation resistance, and another one calibrated for Inconel 71.

International

11.05.2023

CAEF - Milko Milanov new president

CAEF, the umbrella organization of European foundry associations, has a new president since the beginning of the year – the Bulgarian entrepreneur Milko Milanov.

International

Melted steel wires complete the recycling of car tires.

11.05.2023

Circular project raises money

At the Danish foundry Birn, Holstebro, an optimization project has increased the share of so-called „doughnut briquettes“ from 15 % to 25 %. These consist, among other things, of steel wire from used car tires, which are used as a feedstock in the melting furnaces.