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International
17.12.2024

Laempe delivers 3D printing line to BMW

Laempe is entering the field of additive manufacturing with specially developed printing solutions. The company has now delivered six 3D sand printers including peripherals to the BMW Group foundry in Landshut.

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International
16.12.2024

GF Casting Solutions reduces production times

Fast set-up times are crucial in order to reduce costs, remain flexible and guarantee high quality. GF Casting Solutions relies on new systems from Emco for this purpose.

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TOP Partner: GTP Schäfer Giesstechnische Produkte GmbH

TOP Partner: GTP Schäfer Giesstechnische Produkte GmbH

International
13.12.2024

50th Barbara Colloquium at Aalen University

Big anniversary: On December 5, over 170 participants took part in the 50th Barbara Colloquium at Aalen University to discuss current developments in the foundry industry.

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International
12.12.2024

Magnesium research: Walter Benjamin Grant for Dr. Tim M. Schwarz

The German Research Foundation has awarded Dr Tim M. Schwarz the Walter Benjamin Grant. The scientist investigates magnesium alloys for implants, among other things.

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International
11.12.2024

US technology investor Anzu Partners signs agreement to acquire voxeljet AG

voxeljet AG (‘voxeljet’) has entered into an agreement to sell its entire business to funds affiliated with Anzu Partners LLC (‘Anzu’) as part of an asset deal.

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International
10.12.2024

Development of production in the manufacturing industry – reporting month October 2024

According to the Federal Statistical Office, production in the manufacturing industry fell by 1.0% in October compared with the previous month, after price, calendar and seasonal adjustments.

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International
Filigree structures: LPBF enables the production of individual stents in the same batch (building board)
05.11.2024

Metallic 3D printing: Achieving high-quality results with customised scanning strategies

At the Dresden branch of the Fraunhofer IWU, research associates have been working with LPBF additive technology for 15 years now.

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International
Simulated grain boundary with cage clustering (blue) at a titanium grain boundary. The blue atoms are titanium atoms in the corners of the icosahedral cages, the red atoms are iron atoms and the grey atoms are other titanium atoms.
04.11.2024

Materials research: Surprise at the grain boundary

Using the latest microscopy and simulation techniques, an international research team has been able to observe for the first time how dissolved elements form new grain boundary phases.

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International
From left to right: H.Hahn (Member of the Management Board), M.Handtmann (Co-CEO Handtmann Holding), H.Hirt (Head of Permanent Moulds Division), T.Nunnenmacher (Technology Department), H.Pfeiffer (Managing Director Light Metal Casting), W.Schmidt (Managing Director Light Metal ), D. Seckler (Managing Director Light Metal Casting), V. Ulrich (Co-CEO Handtmann Holding), Dr. R. Omagbemi (Member of the Management Board), M. Bilgery (Head of Technology Department), M. Unkel (Technology Department), M. Eisenbraun (Head of Advanced Development Production Department)
01.11.2024

Handtmann starts megacasting at its Biberach site

Handtmann is the first European tier-1 to invest in the emerging technology.

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International
Developing new battery technologies in the solid-state battery laboratory.
31.10.2024

Fraunhofer ISE inaugurates new battery research centre

Batteries are a key component of a successful energy transition – whether for the electrification of transport, the stabilisation of the power grid or the balancing of fluctuating green electricity.

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International
30.10.2024

Apply now for the Swedish Steel Prize 2025

The application period for the Swedish Steel Prize 2025 is now open. The most prestigious international prize in the steel industry will be celebrating its 25th anniversary next year. The deadline for applications is 15 December 2024.

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International
29.10.2024

European Foundry Industry Sentiment, September 2024: FISI Experiences Continued Decline in September

In September 2024, the European Foundry Industry Sentiment Indicator (FISI) saw a further decrease.

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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
Gabriel Ebner (right) at the HK2024.
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.

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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.

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