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The right blasting concept makes all the difference
21.03.2023
The surface processing of cast parts determines their future look as well as their functionality and their length of service. A careful blasting process removes moulding sand residue as well as burrs. The right blasting concept ensures a high-quality finished product.
Reducing VOCs in foundries
20.03.2023
VOC stands for volatile organic compound, substances which are generated during the production and storage of casting cores. The company ASK Chemicals from Hilden, Germany offers solutions tailored specifically to the needs of foundries, in order to support their adherence to the strict limits for emissions.
The Future of the Foundry Industry in Turbulent Times
17.03.2023
Highly interesting contributions from the North Hessian Foundry Valley at the University of Kassel
New board members at FRECH in Schorndorf
17.03.2023
At the beginning of the year 2023, three new members were appointed to the Executive Board of Oskar Frech GmbH + Co.relying on internal competences to secure the company’s future. In a challenging global economy, continuity, stability and innovative strength are essential.
Consultation for new energy research program for BMWK
15.03.2023
The German government will present a new energy research program in summer 2023 under the leadership of the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection (BMWK). For this, the BMWK is starting the stakeholder process to involve stakeholders from science and research as well as industry and society.
Schaeffler acquires shares in ECO-Adapt SAS
15.03.2023
Global automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler has announced the acquisition of 100 percent of the shares in ECO-Adapt SAS. ECO-Adapt SAS provides innovative condition monitoring solutions based on electrical signal analysis. The company additionally offers systems for optimizing energy consumption.
Stadtwerke Kiel commissions Innio with hydrogen retrofit for power plant
15.03.2023
Stadtwerke Kiel has commissioned Austrian energy technology company Innio to convert its 190 MW coastal power plant to run on 100% green hydrogen. A letter of intent has already been signed.
Sunfire starts electrolyzer series-production
15.03.2023
Sunfire has started series production of its alkaline electrolyzers in Solingen. To this end, the Dresden-based company is now automating key production steps.
Weak order intake for machinery and plant engineering
15.03.2023
Orders in the machinery and plant engineering sector from Germany fell significantly once again at the beginning of the year. In real terms, new orders in January were 18 percent down on the previous year.
Hydrogen from LNG: Graforce presents plasmalysis process
15.03.2023
At the International LNG Congress in Düsseldorf, the Berlin-based technology company Graforce presented a process that converts LNG into hydrogen: plasmalysis. With its help, gas consumers should be able to switch to hydrogen without having to change previous energy suppliers or transport routes. Several demonstration plants are already in operation.