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Iron dust flame at laboratory scale (Image rotated 90 degrees for presentation purposes)
09.07.2026

KIT Study Highlights Potential of Iron Powder for Long-Term Energy Storage

Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have investigated the potential of Iron as a chemical energy storage medium technology in power generation.

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Companies
08.07.2026

KNDS Joins United Nations Global Compact

KNDS, a pan-European defence company, announces that it has joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative.

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International
07.07.2026

TÜV SÜD Accredited as ISA for Railway Systems in Canada

TÜV SÜD has been accredited by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) to carry out Independent Safety Assessments (ISA) for Railway Systems.

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Technical Article
06.07.2026

Digital Parameter Design and Quality Assurance for Process Transferability in Laser Cladding

As part of the HIP-LMD project, a hybrid process model for laser material deposition was developed that combines physical simulations with data-driven methods.

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Companies
05.07.2026

ABB Completes Acquisition of Specialtrasfo

ABB announces the completion of its acquisition of Specialtrasfo S.p.A., an Italy-based manufacturer of specialized medium voltage transformers, including converter and rectifier transformers.

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Management
Jane Heffner taking over from Takayuki Ito in Chicago
04.07.2026

Jane Heffner is New President of IFR

Jane Heffner has been elected as the new President of the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). Heffner is taking over the rotating presidency from Takayuki Ito of Fanuc Corporation.

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International
Crew on site
03.07.2026

Next Evolution in Refractory Anchoring

Silicon, a global player in engineered solutions for heat-resistant anchors, studs, fasteners and welding systems, officially introduces SpeedHex 6, the latest evolution in refractory anchoring for petrochemical turnaround applications.

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International
02.07.2026

Key Appointment Marks Next Phase of International Growth

Schoeller Werk has appointed a new head of sales: Jens Magenheimer has served as Chief Sales Officer (CSO) since June 1, 2026, joining CEO Alexander Mertens and CTO Michael Gottschalk as a member of the executive management team.

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International
Nikolajus Gavrillinas, co-founder and CEO of Litilit
01.07.2026

New Vilnius Factory for Femtosecond Lasers

Litlit is developing a high-capacity femtosecond laser production facilitiy, designed to reach an annual production capacity of up to 3,000 lasers within a few years of launch.

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Research Technologies
Tensile bars manufactured using the polymer powder bed fusion process, which are used to measure powder aging
30.06.2026

Research Project: PimP my PBF

SKZ and Fraunhofer IPA are researching a material-friendly Powder Bed Fusion process for plastics by lowering the powder bed temperature to significantly reduce the material aging that has been unavoidable until now.

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Trending Topic Special
29.06.2026

Why Smart Factories are Still Leaving AI on the Table

Despite billions in investment and years of experimentation, a striking number of manufacturers are still not realizing the full operational value of AI technologies.

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Trending Topic International
From left to right: Paul McCormack, CEO and a founding board member of Hydrogen Ireland, Minister Timmy Dooley, Ireland’s Minister of State at the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment and Luigi Crema, President of Hydrogen Europe Research.
28.06.2026

Ireland’s EU Presidency: Strengthening Europe’s Hydrogen Leadership

Ahead of Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union beginning on 1 July, Irish and European representatives gathered in Dublin to discuss the role of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies in strengthening Europe's position.

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International
26.06.2026

EWM Presents a Fresh Air Blower with App Control

Eith the Powershield Vent Pro, EWM is introducing a fan unit that ensures a reliable supply of fresh air during welding. The device can be connected to its own app via a Bluetooth interface.

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Event SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN
SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN 2025 [EN]
25.06.2026

SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN Presents Itself at EURO DEFENCE EXPO Joint Stand

From 22 to 25 September 2026, Messe Essen will place an even stronger focus on the security and defence industry: EURO DEFENCE EXPO (EUDEX) will be held at the Essen, Germany, exhibition grounds for the first time, concurrently with Security Essen.

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International
24.06.2026

Evonik Opens AEM Application Center in Shanghai

Evonik’s Innovation Factory has opened an Anion Exchange Membrane (AEM) application technology center to test its high-performance Duraion membranes in real-world operating conditions.

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