Neovac is investigating how coatings can be deposited on steel under vacuum without changing its mechanical properties.
As automation, labour shortages and tighter process expectations reshape metal fabrication, grinding and finishing operations need to become more deliberate, repeatable a...
When a machined component is sent to deburring, grinding, polishing, cleaning or coating, the finishing team often receives a drawing and a short instruction such as “rem...
IDTechEx's report "PFAS Regulations, Alternatives, Removal, and Destruction 2027-2037: Technologies, Players, Market Outlook" provides analysis of the PFAS regulatory lan...
At Fakuma, Asahi Kasei will present a broad range of high-performance plastics and material solutions designed to address key challenges facing the automotive and industr...
Arnd Winkelnkemper (51) brings extensive experience in digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI) and the development and expansion of digital business models.
The international conference “Trends in Fire Safety and Innovative Flame Retardants for Plastics”, will take place on September 30 and October 1, 2026, at SKZ – The Plast...
Fraunhofer ILT is developing laser-based manufacturing processes for applying PFAS-free functional coatings to metal components, plain bearings, and elastomer rollers.
Oerlikon Metco Coatings has received Nadcap accreditation for its site in Dukinfield near Manchester. Together with the existing AS9100 certification, the accreditation c...
Regulatory pressure, high-value repair and the need for scalable industrial solutions are pushing laser-based manufacturing processes into new territory. Fraunhofer ILT a...
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.
A look at the essential role of femtosecond laser micromachining in the production of life-saving medical devices
Manufacturing and maintaining die-casting tools professionally is crucial to the foundry industry: As one of the most expensive assets, these tools play a decisive role i...
Titomic Limited (ASX: TTT) announces it has received a purchase order valued at EUR 1.02M (AUD 1.7M) from Royal NLR (Koninklijk Nederlands Lucht- en Ruimtevaartcentrum) f...
The Greek pipe producer, Corinth Pipeworks S.A. (CPW) and Dillinger, a large European heavy-plate maker, are pursuing the construction of high-pressure gas pipelines for...
Specialist Article on Ultrasonic metal welding (USMW) for joining electrical conductors, especially in the context of lightweighting strategies that involve replacing cop...
Dundee-based ATL Turbine Services has expanded its technological capabilities by investing in the Surface Two thermal spray system from Oerlikon.
To overcome existing technological hurdles of lithium-ion cell chemistry, Fraunhofer IWS and its partners are investigating a new cell architecture that reduces electroly...
Sensors used in welding applications in the automotive industry must operate with precision and robustness. Inductive weld-immune sensors from Contrinex meet both require...
Residue on plastic components impair subsquent processes such as printing or painting. The new LIBS-OF project aims to clean, analyse and activate surfaces inline in a si...
The demands on welding processes are rising significantly: they must be reproducible to ensure consistently high quality, low in emissions to meet environmental and occup...
On July 2 and 3, Plasmatreat celebrated the 30th anniversary of the patent application for its Openair-Plasma technology with its Technology Days 2025 at the headquarters...
SSAB and Metal Solutions have entered a long-term partnership for the supply of decarbonized steel with virtually zero fossil carbon emissions.
This article explores joining with nickel nanoparticles, which melt and sinter at lower temperatures than bulk nickel - offering a promising alternative to conventional b...
Electric mobility is making great strides in Germany and across Europe. Building further momentum will require an extensive build-out of production capacity for battery c...
Welders in shipyards face high physical and mental demands, while welding torches must withstand heavy use and consistently deliver reliable results.
In the rapidly changing automotive industry, the focus is on technologies that increase efficiency, performance and sustainability in equal measure. Plasma technology pla...
Plasmatreat, the world's leading developer and manufacturer of atmospheric pressure plasma technology, is presenting its innovative surface treatment solutions at the Bat...
SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN 2025, with the motto "Join the Future," is already emerging as the central hub of the joining, cutting and coating technology industry. Dr.-Ing. Ro...
RWTH Aachen and BAM are leading the "PolyH2Pipe" research project, which aims to reduce the high costs of green hydrogen production with polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM...
Bipolar plates for fuel cells are mass produced every second. Fraunhofer ILT ist now breaking new ground to accelerate production time and saving cost along the way.
The excellent booking status for the world’s leading trade fair in welding, cutting, and coating highlights the event's status as an essential platform, promising a highl...
With an integrated tool chain, Robert Bürkle shows how to plan, build and commission complex systems more efficiently. Virtual commissioning helps save both valuable time...
Castolin Eutectic announces the expansion of its online footprint with the launch of its e-commerce shop for welding, brazing and coating in Germany, Austria, UK, Ireland...
Focus on increasing efficiency Laserline presents sustainable solutions for laser cladding and additive manufacturing at Formnext 2024.
At EuroBLECH 2024, Laserline will be presenting solutions for processing sheet metal, copper and aluminium components, e.g. multi-spot optics for application-optimized be...
Während seiner Südostasien-Reise besuchte Bundespräsident Frank-Walter Steinmeier am 15.06. auch die Firma Plasmatreat mit ihren atmosphärischen Plasmatechnologien und -s...
Der am Fraunhofer IWS entwickelte Beschichtungsprozess DRYtraec® erlaubt die trockene Herstellung von Batterieelektroden. Das BMBF fördert nun ein Vorhaben, das die Besch...
Messer Cutting Systems hat bereits zum 1. Februar 2022 den US-amerikanischen Hersteller von Produkten im Autogenbereich, Flame Technologies, Inc. (Flame Tech) mittels ein...
Der DVS hat das neue Merkblatt 1209 „Hilfestellung zur Minimierung der Gefahren durch Kontamination und Verschleppung im Arbeitsumfeld bei der laseradditiven Verarbeitung...
Gemeinsam mit Partner möchte die Hochschule Aalen den Mobilfunkstandard 5G dazu nutzen, durch eine einfach einsetzbare Vernetzungs- und Ortungstechnik eine flexible Prod...
Hochgenaue optische Prüfsysteme in Kombination mit intelligenter Software zur Qualitätssicherung sind Kernkompetenz der imess GmbH. Die Produktpalette ist zugeschnitten a...
Bildhübsche Nähte bei maximaler Geschwindigkeit: Mit dem neuen Schweißprozess MicorTwin bietet Lorch Schweißtechnik die Möglichkeit, anspruchsvolle Sichtnähte, die heute...
Die aktuelle Planung sieht vor, dass die ITSC 2022 vom 4. bis 6. Mai in Wien stattfinden wird. Die Veranstalter laden herzlich dazu ein, für die englischsprachige Konfere...
Die Kommunikation zwischen Unternehmen und ihren Lieferanten erfolgt nicht nur coronabedingt zunehmend digital. Daraus erwachsen neue Anforderungen an die Verläufer.
Die Corona-Krise darf nicht zur Ausbildungs- oder Fachkräftekrise werden. Deshalb hat die Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA) zusammen mit den Partnern in der Selbstverwaltung...
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