Researchers at Fraunhofer IWS have developed a new laser-based technology that produces metallic layers faster, more energy-efficiently and at lower cost than established...
Ultrakurzpuls- und Dauerstrich-Laser mit mittleren Leistungen im Multi-Kilowatt-(kW)-Bereich versprechen einen Effizienzschub in der Materialbearbeitung und ebnen den Weg...
TWI has been providing thermal spray services and support since 1975, delivering over half a century of knowledge, research and consultancy advice to a range of industry...
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...
Replique, a production platform for industrial components, is expanding its collaboration with Alstom worldwide.
Specialist Article on Ultrasonic metal welding (USMW) for joining electrical conductors, especially in the context of lightweighting strategies that involve replacing cop...
On 4 and 5 March 2026, the IKV is offering a forum in which research and industry can jointly develop new pathways.
The COAXquattro system by Fraunhofer IWS simultaneously feeds four wires into the center of the laser beam, increasing the deposition rate and energy efficiency of laser...
Sensors used in welding applications in the automotive industry must operate with precision and robustness. Inductive weld-immune sensors from Contrinex meet both require...
Oscar PLT will showcase its Pro Focus digital repair technology at SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN in Essen, Germany, as a contender for the IF Digital Award.
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...
A research team, led by Leibniz University Hannover, has developed the first flexible 3D printing process in the world, which uses metal powder to produce and repair comp...
Frauhofer IWS will be presenting system solutions in materials and laser technology. Amongst other the research institute will present a customized solution adapted to cu...
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.
The article describes a new brazing technique that involves metallizing the ceramic through vacuum brazing, followed by induction brazing with metal in air using flux. Th...
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...
In the rapidly changing automotive industry, the focus is on technologies that increase efficiency, performance and sustainability in equal measure. Plasma technology pla...
Schweißdraht Luisenthal (SDL), a company of the Saarstahl Group, is expanding its product portfolio to include a third product line: a new metallic powder for laser cladd...
Plasmatreat continues to grow and opens a new office for the Benelux region. Also, Job van Galen takes over the management of the newly founded subsidiary in Eindhoven, t...
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.
Additive Manufacturing (AM) is transforming the manufacturing landscape, including in the welding industry. Marvin Keinert, Dr. Simon Jahn and Markus Langer highlight the...
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...
The 14th International Conference on Soldering/Brazing, High Temperature Brazing and Diffusion Bonding will take place in Aachen from June 24 through 26, 2025.
Mit mehr als 1.100 Teilnehmern verzeichnet die ITSC 2024 neue Rekordwerte. Die führende Veranstaltung für das Thermische Spritzen und das Laserstrahlauftragschweißen fand...
With more than 1,100 participants, the ITSC - International Thermal Spray Conference and Exposition has set new record values.
Während seiner Südostasien-Reise besuchte Bundespräsident Frank-Walter Steinmeier am 15.06. auch die Firma Plasmatreat mit ihren atmosphärischen Plasmatechnologien und -s...
Die möglichen Versorgungsengpässe mit Gas bereiten der deutschen Kupferindustrie Sorgen: als energieintensive Branche ist sie auf eine zuverlässige und nachhaltige Energi...
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...
Massefehler gehören in der Luft- und Raumfahrt zu den höchsten Ausfallrisiken und ihre Folgen können dramatische Ausmaße annehmen. Die richtige Anlage und Pflege der Mass...
Mit Ausgabedatum September 2021 ist eine neue Fassung der DIN EN 15339-2 „Thermisches Spritzen – Sicherheitsanforderungen für Einrichtungen für das thermische Spritzen –...
Kleine Landwirtschaftsbetriebe müssen viele Aufgaben in Eigenregie bewältigen – zum Beispiel Schweißen. Der österreichische Bio-Hof Hafner zu Wanzbach setzt bei Reparatur...
Die Corona-Krise darf nicht zur Ausbildungs- oder Fachkräftekrise werden. Deshalb hat die Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA) zusammen mit den Partnern in der Selbstverwaltung...