Change Driven - dem Wandel Rechnung tragen Die diesjährige IAA Pkw findet in Frankfurt vom 14. bis 24. September statt. Der Automobilzulieferer Rheinmetall Automotive AG ist auf über 500 Quadratmetern mit seinen Marken Kolbenschmidt und Pierburg wie schon bei der letzten IAA in Halle 8 auf Standplatz F26 zu finden. Unter dem Motto „Change Driven“ ist das Highlight des Zulieferers ein Großexponat zum Thema…

Acht ISO-Mitgliedsländer werden aktiv im neuen ISO/TC 306 "Foundry Machinery" mitarbeiten. China wird bis auf weiteres das ISO/TC 306 führen. In 2014 konfrontierten chinesische Experten des SAC/TC 186 "Foundry Technology" den DIN-Normenausschuss Maschinenbau im VDMA mit der Idee, die Standardisierung von Gießereimaschinen zukünftig auf ISO-Ebene zu diskutieren. Daraufhin setzte ein intensiver…

The American Foundry Society (AFS) has hired Ben Yates as its vice president of business development and sales. Yates comes to AFS from the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) in Schaumburg, Illinois. Yates started his new position with AFS on Aug. 7. “For the last 14 years, Ben has been with Associated Equipment Dealers, a trade association that serves and represents distributors of heavy construction,…

SPECTRO Analytical Instruments has recently introduced the SPECTRO MIDEX MID05 spectrometer — a fifth-generation, fast, accurate, small-spot energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence (ED-XRF) analyzer for precious metal testing. The new, compact SPECTRO MIDEX MID05 spectrometer delivers improved sensitivity and speed, and represents a smart alternative to fire assay testing. Incorporating the latest developments…

Prec-Cast Zhongshan(PCZS) is an important hub in China for the WOLF Group which supplies die castings, including raw parts and machined parts, for the entire Chinese market as well international markets. Our team commits to excellence and initiative. Our product commits to stability and outstanding, with the motto “together towards future!”. Through lean manufacturing and TQM, PCZS provides its customers…

The increasing relevance of electromobility offers opportunities for light metal casting The automobile industry is experiencing a strong trend towards electromobility. The figures and deadlines given vary, but as of 2025, the industry expects a considerable increase in the number of electric vehicles registered. The market penetration of electric cars will also cause a considerable increase in the use of…

Componenta Corporation Stock Exchange Release 4 August 2017 at 13:00 Componenta has today signed an agreement to sell its shareholding in Componenta Dökümcülük Ticaret ve Sanayi A.S., amounting to 93.6% of the company’s shares and votes, to Döktaş Metal Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. (“Componenta Turkey”) at a price corresponding to the nominal value of the shares. The purchaser is owned by the management of…

KKR has launched bankruptcy proceedings against Amtek Global Technologies, which owes the private equity firm close to $450 million in debt Global private equity giant KKR has launched bankruptcy proceedings against the international subsidiary of Amtek Auto Ltd, which is itself in India’s bankruptcy court, two people aware of the development said. According to the people cited above, who spoke on condition…