Our theoretical model for the effective action cycle of the passivation reaction with SO2-based protective gas mixtures was tested at laboratory scale as well as in industry applications at friendly customer’s plants. Technically, the measurement of gas components is based on infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), while oxygen is measured paramagnetically. The composition of the protective gas which is supplied and…

UNRIVALED PRECISION, SMOOTH PROCESSABILITY AND EASY SHAKE-OUT FOR IRON AND STEEL CASTINGS Our Functional Minerals business unit offers GEKO™: natural molding sand additives that effectively boost foundry productivity and ensure perfect castings. GEKO™ allows Turkish foundries to reach enhanced green sand properties and consume less bentonite with its high starting level of properties and thermal resistance.…

Nederman has signed an agreement with one of Chinas largest automotive companies to supply complete solutions for dust collection. The agreement is worth around SEK 30 million. The customer is one of Chinas largest passenger car and commercial truck manufacturer. The turn-key solution includes design, manufacturing and installation of Nederman dust collection systems to a new foundry factory. The systems…

Schwäbische Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH (SW) is continuing to expand its international presence and has officially opened its own subsidiary in Pune, India, as of April 1, 2025. This strategic move strengthens SW’s local market footprint and ensures that customers can benefit even faster from the company’s smart manufacturing solutions. The subsidiary, Schwaebische Werkzeugmaschinen India Private Limited , will…

Two ABB electromagnetic brake systems (EMBR) to be installed at Tata Steel’s flagship plant in Jamshedpur, India ABB EMBR helps operators increase productivity, lengthen mold copper plate lifetimes, and reduce mold powder-related non-metallic inclusions ABB EMBR is installed on 40 percent of thin slab casting strands worldwide Global technology company ABB will provide electromagnetic brake systems (EMBR)…

When the automotive industry is mentioned in an environmental context, the focus tends to be on emissions from combustion engines. What many people don’t talk about is the fact that the brake system generates more particle emissions from the vehicle than the actual engine. “The brake disc replaces conventional cast iron discs, while also releasing fewer harmful particles and lasting longer over time. Our…

ABB today announced an investment of $280 million to expand its manufacturing footprint in Europe and build a new state-of-the-art ABB Robotics European Campus in Västerås, Sweden. The Campus will serve as the hub for ABB Robotics’ offering in Europe, providing customers with AI-enabled collaborative and industrial robots, as well as digital solutions to support flexible automation as part of the company’s…

Continuation of the successful cooperation with the developer OX2 Aquila Capital has announced the expansion of its renewable energy portfolio in Scandinavia with the acquisition of a further wind project in Sweden. The wind park will have an installed capacity of 64.8 MW once it is connected to the grid in 2018. Högkölen is the second investment in wind energy in Sweden after Lehtirova that Aquila Capital…

The SinterCast AB (publ) Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held on 19 May 2011 in Stockholm. During the AGM, presentations were provided by Mr Jeffrey Breneman, Executive Director of the United States Coalition for Advanced Diesel Cars (USCADC) and by Dr Steve Dawson, President & CEO. The recorded presentations will be available on the SinterCast website on or before Tuesday 24 May. Mr Breneman noted that US…

"We are pleased to have nominations this year that point the way to a more sustainable future," says Eva Petursson, chair of the Swedish Steel Prize jury and head of research and innovation at SSAB. "Two applications in the field of mechanical batteries use steel in such an innovative way that we couldn't decide between the two. That's why we nominated both." The finalists and the jury's reasons are as…