Thomas Hary (44), a German citizen, has held various positions at GF since joining the company in 2005. He began his career in strategic planning at GF Machining Solutions and moved to GF Piping Systems in 2011. In early 2014, he was appointed CFO of the Business Unit Americas. In 2016, he transitioned to GF Casting Solutions as CFO. Since 1 October 2019, he has served as CFO of GF Piping Systems until…

According to the Hungarian government, the project is expected to create around 2,000 high-quality jobs. The new BYD headquarters will be located in the “IP West” office complex in Újbuda, where the company will coordinate sales, customer service, vehicle certification, and the development of region-specific models for the European market. BYD has been present in Hungary since 2016, when it opened its first…

For the manufacturing industry, this represents a technological leap that could only be achieved thanks to innovative materials and processes, new types of tools and machines and digital networking in production. This may ultimately benefit everyone, not just environmental and health protection through fewer fine dust particles in the atmosphere. The hard-coated brake disk favored by European manufacturers…

At the 109th running of the legendary Indy 500, rookie Robert Shwartzman achieved a remarkable feat: in his very first appearance at this iconic race, he sensationally secured pole position. It was one of the most impressive qualifying runs in decades – a milestone for the PREMA Racing team. IDRA GROUP, official sponsor of the Italian racing team, expressed its excitement about the achievement. The success…

The 3D printing machine manufacturer voxeljet and Hüttenes-Albertus, a specialist in foundry chemistry, have been working together for many years to develop efficient and reliable solutions for additive manufacturing . By precisely aligning the binder system with the printing process of voxeljet's machines, customers now benefit from additional advantages, such as an exclusive extended warranty for the…

In modern manufacturing, flexibility is a key success factor—especially in the die casting industry, where smaller batch sizes and high part variability are standard. Flexible automation solutions offer a clear competitive advantage. Mössner’s robotic deburring cell is designed precisely with this in mind: it combines precision, adaptability, and efficiency in a compact unit. Workpieces enter the cell via…

Coordinated by the Dortmund University of Applied Sciences and Arts , the project brings together research and industry expertise from the Fraunhofer IGCV , Borbet GmbH , TRIMET Aluminium SE , and Jordan Spritzgusstechnik GmbH . Running from January 2023 through December 2025, the initiative is backed by approximately two million euros in funding. SUPA-Wheel takes a holistic approach to research across the…

During a visit to the historic foundry – only a few days after the resumption of production – it became clear: this restart is part of a well-defined strategy aimed at securing jobs, modernizing production facilities, and tapping into new markets. With a focus on defense, rail, road, and agricultural machinery, the foundry is embracing a forward-looking path of diversification. The transformation is already…

Job losses continue to mount Following a difficult year in 2024, which saw over 55,000 announced job cuts, the downward trend has continued into 2025. In the first quarter alone, another 10,000 job losses were recorded, while job creation has nearly ground to a halt, with only 500 new roles announced. “The pain of job losses persists,” says Nils Poel , CLEPA’s Head of Market Affairs. “Worryingly, we’re…

From a Conversation with an Industry Insider The automotive industry is undergoing a profound transformation: electrification, digitalization, new mobility concepts, and an increasing focus on sustainability are reshaping the entire value chain. While major OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers can respond with extensive resources and strategic partnerships, many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are coming…