The German automobile supplier, Voit Automotive, has filed for insolvency under self-administration. According to WirtschaftsWoche, the takeover by the Chinese company Millison Technologies fell through last week, due to the difficult situation in the German car market. The failed deal led to loans no longer being extended due to a lack of profitability and competitiveness. The Saarland Ministry of Econ0mic…

The 18 th China International Die Casting&Nonferrous Exhibition , hosted by China Foundry Association, will be held from May 20-23, 2025, at the National Convention and Exhibition Center in Tianjin, concurrently held with the 23 rd China International Foundry Expo (METAL CHINA). By participating in this grand event, domestic and foreign trade visitors can gain a deeper understanding of the market dynamics…

The traditional award, presented by the Otto Junker Foundation, honours graduates of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology as well as the Specialist Group Materials Science and Technology in the Faculty of Georesources and Material Technology. In this way, the Foundation underlines its close connection with the University and its efforts for promoting young scientists. The…

Icelandic metals analysis pioneer DTE has appointed Jakob Asmundsson as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), marking a pivotal step in the company’s growth journey. A seasoned executive with a proven track record of transformative leadership, Asmundsson will steer DTE’s strategy as it scales up operations to become an integral partner to the aluminium industry. With DTE set to expand into new markets,…

The Blytheville plant plays a crucial role in producing high-quality valves, including: Globe, cast iron, and ductile iron gate and check valves Carbon and stainless steel ball valves Resilient-seated wafer and lug butterfly valves Iron balancing valves Resilient wedge gate valves Sinto is excited to support NIBCO in their ongoing journey of success and innovation in the valve industry, setting new…

Clariant has announced a significant milestone in its commitment to sustainability transparency and customer support. Since January 2025, the Product Carbon Footprints data (PCFs) for a large part of its Care Chemicals products are available for download on ClariHub, the company's digital customer platform. Customers can access PCFs directly by logging into their ClariHub accounts, the new development…

The International Foundry Conference has established itself as a highlight in the calendar of the foundry industry. Thanks to the dedication of the Slovenian organizers, led by the President of the Slovenian Foundry Association, M.Sc.Dipl.Eng. Mirjam Jan-Blazic, participants can look forward to a diverse and inspiring program every year. Engaging technical presentations, innovative showcases, the…

What is the CO 2 footprint of a machine tool? Anyone who wants to prepare a sustainability report for a manufacturing company or document progress in greenhouse gas emissions will probably pass this question on to the supply chain. The answer is not easy: After all, a machine tool consists of tens of thousands of individual parts, including purchased materials and preliminary products. There is a huge…

Mingzhi Technology, a global leader in high-end core shop equipment for foundries, is excited to announce its expanded presence in the Indian market through the appointment of Ramchandra Rakhe as its dedicated Sales and Technical Engineer. Based in Pune, Maharashtra, Rakhe will further Mingzhi Technology’s efforts to support the rapidly growing Indian foundry industry, ensuring closer engagement and…