NEWS
15.11.2024
COMPAMED 2024: Medical Technology Industry uses Global Reach to Compete for Innovation Leadership
"Meet Health. Future. People." is MEDICA’s campaign motto for the future in the new trade fair year 2025. The aptness of the motto was confirmed by the success of MEDICA 2024 and its concurrently held number 1 supplier trade fair, COMPAMED 2024. “The best options for global networking were on offer, along with an incredible variety of cutting-edge innovations and top-level programme highlights. MEDICA is unique in its global reach", says Marius Berlemann, Chief Operating Officer of Messe Düsseldorf, clearly impressed by all that happened at the exhibition booths and on the programme stages. From 11 to 14 November, a total of 5,800 exhibiting companies from 72 nations presented their expertise to some 80,000 trade visitors (from 165 countries) and provided an impressive overview of modern healthcare solutions for inpatient and outpatient care. The trade fair is one of a kind worldwide for its inclusion of the entire medical technology value chain, which also comprises technically sophisticated supplier products. With a high proportion of decision-makers and high satisfaction ratings, both events were perfectly in line with the excellent results of previous years.
(Source: Messe Düsseldorf)
COMPAMED 2024: Medical Technology Industry uses Global Reach to Compete for Innovation Leadership
"Meet Health. Future. People." is MEDICA’s campaign motto for the future in the new trade fair year 2025. The aptness of the motto was confirmed by the success of MEDICA 2024 and its concurrently held number 1 supplier trade fair, COMPAMED 2024. “The best options for global networking were on offer, along with an incredible variety of cutting-edge innovations and top-level programme highlights. MEDICA is unique in its global reach", says Marius Berlemann, Chief Operating Officer of Messe Düsseldorf, clearly impressed by all that happened at the exhibition booths and on the programme stages. From 11 to 14 November, a total of 5,800 exhibiting companies from 72 nations presented their expertise to some 80,000 trade visitors (from 165 countries) and provided an impressive overview of modern healthcare solutions for inpatient and outpatient care. The trade fair is one of a kind worldwide for its inclusion of the entire medical technology value chain, which also comprises technically sophisticated supplier products. With a high proportion of decision-makers and high satisfaction ratings, both events were perfectly in line with the excellent results of previous years.
(Source: Messe Düsseldorf)
15.11.2024
Perimeter Protection 2025: Trade Fair Maintains Level of Success
With the preliminary figures, Perimeter Protection is building on the success of the previous event: Around 200 exhibitors are expected in January on over 15,000 m2 of gross exhibition space. The preliminary figures show that Perimeter Protection is still on course for success: With around 200 exhibitors, the event in January will be able to maintain the level of success from 2023. Due to the upcoming legal changes, the demand for information and the need for exchange in the industry is high: “I believe that there have never been so many changes in perimeter protection in such a short time as there are today,“ explains Wilfried Joswig, Managing Director of the Verband für Sicherheitstechnik e.V. (Association for Security Technology). The anticipation for the upcoming industry meeting as part of the trade fair for perimeter protection, fencing and building security, which will take place from 14 to 16 January 2025 at the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg, is therefore huge. “I'm looking forward to many constructive discussions on shaping further development and am excited about the results of the talks, but also about the further development of the exhibits on show,” says Joswig.
(Source: NürnbergMesse)
Perimeter Protection 2025: Trade Fair Maintains Level of Success
With the preliminary figures, Perimeter Protection is building on the success of the previous event: Around 200 exhibitors are expected in January on over 15,000 m2 of gross exhibition space. The preliminary figures show that Perimeter Protection is still on course for success: With around 200 exhibitors, the event in January will be able to maintain the level of success from 2023. Due to the upcoming legal changes, the demand for information and the need for exchange in the industry is high: “I believe that there have never been so many changes in perimeter protection in such a short time as there are today,“ explains Wilfried Joswig, Managing Director of the Verband für Sicherheitstechnik e.V. (Association for Security Technology). The anticipation for the upcoming industry meeting as part of the trade fair for perimeter protection, fencing and building security, which will take place from 14 to 16 January 2025 at the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg, is therefore huge. “I'm looking forward to many constructive discussions on shaping further development and am excited about the results of the talks, but also about the further development of the exhibits on show,” says Joswig.
(Source: NürnbergMesse)
13.11.2024
BIOFACH 2025: Trendsetters for the Organic Community
From 11 to 14 February 2025 BIOFACH, the World’s Leading Trade Fair for Organic Food, will be offering a comprehensive inside view of the many issues relevant to the organic sector. Stakeholders across the entire value chain will gather on site in Nuremberg and on BIOFACH digital. Together, they’ll set the course for a sustainable future while also discovering the varied offerings of international exhibitors and sharing their knowledge for example at the BIOFACH Congress. The focus topic for 2025: Yes, we do! – How to effect change in the organic food segment. “Each year, the organic community gathers at BIOFACH to promote the ecological transformation. Here in Nuremberg, as well as digitally, BIOFACH brings together pioneers, experts, idea seekers and start-ups,” says Dominik Dietz, the current Exhibition Director of BIOFACH. “We’ve planned several new developments for 2025. For example, an even greater emphasis will be placed on trends and innovations that are important for a sustainable future. We’ve also expanded the specific offerings for target groups like retail and representatives of out-of-home catering,” Dietz adds.
(Source: NürnbergMesse)
BIOFACH 2025: Trendsetters for the Organic Community
From 11 to 14 February 2025 BIOFACH, the World’s Leading Trade Fair for Organic Food, will be offering a comprehensive inside view of the many issues relevant to the organic sector. Stakeholders across the entire value chain will gather on site in Nuremberg and on BIOFACH digital. Together, they’ll set the course for a sustainable future while also discovering the varied offerings of international exhibitors and sharing their knowledge for example at the BIOFACH Congress. The focus topic for 2025: Yes, we do! – How to effect change in the organic food segment. “Each year, the organic community gathers at BIOFACH to promote the ecological transformation. Here in Nuremberg, as well as digitally, BIOFACH brings together pioneers, experts, idea seekers and start-ups,” says Dominik Dietz, the current Exhibition Director of BIOFACH. “We’ve planned several new developments for 2025. For example, an even greater emphasis will be placed on trends and innovations that are important for a sustainable future. We’ve also expanded the specific offerings for target groups like retail and representatives of out-of-home catering,” Dietz adds.
(Source: NürnbergMesse)
13.11.2024
Siemens Launches Fully Electronic e-Starter with Semiconductor Technology
Siemens Smart Infrastructure launches its first fully electronic starter with semiconductor technology. The SIMATIC ET 200SP e-Starter offers short-circuit protection that is 1000 times faster and is virtually wear-free compared to conventional solutions such as circuit breakers or fuses. This ensures optimal protection for motors as well as other types of loads and the applications in which they are used. The e-Starter also features the application-friendly Smart Start and full integration into the Totally Integrated Automation (TIA) concept. The compact device can be used worldwide, requires minimal space in the control cabinet, and is easy to install. In industries such as food and beverage, intralogistics, and mechanical engineering, high efficiency motors are used in demanding applications, for example to drive conveyor systems or pumps. Malfunctions and failures can quickly lead to considerable damage and costs. Against this backdrop, motor starters play an important role: They not only switch motors reliably, but also protect them against overload and short circuits.
(Source: SIEMENS AG)
Siemens Launches Fully Electronic e-Starter with Semiconductor Technology
Siemens Smart Infrastructure launches its first fully electronic starter with semiconductor technology. The SIMATIC ET 200SP e-Starter offers short-circuit protection that is 1000 times faster and is virtually wear-free compared to conventional solutions such as circuit breakers or fuses. This ensures optimal protection for motors as well as other types of loads and the applications in which they are used. The e-Starter also features the application-friendly Smart Start and full integration into the Totally Integrated Automation (TIA) concept. The compact device can be used worldwide, requires minimal space in the control cabinet, and is easy to install. In industries such as food and beverage, intralogistics, and mechanical engineering, high efficiency motors are used in demanding applications, for example to drive conveyor systems or pumps. Malfunctions and failures can quickly lead to considerable damage and costs. Against this backdrop, motor starters play an important role: They not only switch motors reliably, but also protect them against overload and short circuits.
(Source: SIEMENS AG)
13.11.2024
Worldwide Silicon Wafer Shipments Increase 6% in Q3 2024, SEMI Reports
Worldwide silicon wafer shipments increased 5.9% quarter-over-quarter to 3,214 million square inches (MSI) in the third quarter of 2024 and registered 6.8% growth from the 3,010 million square inches recorded during the same quarter last year, the SEMI Silicon Manufacturers Group (SMG) reported in its quarterly analysis of the silicon wafer industry. “The third quarter wafer shipment results continued the upward trend which started in the second quarter of this year,” said Lee Chungwei (???), Chairman of SEMI SMG and Vice President and Chief Auditor at GlobalWafers. “Inventory levels have declined throughout the supply chain but generally remain high. Demand for advanced wafers used for AI continues to be strong. However, the silicon wafer demand for automotive and industrial uses continues to be muted, while the demand for silicon used for handset and other consumer products has seen some areas of improvement. As a result, 2025 is likely to continue upward trends, but total shipments are not yet expected to return to the peak levels of 2022.”
(Source: SEMI)
Worldwide Silicon Wafer Shipments Increase 6% in Q3 2024, SEMI Reports
Worldwide silicon wafer shipments increased 5.9% quarter-over-quarter to 3,214 million square inches (MSI) in the third quarter of 2024 and registered 6.8% growth from the 3,010 million square inches recorded during the same quarter last year, the SEMI Silicon Manufacturers Group (SMG) reported in its quarterly analysis of the silicon wafer industry. “The third quarter wafer shipment results continued the upward trend which started in the second quarter of this year,” said Lee Chungwei (???), Chairman of SEMI SMG and Vice President and Chief Auditor at GlobalWafers. “Inventory levels have declined throughout the supply chain but generally remain high. Demand for advanced wafers used for AI continues to be strong. However, the silicon wafer demand for automotive and industrial uses continues to be muted, while the demand for silicon used for handset and other consumer products has seen some areas of improvement. As a result, 2025 is likely to continue upward trends, but total shipments are not yet expected to return to the peak levels of 2022.”
(Source: SEMI)
1.11.2024
AMETEK Acquires Virtek Vision International
AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE: AME) today announced the acquisition of Virtek Vision International, a leading provider of advanced laser-based projection and inspection systems. Virtek specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced 3D laser projectors, smart cameras, and quality control inspection systems, powered by AI-driven software and algorithms. Their innovative machine vision solutions provide customers with precise, virtual laser guided measurement and inspection capabilities to help automate complex assembly processes and improve manufacturing efficiencies across a wide range of aerospace, defense and industrial applications. "We are excited to welcome Virtek to the AMETEK family," said David A. Zapico, AMETEK Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Virtek is an outstanding acquisition and an excellent strategic fit with our Creaform business. Their strong technology capabilities nicely complement Creaform’s enabling a broader suite of automated 3D scanning and inspection capabilities supported by advance software and algorithms.”
(Source: AMETEK, Inc.)
AMETEK Acquires Virtek Vision International
AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE: AME) today announced the acquisition of Virtek Vision International, a leading provider of advanced laser-based projection and inspection systems. Virtek specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced 3D laser projectors, smart cameras, and quality control inspection systems, powered by AI-driven software and algorithms. Their innovative machine vision solutions provide customers with precise, virtual laser guided measurement and inspection capabilities to help automate complex assembly processes and improve manufacturing efficiencies across a wide range of aerospace, defense and industrial applications. "We are excited to welcome Virtek to the AMETEK family," said David A. Zapico, AMETEK Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Virtek is an outstanding acquisition and an excellent strategic fit with our Creaform business. Their strong technology capabilities nicely complement Creaform’s enabling a broader suite of automated 3D scanning and inspection capabilities supported by advance software and algorithms.”
(Source: AMETEK, Inc.)
1.11.2024
Project DioHELIOS launches as part of BMBF Funding Program “Fusion 2040”
For the first time, in December 2022, US researchers succeeded in obtaining more energy from a fusion reaction of the hydrogen isotopes deuterium and tritium than the large laser needed to ignite the plasma had put in. Since then, the National Ignition Facility (NIF) at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) in California has repeated the fusion several times with increasing energy gain. In recent experiments, the fusion released more than twice as much energy as the laser emitted. The proof of principle – that laser-ignited inertial confinement fusion works – has triggered a new dynamic in fusion research worldwide. This is because fusion not only decouples energy generation from the carbon cycle, meaning it does not emit any greenhouse gases, but is also based on an almost unlimited supply of fuel, is inherently safe and can supply energy at maximum reliability while being able to run 24/7.
(Source: Fraunhofer ILT)
Project DioHELIOS launches as part of BMBF Funding Program “Fusion 2040”
For the first time, in December 2022, US researchers succeeded in obtaining more energy from a fusion reaction of the hydrogen isotopes deuterium and tritium than the large laser needed to ignite the plasma had put in. Since then, the National Ignition Facility (NIF) at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) in California has repeated the fusion several times with increasing energy gain. In recent experiments, the fusion released more than twice as much energy as the laser emitted. The proof of principle – that laser-ignited inertial confinement fusion works – has triggered a new dynamic in fusion research worldwide. This is because fusion not only decouples energy generation from the carbon cycle, meaning it does not emit any greenhouse gases, but is also based on an almost unlimited supply of fuel, is inherently safe and can supply energy at maximum reliability while being able to run 24/7.
(Source: Fraunhofer ILT)
31.10.2024
BrauBriviale 2024: Brewers and winemakers – a perfect pairing
„Wein@BrauBeviale – What fits together – ferments together“. A single slogan for the combined package: The trade fair organisers' clear aim is to raise the profile of products and services for wine production and attract more visitors from the wine sector to BrauBeviale. The wine industry has had a defined focus at BrauBeviale since 2023. This year, from 26th to 28th November in Nuremberg, the offer for the wine industry will be further expanded. 53 per cent of exhibitors will have specific solutions for the wine industry as part of their exhibition and product portfolio. In addition to process technology for the production of wine, sparkling wine and spirits with destemmers, preparation tanks, fermenters, fermentation and storage tanks and filtration technologies, exhibitors at BrauBeviale 2024 will also offer a complete infrastructure equipment overview including pumps, valves and pipework. Furthermore, winemakers can gather detailed information from manufacturers of bottles and containers and learn the latest EU requirements related to bottling and containers. The range of products and services in the wine sector will be rounded off by the integration of the special wine show in Hall 4A. This special show will feature additional suppliers who focus specifically on the wine industry.
(Source: NürnberMesse)
BrauBriviale 2024: Brewers and winemakers – a perfect pairing
„Wein@BrauBeviale – What fits together – ferments together“. A single slogan for the combined package: The trade fair organisers' clear aim is to raise the profile of products and services for wine production and attract more visitors from the wine sector to BrauBeviale. The wine industry has had a defined focus at BrauBeviale since 2023. This year, from 26th to 28th November in Nuremberg, the offer for the wine industry will be further expanded. 53 per cent of exhibitors will have specific solutions for the wine industry as part of their exhibition and product portfolio. In addition to process technology for the production of wine, sparkling wine and spirits with destemmers, preparation tanks, fermenters, fermentation and storage tanks and filtration technologies, exhibitors at BrauBeviale 2024 will also offer a complete infrastructure equipment overview including pumps, valves and pipework. Furthermore, winemakers can gather detailed information from manufacturers of bottles and containers and learn the latest EU requirements related to bottling and containers. The range of products and services in the wine sector will be rounded off by the integration of the special wine show in Hall 4A. This special show will feature additional suppliers who focus specifically on the wine industry.
(Source: NürnberMesse)
31.10.2024
Fraunhofer ILT: Boosting Efficiency in Mining with AI and Automation
AI-SLAM: Five letters stand for the ambitious German-Canadian project "Artificial Intelligence Enhancement of Process Sensing for Adaptive Laser Additive Manufacturing". Ambitious because it aims to take Laser Material Deposition (LMD) to a new level with AI. AI software is to automatically record geometries in real time during the coating process, regulate deviations in the process parameters and iteratively improve the process by analyzing extensive amounts of data. The idea came from Amit Varma, co-founder and CEO of Braintoy Inc. from Calgary in Canada, who sees the Canadian mining industry as the primary target group. It faces a dilemma: every year, millions of wear parts such as rock crusher teeth, drill bits and ripper teeth have to be repaired and recoated. Although Laser Material Deposition has proven its worth, the companies require highly experienced machine operators. These include Apollo Machine and Welding Ltd. from Alberta in Canada, which is a typical user participating in the project launched in 2022. "For job stores like this, it is impossible to hire many experienced laser operators," explains Varma. "We now want to use AI to simplify the tasks of operators."
(Source: Fraunhofer ILT)
Fraunhofer ILT: Boosting Efficiency in Mining with AI and Automation
AI-SLAM: Five letters stand for the ambitious German-Canadian project "Artificial Intelligence Enhancement of Process Sensing for Adaptive Laser Additive Manufacturing". Ambitious because it aims to take Laser Material Deposition (LMD) to a new level with AI. AI software is to automatically record geometries in real time during the coating process, regulate deviations in the process parameters and iteratively improve the process by analyzing extensive amounts of data. The idea came from Amit Varma, co-founder and CEO of Braintoy Inc. from Calgary in Canada, who sees the Canadian mining industry as the primary target group. It faces a dilemma: every year, millions of wear parts such as rock crusher teeth, drill bits and ripper teeth have to be repaired and recoated. Although Laser Material Deposition has proven its worth, the companies require highly experienced machine operators. These include Apollo Machine and Welding Ltd. from Alberta in Canada, which is a typical user participating in the project launched in 2022. "For job stores like this, it is impossible to hire many experienced laser operators," explains Varma. "We now want to use AI to simplify the tasks of operators."
(Source: Fraunhofer ILT)
31.10.2024
Change in the Board of Directors of Swiss Steel Group
Effective October 30, 2024, Martin Lindqvist has assumed the role of Chairman of the Board at Swiss Steel Group, succeeding Jens Alder. Lindqvist brings extensive industry experience as the former Chairman and CEO of the Swedish steel company SSAB. Jens Alder will continue to serve as Vice Chairman of the Swiss Steel Group Board of Directors. Martin Lindqvist (62), who was elected to the Swiss Steel Group Board of Directors at the General Meeting on May 23, 2024, was subsequently appointed Chairman of the Board as of October 2024. Lindqvist has a distinguished background in the steel industry, most recently leading SSAB in its transformative journey toward fossil-free steel production. During his years at SSAB, Martin Lindqvist held various Head of Business Area positions. Prior to his tenure at SSAB, he held key roles at renowned companies such as NCC and Outokumpu Copper Strip. Currently, Martin Lindqvist serves on the Board of Directors of SCA, Europe’s largest private forest holding. He has also previously served on the board of INDUTRADE. Martin Lindqvist holds a degree in Economics from the University of Uppsala in Sweden.
(Source: Swiss Steel Group)
Change in the Board of Directors of Swiss Steel Group
Effective October 30, 2024, Martin Lindqvist has assumed the role of Chairman of the Board at Swiss Steel Group, succeeding Jens Alder. Lindqvist brings extensive industry experience as the former Chairman and CEO of the Swedish steel company SSAB. Jens Alder will continue to serve as Vice Chairman of the Swiss Steel Group Board of Directors. Martin Lindqvist (62), who was elected to the Swiss Steel Group Board of Directors at the General Meeting on May 23, 2024, was subsequently appointed Chairman of the Board as of October 2024. Lindqvist has a distinguished background in the steel industry, most recently leading SSAB in its transformative journey toward fossil-free steel production. During his years at SSAB, Martin Lindqvist held various Head of Business Area positions. Prior to his tenure at SSAB, he held key roles at renowned companies such as NCC and Outokumpu Copper Strip. Currently, Martin Lindqvist serves on the Board of Directors of SCA, Europe’s largest private forest holding. He has also previously served on the board of INDUTRADE. Martin Lindqvist holds a degree in Economics from the University of Uppsala in Sweden.
(Source: Swiss Steel Group)
30.10.2024
Fraunhofer ILT: Boosting Efficiency in Mining with AI and Automation
AI-SLAM: Five letters stand for the ambitious German-Canadian project "Artificial Intelligence Enhancement of Process Sensing for Adaptive Laser Additive Manufacturing". Ambitious because it aims to take Laser Material Deposition (LMD) to a new level with AI. AI software is to automatically record geometries in real time during the coating process, regulate deviations in the process parameters and iteratively improve the process by analyzing extensive amounts of data. The idea came from Amit Varma, co-founder and CEO of Braintoy Inc. from Calgary in Canada, who sees the Canadian mining industry as the primary target group. It faces a dilemma: every year, millions of wear parts such as rock crusher teeth, drill bits and ripper teeth have to be repaired and recoated. Although Laser Material Deposition has proven its worth, the companies require highly experienced machine operators. These include Apollo Machine and Welding Ltd. from Alberta in Canada, which is a typical user participating in the project launched in 2022. "For job stores like this, it is impossible to hire many experienced laser operators," explains Varma. "We now want to use AI to simplify the tasks of operators."
(Source: Fraunhofer ILT)
Fraunhofer ILT: Boosting Efficiency in Mining with AI and Automation
AI-SLAM: Five letters stand for the ambitious German-Canadian project "Artificial Intelligence Enhancement of Process Sensing for Adaptive Laser Additive Manufacturing". Ambitious because it aims to take Laser Material Deposition (LMD) to a new level with AI. AI software is to automatically record geometries in real time during the coating process, regulate deviations in the process parameters and iteratively improve the process by analyzing extensive amounts of data. The idea came from Amit Varma, co-founder and CEO of Braintoy Inc. from Calgary in Canada, who sees the Canadian mining industry as the primary target group. It faces a dilemma: every year, millions of wear parts such as rock crusher teeth, drill bits and ripper teeth have to be repaired and recoated. Although Laser Material Deposition has proven its worth, the companies require highly experienced machine operators. These include Apollo Machine and Welding Ltd. from Alberta in Canada, which is a typical user participating in the project launched in 2022. "For job stores like this, it is impossible to hire many experienced laser operators," explains Varma. "We now want to use AI to simplify the tasks of operators."
(Source: Fraunhofer ILT)
28.10.2024
ORGATEC 2024 surpasses expectations
Visionary, focused and full of dynamism – from 22 to 25 October 2024, ORGATEC presented an impressive overview of tomorrow’s world of work. With a restructured hall layout, topic-centred Focus Areas and the Work Culture Festival, ORGATEC further consolidated its position as the sector’s leading international trade fair. 729 exhibitors from 40 countries presented innovations and visions for modern work environments across 140,000 square metres of exhibition space. Around 50,000 trade visitors from 126 countries used the industry platform to establish valuable contacts, develop new business relationships and glean inspiration. These figures represent a significant increase in visitors compared to the 2022 edition of ORGATEC – in challenging times like these, this is a strong indicator of the event’s relevance.
(Source: Koelnmesse GmbH)
ORGATEC 2024 surpasses expectations
Visionary, focused and full of dynamism – from 22 to 25 October 2024, ORGATEC presented an impressive overview of tomorrow’s world of work. With a restructured hall layout, topic-centred Focus Areas and the Work Culture Festival, ORGATEC further consolidated its position as the sector’s leading international trade fair. 729 exhibitors from 40 countries presented innovations and visions for modern work environments across 140,000 square metres of exhibition space. Around 50,000 trade visitors from 126 countries used the industry platform to establish valuable contacts, develop new business relationships and glean inspiration. These figures represent a significant increase in visitors compared to the 2022 edition of ORGATEC – in challenging times like these, this is a strong indicator of the event’s relevance.
(Source: Koelnmesse GmbH)
28.10.2024
From Interzoo 2024 to Petfood Forum 2025
The renewed cooperation of two major events, Interzoo and Petfood Forum, enables businesses in the petfood industry to connect with key decision-makers across the entire supply chain. After a successful Interzoo 2024 with lots of petfood innovations, the Interzoo Pavilion at Petfood Forum 2025 (28-30 April 2025, Kansas City, Missouri) offers the next big opportunity to foster growth and expand the network in the global petfood market – facilitated by a turnkey solution and comprehensive networking features. The partnership between Interzoo and Watt Global Media, which has been in place since 2021, gives petfood companies a comprehensive insight into current topics along the entire value chain. Key events of the cooperation include Petfood Forum Europe in Nuremberg as part of Interzoo and the Interzoo Pavilion at Petfood Forum in Kansas City. At Interzoo 2024, the petfood sector showed an enormous presence with more than 1,500 out of the 2,150 exhibitors showcasing petfood products and innovations. The strong participation in Petfood Forum Europe 2024, organized by WATT Global Media and collocated with Interzoo one day prior to the trade fair, further highlighted the importance of the Interzoo-week for the global petfood industry.
(Source: Wirtschaftsgemeinschaft Zoologischer Fachbetriebe GmbH)
From Interzoo 2024 to Petfood Forum 2025
The renewed cooperation of two major events, Interzoo and Petfood Forum, enables businesses in the petfood industry to connect with key decision-makers across the entire supply chain. After a successful Interzoo 2024 with lots of petfood innovations, the Interzoo Pavilion at Petfood Forum 2025 (28-30 April 2025, Kansas City, Missouri) offers the next big opportunity to foster growth and expand the network in the global petfood market – facilitated by a turnkey solution and comprehensive networking features. The partnership between Interzoo and Watt Global Media, which has been in place since 2021, gives petfood companies a comprehensive insight into current topics along the entire value chain. Key events of the cooperation include Petfood Forum Europe in Nuremberg as part of Interzoo and the Interzoo Pavilion at Petfood Forum in Kansas City. At Interzoo 2024, the petfood sector showed an enormous presence with more than 1,500 out of the 2,150 exhibitors showcasing petfood products and innovations. The strong participation in Petfood Forum Europe 2024, organized by WATT Global Media and collocated with Interzoo one day prior to the trade fair, further highlighted the importance of the Interzoo-week for the global petfood industry.
(Source: Wirtschaftsgemeinschaft Zoologischer Fachbetriebe GmbH)
17.10.2024
Fraunhofer ILT: Green aerospace with 3D printing
The European Commission's targets are ambitious: the ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation stipulates a 60 percent reduction in CO? emissions from aviation by 2050 compared to 1990 levels. A comprehensive EU Space Law (EUSL) is also planned, including rules on the sustainability of space activities. Aerospace companies are receiving support from the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT in Aachen and its new additive manufacturing processes, which significantly reduce the ecological footprint and reduce production costs. "How can aviation be made greener?" asks Luke Schüller, research associate at Fraunhofer ILT, in a technical article. He provides the answer: by using lightweight construction, 3D printing and new high-performance materials to meet strict political climate protection requirements. The LPBF (laser powder bed fusion) process, in which metal powder is fused layer by layer with the laser beam, plays a key role. This method enables users to produce complex and high-strength components that are not only lighter but also more resistant – crucial properties needed for the aviation of tomorrow.
(Source: Fraunhofer ILT)
Fraunhofer ILT: Green aerospace with 3D printing
The European Commission's targets are ambitious: the ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation stipulates a 60 percent reduction in CO? emissions from aviation by 2050 compared to 1990 levels. A comprehensive EU Space Law (EUSL) is also planned, including rules on the sustainability of space activities. Aerospace companies are receiving support from the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT in Aachen and its new additive manufacturing processes, which significantly reduce the ecological footprint and reduce production costs. "How can aviation be made greener?" asks Luke Schüller, research associate at Fraunhofer ILT, in a technical article. He provides the answer: by using lightweight construction, 3D printing and new high-performance materials to meet strict political climate protection requirements. The LPBF (laser powder bed fusion) process, in which metal powder is fused layer by layer with the laser beam, plays a key role. This method enables users to produce complex and high-strength components that are not only lighter but also more resistant – crucial properties needed for the aviation of tomorrow.
(Source: Fraunhofer ILT)
17.10.2024
Fakuma 2024 got off to an excellent start
Fakuma is becoming increasingly international. With an exhibitor share of 47.5 percent (previous year: 44.0 percent), this year’s trade fair event for the plastics processing industry once again holds a high position worldwide. Of the total of 1,639 exhibitors, 778 came from many countries, including 167 companies from China, 142 from Italy, 81 from Switzerland, 77 from Austria and 51 from Turkey. For manufacturers and users, the topics of increasing efficiency, process stability, reproducibility and minimizing set-up times are at the top of the agenda. Plastics processors are adjusting all conceivable parameters with technical and organizational measures as well as through investments in order to secure their competitiveness. This is because they are forced to produce even more economically. Prof. Dr. Michael Braungart got the specialist community in the mood for the topic of the circular economy with a highly interesting presentation at the press conference to open the trade fair. “Everything is a nutrient,” was his approach. Biological nutrients should be kept in the biological cycle, technical nutrients in the technical cycle. Products that wear out should be designed in such a way that they can be returned to the cycle. And: “It has to be worthwhile for the materials to come back,” says Braungart. His “cradle-to-cradle” approach, which he has been developing since the late 1990s, will provide further inspiration at Fakuma.
(Source: P.E. Schall GmbH)
Fakuma 2024 got off to an excellent start
Fakuma is becoming increasingly international. With an exhibitor share of 47.5 percent (previous year: 44.0 percent), this year’s trade fair event for the plastics processing industry once again holds a high position worldwide. Of the total of 1,639 exhibitors, 778 came from many countries, including 167 companies from China, 142 from Italy, 81 from Switzerland, 77 from Austria and 51 from Turkey. For manufacturers and users, the topics of increasing efficiency, process stability, reproducibility and minimizing set-up times are at the top of the agenda. Plastics processors are adjusting all conceivable parameters with technical and organizational measures as well as through investments in order to secure their competitiveness. This is because they are forced to produce even more economically. Prof. Dr. Michael Braungart got the specialist community in the mood for the topic of the circular economy with a highly interesting presentation at the press conference to open the trade fair. “Everything is a nutrient,” was his approach. Biological nutrients should be kept in the biological cycle, technical nutrients in the technical cycle. Products that wear out should be designed in such a way that they can be returned to the cycle. And: “It has to be worthwhile for the materials to come back,” says Braungart. His “cradle-to-cradle” approach, which he has been developing since the late 1990s, will provide further inspiration at Fakuma.
(Source: P.E. Schall GmbH)
17.10.2024
SEMICON Europa 2024 to Explore Innovations in Advanced Packaging
Semiconductor industry experts will convene at SEMICON Europa 2024, November 12-15 at Messe München in Munich, to explore the latest trends and innovations in advanced packaging and fab management. The Advanced Packaging Conference (APC) and Fab Management Forum (FMF) at SEMICON Europa will each focus on driving sustainable solutions to meet the evolving demands of the semiconductor market. Co-located with electronica, SEMICON Europa is the region’s premier event connecting the entire electronics design and manufacturing supply chain. Registration is open for APC and FMF. "Global collaboration across the semiconductor industry is essential for driving sustainable, exponential growth,” said Laith Altimime, president of SEMI Europe. "SEMI Europe Advanced Packaging Conference and Fab Management Forum provide invaluable platforms for stakeholders to share insights and innovations, ensuring we leverage cutting-edge technologies and strategies that enhance performance while paving the way for a more sustainable future."
(Source: SEMI Europe)
SEMICON Europa 2024 to Explore Innovations in Advanced Packaging
Semiconductor industry experts will convene at SEMICON Europa 2024, November 12-15 at Messe München in Munich, to explore the latest trends and innovations in advanced packaging and fab management. The Advanced Packaging Conference (APC) and Fab Management Forum (FMF) at SEMICON Europa will each focus on driving sustainable solutions to meet the evolving demands of the semiconductor market. Co-located with electronica, SEMICON Europa is the region’s premier event connecting the entire electronics design and manufacturing supply chain. Registration is open for APC and FMF. "Global collaboration across the semiconductor industry is essential for driving sustainable, exponential growth,” said Laith Altimime, president of SEMI Europe. "SEMI Europe Advanced Packaging Conference and Fab Management Forum provide invaluable platforms for stakeholders to share insights and innovations, ensuring we leverage cutting-edge technologies and strategies that enhance performance while paving the way for a more sustainable future."
(Source: SEMI Europe)
9.10.2024
Swedish-American Chamber announce the upcoming 13th Green Connections conference
The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce in San Diego is excited to announce the upcoming 13th annual Green Connections conference on November 14th! Green Connections has become a premier platform for bringing together experts, innovators and decision-makers from both the Nordics and California. Each year, the event fosters the exchange of ideas, the building of partnerships and the exploration of groundbreaking solutions. Our theme this year is Renewable Energy Innovations and we got a lineup of incredible speakers who will dive into fascinating topics such as Molecular Solar Energy Storage and Advances in Battery Chemistry - just two examples of the many exciting discussions planned. This year’s event will also feature a special panel titled “Innovators Solving the Climate Crisis”. While no single panel can fully resolve the complexities of climate change, this theme embodies the spirit of innovation and progress that defines Green Connections. The panel will highlight forward thinking solutions and feature some of the brightest minds in the field, providing attendees with valuable insights into the path forward for sustainable development.
(Source: Swedish American Chamber of Commerce San Diego)
Swedish-American Chamber announce the upcoming 13th Green Connections conference
The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce in San Diego is excited to announce the upcoming 13th annual Green Connections conference on November 14th! Green Connections has become a premier platform for bringing together experts, innovators and decision-makers from both the Nordics and California. Each year, the event fosters the exchange of ideas, the building of partnerships and the exploration of groundbreaking solutions. Our theme this year is Renewable Energy Innovations and we got a lineup of incredible speakers who will dive into fascinating topics such as Molecular Solar Energy Storage and Advances in Battery Chemistry - just two examples of the many exciting discussions planned. This year’s event will also feature a special panel titled “Innovators Solving the Climate Crisis”. While no single panel can fully resolve the complexities of climate change, this theme embodies the spirit of innovation and progress that defines Green Connections. The panel will highlight forward thinking solutions and feature some of the brightest minds in the field, providing attendees with valuable insights into the path forward for sustainable development.
(Source: Swedish American Chamber of Commerce San Diego)
9.10.2024
Fraunhofer ILT: Additive Manufacturing in the Throes of Technological Change
Additive Manufacturing, particularly metal 3D printing, has evolved from a promising technology to a serious constituent of industrial production. Industries such as plant engineering, aerospace, automotive and metalworking are facing a technological transformation that could have far-reaching implications for design, production and sustainability. Dr. Stefan Leuders, head of Technology & Innovation at voestalpine Additive Manufacturing Center GmbH, Düsseldorf, and Dr. Tim Lantzsch, head of Laser Powder Bed Fusion at the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT, Aachen, discuss the current trends in Additive Manufacturing (AM), analyze the opportunities and risks, and show which industries can particularly benefit.
(Source: Fraunhofer ILT)
Fraunhofer ILT: Additive Manufacturing in the Throes of Technological Change
Additive Manufacturing, particularly metal 3D printing, has evolved from a promising technology to a serious constituent of industrial production. Industries such as plant engineering, aerospace, automotive and metalworking are facing a technological transformation that could have far-reaching implications for design, production and sustainability. Dr. Stefan Leuders, head of Technology & Innovation at voestalpine Additive Manufacturing Center GmbH, Düsseldorf, and Dr. Tim Lantzsch, head of Laser Powder Bed Fusion at the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT, Aachen, discuss the current trends in Additive Manufacturing (AM), analyze the opportunities and risks, and show which industries can particularly benefit.
(Source: Fraunhofer ILT)
8.10.2024
Covestro invests 100 million Euros in R&D
Covestro invests around 100 million Euros in its global R&D infrastructure and assets. With investments over a timeframe of three years until 2025, the global supplier of high-performance materials continues to secure its future competitiveness in a challenging environment. To create value for customers in every business section, the company focusses on future technologies to accelerate on the way to a full circular economy. A global digitalization strategy in R&D is a key building block on this way. Covestro is committed to becoming fully circular with continuous investments in its main innovation centers. With modernized equipment for customer service, automated systems and new digital capabilities being introduced in laboratories and technical centers around the globe, Covestro follows a holistic approach with activities at different levels. Sucheta Govil, CCO at Covestro: “Our investments in R&D are integral to our strategy of creating value for our customers. They are enabling us to expand and maintain our innovation pipeline at a high level. By this, we are the go-to partner for more sustainable solutions which help to meet the climate-neutrality targets of our customers. Thanks to this global innovation booster, we come even closer to our joint goal to become fully circular.”
(Source: Covestro Deutschland AG)
Covestro invests 100 million Euros in R&D
Covestro invests around 100 million Euros in its global R&D infrastructure and assets. With investments over a timeframe of three years until 2025, the global supplier of high-performance materials continues to secure its future competitiveness in a challenging environment. To create value for customers in every business section, the company focusses on future technologies to accelerate on the way to a full circular economy. A global digitalization strategy in R&D is a key building block on this way. Covestro is committed to becoming fully circular with continuous investments in its main innovation centers. With modernized equipment for customer service, automated systems and new digital capabilities being introduced in laboratories and technical centers around the globe, Covestro follows a holistic approach with activities at different levels. Sucheta Govil, CCO at Covestro: “Our investments in R&D are integral to our strategy of creating value for our customers. They are enabling us to expand and maintain our innovation pipeline at a high level. By this, we are the go-to partner for more sustainable solutions which help to meet the climate-neutrality targets of our customers. Thanks to this global innovation booster, we come even closer to our joint goal to become fully circular.”
(Source: Covestro Deutschland AG)
8.10.2024
Fakuma 2024 is On the Home Stretch!
The 29th Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing has entered the home stretch and will open its doors in about two weeks. The upcoming plastics celebration will take place in Friedrichshafen on 85,000 square metres of overall exhibition floor space from the 15th through the 19th of October, 2024. More than 1600 exhibitors from 39 countries are looking forward to welcoming large numbers of enthusiastic expert visitors! “As always, the Friedrichshafen Exhibition Centre will be packed once again this autumn,” announces Annemarie Schur, Fakuma project manager at trade fair promoters P. E. Schall. “We’ll be welcoming more than 1600 exhibitors from 39 countries and celebrating lots of highlights and forward-looking solutions in the field of plastics and plastics processing on 85,000 square metres of overall exhibition floor space.” All twelve exhibition halls will be occupied, along with additional space in the east and west foyers and the east concourse, where the Startup Area will be located again this year. Expert visitors can look forward to numerous inspiring presentations at the trade fair booths, as well as a sensational supplementary programme.
(Source: P.E. Schall GmbH)
Fakuma 2024 is On the Home Stretch!
The 29th Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing has entered the home stretch and will open its doors in about two weeks. The upcoming plastics celebration will take place in Friedrichshafen on 85,000 square metres of overall exhibition floor space from the 15th through the 19th of October, 2024. More than 1600 exhibitors from 39 countries are looking forward to welcoming large numbers of enthusiastic expert visitors! “As always, the Friedrichshafen Exhibition Centre will be packed once again this autumn,” announces Annemarie Schur, Fakuma project manager at trade fair promoters P. E. Schall. “We’ll be welcoming more than 1600 exhibitors from 39 countries and celebrating lots of highlights and forward-looking solutions in the field of plastics and plastics processing on 85,000 square metres of overall exhibition floor space.” All twelve exhibition halls will be occupied, along with additional space in the east and west foyers and the east concourse, where the Startup Area will be located again this year. Expert visitors can look forward to numerous inspiring presentations at the trade fair booths, as well as a sensational supplementary programme.
(Source: P.E. Schall GmbH)
3.10.2024
Discover the Art Antwerp 2024
The Antwerp-based contemporary art fair unveils the participating galleries for its 4th edition this December! Art Antwerp returns to Antwerp Expo from Thursday 12 to Sunday 15 December 2024. Known for its intimate, boutique atmosphere, the fair creates meaningful connections between galleries, collectors and art lovers. This year, 65 galleries from 11 European countries will showcase a diverse range of work, with 32% presenting solo or duo exhibitions. Expect to delve deeper into the creative processes of artists such as stanley brouwn and Ria Verhaeghe (Richard Saltoun, London/Rome), Lia D Castro (Martins&Montero, São Paulo/Brussels), Bert De Geyter (Settantotto Art Gallery, Ghent) and Bruno V. Roels (GALLERY FIFTY ONE, Antwerp).
(Source: Easyfairs)
Discover the Art Antwerp 2024
The Antwerp-based contemporary art fair unveils the participating galleries for its 4th edition this December! Art Antwerp returns to Antwerp Expo from Thursday 12 to Sunday 15 December 2024. Known for its intimate, boutique atmosphere, the fair creates meaningful connections between galleries, collectors and art lovers. This year, 65 galleries from 11 European countries will showcase a diverse range of work, with 32% presenting solo or duo exhibitions. Expect to delve deeper into the creative processes of artists such as stanley brouwn and Ria Verhaeghe (Richard Saltoun, London/Rome), Lia D Castro (Martins&Montero, São Paulo/Brussels), Bert De Geyter (Settantotto Art Gallery, Ghent) and Bruno V. Roels (GALLERY FIFTY ONE, Antwerp).
(Source: Easyfairs)
3.10.2024
electronica 2024 impresses with a strong supporting program
In just a few weeks, the world's leading trade fair electronica, together with SEMICON Europa, will open its doors in Munich. From November 12 to 15, more than 3,000 exhibitors from all over the world will be presenting their latest products and solutions. The extensive supporting program impresses with practice-oriented forums, conferences and numerous special events. Thus, electronica creates an international platform for dialog that paves the way to the All Electric Society, in which the entire energy demand is covered by CO²-neutral electricity. “electronica 2024 is already a great success,” says Exhibition Director Katja Stolle. “We have 18 full halls, an excellent supporting program and we can sense how much the exhibitors are looking forward to this year's trade fair”. Among them are many industry experts who will share their practical knowledge in presentations and discussions at the electronica forums. These will take place on six different stages directly in the respective exhibition areas and will cover almost all areas of application in electronics. Topics range from automotive and electrical connectors to embedded, IIoT and power electronics.
(Source: Messe München)
electronica 2024 impresses with a strong supporting program
In just a few weeks, the world's leading trade fair electronica, together with SEMICON Europa, will open its doors in Munich. From November 12 to 15, more than 3,000 exhibitors from all over the world will be presenting their latest products and solutions. The extensive supporting program impresses with practice-oriented forums, conferences and numerous special events. Thus, electronica creates an international platform for dialog that paves the way to the All Electric Society, in which the entire energy demand is covered by CO²-neutral electricity. “electronica 2024 is already a great success,” says Exhibition Director Katja Stolle. “We have 18 full halls, an excellent supporting program and we can sense how much the exhibitors are looking forward to this year's trade fair”. Among them are many industry experts who will share their practical knowledge in presentations and discussions at the electronica forums. These will take place on six different stages directly in the respective exhibition areas and will cover almost all areas of application in electronics. Topics range from automotive and electrical connectors to embedded, IIoT and power electronics.
(Source: Messe München)
2.10.2024
Fraunhofer ILT: Laser Technologies for the Future of the Hydrogen Sector
The 5th Laser Colloquium Hydrogen brought together around 60 experts from industry, science, and research in Aachen in September. The event focussed on the latest developments in laser technology, which are of crucial importance for fuel cell and hydrogen production. Major topics included the continuous production of metallic bipolar plates as well as process monitoring and surface functionalization. The colloquium demonstrated the importance of interdisciplinary and international collaboration to further advance hydrogen technology and develop innovative solutions - laser-based solutions that are suitable for series production. "Once again, this year's LKH2 has shown that cooperation between institutes and companies is essential, especially for mapping the entire production and process chain in hydrogen technology," explains Dr. Alexander Olowinsky, Head of Department at Fraunhofer ILT and host of LKH2.
(Source: Fraunhofer ILT)
Fraunhofer ILT: Laser Technologies for the Future of the Hydrogen Sector
The 5th Laser Colloquium Hydrogen brought together around 60 experts from industry, science, and research in Aachen in September. The event focussed on the latest developments in laser technology, which are of crucial importance for fuel cell and hydrogen production. Major topics included the continuous production of metallic bipolar plates as well as process monitoring and surface functionalization. The colloquium demonstrated the importance of interdisciplinary and international collaboration to further advance hydrogen technology and develop innovative solutions - laser-based solutions that are suitable for series production. "Once again, this year's LKH2 has shown that cooperation between institutes and companies is essential, especially for mapping the entire production and process chain in hydrogen technology," explains Dr. Alexander Olowinsky, Head of Department at Fraunhofer ILT and host of LKH2.
(Source: Fraunhofer ILT)
2.10.2024
Covestro Signs an Investment Agreement with ADNOC
Covestro AG (“Covestro” or “Company”) today signed an Investment Agreement with certain entities of the ADNOC Group, including ADNOC International Limited (“ADNOC International”) and its subsidiary, ADNOC International Germany Holding AG (“Bidder”). The agreement stipulates, among other items, that the Bidder will make a public takeover offer for all outstanding shares of Covestro at a price of €62.00 per share. In addition, ADNOC International is committing itself to fully supporting the Company's "Sustainable Future" strategy. At the same time, the Board of Management and the Supervisory Board of Covestro decided today that upon completion of the transaction, the Company's share capital shall be increased by 10% (18.900.000 shares) and that, at and subject to closing, the new shares shall be issued to the Bidder against payment of a price per share equal to the offer price, thus, based on an offer price of €62.00 against a total amount of €1.17 billion, under simplified exclusion of subscription rights.
(Source: Covestro AG)
Covestro Signs an Investment Agreement with ADNOC
Covestro AG (“Covestro” or “Company”) today signed an Investment Agreement with certain entities of the ADNOC Group, including ADNOC International Limited (“ADNOC International”) and its subsidiary, ADNOC International Germany Holding AG (“Bidder”). The agreement stipulates, among other items, that the Bidder will make a public takeover offer for all outstanding shares of Covestro at a price of €62.00 per share. In addition, ADNOC International is committing itself to fully supporting the Company's "Sustainable Future" strategy. At the same time, the Board of Management and the Supervisory Board of Covestro decided today that upon completion of the transaction, the Company's share capital shall be increased by 10% (18.900.000 shares) and that, at and subject to closing, the new shares shall be issued to the Bidder against payment of a price per share equal to the offer price, thus, based on an offer price of €62.00 against a total amount of €1.17 billion, under simplified exclusion of subscription rights.
(Source: Covestro AG)
2.10.2024
Meyer Burger Announces Preliminary Half-year Figures
Meyer Burger Technology AG announces preliminary financial results for the first half of 2024. According to the results, sales of CHF 48.7 million were achieved, of which CHF 43.4 million was attributable to sales of solar modules. As at June 30, 2024, the company had cash and cash equivalents of CHF 158.6 million on a consolidated basis. As already announced on September 18, 2024, Meyer Burger is undergoing a restructuring program aimed at enabling a return to profitability. Various options are currently being pursued to close the remaining financing gap. The preliminary key financial figures published in this release are unaudited and may be subject to change until the half-year report is finalized. The company plans to publish the half-year report, which will also reflect the progress of the realignment, by October 31, 2024.
(Source: Meyer Burger Technology AG)
Meyer Burger Announces Preliminary Half-year Figures
Meyer Burger Technology AG announces preliminary financial results for the first half of 2024. According to the results, sales of CHF 48.7 million were achieved, of which CHF 43.4 million was attributable to sales of solar modules. As at June 30, 2024, the company had cash and cash equivalents of CHF 158.6 million on a consolidated basis. As already announced on September 18, 2024, Meyer Burger is undergoing a restructuring program aimed at enabling a return to profitability. Various options are currently being pursued to close the remaining financing gap. The preliminary key financial figures published in this release are unaudited and may be subject to change until the half-year report is finalized. The company plans to publish the half-year report, which will also reflect the progress of the realignment, by October 31, 2024.
(Source: Meyer Burger Technology AG)
2.10.2024
TOPTICA Photonics Expands Executive Board
TOPTICA Photonics is pleased to announce the addition of two distinguished professionals and long-standing TOPTICA employees to its Executive Board. While Dr. Mathias Schindler has taken on the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO), Fabian Uhl has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Based on TOPTICA’s innovative products and market experience in quantum technology, biotechnology and test & measurement, the company continues its growth path. The strategic expansion is complemented with this additional appointment by strengthening of the operational excellence and financial transparency. Dr. Mathias Schindler – COO (Chief Operating Officer) – brings extensive experience to his role as COO, where he will manage production, purchasing, logistics, information technology, real estate, and quality assurance. Guided by the principle "making ideas visible," Mathias and his team aim to drive operational efficiency and innovation across TOPTICA's diverse functions.
(Source: TOPTICA Photonics AG)
TOPTICA Photonics Expands Executive Board
TOPTICA Photonics is pleased to announce the addition of two distinguished professionals and long-standing TOPTICA employees to its Executive Board. While Dr. Mathias Schindler has taken on the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO), Fabian Uhl has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Based on TOPTICA’s innovative products and market experience in quantum technology, biotechnology and test & measurement, the company continues its growth path. The strategic expansion is complemented with this additional appointment by strengthening of the operational excellence and financial transparency. Dr. Mathias Schindler – COO (Chief Operating Officer) – brings extensive experience to his role as COO, where he will manage production, purchasing, logistics, information technology, real estate, and quality assurance. Guided by the principle "making ideas visible," Mathias and his team aim to drive operational efficiency and innovation across TOPTICA's diverse functions.
(Source: TOPTICA Photonics AG)
30.9.2024
MES and Industry 4.0 Summit 2025 in Porto
For the second time we are bringing together top industry leaders and manufacturing experts from around the world to connect and share ideas about the Industry 4.0 vision and reality. Alfândega do Porto, one of Europe’s best venues, will once again open its doors to top Industry 4.0 professionals who want to share new perspectives, and tech strategies for digital transformation. MESI 4.0 Summit 2025 (June 12-13, 2025 | Porto, Portugal) will again bring together IT and operations experts in electronics, semiconductors, medical devices, and industrial equipment to provide practical insights and effective strategies to help delegates stay ahead in an ever-competitive market. But don't just take our word for it - check our last year agenda and what the participants thought of the experience they got.
(Source: Critical Manufacturing)
MES and Industry 4.0 Summit 2025 in Porto
For the second time we are bringing together top industry leaders and manufacturing experts from around the world to connect and share ideas about the Industry 4.0 vision and reality. Alfândega do Porto, one of Europe’s best venues, will once again open its doors to top Industry 4.0 professionals who want to share new perspectives, and tech strategies for digital transformation. MESI 4.0 Summit 2025 (June 12-13, 2025 | Porto, Portugal) will again bring together IT and operations experts in electronics, semiconductors, medical devices, and industrial equipment to provide practical insights and effective strategies to help delegates stay ahead in an ever-competitive market. But don't just take our word for it - check our last year agenda and what the participants thought of the experience they got.
(Source: Critical Manufacturing)
30.9.2024
Meyer Burger Announces Preliminary Half-year Figures
Meyer Burger Technology AG announces preliminary financial results for the first half of 2024. According to the results, sales of CHF 48.7 million were achieved, of which CHF 43.4 million was attributable to sales of solar modules. As at June 30, 2024, the company had cash and cash equivalents of CHF 158.6 million on a consolidated basis. As already announced on September 18, 2024, Meyer Burger is undergoing a restructuring program aimed at enabling a return to profitability. Various options are currently being pursued to close the remaining financing gap. The preliminary key financial figures published in this release are unaudited and may be subject to change until the half-year report is finalized. The company plans to publish the half-year report, which will also reflect the progress of the realignment, by October 31, 2024.
(Source: Meyer Burger Technology AG)
Meyer Burger Announces Preliminary Half-year Figures
Meyer Burger Technology AG announces preliminary financial results for the first half of 2024. According to the results, sales of CHF 48.7 million were achieved, of which CHF 43.4 million was attributable to sales of solar modules. As at June 30, 2024, the company had cash and cash equivalents of CHF 158.6 million on a consolidated basis. As already announced on September 18, 2024, Meyer Burger is undergoing a restructuring program aimed at enabling a return to profitability. Various options are currently being pursued to close the remaining financing gap. The preliminary key financial figures published in this release are unaudited and may be subject to change until the half-year report is finalized. The company plans to publish the half-year report, which will also reflect the progress of the realignment, by October 31, 2024.
(Source: Meyer Burger Technology AG)
27.9.2024
ARBURG: Career campaign at Fakuma 2024
Under the banner "Mold your dreams, mold your future", Arburg (Hall A3, Stand 3101) will be taking part in the special Careers Day at Fakuma and extending the campaign from Friday, 18 October 2024 even to Saturday. On both days, experts and a team of around 30 trainees will be on hand to show school and university students and career starters in Friedrichshafen the fantastic prospects offered by the plastics industry, and Arburg in particular, in terms of training, studying and starting a career. "The future needs ideas – and people who can develop and implement them. If you want to shape the future, you're in the right place in our industry," says Dr Christoph Schumacher, Vice President Global Marketing at Arburg. "The plastics processing industry offers many brilliant opportunities to get personally involved in solving the important and burning issues of our time. This is where you can clearly find that 'purpose' that people often talk about today."
(Source: ARBURG)
ARBURG: Career campaign at Fakuma 2024
Under the banner "Mold your dreams, mold your future", Arburg (Hall A3, Stand 3101) will be taking part in the special Careers Day at Fakuma and extending the campaign from Friday, 18 October 2024 even to Saturday. On both days, experts and a team of around 30 trainees will be on hand to show school and university students and career starters in Friedrichshafen the fantastic prospects offered by the plastics industry, and Arburg in particular, in terms of training, studying and starting a career. "The future needs ideas – and people who can develop and implement them. If you want to shape the future, you're in the right place in our industry," says Dr Christoph Schumacher, Vice President Global Marketing at Arburg. "The plastics processing industry offers many brilliant opportunities to get personally involved in solving the important and burning issues of our time. This is where you can clearly find that 'purpose' that people often talk about today."
(Source: ARBURG)
27.9.2024
EXPO REAL 2024: Space for Exchange and Dialog
With a total of nine stages and sessions in numerous conference rooms, EXPO REAL is offering more space for events this year. The trade fair for property and investment will be held from October 7 to 9, 2024 at the exhibition center in Munich. The conference program has always been an important part of EXPO REAL. Particularly in these challenging times for market participants, exchange and orientation are especially in demand. That is also one of the reasons for the conference program taking place on nine stages this year. At the kick-off event “Transformation: Walk the Talk!”, experts will discuss how transformation is being implemented in practice. Numerous panels in the DECARB Arena in Hall A3 will explore how existing buildings, along with cities and districts can become climate-neutral through suitable measures. Other highlights in the EXPO REAL FORUM (Hall A2) include resilient portfolios, housing in Europe, but also real estate investments compared to other asset classes, financing issues, and the state of Germany as an investment location. Invited speakers include Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg, the CEO of Siemens Germany and Siemens Smart Infrastructure Germany, Uwe Bartmann, Tina Reuter, Head of Germany at Cushman & Wakefield, and IVD Honorary President Jürgen Michael Schick.
(Source: Messe München)
EXPO REAL 2024: Space for Exchange and Dialog
With a total of nine stages and sessions in numerous conference rooms, EXPO REAL is offering more space for events this year. The trade fair for property and investment will be held from October 7 to 9, 2024 at the exhibition center in Munich. The conference program has always been an important part of EXPO REAL. Particularly in these challenging times for market participants, exchange and orientation are especially in demand. That is also one of the reasons for the conference program taking place on nine stages this year. At the kick-off event “Transformation: Walk the Talk!”, experts will discuss how transformation is being implemented in practice. Numerous panels in the DECARB Arena in Hall A3 will explore how existing buildings, along with cities and districts can become climate-neutral through suitable measures. Other highlights in the EXPO REAL FORUM (Hall A2) include resilient portfolios, housing in Europe, but also real estate investments compared to other asset classes, financing issues, and the state of Germany as an investment location. Invited speakers include Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg, the CEO of Siemens Germany and Siemens Smart Infrastructure Germany, Uwe Bartmann, Tina Reuter, Head of Germany at Cushman & Wakefield, and IVD Honorary President Jürgen Michael Schick.
(Source: Messe München)
26.9.2024
Messe Berlin: Record-breaking Trade Show in Berlin
This year, the world's leading trade show for transport technology and mobility is the biggest trade show that Berlin has ever had: the entire site is fully booked - from the exhibition halls to the summer garden and the track area. This corresponds to an area the size of 16 football pitches or five times the size of Berlin's Olympic Stadium. The exhibition area is growing in height: around 100 exhibition stands are two-storey, some even have three floors. A total of 2,940 exhibitors from 59 countries will be presenting themselves at InnoTrans. A particular highlight of InnoTrans is the track area with 3.5 kilometres of track - roughly the length of the Straße des 17. Juni from the Brandenburg Gate to Ernst-Reuter-Platz. A total of 133 trains will be presented here. The longest train is over 100 metres long. Setting up InnoTrans is a masterpiece of logistics: in the past few days, trains from all over the world have travelled to the exhibition grounds. The longest journey was made by a train from China. The particular challenge in setting up the exhibition on the railway yard is to get all the trains to the right place in a short space of time. In addition, over 2000 40 tonne lorries deliver stand construction materials and exhibits around the clock. Some exhibits are so large that they have to be delivered by heavy goods vehicles.
(Quelle: Messe Berlin)
Messe Berlin: Record-breaking Trade Show in Berlin
This year, the world's leading trade show for transport technology and mobility is the biggest trade show that Berlin has ever had: the entire site is fully booked - from the exhibition halls to the summer garden and the track area. This corresponds to an area the size of 16 football pitches or five times the size of Berlin's Olympic Stadium. The exhibition area is growing in height: around 100 exhibition stands are two-storey, some even have three floors. A total of 2,940 exhibitors from 59 countries will be presenting themselves at InnoTrans. A particular highlight of InnoTrans is the track area with 3.5 kilometres of track - roughly the length of the Straße des 17. Juni from the Brandenburg Gate to Ernst-Reuter-Platz. A total of 133 trains will be presented here. The longest train is over 100 metres long. Setting up InnoTrans is a masterpiece of logistics: in the past few days, trains from all over the world have travelled to the exhibition grounds. The longest journey was made by a train from China. The particular challenge in setting up the exhibition on the railway yard is to get all the trains to the right place in a short space of time. In addition, over 2000 40 tonne lorries deliver stand construction materials and exhibits around the clock. Some exhibits are so large that they have to be delivered by heavy goods vehicles.
(Quelle: Messe Berlin)
26.9.2024
Messe München: Record Group Sales. Strong Exhibition Results in Germany
The halls and the ICM – International Congress Center at Messe München are again attracting large numbers of visitors because at a time of multiple crises and major challenges on the one hand and booming future industries on the other, business and science are increasingly looking for these stages. At Messe München, this has led to record consolidated sales of 441 million euros for 2023 and top figures in Germany and abroad. This positive trend is set to continue in Munich in 2024. “Trade fairs will play an even more central role in the coming years by providing a platform for the global economy, innovative solutions and knowledge transfer,” the two CEOs Reinhard Pfeiffer and Stefan Rummel are convinced. Part of Messe München’s formula for success is a strong portfolio of exhibitions including twelve world-leading trade fairs, which also enjoy strong demand abroad, as the two CEOs Reinhard Pfeiffer and Stefan Rummel explain. The company’s success figures for 2023 underline the great importance of these events: “Despite the fact that it was a weak year due to the rotation of events, we far exceeded our targets in terms of sales as well as exhibitor and visitor figures.”
(Source: Messe München)
Messe München: Record Group Sales. Strong Exhibition Results in Germany
The halls and the ICM – International Congress Center at Messe München are again attracting large numbers of visitors because at a time of multiple crises and major challenges on the one hand and booming future industries on the other, business and science are increasingly looking for these stages. At Messe München, this has led to record consolidated sales of 441 million euros for 2023 and top figures in Germany and abroad. This positive trend is set to continue in Munich in 2024. “Trade fairs will play an even more central role in the coming years by providing a platform for the global economy, innovative solutions and knowledge transfer,” the two CEOs Reinhard Pfeiffer and Stefan Rummel are convinced. Part of Messe München’s formula for success is a strong portfolio of exhibitions including twelve world-leading trade fairs, which also enjoy strong demand abroad, as the two CEOs Reinhard Pfeiffer and Stefan Rummel explain. The company’s success figures for 2023 underline the great importance of these events: “Despite the fact that it was a weak year due to the rotation of events, we far exceeded our targets in terms of sales as well as exhibitor and visitor figures.”
(Source: Messe München)
26.9.2024
Brazil to be Partner Country at HANNOVER MESSE 2026
The designation of Brazil as Partner Country spotlights the ambitions of a country dedicated to driving industrial change towards a sustainable economy and enhancing its position as a key player worldwide in the field of renewable energies and sustainable technologies. According to Germany Trade & Invest, the Federal Republic of Germany's international economic promotion agency, Brazil is the largest economy in Latin America. With around 216 million inhabitants, abundant agricultural, raw material, and energy resources, along with a diversified industrial sector, the country figures among the world's leading economic nations. Brazil is not only a major trading partner but also an important production location for German companies.
(Source: Deutsche Messe AG)
Brazil to be Partner Country at HANNOVER MESSE 2026
The designation of Brazil as Partner Country spotlights the ambitions of a country dedicated to driving industrial change towards a sustainable economy and enhancing its position as a key player worldwide in the field of renewable energies and sustainable technologies. According to Germany Trade & Invest, the Federal Republic of Germany's international economic promotion agency, Brazil is the largest economy in Latin America. With around 216 million inhabitants, abundant agricultural, raw material, and energy resources, along with a diversified industrial sector, the country figures among the world's leading economic nations. Brazil is not only a major trading partner but also an important production location for German companies.
(Source: Deutsche Messe AG)
25.9.2024
WindEnergy 2024: Collaboration is Key to a Successful Energy Transition
WindEnergy Hamburg 2024 is sending a powerful signal: At the official opening ceremony, with Vice-chancellor Robert Habeck attending remotely by video, leading representatives from politics and the industry emphasised the importance of clear regulations and international cooperation in driving the energy transition. Dr. Melanie Leonhard, Hamburg’s Senator for Economics and Innovation, emphasized the radiance of WindEnergy Hamburg in her speech. As the perfect platform to promote these efforts, WindEnergy Hamburg features more than 1,600 exhibitors and over 200 conference slots. “From turbine technology and grid expansion to storage and smart AI solutions, renewable energy is, of course, front and centre at WindEnergy Hamburg. But like every trade fair, WindEnergy Hamburg thrives on the live interaction of people, and we are excited to see so many participants devoting all their energy and commitment to making this event special,” said Heiko M. Stutzinger, CEO of Hamburg Messe und Congress, at the opening of WindEnergy Hamburg. The expo chief and his team have invited top-flight guests: Robert Habeck, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection, participated remotely in the opening ceremony of the world’s leading wind industry expo, which celebrated its inauguration ten years ago.
(Source: Hamburg Messe + Congress)
WindEnergy 2024: Collaboration is Key to a Successful Energy Transition
WindEnergy Hamburg 2024 is sending a powerful signal: At the official opening ceremony, with Vice-chancellor Robert Habeck attending remotely by video, leading representatives from politics and the industry emphasised the importance of clear regulations and international cooperation in driving the energy transition. Dr. Melanie Leonhard, Hamburg’s Senator for Economics and Innovation, emphasized the radiance of WindEnergy Hamburg in her speech. As the perfect platform to promote these efforts, WindEnergy Hamburg features more than 1,600 exhibitors and over 200 conference slots. “From turbine technology and grid expansion to storage and smart AI solutions, renewable energy is, of course, front and centre at WindEnergy Hamburg. But like every trade fair, WindEnergy Hamburg thrives on the live interaction of people, and we are excited to see so many participants devoting all their energy and commitment to making this event special,” said Heiko M. Stutzinger, CEO of Hamburg Messe und Congress, at the opening of WindEnergy Hamburg. The expo chief and his team have invited top-flight guests: Robert Habeck, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection, participated remotely in the opening ceremony of the world’s leading wind industry expo, which celebrated its inauguration ten years ago.
(Source: Hamburg Messe + Congress)
25.9.2024
Lutz-Jesco Presents Electrolysis System at the Interbad 2024
Lutz-Jesco will be presenting a disinfection system for pool water called MINICHLORGEN T 30 Skid I from 22 to 24 October 2024 at Interbad 2024, the international trade fair for swimming pools, saunas and spas in Stuttgart (stand IJ41). The system uses electrolysis to produce disinfectant from commercially available salt (sodium chloride) on site as required and is aimed at operators of private pools and small swimming pools who are looking for effective water disinfection with little effort and a high level of safety. Some swimming pool operators avoid the use of commercially available chlorine products to disinfect the pool water, as these often act as a deterrent due to their complexity. Many are therefore looking for a safer and simpler alternative. "Chlorination systems require safety equipment and careful, professional handling with regular staff training. These requirements often make their operation complex and cost-intensive," confirms Thomas Beutel, expert for swimming pool technology and dosing systems engineering at Lutz-Jesco GmbH. To offer an alternative, the company is presenting the MINICHLORGEN T 30 Skid I at Interbad 2024.
(Source: Lutz-Jesco GmbH)
Lutz-Jesco Presents Electrolysis System at the Interbad 2024
Lutz-Jesco will be presenting a disinfection system for pool water called MINICHLORGEN T 30 Skid I from 22 to 24 October 2024 at Interbad 2024, the international trade fair for swimming pools, saunas and spas in Stuttgart (stand IJ41). The system uses electrolysis to produce disinfectant from commercially available salt (sodium chloride) on site as required and is aimed at operators of private pools and small swimming pools who are looking for effective water disinfection with little effort and a high level of safety. Some swimming pool operators avoid the use of commercially available chlorine products to disinfect the pool water, as these often act as a deterrent due to their complexity. Many are therefore looking for a safer and simpler alternative. "Chlorination systems require safety equipment and careful, professional handling with regular staff training. These requirements often make their operation complex and cost-intensive," confirms Thomas Beutel, expert for swimming pool technology and dosing systems engineering at Lutz-Jesco GmbH. To offer an alternative, the company is presenting the MINICHLORGEN T 30 Skid I at Interbad 2024.
(Source: Lutz-Jesco GmbH)
25.9.2024
ART + OBJECT at ART COLOGNE 2024
From Asian Indian, geometric, abstract textile art of the 15th century through contemporary textile sculptures from Africa to minimalist, historical ceramics - Nine galleries and dealers will present a curated crossover in the further-developed ART OBJECT section at ART COLOGNE from 7 to 10 November 2024. When ART COLOGNE takes place in November for the 57th time, Cologne will once again transform into the most important meeting point for galleries, art institutions and collectors from Germany and the world. Nine international galleries and dealers will build bridges between tradition and culture in the ART OBJECT section this year. "With the ART OBJECT section, we show that the boundaries between fine art, functional art and ritual art have been increasingly set in motion and are opening up entirely new perspectives. Bartha_contemporary and Joost van den Bergh from London will present a combination of contemporary art and Indian textile art with us“, says Daniel Hug, Director and Artistic Director of ART COLOGNE. Hug also emphasises the THK gallery from Cape Town, which will be presenting textile sculptures made of Dutch wax fabric by Nigerian artist Samuel Nnorom, or derdaberlin gallery, which is bringing graphic design by Bauhaus artists to Cologne, or Smith Davidson with Aboriginal art from Australia.
(Source: Koelnmesse GmbH)
ART + OBJECT at ART COLOGNE 2024
From Asian Indian, geometric, abstract textile art of the 15th century through contemporary textile sculptures from Africa to minimalist, historical ceramics - Nine galleries and dealers will present a curated crossover in the further-developed ART OBJECT section at ART COLOGNE from 7 to 10 November 2024. When ART COLOGNE takes place in November for the 57th time, Cologne will once again transform into the most important meeting point for galleries, art institutions and collectors from Germany and the world. Nine international galleries and dealers will build bridges between tradition and culture in the ART OBJECT section this year. "With the ART OBJECT section, we show that the boundaries between fine art, functional art and ritual art have been increasingly set in motion and are opening up entirely new perspectives. Bartha_contemporary and Joost van den Bergh from London will present a combination of contemporary art and Indian textile art with us“, says Daniel Hug, Director and Artistic Director of ART COLOGNE. Hug also emphasises the THK gallery from Cape Town, which will be presenting textile sculptures made of Dutch wax fabric by Nigerian artist Samuel Nnorom, or derdaberlin gallery, which is bringing graphic design by Bauhaus artists to Cologne, or Smith Davidson with Aboriginal art from Australia.
(Source: Koelnmesse GmbH)
20.9.2024
EuroBLECH 2024 Sets out New Ways to Engage with Productivity
Thousands of exhibits and four days of intense product sourcing, networking and learning: The sheet metal working industry is gearing up for their benchmark event, EuroBLECH 2024, presenting the world’s largest selection of sheet metal working technology in one place. Reflected in this year’s show motto, ‘The Power of Productivity’, visitors can look forward to a trailblazing event at the core of the industry, with premier access to top-tier suppliers, live demonstrations and world premieres. Visitor registration is now live, with additional ticket options for Guided Visitor Tours and a special Careers Day for emerging talent. Visitor registration has just kicked off for the 27th International Sheet Metal Working Technology Exhibition, EuroBLECH, taking place 22 to 25 October 2024 at the Hanover Exhibition Groundsfrom in Germany. It is the world’s largest exhibition for sheet metal processing, covering the entire supply chain in 15 different technology sectors across nine exhibition halls. This year’s focus is on productivity-enhancing technology, presenting the latest the market has to offer in terms of increasing output and efficiency while aligning individual production processes to the complex demands of smart manufacturing.
(Source: RX)
EuroBLECH 2024 Sets out New Ways to Engage with Productivity
Thousands of exhibits and four days of intense product sourcing, networking and learning: The sheet metal working industry is gearing up for their benchmark event, EuroBLECH 2024, presenting the world’s largest selection of sheet metal working technology in one place. Reflected in this year’s show motto, ‘The Power of Productivity’, visitors can look forward to a trailblazing event at the core of the industry, with premier access to top-tier suppliers, live demonstrations and world premieres. Visitor registration is now live, with additional ticket options for Guided Visitor Tours and a special Careers Day for emerging talent. Visitor registration has just kicked off for the 27th International Sheet Metal Working Technology Exhibition, EuroBLECH, taking place 22 to 25 October 2024 at the Hanover Exhibition Groundsfrom in Germany. It is the world’s largest exhibition for sheet metal processing, covering the entire supply chain in 15 different technology sectors across nine exhibition halls. This year’s focus is on productivity-enhancing technology, presenting the latest the market has to offer in terms of increasing output and efficiency while aligning individual production processes to the complex demands of smart manufacturing.
(Source: RX)
20.9.2024
Fraunhofer IPMS: Optogenetic OLED-on-CMOS Stimulators for Neurosensory Therapies
Researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS and the Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Natural Sciences (MPI-NAT) have researched optical stimulators for future cochlear implants as part of the "NeurOpto" project (funded by the Fraunhofer-Max-Planck Cooperation Program: 601001). They will present tiny OLED-on-silicon-based probes for the first time at W3+ 2024 in Jena, on September 25 and 26, 2024, at booth No. C12. What is Optogenetics? Optogenetics is a method that uses light to control genetically modified cells in living tissues. By introducing light-sensitive proteins into cells, their activity can be precisely turned on and off with light pulses. This technique is commonly used in neuroscience to study the functions of nerve cells and to activate or inhibit specific neuronal populations. To deliver light precisely to stimulate tiny cells, small and locally selective light sources are therefore needed now.
(Source: IPMS - Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems)
Fraunhofer IPMS: Optogenetic OLED-on-CMOS Stimulators for Neurosensory Therapies
Researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS and the Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Natural Sciences (MPI-NAT) have researched optical stimulators for future cochlear implants as part of the "NeurOpto" project (funded by the Fraunhofer-Max-Planck Cooperation Program: 601001). They will present tiny OLED-on-silicon-based probes for the first time at W3+ 2024 in Jena, on September 25 and 26, 2024, at booth No. C12. What is Optogenetics? Optogenetics is a method that uses light to control genetically modified cells in living tissues. By introducing light-sensitive proteins into cells, their activity can be precisely turned on and off with light pulses. This technique is commonly used in neuroscience to study the functions of nerve cells and to activate or inhibit specific neuronal populations. To deliver light precisely to stimulate tiny cells, small and locally selective light sources are therefore needed now.
(Source: IPMS - Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems)
20.9.2024
MEDICA LABMED FORUM 2024: Experts meet to Discuss Trending Topics in Laboratory Medicine
What are the most exciting developments in medicine right now? At MEDICA in Düsseldorf, the world’s leading trade fair for the healthcare business and the medical technology industry, the professional forums and their accompanying stage programme at the heart of this year’s trade fair (11–14 November) will take a deeper look into these developments, for example in the fields of health IT, trends in medical technology, healthcare policy and laboratory medicine. With its informative short lectures and professionally grounded panel discussions, the MEDICA LABMED FORUM has become one of the main attractions of the MEDICA accompanying programme in recent years. The full report can be found in our section Trade Fair 2024, MEDICA 2024".
(Source: Messe Düsseldorf)
MEDICA LABMED FORUM 2024: Experts meet to Discuss Trending Topics in Laboratory Medicine
What are the most exciting developments in medicine right now? At MEDICA in Düsseldorf, the world’s leading trade fair for the healthcare business and the medical technology industry, the professional forums and their accompanying stage programme at the heart of this year’s trade fair (11–14 November) will take a deeper look into these developments, for example in the fields of health IT, trends in medical technology, healthcare policy and laboratory medicine. With its informative short lectures and professionally grounded panel discussions, the MEDICA LABMED FORUM has become one of the main attractions of the MEDICA accompanying programme in recent years. The full report can be found in our section Trade Fair 2024, MEDICA 2024".
(Source: Messe Düsseldorf)
18.9.2024
The 5G and Industrial Wireless Arena Continues to Grow
"We are organizing the 5G and Wireless Arena next year for the third time, and can look back on a real success story. It has become the biggest event of its kind in Europe, and will continue to grow," says Thomas Möller, Senior Project Director at Deutsche Messe. "Center stage at the 5G and Industrial Wireless Arena will once again be taken by the forum, where the diversity of potential applications in industry will be discussed, among other topics." "The 5G and Industrial Wireless Arena at HANNOVER MESSE is a unique platform, offering an excellent opportunity to check out the latest developments in the industrial ecosystem via real-time demonstrations, expert lectures, and direct interaction with leading companies. We are delighted to continue this successful joint event together with our partners and to continuously expand it," says Nadine Petermann, head of the 5G-ACIA working group.
(Source: Deutsche Messe AG)
The 5G and Industrial Wireless Arena Continues to Grow
"We are organizing the 5G and Wireless Arena next year for the third time, and can look back on a real success story. It has become the biggest event of its kind in Europe, and will continue to grow," says Thomas Möller, Senior Project Director at Deutsche Messe. "Center stage at the 5G and Industrial Wireless Arena will once again be taken by the forum, where the diversity of potential applications in industry will be discussed, among other topics." "The 5G and Industrial Wireless Arena at HANNOVER MESSE is a unique platform, offering an excellent opportunity to check out the latest developments in the industrial ecosystem via real-time demonstrations, expert lectures, and direct interaction with leading companies. We are delighted to continue this successful joint event together with our partners and to continuously expand it," says Nadine Petermann, head of the 5G-ACIA working group.
(Source: Deutsche Messe AG)
18.9.2024
FEMWORX Career Congress Launches Call for Papers
The congress is primarily aimed at women from industry. "With FEMWORX, we are providing a platform to promote empowerment, networking and female leadership. Its integration in HANNOVER MESSE assures close proximity to industry and makes for unique synergies. Our motto is a call to break down the barriers in the tech and industrial world and shape a future in which diversity is the driving force for real progress," says Johanna Meyer, Project Director FEMWORX at Deutsche Messe AG. The FEMWORX career congress offers a varied program with hands-on workshops, stimulating panel discussions and inspiring lectures covering topics such as Career, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Health, New Work, and Leadership. The accompanying exhibition gives attendees the opportunity to gather information on career prospects, study programs, coaching and mentoring schemes, along with other employment-related topics and trends.
(Source: Deutsche Messe AG)
FEMWORX Career Congress Launches Call for Papers
The congress is primarily aimed at women from industry. "With FEMWORX, we are providing a platform to promote empowerment, networking and female leadership. Its integration in HANNOVER MESSE assures close proximity to industry and makes for unique synergies. Our motto is a call to break down the barriers in the tech and industrial world and shape a future in which diversity is the driving force for real progress," says Johanna Meyer, Project Director FEMWORX at Deutsche Messe AG. The FEMWORX career congress offers a varied program with hands-on workshops, stimulating panel discussions and inspiring lectures covering topics such as Career, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Health, New Work, and Leadership. The accompanying exhibition gives attendees the opportunity to gather information on career prospects, study programs, coaching and mentoring schemes, along with other employment-related topics and trends.
(Source: Deutsche Messe AG)
16.9.2024
Aucotec at InnoTrans 2024
Aucotec AG will be presenting its data-centric platform Engineering Base at this year's edition of InnoTrans, the leading international trade fair for transport technology. Aucotec's established market solution enables seamless integration of all disciplines and processes, which is of crucial importance for the development, operation and maintenance of rail vehicles and other forms of mobility. Every rail vehicle is unique, meaning that customized modifications are required. And the cooperation platform Engineering Base offers a central data source for this, a 'single source of truth' that keeps all relevant information consistent and up to date at all times. It also paves the way for an efficient development process, thanks to intelligent data management and transparent change management. Besides ensuring high levels of quality and efficiency for maintenance and operation start-up, this also has the effect of substantially increasing the service life of rail vehicles and their reliability. Now, though, Aucotec is going one step further.
(Source: AUCOTEC AG)
Aucotec at InnoTrans 2024
Aucotec AG will be presenting its data-centric platform Engineering Base at this year's edition of InnoTrans, the leading international trade fair for transport technology. Aucotec's established market solution enables seamless integration of all disciplines and processes, which is of crucial importance for the development, operation and maintenance of rail vehicles and other forms of mobility. Every rail vehicle is unique, meaning that customized modifications are required. And the cooperation platform Engineering Base offers a central data source for this, a 'single source of truth' that keeps all relevant information consistent and up to date at all times. It also paves the way for an efficient development process, thanks to intelligent data management and transparent change management. Besides ensuring high levels of quality and efficiency for maintenance and operation start-up, this also has the effect of substantially increasing the service life of rail vehicles and their reliability. Now, though, Aucotec is going one step further.
(Source: AUCOTEC AG)
16.9.2024
IAA Transportation 2024: IVECO Strides Ahead on the “Road of Change” with Zero-emission
IVECO, the commercial vehicle brand of Iveco Group, deploys its strategy to bring zero-carbon solutions in all segments and applications to support its customers on their journey to zero-emission at IAA Transportation 2024, the leading platform for logistics, commercial vehicles and the transport sector. Its display at the exhibition showcases IVECO’s progress on its decarbonisation journey, achieved through its multi-energy strategy, a growing ecosystem of partners, an integrated services portfolio, and empowering innovation. IVECO is showcasing its extended line-up of vehicles powered by HVO, natural gas, battery-electric and hydrogen propulsions – the result of its technology-neutral approach to decarbonisation. The brand is also paving the way with two brand-new vehicles on their global premiere at IAA: the heavy-duty zero-emission S-eWay Rigid and the eMoovy, the electric light commercial vehicle developed with Hyundai making its debut in the upper part of the medium segment up to 3.5t. During the press conference held on the stand Luca Sra, President Truck Business Unit, Iveco Group, outlined the brand’s solid strategy.
(Source: Iveco Magirus AG)
IAA Transportation 2024: IVECO Strides Ahead on the “Road of Change” with Zero-emission
IVECO, the commercial vehicle brand of Iveco Group, deploys its strategy to bring zero-carbon solutions in all segments and applications to support its customers on their journey to zero-emission at IAA Transportation 2024, the leading platform for logistics, commercial vehicles and the transport sector. Its display at the exhibition showcases IVECO’s progress on its decarbonisation journey, achieved through its multi-energy strategy, a growing ecosystem of partners, an integrated services portfolio, and empowering innovation. IVECO is showcasing its extended line-up of vehicles powered by HVO, natural gas, battery-electric and hydrogen propulsions – the result of its technology-neutral approach to decarbonisation. The brand is also paving the way with two brand-new vehicles on their global premiere at IAA: the heavy-duty zero-emission S-eWay Rigid and the eMoovy, the electric light commercial vehicle developed with Hyundai making its debut in the upper part of the medium segment up to 3.5t. During the press conference held on the stand Luca Sra, President Truck Business Unit, Iveco Group, outlined the brand’s solid strategy.
(Source: Iveco Magirus AG)
13.9.2024
RX UK Appoints Rosi Viljoen as Head of Visitor Strategy
Today RX UK announces the appointment of Rosi Viljoen as Head of Visitor Strategy. This newly created role will develop High Value Visitor (HVV) strategies and activations across all of RX UK's events. Rosi will initially focus on RX Hosted Buyer teams, eventually expanding her efforts to encompass all show portfolios. Under her leadership, the Buyer team will report directly to her, enhancing RX’s visitor experience across all events. Rosi brings a wealth of experience to RX, having spent over 20 years at American Express in various roles within the premium product benefit and loyalty space. During her time there she worked in various departments including marketing and communications, new business development, and global partnership management. She was instrumental in developing and implementing luxury travel and lifestyle programmes and customer loyalty strategies. For the past five years, Rosi has worked as a freelance consultant, leading projects such as the go-to-market strategy for the launch of a digital incubator at The University of Kingston, managing a global digital transformation strategy for the American Express corporate card, and contracting for ILTM in a marketing and communications capacity.
(Source: RX)
RX UK Appoints Rosi Viljoen as Head of Visitor Strategy
Today RX UK announces the appointment of Rosi Viljoen as Head of Visitor Strategy. This newly created role will develop High Value Visitor (HVV) strategies and activations across all of RX UK's events. Rosi will initially focus on RX Hosted Buyer teams, eventually expanding her efforts to encompass all show portfolios. Under her leadership, the Buyer team will report directly to her, enhancing RX’s visitor experience across all events. Rosi brings a wealth of experience to RX, having spent over 20 years at American Express in various roles within the premium product benefit and loyalty space. During her time there she worked in various departments including marketing and communications, new business development, and global partnership management. She was instrumental in developing and implementing luxury travel and lifestyle programmes and customer loyalty strategies. For the past five years, Rosi has worked as a freelance consultant, leading projects such as the go-to-market strategy for the launch of a digital incubator at The University of Kingston, managing a global digital transformation strategy for the American Express corporate card, and contracting for ILTM in a marketing and communications capacity.
(Source: RX)
13.9.2024
Global presence at IDS 2025
The International Dental Show (IDS) is consolidating its position as the world's leading trade fair for the dental industry once again in 2025. Over 1,300 exhibitors, including all of the important industry players, have confirmed their participation at the 41st edition that is being staged in Cologne from 25 to 29 March 2025. In addition, around 500 participants are awaited in country pavilions from all continents. Once again the trade fair will cover the entire spectrum of the dental world - from the dental and dental technology section, infection protection and maintenance, through to services, information, communication and organisation systems. Due to this entirety and the high number of innovations presented, IDS does justice to its significance as a forward-looking trendsetter of the industry.
(Source: Koelnmesse GmbH)
Global presence at IDS 2025
The International Dental Show (IDS) is consolidating its position as the world's leading trade fair for the dental industry once again in 2025. Over 1,300 exhibitors, including all of the important industry players, have confirmed their participation at the 41st edition that is being staged in Cologne from 25 to 29 March 2025. In addition, around 500 participants are awaited in country pavilions from all continents. Once again the trade fair will cover the entire spectrum of the dental world - from the dental and dental technology section, infection protection and maintenance, through to services, information, communication and organisation systems. Due to this entirety and the high number of innovations presented, IDS does justice to its significance as a forward-looking trendsetter of the industry.
(Source: Koelnmesse GmbH)
13.9.2024
Post-Consumer Recycled Material – the New Key to Sustainable Technical Compounds
Drawing on over 35 years’ experience in the production and use of post-industrial recycled (PIR) materials in reinforced thermoplastics, TechnoCompound is particularly focusing its presence at Fakuma 2024 on its growing range of solutions using post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials for demanding technical applications. One development priority is on emission- and odor-reduced, long glass fiber (LGF) compounds for the automotive industry, specifically for vehicle interiors. The company can offer a growing number of ready-to-use (RTU) TechnoGreen grades based on polypropylene. In addition, TechnoCompound’s new Concentrate Dilution Concept (CDC) makes it possible to blend TechnoFiber LGF compounds for structural components with PCR to achieve the mechanical properties required for the application while at the same time reducing the finished products’ carbon footprint to the greatest possible extent. While some RTU grades containing PCR are already in use in mass production applications, the new CDC solutions are currently under evaluation by OEMs. Another development project TechnoCompound will be presenting at Fakuma 2024 is materials for PCR-based packaging for the non-food sector.
(Source: TechnoCompound)
Post-Consumer Recycled Material – the New Key to Sustainable Technical Compounds
Drawing on over 35 years’ experience in the production and use of post-industrial recycled (PIR) materials in reinforced thermoplastics, TechnoCompound is particularly focusing its presence at Fakuma 2024 on its growing range of solutions using post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials for demanding technical applications. One development priority is on emission- and odor-reduced, long glass fiber (LGF) compounds for the automotive industry, specifically for vehicle interiors. The company can offer a growing number of ready-to-use (RTU) TechnoGreen grades based on polypropylene. In addition, TechnoCompound’s new Concentrate Dilution Concept (CDC) makes it possible to blend TechnoFiber LGF compounds for structural components with PCR to achieve the mechanical properties required for the application while at the same time reducing the finished products’ carbon footprint to the greatest possible extent. While some RTU grades containing PCR are already in use in mass production applications, the new CDC solutions are currently under evaluation by OEMs. Another development project TechnoCompound will be presenting at Fakuma 2024 is materials for PCR-based packaging for the non-food sector.
(Source: TechnoCompound)
12.9.2024
2nd MEFED Dialogue Paves the Way for Energy Cooperation
Vice Chancellor and Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action of the Federal Republic of Germany, Robert Habeck, and the Minister for Environment and Energy of the Hellenic Republic, Theodoros Skylakakis, will host the 2nd MENA-Europe Future Energy Dialogue (MEFED24) on September 8, 2024, in Thessaloniki. The aim of this dialogue is to strengthen energy cooperation between the MENA region and Europe. Ministers and Deputy Ministers as well as high-level representatives from the energy industry, the financial sector, infrastructure operators, regional and international organizations, and the European Union will discuss the necessary development of cross-border energy infrastructure, such as electricity interconnectors and hydrogen pipelines. More than 300 high-level attendees from 14 countries including Germany, Greece, Austria, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Egypt, Netherlands, Israel, Italy, Tunisia, and the United Arab Emirates gather at MEFED.
(Source: Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz)
2nd MEFED Dialogue Paves the Way for Energy Cooperation
Vice Chancellor and Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action of the Federal Republic of Germany, Robert Habeck, and the Minister for Environment and Energy of the Hellenic Republic, Theodoros Skylakakis, will host the 2nd MENA-Europe Future Energy Dialogue (MEFED24) on September 8, 2024, in Thessaloniki. The aim of this dialogue is to strengthen energy cooperation between the MENA region and Europe. Ministers and Deputy Ministers as well as high-level representatives from the energy industry, the financial sector, infrastructure operators, regional and international organizations, and the European Union will discuss the necessary development of cross-border energy infrastructure, such as electricity interconnectors and hydrogen pipelines. More than 300 high-level attendees from 14 countries including Germany, Greece, Austria, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Egypt, Netherlands, Israel, Italy, Tunisia, and the United Arab Emirates gather at MEFED.
(Source: Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz)
12.9.2024
MEMS & Imaging Sensors Summit to Highlight Innovations Driving the Next Generation
The SEMI MEMS & Imaging Sensors Summit, themed Sensor Revolution for a Connected Future, is set to bring together some of the world’s leading minds in sensor technology on November 14 at the International Conference Center Munich (ICM), Germany. Registration is open. Hosted by SEMI Europe and the MEMS & Sensors Industry Group, a SEMI Technology Community, the summit will showcase leading-edge innovations in wearable health monitoring, 300mm MEMS manufacturing for increased scalability, and energy-efficient AI for visual applications. Presentations will also explore advancements in hyperspectral imaging, light detection and ranging (LiDAR) for autonomous vehicles, and sustainable sensor technologies driving progress in healthcare, smart mobility, and sustainability. "As the MEMS and imaging sensors landscape continues to evolve, we’re witnessing rapid advancements in technologies like AI and machine learning, opening doors to innovative applications that are transforming industries,” said Laith Altimime, president of SEMI Europe.
(Source: SEMI)
MEMS & Imaging Sensors Summit to Highlight Innovations Driving the Next Generation
The SEMI MEMS & Imaging Sensors Summit, themed Sensor Revolution for a Connected Future, is set to bring together some of the world’s leading minds in sensor technology on November 14 at the International Conference Center Munich (ICM), Germany. Registration is open. Hosted by SEMI Europe and the MEMS & Sensors Industry Group, a SEMI Technology Community, the summit will showcase leading-edge innovations in wearable health monitoring, 300mm MEMS manufacturing for increased scalability, and energy-efficient AI for visual applications. Presentations will also explore advancements in hyperspectral imaging, light detection and ranging (LiDAR) for autonomous vehicles, and sustainable sensor technologies driving progress in healthcare, smart mobility, and sustainability. "As the MEMS and imaging sensors landscape continues to evolve, we’re witnessing rapid advancements in technologies like AI and machine learning, opening doors to innovative applications that are transforming industries,” said Laith Altimime, president of SEMI Europe.
(Source: SEMI)
12.9.2024
Servomold at the Fakuma 2024
At Fakuma 2024, Servomold, a leading specialist in the automation of injection mold tools, will be presenting at stand A2-2111 in hall A2 a new generation of servo-electric core-pulling units of the SLY type, equipped with ball screw drives, which position slides and cores with µm accuracy. To ensure this standard-setting accuracy, their carriage contains precision bores with special fine centering elements for the assembly of universal slides. Another special feature is the linear guides integrated into the units instead of high-maintenance slide guides inside the mold frame. This relocation to the outside enables particularly compact mold dimensions and reduces maintenance costs. Typical applications for the cleanroom-compatible linear motion systems are sleeve-shaped parts with the highest quality requirements, for example housings and cartridge holders for medical technology systems such as auto-injectors. All versions are suitable for mounting on both new and existing molds. This means that the latter can be electrified efficiently and in a resource-saving manner as part of a retrofit.
(Source: Servomold)
Servomold at the Fakuma 2024
At Fakuma 2024, Servomold, a leading specialist in the automation of injection mold tools, will be presenting at stand A2-2111 in hall A2 a new generation of servo-electric core-pulling units of the SLY type, equipped with ball screw drives, which position slides and cores with µm accuracy. To ensure this standard-setting accuracy, their carriage contains precision bores with special fine centering elements for the assembly of universal slides. Another special feature is the linear guides integrated into the units instead of high-maintenance slide guides inside the mold frame. This relocation to the outside enables particularly compact mold dimensions and reduces maintenance costs. Typical applications for the cleanroom-compatible linear motion systems are sleeve-shaped parts with the highest quality requirements, for example housings and cartridge holders for medical technology systems such as auto-injectors. All versions are suitable for mounting on both new and existing molds. This means that the latter can be electrified efficiently and in a resource-saving manner as part of a retrofit.
(Source: Servomold)
11.9.2024
Fraunhofer ILT: New Approaches for the Cost-efficient Production of Fuel Cells
The Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT will be presenting innovative technologies for the cost-efficient and accelerated production of fuel cells at Hy-fcell 2024 in Stuttgart on October 8 and 9. In Hall 4, Stand 4E51, the institute will be demonstrating how advanced laser technologies can increase efficiency, reduce costs and improve sustainability in hydrogen technology. One focus will be on the laser-based drying of electrodes, which reduces the drying time from minutes to seconds and thus increases production speed. A new process for coating bipolar plates will also be presented reducing costs and facilitates integration into continuous production processes. Double beam welding is also shown as another approach to meet the increasing demand for fuel cells and drive forward the energy transition.
(Source: Fraunhofer ILT)
Fraunhofer ILT: New Approaches for the Cost-efficient Production of Fuel Cells
The Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT will be presenting innovative technologies for the cost-efficient and accelerated production of fuel cells at Hy-fcell 2024 in Stuttgart on October 8 and 9. In Hall 4, Stand 4E51, the institute will be demonstrating how advanced laser technologies can increase efficiency, reduce costs and improve sustainability in hydrogen technology. One focus will be on the laser-based drying of electrodes, which reduces the drying time from minutes to seconds and thus increases production speed. A new process for coating bipolar plates will also be presented reducing costs and facilitates integration into continuous production processes. Double beam welding is also shown as another approach to meet the increasing demand for fuel cells and drive forward the energy transition.
(Source: Fraunhofer ILT)
11.9.2024
BMW Group Adjusts Guidance for 2024 Financial Year
The Board of Management of BMW AG adjusted the guidance for the 2024 financial year today. This was triggered in part by additional headwinds in the Automotive Segment resulting from delivery stops and technical actions linked to the Integrated Braking System (IBS) that is provided by a supplier. The delivery stops for vehicles that are not already in customers hands will have a negative worldwide sales effect in the second half of the year. The IBS-related technical actions impact over 1.5 million vehicles and result in additional warranty costs in a high three-digit million amount in the third quarter. In parallel to this effect, the ongoing muted demand in China is affecting sales volumes. Despite stimulus measures from the government, consumer sentiment remains weak.
(Source: BMW Group)
BMW Group Adjusts Guidance for 2024 Financial Year
The Board of Management of BMW AG adjusted the guidance for the 2024 financial year today. This was triggered in part by additional headwinds in the Automotive Segment resulting from delivery stops and technical actions linked to the Integrated Braking System (IBS) that is provided by a supplier. The delivery stops for vehicles that are not already in customers hands will have a negative worldwide sales effect in the second half of the year. The IBS-related technical actions impact over 1.5 million vehicles and result in additional warranty costs in a high three-digit million amount in the third quarter. In parallel to this effect, the ongoing muted demand in China is affecting sales volumes. Despite stimulus measures from the government, consumer sentiment remains weak.
(Source: BMW Group)
11.9.2024
ELMET at Fakuma 2024
At Fakuma 2024, ELMET will be presenting its expanded portfolio of dosing systems with various equipment levels for LSR injection molding at booth A5-5306. Together with the tried-and-tested TOP 5000 P and 7000 Pro, the new Top 3100 and TOP 700 models cover a wide range of different customer requirements in terms of footprint, drum size and degree of automation. An upgraded pump is now also capable of processing particularly highly thixotropic or stable materials. Visitors to the trade fair will be able to see the TOP 700 dosing system in action at Arburg’s booth (A3-3101). While at Momentive Performance Materials’ booth (A4-4307), a TOP 7000 Pro dosing system will be showing off its capabilities as part of a joint project together with Momentive and Sumitomo. Elmet also constructed the cold runner mold installed there. The TOP 3100 LSR dosing system will make its debut at Fakuma 2024. It offers processors the same high precision as Elmet's high-end dosing systems, and it also meets the same high requirements in relation to all internationally applicable norms and safety standards.
(Source: ELMET Elastomere Produktions- und Dienstleistungs-GmbH)
ELMET at Fakuma 2024
At Fakuma 2024, ELMET will be presenting its expanded portfolio of dosing systems with various equipment levels for LSR injection molding at booth A5-5306. Together with the tried-and-tested TOP 5000 P and 7000 Pro, the new Top 3100 and TOP 700 models cover a wide range of different customer requirements in terms of footprint, drum size and degree of automation. An upgraded pump is now also capable of processing particularly highly thixotropic or stable materials. Visitors to the trade fair will be able to see the TOP 700 dosing system in action at Arburg’s booth (A3-3101). While at Momentive Performance Materials’ booth (A4-4307), a TOP 7000 Pro dosing system will be showing off its capabilities as part of a joint project together with Momentive and Sumitomo. Elmet also constructed the cold runner mold installed there. The TOP 3100 LSR dosing system will make its debut at Fakuma 2024. It offers processors the same high precision as Elmet's high-end dosing systems, and it also meets the same high requirements in relation to all internationally applicable norms and safety standards.
(Source: ELMET Elastomere Produktions- und Dienstleistungs-GmbH)
6.9.2024
Transform & Beyond by EXPO REAL Celebrates a Strong Premiere
The positive response to the Transform & Beyond by EXPO REAL concept shows just how important future and transformation topics currently are for the real estate industry. The new area at EXPO REAL, taking place in Munich from October 7 to 9, 2024, will be located in Hall A3. Jessica Swoboda, Deputy Exhibition Director of EXPO REAL, says: “We are expecting a total of 52 exhibitors at Transform & Beyond by EXPO REAL, offering innovative solutions on the topics of digitalization, decarbonization, smart buildings, AI and robotics, and energy management solutions for districts. The concept of this area is structured in such a way that we can include and expand on the latest future topics each year. The aim is to give better visibility to the innovation and transformation topics of the real estate industry that have become indispensable.” Transform & Beyond by EXPO REAL is geared both toward hardware and technology companies as well as scale-ups and startups. This year, for instance, companies like Paul Tech, EnBW mobility+ AG & Co. KG, Evana AG, metergrid GmbH, metiundo or viadukt, as well as the Priva Building Automation Group from the Netherlands, WINT Water Intelligence from the UK, Alfred Smart from Spain, and Alvéole from Canada will be there.
(Source: Messe München)
Transform & Beyond by EXPO REAL Celebrates a Strong Premiere
The positive response to the Transform & Beyond by EXPO REAL concept shows just how important future and transformation topics currently are for the real estate industry. The new area at EXPO REAL, taking place in Munich from October 7 to 9, 2024, will be located in Hall A3. Jessica Swoboda, Deputy Exhibition Director of EXPO REAL, says: “We are expecting a total of 52 exhibitors at Transform & Beyond by EXPO REAL, offering innovative solutions on the topics of digitalization, decarbonization, smart buildings, AI and robotics, and energy management solutions for districts. The concept of this area is structured in such a way that we can include and expand on the latest future topics each year. The aim is to give better visibility to the innovation and transformation topics of the real estate industry that have become indispensable.” Transform & Beyond by EXPO REAL is geared both toward hardware and technology companies as well as scale-ups and startups. This year, for instance, companies like Paul Tech, EnBW mobility+ AG & Co. KG, Evana AG, metergrid GmbH, metiundo or viadukt, as well as the Priva Building Automation Group from the Netherlands, WINT Water Intelligence from the UK, Alfred Smart from Spain, and Alvéole from Canada will be there.
(Source: Messe München)
6.9.2024
Paris Internationale Announces Participating Galleries
Paris Internationale proudly celebrates its 10th edition from October 16 to 20. Building on the success of 2023, Paris Internationale is once again taking over the Central Bergère at 17, rue du Faubourg Poissonnière, in the 9th arrondissement and pays homage to the diversity of Paris's architectural heritage. An invitation-only preview and VIP day will be held on October 15. This year, Paris Internationale has selected 72 participants from 19 countries, such as Chapter NY (New York), Derosia (New York), Empty Gallery (Hongkong), greengrassi (London), KOW (Berlin), Martins&Montero (Sa?o Paulo/Brussels) or Stereo (Warsaw), as well as the arrival of 25 newcomers, including Bel Ami (Los Angeles), Lo Brutto Stahl (Paris), Tomio Koyama (Tokyo) and Ulrik (New York), who will be exhibiting alongside the founding galleries.
(Source: Paris Internationale)
Paris Internationale Announces Participating Galleries
Paris Internationale proudly celebrates its 10th edition from October 16 to 20. Building on the success of 2023, Paris Internationale is once again taking over the Central Bergère at 17, rue du Faubourg Poissonnière, in the 9th arrondissement and pays homage to the diversity of Paris's architectural heritage. An invitation-only preview and VIP day will be held on October 15. This year, Paris Internationale has selected 72 participants from 19 countries, such as Chapter NY (New York), Derosia (New York), Empty Gallery (Hongkong), greengrassi (London), KOW (Berlin), Martins&Montero (Sa?o Paulo/Brussels) or Stereo (Warsaw), as well as the arrival of 25 newcomers, including Bel Ami (Los Angeles), Lo Brutto Stahl (Paris), Tomio Koyama (Tokyo) and Ulrik (New York), who will be exhibiting alongside the founding galleries.
(Source: Paris Internationale)
5.9.2024
IREC: Join Us Next Week at RE+ 2024!
RE (featuring SPI and ESI) hosts the most comprehensive event for the renewable energy industry. By recognizing that energy sources and their infrastructure are the most efficient and productive when working in tandem, RE is helping the renewable energy industry pave the future for a modern, resilient grid. IREC will be participating in several sessions, covering topics on workforce development, electric vehicle charging, apprenticeship resources, codes and standards, veteran recruitment and opportunities, interconnection, and more.
(Source: IREC - Interstate Renewable Energy Council)
IREC: Join Us Next Week at RE+ 2024!
RE (featuring SPI and ESI) hosts the most comprehensive event for the renewable energy industry. By recognizing that energy sources and their infrastructure are the most efficient and productive when working in tandem, RE is helping the renewable energy industry pave the future for a modern, resilient grid. IREC will be participating in several sessions, covering topics on workforce development, electric vehicle charging, apprenticeship resources, codes and standards, veteran recruitment and opportunities, interconnection, and more.
(Source: IREC - Interstate Renewable Energy Council)
5.9.2024
Frieze Seoul 2024 Is Now Open
There's so much to enjoy at this year’s edition, including Frieze Film, artist projects, and talks, as part of the specially curated fair program. Explore historical art from a contemporary perspective at the Frieze Masters section of the fair. Discover solo presentations from young galleries based in Asia, plus late gallery openings, activations and more across the city as part of Frieze Week. Visit the Chaumet Lounge at Frieze Seoul to discover artist Heechan Kim’s exclusive artworks created in collaboration with Chaumet and inspired by the Bee My Love jewellery collection.
(Source: Frieze)
Frieze Seoul 2024 Is Now Open
There's so much to enjoy at this year’s edition, including Frieze Film, artist projects, and talks, as part of the specially curated fair program. Explore historical art from a contemporary perspective at the Frieze Masters section of the fair. Discover solo presentations from young galleries based in Asia, plus late gallery openings, activations and more across the city as part of Frieze Week. Visit the Chaumet Lounge at Frieze Seoul to discover artist Heechan Kim’s exclusive artworks created in collaboration with Chaumet and inspired by the Bee My Love jewellery collection.
(Source: Frieze)
5.9.2024
BIOFACH Congress 2025: Yes, we do!
The global food supply is under significant pressure due to environmental destruction and economic uncertainty. The congress at the forthcoming BIOFACH 2025, which takes place in Nuremberg from 11 to 14 February, will highlight the solutions offered by the organic food industry and the approaches that could potentially drive the sector forward. Under the banner “Yes, we do!”, the congress theme of BIOFACH 2025 underscores the fact that the organic sector is a pioneer in the food industry not just in theory, but in day-to-day practice – and with complete dedication and conviction. The congress is also inviting all interested parties to submit proposed topics for the event via the “Call for Ideas”. The discussion about the impact of food on the environment is highly topical. In its “Consumer Monitor Sustainability 2024”, the German Retail Federation (HDE) revealed that a third of respondents were not aware of the correlation. As Ravi R. Prasad, Executive Director of IFOAM Organics International, emphasises: “Amidst the urgency of global challenges like the climate crisis and food security, the organic sector is presenting workable solutions. Ecological practices not only offer an alternative, but also a proven route to resilience and sustainability worldwide.”
(Source: NürnbergMesse GmbH)
BIOFACH Congress 2025: Yes, we do!
The global food supply is under significant pressure due to environmental destruction and economic uncertainty. The congress at the forthcoming BIOFACH 2025, which takes place in Nuremberg from 11 to 14 February, will highlight the solutions offered by the organic food industry and the approaches that could potentially drive the sector forward. Under the banner “Yes, we do!”, the congress theme of BIOFACH 2025 underscores the fact that the organic sector is a pioneer in the food industry not just in theory, but in day-to-day practice – and with complete dedication and conviction. The congress is also inviting all interested parties to submit proposed topics for the event via the “Call for Ideas”. The discussion about the impact of food on the environment is highly topical. In its “Consumer Monitor Sustainability 2024”, the German Retail Federation (HDE) revealed that a third of respondents were not aware of the correlation. As Ravi R. Prasad, Executive Director of IFOAM Organics International, emphasises: “Amidst the urgency of global challenges like the climate crisis and food security, the organic sector is presenting workable solutions. Ecological practices not only offer an alternative, but also a proven route to resilience and sustainability worldwide.”
(Source: NürnbergMesse GmbH)
4.9.2024
SEMICON® India 2024 to Highlight Local Semiconductor Ecosystem Growth
SEMICON India 2024 will bring together global leaders, semiconductor industry experts, academia, and government officials from September 11-13, 2024, at the India Exposition Mart Ltd. (IEML) in Greater Noida, Delhi NCR. The event will offer valuable insights into innovations and trends in key areas such as smart manufacturing, supply chain management, sustainability, and workforce development. The event’s extensive exhibition will feature over 250 exhibitors from across the global semiconductor supply chain and will be co-located with electronica India and productronica India, providing Southeast Asia’s single largest platform for showcasing the latest advancements in the semiconductor and electronics industries. Registration is open.
(Source: SEMI)
SEMICON® India 2024 to Highlight Local Semiconductor Ecosystem Growth
SEMICON India 2024 will bring together global leaders, semiconductor industry experts, academia, and government officials from September 11-13, 2024, at the India Exposition Mart Ltd. (IEML) in Greater Noida, Delhi NCR. The event will offer valuable insights into innovations and trends in key areas such as smart manufacturing, supply chain management, sustainability, and workforce development. The event’s extensive exhibition will feature over 250 exhibitors from across the global semiconductor supply chain and will be co-located with electronica India and productronica India, providing Southeast Asia’s single largest platform for showcasing the latest advancements in the semiconductor and electronics industries. Registration is open.
(Source: SEMI)
4.9.2024
Fraunhofer ILT and Dreher Automation present laser blanking system at Euroblech 2024
The Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT and Automatic-Systeme Dreher GmbH are presenting a groundbreaking innovation in the field of sheet metal processing at Euroblech 2024 from October 22 to 25 in Hanover, Germany: a demonstrator system for laser blanking that significantly increases process reliability and efficiency in production through the use of artificial intelligence. In modern production, especially in the automotive industry, blanks from coils have to be cut both precisely and efficiently, and the requirements are becoming more and more demanding. Traditional methods, such as punching, are reaching their limits, especially when it comes to flexibility and resource conservation in production. In addition, industry needs to reliably and safely monitor continuous production processes to avoid expensive system downtimes and production losses. Malfunctions caused by cutting interruptions, for example, can be detected and avoided at an early stage with additional sensors and control mechanisms.
(Source: Fraunhofer ILT)
Fraunhofer ILT and Dreher Automation present laser blanking system at Euroblech 2024
The Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT and Automatic-Systeme Dreher GmbH are presenting a groundbreaking innovation in the field of sheet metal processing at Euroblech 2024 from October 22 to 25 in Hanover, Germany: a demonstrator system for laser blanking that significantly increases process reliability and efficiency in production through the use of artificial intelligence. In modern production, especially in the automotive industry, blanks from coils have to be cut both precisely and efficiently, and the requirements are becoming more and more demanding. Traditional methods, such as punching, are reaching their limits, especially when it comes to flexibility and resource conservation in production. In addition, industry needs to reliably and safely monitor continuous production processes to avoid expensive system downtimes and production losses. Malfunctions caused by cutting interruptions, for example, can be detected and avoided at an early stage with additional sensors and control mechanisms.
(Source: Fraunhofer ILT)
4.9.2024
Natexpo 2024 in Lyon: Insights Into the Challenges of the Organic Sector
Natexpo, the international organic product tradeshow, returns to Lyon for its 2024 edition on 23 and 24 September. Taking place in hall 6 of the Eurexpo exhibition centre, the event will provide professionals from the organic sector with a valuable occasion for discussions, collaboration and business opportunities. By supporting growth and innovation in the organic sector, Natexpo 2024 is shaping up to be crucial milestone to foster synergies between exhibitors and visitors. Florence Roublot, the exhibition director, adds: "Natexpo 2024 aims to mobilise all the retail channels and networks and introduce them to all the producers, processors, importers and brands in attendance. This edition is placed resolutely under the banner of productive exchange, content, message clarification, business and conviviality."
(Source: SPAS Organisation, Paris)
Natexpo 2024 in Lyon: Insights Into the Challenges of the Organic Sector
Natexpo, the international organic product tradeshow, returns to Lyon for its 2024 edition on 23 and 24 September. Taking place in hall 6 of the Eurexpo exhibition centre, the event will provide professionals from the organic sector with a valuable occasion for discussions, collaboration and business opportunities. By supporting growth and innovation in the organic sector, Natexpo 2024 is shaping up to be crucial milestone to foster synergies between exhibitors and visitors. Florence Roublot, the exhibition director, adds: "Natexpo 2024 aims to mobilise all the retail channels and networks and introduce them to all the producers, processors, importers and brands in attendance. This edition is placed resolutely under the banner of productive exchange, content, message clarification, business and conviviality."
(Source: SPAS Organisation, Paris)
3.9.2024
Meyer Burger Focuses on Module Production in Arizona
Meyer Burger Technology AG announced today that the planned construction of a solar cell production facility in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA, is no longer financially viable for the company due to recent developments and that the project will therefore be discontinued. The planned cooperation with a US technology group will not be implemented at present in view of the revised strategy. As part of this realignment, Meyer Burger is focusing on the nominal capacity of 1.4 gigawatts at the module production plant in Goodyear, Arizona, U.S., which is already largely installed and in the ramp-up phase. The existing cell production site in Thalheim (Bitterfeld-Wolfen), Germany, will remain fully operational and - contrary to previous plans - will continue to form the backbone of Meyer Burger's solar cell supply. Under the current market conditions, these solar cells are the most economical option for supplying the module production in Goodyear. With this arrangement, the company expects to be able to service the existing long-term purchase contracts and to fully utilize the production capacity in Goodyear. The expansion of the nominal module production capacity in Goodyear by an additional 0.7 gigawatts has been suspended for the time being and remains an option that the company will decide on in the context of the upcoming restructuring program and depending on the progress of ongoing discussions with customers.
(Source: Meyer Burger Technology AG)
Meyer Burger Focuses on Module Production in Arizona
Meyer Burger Technology AG announced today that the planned construction of a solar cell production facility in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA, is no longer financially viable for the company due to recent developments and that the project will therefore be discontinued. The planned cooperation with a US technology group will not be implemented at present in view of the revised strategy. As part of this realignment, Meyer Burger is focusing on the nominal capacity of 1.4 gigawatts at the module production plant in Goodyear, Arizona, U.S., which is already largely installed and in the ramp-up phase. The existing cell production site in Thalheim (Bitterfeld-Wolfen), Germany, will remain fully operational and - contrary to previous plans - will continue to form the backbone of Meyer Burger's solar cell supply. Under the current market conditions, these solar cells are the most economical option for supplying the module production in Goodyear. With this arrangement, the company expects to be able to service the existing long-term purchase contracts and to fully utilize the production capacity in Goodyear. The expansion of the nominal module production capacity in Goodyear by an additional 0.7 gigawatts has been suspended for the time being and remains an option that the company will decide on in the context of the upcoming restructuring program and depending on the progress of ongoing discussions with customers.
(Source: Meyer Burger Technology AG)
3.9.2024
VDIK: André Schmidt takes over as President
André Schmidt takes over as President of the VDIK (Association of International Motor Vehicle Manufacturers) as former Vice President. Michael Lohscheller is moving to Polestar as global CEO and has therefore stepped down as VDIK President. Michael Lohscheller: ‘The decision to work for Polestar as global CEO is an interesting new task for me, but unfortunately it cannot be reconciled with my role as VDIK President. It has been a great honour and a privilege to represent and support the VDIK and the international vehicle manufacturers. I would like to express my sincere thanks to all members, employees and partners.’
(Soure: VDIK)
VDIK: André Schmidt takes over as President
André Schmidt takes over as President of the VDIK (Association of International Motor Vehicle Manufacturers) as former Vice President. Michael Lohscheller is moving to Polestar as global CEO and has therefore stepped down as VDIK President. Michael Lohscheller: ‘The decision to work for Polestar as global CEO is an interesting new task for me, but unfortunately it cannot be reconciled with my role as VDIK President. It has been a great honour and a privilege to represent and support the VDIK and the international vehicle manufacturers. I would like to express my sincere thanks to all members, employees and partners.’
(Soure: VDIK)
2.9.2024
ROEMHELD: Clamping Concept for Aluminium Castings
Innovative clamping technology detects casting and contour defects of aluminium raw parts quickly and easily
With a new clamping technology concept aluminium blanks can be checked for casting defects and contour variations before machining at low cost and with little effort. Unsuitable parts can thus be rejected at an early stage. The intelligent clamping technology also detects whether a workpiece is inserted incorrectly into a fixture. In addition, it continuously monitors the machining process, provides continuous information about the clamping position as well as the position and clamping force of the component and seamlessly documents the entire production process. ROEMHELD sees fields of application for this innovative clamping solution especially at suppliers of structural components for the automotive industry. Within the scope of a joint project, the clamping technology specialist ROEMHELD and August Wenzler Maschinenbau GmbH have developed the concept with the title "Innovative condition detection increases process reliability". Wenzler develops and manufactures 5-axis machining centres which are mainly used in the automotive industry for the machining of aluminium structural components.
(Soucre: ROEMHELD)
ROEMHELD: Clamping Concept for Aluminium Castings
Innovative clamping technology detects casting and contour defects of aluminium raw parts quickly and easily
With a new clamping technology concept aluminium blanks can be checked for casting defects and contour variations before machining at low cost and with little effort. Unsuitable parts can thus be rejected at an early stage. The intelligent clamping technology also detects whether a workpiece is inserted incorrectly into a fixture. In addition, it continuously monitors the machining process, provides continuous information about the clamping position as well as the position and clamping force of the component and seamlessly documents the entire production process. ROEMHELD sees fields of application for this innovative clamping solution especially at suppliers of structural components for the automotive industry. Within the scope of a joint project, the clamping technology specialist ROEMHELD and August Wenzler Maschinenbau GmbH have developed the concept with the title "Innovative condition detection increases process reliability". Wenzler develops and manufactures 5-axis machining centres which are mainly used in the automotive industry for the machining of aluminium structural components.
(Soucre: ROEMHELD)
2.9.2024
Arburg at Fakuma 2024
At Fakuma 2024 in Friedrichshafen, Arburg (hall A3, stand 3101) will once again be offering an interactive exhibition area: the striking arburgSOLUTIONworld brings together Arburg's comprehensive consulting and solution expertise in all aspects of plastics processing, and is a space where trade visitors can obtain individual answers to their questions on key topics of the future. Arburg experts will be on hand to offer advice at six stations around the four-metre-high LED column. There will also be an interesting new exhibition wall with an integrated "transparent" machine, where the company's digital products and services will be brought to life. Many plastics processors are currently working on making their injection moulding plants fit for the future and competitive.
(Source: Arburg)
Arburg at Fakuma 2024
At Fakuma 2024 in Friedrichshafen, Arburg (hall A3, stand 3101) will once again be offering an interactive exhibition area: the striking arburgSOLUTIONworld brings together Arburg's comprehensive consulting and solution expertise in all aspects of plastics processing, and is a space where trade visitors can obtain individual answers to their questions on key topics of the future. Arburg experts will be on hand to offer advice at six stations around the four-metre-high LED column. There will also be an interesting new exhibition wall with an integrated "transparent" machine, where the company's digital products and services will be brought to life. Many plastics processors are currently working on making their injection moulding plants fit for the future and competitive.
(Source: Arburg)
30.8.2024
Dr Daniel Lincot is the winner of the Becquerel Prize 2024
Dr Lincot receives the award for his life-long engagement in photovoltaic research, support for industrialisation, management of research, as well as dissemination and promotion of solar energy, in particular in France. Daniel Lincot graduated from the engineering school ESPCI-Paristech in 1978. He started his research in the field of Photovoltaics at the solid state physics laboratory of CNRS in Meudon. After his PhD, he initiated his research activity on copper indium gallium diselenide (CIGS) thin film solar cells at Chimie Paristech, leading multiple international collaboration. He has been at the forefront of this field throughout his active scientific career (1980-2019). He has contributed to the creation of several joint PV research institutes or solar companies, and notably the IPVF institute in Palaiseau, where he served as the first scientific director (2013-2019).
(Source: WIP Wirtschaft und Infrastruktur GmbH & Co Planungs-KG)
Dr Daniel Lincot is the winner of the Becquerel Prize 2024
Dr Lincot receives the award for his life-long engagement in photovoltaic research, support for industrialisation, management of research, as well as dissemination and promotion of solar energy, in particular in France. Daniel Lincot graduated from the engineering school ESPCI-Paristech in 1978. He started his research in the field of Photovoltaics at the solid state physics laboratory of CNRS in Meudon. After his PhD, he initiated his research activity on copper indium gallium diselenide (CIGS) thin film solar cells at Chimie Paristech, leading multiple international collaboration. He has been at the forefront of this field throughout his active scientific career (1980-2019). He has contributed to the creation of several joint PV research institutes or solar companies, and notably the IPVF institute in Palaiseau, where he served as the first scientific director (2013-2019).
(Source: WIP Wirtschaft und Infrastruktur GmbH & Co Planungs-KG)
30.8.2024
Building Technologies Trade Fairs with a New Forward-looking Focus
The building sector is facing many major challenges: rising construction costs and a shortage of skilled workers are colliding with an urgent need for new housing. Simultaneously, the energy and heating transition, not to mention the rapid pace of digitalisation, are creating new opportunities for a sustainable future. Messe Frankfurt has responded to the dynamic challenges in the market with a newly formed management team for its Building Technologies division. Johannes Möller, who was previously responsible for Light + Building, has been appointed Group Show Director, Building Technologies Shows, with immediate effect. Over the last four years, a really challenging time, he successfully managed the world's leading trade fair for lighting and building-servieces technology while simultaneously expanding its international network. Against this background, he has been responsible for the management and strategic orientation of the Light Building, ISH and Intersec brands since August 2024.
(Source: Messe Frankfurt)
Building Technologies Trade Fairs with a New Forward-looking Focus
The building sector is facing many major challenges: rising construction costs and a shortage of skilled workers are colliding with an urgent need for new housing. Simultaneously, the energy and heating transition, not to mention the rapid pace of digitalisation, are creating new opportunities for a sustainable future. Messe Frankfurt has responded to the dynamic challenges in the market with a newly formed management team for its Building Technologies division. Johannes Möller, who was previously responsible for Light + Building, has been appointed Group Show Director, Building Technologies Shows, with immediate effect. Over the last four years, a really challenging time, he successfully managed the world's leading trade fair for lighting and building-servieces technology while simultaneously expanding its international network. Against this background, he has been responsible for the management and strategic orientation of the Light Building, ISH and Intersec brands since August 2024.
(Source: Messe Frankfurt)
28.8.2024
Dreyplas GmbH: Better than PTFE and UHMWPE
Plastics distributor Dreyplas and Spanish company Mekano4 (MK4), a specialist in technical solutions for bridge bearings and post-tensioning, have jointly developed MKSM® a thermoplastic sliding material. It combines excellent wear resistance with heat distortion temperature higher than 80ºC and a very low coefficient of friction. Mitsui Chemicals supplies the base polymers for this innovative alloy of PA6 with UHMWPE plus special additives, which has been patented for this application. MK4’s structural bearings are in widespread use in construction and civil engineering, especially in bridges. MKSM transfers very high static loads in bridges, where its outstanding sliding behavior facilitates displacements and, in the case of curved sliding elements, also a limited degree of rotation in all axes between the bearing-mounted elements and the base structure. Compared to semi-finished product UHMWPE and PTFE, this new sliding material offers enhanced thermal properties, abrasion and heat distortion resistance. Its longer service life, compressive strength, and lower sliding friction can make it possible to use smaller sliding bearings. It can also replace fluoropolymers such as PTFE, which are currently the focus of controversy.
(Source: Dreyplas GmbH)
Dreyplas GmbH: Better than PTFE and UHMWPE
Plastics distributor Dreyplas and Spanish company Mekano4 (MK4), a specialist in technical solutions for bridge bearings and post-tensioning, have jointly developed MKSM® a thermoplastic sliding material. It combines excellent wear resistance with heat distortion temperature higher than 80ºC and a very low coefficient of friction. Mitsui Chemicals supplies the base polymers for this innovative alloy of PA6 with UHMWPE plus special additives, which has been patented for this application. MK4’s structural bearings are in widespread use in construction and civil engineering, especially in bridges. MKSM transfers very high static loads in bridges, where its outstanding sliding behavior facilitates displacements and, in the case of curved sliding elements, also a limited degree of rotation in all axes between the bearing-mounted elements and the base structure. Compared to semi-finished product UHMWPE and PTFE, this new sliding material offers enhanced thermal properties, abrasion and heat distortion resistance. Its longer service life, compressive strength, and lower sliding friction can make it possible to use smaller sliding bearings. It can also replace fluoropolymers such as PTFE, which are currently the focus of controversy.
(Source: Dreyplas GmbH)
28.8.2024
JPB Système Takes Smart Washer Program to New Heights
JPB Système, the leading manufacturer of cost- and time-saving technology solutions for aerospace, aeronautic and other industries has expanded its Smart Washer tightening monitoring technology portfolio with a new version engineered to extend its benefits to broader applications. The innovative Smart Washer solution enables intelligent monitoring of bolt tightening, which improves maintenance efficiencies by reducing the need to manually check torque levels. Instead, engineers are able to check assemblies in real time via touchless and wireless measurement of bolt tightening before being alerted to fasteners that are too tight or too loose. This capability is particularly advantageous in environments in which bolts are difficult to access, facilitating easier predictive maintenance and reducing costs. Complementing its RFID version of Smart Washer for aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul operations, JPB Système has introduced an alternative, WIRED Smart Washer and app. The new version extends its application use into other applications and sectors where accessibility due to significant height or distance is an issue and where remote monitoring from the ground is required.
(Source: JPB Système)
JPB Système Takes Smart Washer Program to New Heights
JPB Système, the leading manufacturer of cost- and time-saving technology solutions for aerospace, aeronautic and other industries has expanded its Smart Washer tightening monitoring technology portfolio with a new version engineered to extend its benefits to broader applications. The innovative Smart Washer solution enables intelligent monitoring of bolt tightening, which improves maintenance efficiencies by reducing the need to manually check torque levels. Instead, engineers are able to check assemblies in real time via touchless and wireless measurement of bolt tightening before being alerted to fasteners that are too tight or too loose. This capability is particularly advantageous in environments in which bolts are difficult to access, facilitating easier predictive maintenance and reducing costs. Complementing its RFID version of Smart Washer for aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul operations, JPB Système has introduced an alternative, WIRED Smart Washer and app. The new version extends its application use into other applications and sectors where accessibility due to significant height or distance is an issue and where remote monitoring from the ground is required.
(Source: JPB Système)
26.8.2024
ORGATEC 2024: Taking the Office of the Future into New Dimensions
ORGATEC hosted from 22 to 25 October 2024, is the leading international trade fair for showcasing the future of work and a must-attend for all those who want to experience groundbreaking sector trends first-hand and up-close. One of the highlights at this year’s industry gathering is set to be the #InspiredAugmentedOffice Focus Area. Covering more than 1,000 sqm in Hall 7, the installation will be devoted to the latest office trends and innovations in the areas of collaboration, smart work and the augmented office. “We’re delighted to be partnering with zgoll: on this project. Together, we’re designing an interactive experience world that will allow ORGATEC visitors to immerse themselves directly in modern technologies in an integrated landscape,” explains Thomas Postert, the Director of ORGATEC.
(Source: Koelnmesse GmbH)
ORGATEC 2024: Taking the Office of the Future into New Dimensions
ORGATEC hosted from 22 to 25 October 2024, is the leading international trade fair for showcasing the future of work and a must-attend for all those who want to experience groundbreaking sector trends first-hand and up-close. One of the highlights at this year’s industry gathering is set to be the #InspiredAugmentedOffice Focus Area. Covering more than 1,000 sqm in Hall 7, the installation will be devoted to the latest office trends and innovations in the areas of collaboration, smart work and the augmented office. “We’re delighted to be partnering with zgoll: on this project. Together, we’re designing an interactive experience world that will allow ORGATEC visitors to immerse themselves directly in modern technologies in an integrated landscape,” explains Thomas Postert, the Director of ORGATEC.
(Source: Koelnmesse GmbH)
26.8.2024
Koelnmesse Starts Operating Cologne's Largest Inner-city Photovoltaic System
500 photovoltaic modules mounted on the newly opened Confex building at Koelnmesse convert sunlight into green electricity. Cologne's largest inner-city photovoltaic system is now being added to the roof of Hall 11. Comprising 4,800 modules, it promises an annual yield of around two million kilowatt hours (kWh). Another large-scale system is already under construction. "Starting operation of this large photovoltaic system is an important step on our way to a sustainable energy supply," says Gerald Böse, CEO of Koelnmesse GmbH. "And we're not done yet! A further 2,100 solar modules have already been delivered and installed on the roof of our Hall 1." Mayor of Cologne and Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board of Koelnmesse GmbH, Henriette Reker, emphasises the significance outside the company as well: "By generating its own solar power, Koelnmesse is consistently pursuing its own sustainability goals and at the same time sending a strong signal for the energy transition in Cologne and the surrounding region. This is another step on our path toward a climate-neutral Cologne."
(Source: Koelnmesse GmbH)
Koelnmesse Starts Operating Cologne's Largest Inner-city Photovoltaic System
500 photovoltaic modules mounted on the newly opened Confex building at Koelnmesse convert sunlight into green electricity. Cologne's largest inner-city photovoltaic system is now being added to the roof of Hall 11. Comprising 4,800 modules, it promises an annual yield of around two million kilowatt hours (kWh). Another large-scale system is already under construction. "Starting operation of this large photovoltaic system is an important step on our way to a sustainable energy supply," says Gerald Böse, CEO of Koelnmesse GmbH. "And we're not done yet! A further 2,100 solar modules have already been delivered and installed on the roof of our Hall 1." Mayor of Cologne and Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board of Koelnmesse GmbH, Henriette Reker, emphasises the significance outside the company as well: "By generating its own solar power, Koelnmesse is consistently pursuing its own sustainability goals and at the same time sending a strong signal for the energy transition in Cologne and the surrounding region. This is another step on our path toward a climate-neutral Cologne."
(Source: Koelnmesse GmbH)
23.8.2024
BMW is official partner of Frieze Seoul
From September 4 to 7, Frieze Seoul will open its doors at COEX in Gangnam for the third edition of the internationally renowned art fair in Asia. As one of Frieze’s long-term global partners since 2004, BMW will be celebrating two special premieres at this year's fair: The BMW Art Car #20 by Julie Mehretu makes its Asian debut after being unveiled in Paris in May. Inspired by the BMW Art Car Collection and curated by Hans Ulrich Obrist, BMW also presents the world premiere of a limited BMW i7 miniature edition created by artists Heemin Chung and Alvaro Barrington. A major highlight of this year's programme is the second edition of Frieze Music Seoul on September 5, presented in collaboration with BMW and featuring a live performance by Korean singer-songwriter SAAY. BMW will be providing the VIP car service for the third consecutive year, from the inception of Frieze Seoul. On the occasion of Frieze Seoul, the 20th BMW Art Car by American artist Julie Mehretu will be on display for the first time outside Europe at this year's fair. Fresh from its world premiere at the Centre Pompidou and the 24 Hours of Le Mans, it is the latest addition to the legendary BMW Art Car Collection, continuing an almost 50-year tradition.
(Source: BMW Group)
BMW is official partner of Frieze Seoul
From September 4 to 7, Frieze Seoul will open its doors at COEX in Gangnam for the third edition of the internationally renowned art fair in Asia. As one of Frieze’s long-term global partners since 2004, BMW will be celebrating two special premieres at this year's fair: The BMW Art Car #20 by Julie Mehretu makes its Asian debut after being unveiled in Paris in May. Inspired by the BMW Art Car Collection and curated by Hans Ulrich Obrist, BMW also presents the world premiere of a limited BMW i7 miniature edition created by artists Heemin Chung and Alvaro Barrington. A major highlight of this year's programme is the second edition of Frieze Music Seoul on September 5, presented in collaboration with BMW and featuring a live performance by Korean singer-songwriter SAAY. BMW will be providing the VIP car service for the third consecutive year, from the inception of Frieze Seoul. On the occasion of Frieze Seoul, the 20th BMW Art Car by American artist Julie Mehretu will be on display for the first time outside Europe at this year's fair. Fresh from its world premiere at the Centre Pompidou and the 24 Hours of Le Mans, it is the latest addition to the legendary BMW Art Car Collection, continuing an almost 50-year tradition.
(Source: BMW Group)
21.8.2024
gamescom goes Green: New Projects for even Greater Sustainability
gamescom, the world’s largest gaming event, is ramping up its “gamescom goes green” sustainability initiative launched in 2022. After implementing many significant changes like switching to 100 percent green energy, converting to LED lighting, and updating the food and beverage offerings, efforts are once again underway this year to further reduce CO2 emissions across various areas. These initiatives include new partnerships with the aim of promoting more sustainable material practices. For the first time this year, exhibitors have the option of using certified Cradle to Cradle carpets. These eco-friendly, recyclable floor coverings are specifically designed for a circular economy. The carpets will be featured in gamescom’s areas and also recommended to exhibitors. Both delivery and pickup are organized to ensure proper recycling. gamescom is also making greater use of reusable rental furniture and reducing single-use materials. For the first time, items that cannot be reused will be mediated to local organizations working on social, cultural or environmental projects in cooperation with TRASH GALORE where they will be put to good use. Together with the company Spende Dein Pfand, gamescom is collaborating with another organization dedicated to sustainable resource management, with the proceeds going to charitable projects worldwide.
(Source: Koelnmesse GmbH)
gamescom goes Green: New Projects for even Greater Sustainability
gamescom, the world’s largest gaming event, is ramping up its “gamescom goes green” sustainability initiative launched in 2022. After implementing many significant changes like switching to 100 percent green energy, converting to LED lighting, and updating the food and beverage offerings, efforts are once again underway this year to further reduce CO2 emissions across various areas. These initiatives include new partnerships with the aim of promoting more sustainable material practices. For the first time this year, exhibitors have the option of using certified Cradle to Cradle carpets. These eco-friendly, recyclable floor coverings are specifically designed for a circular economy. The carpets will be featured in gamescom’s areas and also recommended to exhibitors. Both delivery and pickup are organized to ensure proper recycling. gamescom is also making greater use of reusable rental furniture and reducing single-use materials. For the first time, items that cannot be reused will be mediated to local organizations working on social, cultural or environmental projects in cooperation with TRASH GALORE where they will be put to good use. Together with the company Spende Dein Pfand, gamescom is collaborating with another organization dedicated to sustainable resource management, with the proceeds going to charitable projects worldwide.
(Source: Koelnmesse GmbH)
21.8.2024
Anuga 2025: Optimised Trade Fair Experience through Newly Designed Hall Structure
The leading global trade fair, Anuga, the No. 1 for Food & Beverage Business, is presenting itself in Cologne from 4 - 8 October 2025 with a newly designed hall structure. Thanks to targeted strategic adjustments, the individual trade shows are more clearly segmented and offer an improved orientation across the product sections. Thematically-related topics – such as Anuga Alternatives and Anuga Organic for example - are moving closer together on the fair grounds, which will create synergies. Dealers benefit from shorter routes. With its ten trade shows, the largest international trade fair for the global food industry provides a complete market overview of the offer of food and beverages available worldwide. The individual trade shows offer products and services in the segments protein alternatives, bread and bakery products, frozen and convenience foods, dairy products, delicatessen and gourmet items, meat and organic products as well as hot and cold beverages.
(Source: Koelnmesse GmbH)
Anuga 2025: Optimised Trade Fair Experience through Newly Designed Hall Structure
The leading global trade fair, Anuga, the No. 1 for Food & Beverage Business, is presenting itself in Cologne from 4 - 8 October 2025 with a newly designed hall structure. Thanks to targeted strategic adjustments, the individual trade shows are more clearly segmented and offer an improved orientation across the product sections. Thematically-related topics – such as Anuga Alternatives and Anuga Organic for example - are moving closer together on the fair grounds, which will create synergies. Dealers benefit from shorter routes. With its ten trade shows, the largest international trade fair for the global food industry provides a complete market overview of the offer of food and beverages available worldwide. The individual trade shows offer products and services in the segments protein alternatives, bread and bakery products, frozen and convenience foods, dairy products, delicatessen and gourmet items, meat and organic products as well as hot and cold beverages.
(Source: Koelnmesse GmbH)
21.8.2024
MEDICA + COMPAMED 2024: Adapted hall layout for even better integration
The final preparations for MEDICA 2024 and COMPAMED 2024 in Düsseldorf have begun. A total of more than 6,000 participants from approximately 70 countries will fill the entire hall space on the trade fair premises, and their innovations will highlight both events’ place as globally unique information and business platforms serving the entire added-value chain of medical-technical systems and products – including manufacture and development (date: 11–14 November 2024). In the MEDICA halls housing the worlds of experience “Med Tech & Devices” and “Digital Health”, professional visitors can now benefit from thematic hall space allocation and a new location for the accompanying German Hospital Conference. To date, the flagship event for top managers of German clinics was held at the Congress Center Düsseldorf; now it has been moved to the heart of the trade fair in Hall 12. All around the event area, exhibiting companies that fit the theme of the world of experience “Med Tech & Devices” will be grouped together with innovations for hospital equipment and operating theatres.
(Source: Messe Düsseldorf)
MEDICA + COMPAMED 2024: Adapted hall layout for even better integration
The final preparations for MEDICA 2024 and COMPAMED 2024 in Düsseldorf have begun. A total of more than 6,000 participants from approximately 70 countries will fill the entire hall space on the trade fair premises, and their innovations will highlight both events’ place as globally unique information and business platforms serving the entire added-value chain of medical-technical systems and products – including manufacture and development (date: 11–14 November 2024). In the MEDICA halls housing the worlds of experience “Med Tech & Devices” and “Digital Health”, professional visitors can now benefit from thematic hall space allocation and a new location for the accompanying German Hospital Conference. To date, the flagship event for top managers of German clinics was held at the Congress Center Düsseldorf; now it has been moved to the heart of the trade fair in Hall 12. All around the event area, exhibiting companies that fit the theme of the world of experience “Med Tech & Devices” will be grouped together with innovations for hospital equipment and operating theatres.
(Source: Messe Düsseldorf)
19.8.2024
SEMI Reports: Global Semiconductor Manufacturing Industry Strengthens in Q2 2024
The global semiconductor manufacturing industry in the second quarter of 2024 continued to show signs of improvement with significant growth of IC sales, stabilizing capital expenditure, and an increase in installed wafer fab capacity, SEMI announced today in its Q2 2024 publication of the Semiconductor Manufacturing Monitor (SMM) Report, prepared in partnership with TechInsights. While slower recovery in some end markets impacted the pace of growth in the first half of the year, the surge in demand for AI chips and high bandwidth memory (HBM) created strong tailwinds driving industry expansion. Seasonality and weaker than expected consumer demand impacted electronics sales in the first half of 2024 resulting in a 0.8% decrease year-over-year (YoY). Starting Q3 2024, electronics sales are forecast to see a rebound, growing 4% YoY and 9% relative to Q2 2024. IC sales showed robust 27% YoY growth in Q2 2024 and are further expected to surge 29% in Q3 2024, surpassing record levels seen in 2021 as the AI-fueled demand continues to boost IC sales growth. Improved demand also led to a 2.6% decline YoY in IC inventory levels in the first half of 2024.
(Source: SEMI)
SEMI Reports: Global Semiconductor Manufacturing Industry Strengthens in Q2 2024
The global semiconductor manufacturing industry in the second quarter of 2024 continued to show signs of improvement with significant growth of IC sales, stabilizing capital expenditure, and an increase in installed wafer fab capacity, SEMI announced today in its Q2 2024 publication of the Semiconductor Manufacturing Monitor (SMM) Report, prepared in partnership with TechInsights. While slower recovery in some end markets impacted the pace of growth in the first half of the year, the surge in demand for AI chips and high bandwidth memory (HBM) created strong tailwinds driving industry expansion. Seasonality and weaker than expected consumer demand impacted electronics sales in the first half of 2024 resulting in a 0.8% decrease year-over-year (YoY). Starting Q3 2024, electronics sales are forecast to see a rebound, growing 4% YoY and 9% relative to Q2 2024. IC sales showed robust 27% YoY growth in Q2 2024 and are further expected to surge 29% in Q3 2024, surpassing record levels seen in 2021 as the AI-fueled demand continues to boost IC sales growth. Improved demand also led to a 2.6% decline YoY in IC inventory levels in the first half of 2024.
(Source: SEMI)
16.8.2024
METAL MAGIC: What to Expect from ALUMINIUM 2024
he countdown is on – soon, ALUMINIUM will open the doors of the Düsseldorf Exhibition Halls to bring together international industry players, pioneers, start-ups, and customers along the entire value chain of the material. A comprehensive programme of lectures, panel discussions, and workshops offers deep insights into the current challenges and opportunities facing the industry. Leading experts – from producers and processors to scientists and technology providers – will present their latest research findings and technological innovations. With over 780 exhibitors from around the world, this year's exhibition returns to its former size, reinforcing its reputation as a leading networking platform. Among the exhibitors are not only renowned German pioneers like TRIMET and the SMS group but also leading companies from Austria such as AMAG, HAI, and IMA Schelling. Additionally, international industry giants like Norsk Hydro from Norway, Rio Tinto from Spain, Gränges from Sweden, ElvalHalcor from Greece, and Novelis and Alcoa from the USA are represented.
(Source: RX Deutschland GmbH)
METAL MAGIC: What to Expect from ALUMINIUM 2024
he countdown is on – soon, ALUMINIUM will open the doors of the Düsseldorf Exhibition Halls to bring together international industry players, pioneers, start-ups, and customers along the entire value chain of the material. A comprehensive programme of lectures, panel discussions, and workshops offers deep insights into the current challenges and opportunities facing the industry. Leading experts – from producers and processors to scientists and technology providers – will present their latest research findings and technological innovations. With over 780 exhibitors from around the world, this year's exhibition returns to its former size, reinforcing its reputation as a leading networking platform. Among the exhibitors are not only renowned German pioneers like TRIMET and the SMS group but also leading companies from Austria such as AMAG, HAI, and IMA Schelling. Additionally, international industry giants like Norsk Hydro from Norway, Rio Tinto from Spain, Gränges from Sweden, ElvalHalcor from Greece, and Novelis and Alcoa from the USA are represented.
(Source: RX Deutschland GmbH)
16.8.2024
CARAVAN SALON becomes the Centre of the Caravanning World
Mobile travelling – much more than just a holiday. It is an attitude to life that more and more supporters are now discovering for themselves. For all those at home in the world CARAVAN SALON will become the centre of the caravanning community from 25 Aug. to 3 Sept.. On 250,000 square metres more than 720 exhibitors will be presenting caravans, motorhomes and campervans for every taste and every budget. In addition, visitors will also find base vehicles, accessories, detachable parts, tents, motorhomes, holiday destinations as well as campsites and motorhome pitches in the 16 halls and on the outdoor space. For ten days CARAVAN SALON will be the most relevant international sales platform for mobile leisure and the annual highlight for all caravanning enthusiasts. In addition to its diverse range of products and wide choice of caravanning services, the leading trade fair will once again offer a varied line-up of side events revolving around mobile leisure. Specials and many action-packed, fun-filled attractions invite young and old to visit Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre. Furthermore, CARAVAN SALON has also developed into a key dialogue platform for experts and industry associations from around the world.
(Source: Messe Düsseldorf)
CARAVAN SALON becomes the Centre of the Caravanning World
Mobile travelling – much more than just a holiday. It is an attitude to life that more and more supporters are now discovering for themselves. For all those at home in the world CARAVAN SALON will become the centre of the caravanning community from 25 Aug. to 3 Sept.. On 250,000 square metres more than 720 exhibitors will be presenting caravans, motorhomes and campervans for every taste and every budget. In addition, visitors will also find base vehicles, accessories, detachable parts, tents, motorhomes, holiday destinations as well as campsites and motorhome pitches in the 16 halls and on the outdoor space. For ten days CARAVAN SALON will be the most relevant international sales platform for mobile leisure and the annual highlight for all caravanning enthusiasts. In addition to its diverse range of products and wide choice of caravanning services, the leading trade fair will once again offer a varied line-up of side events revolving around mobile leisure. Specials and many action-packed, fun-filled attractions invite young and old to visit Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre. Furthermore, CARAVAN SALON has also developed into a key dialogue platform for experts and industry associations from around the world.
(Source: Messe Düsseldorf)
14.8.2024
Coperion and Herbold Meckesheim at Fakuma 2024
At Fakuma 2024 (15-19 October 2024, Friedrichshafen, Germany) Coperion and Herbold Meckesheim will jointly present numerous product and process solutions that make both compounding and recycling of plastics markedly more efficient and that consistently achieve high product quality. Coperion and Herbold Meckesheim will demonstrate their expertise in realizing entire systems using virtual animation: Both a complete compounding plant as well as an entire system for recycling plastic will be available to view. The processes involved can be experienced digitally with the aid of simulations, and visitors will be able to peer into individual key components and their functions. Moreover, rotors from Herbold Meckesheim granulators will be on display in various sizes and for a myriad of applications. Within the rotor concept, the cutting geometry is the primary reason for the high efficiency of Herbold Meckesheim’s rotors.
(Source: Coperion GmbH)
Coperion and Herbold Meckesheim at Fakuma 2024
At Fakuma 2024 (15-19 October 2024, Friedrichshafen, Germany) Coperion and Herbold Meckesheim will jointly present numerous product and process solutions that make both compounding and recycling of plastics markedly more efficient and that consistently achieve high product quality. Coperion and Herbold Meckesheim will demonstrate their expertise in realizing entire systems using virtual animation: Both a complete compounding plant as well as an entire system for recycling plastic will be available to view. The processes involved can be experienced digitally with the aid of simulations, and visitors will be able to peer into individual key components and their functions. Moreover, rotors from Herbold Meckesheim granulators will be on display in various sizes and for a myriad of applications. Within the rotor concept, the cutting geometry is the primary reason for the high efficiency of Herbold Meckesheim’s rotors.
(Source: Coperion GmbH)
14.8.2024
Fraunhofer ILT: New specialist conference aims to transfer know-how to laser-based optics production
The Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT is supplementing its established Aachen “6th Conference on Laser Polishing LaP” on October 15 to 16, 2024 for the first time with a new conference, one that addresses the growing global interest in photonic process chains for the optics industry. The “1st Conference on Laser-based Optics Manufacturing LOM” will focus on laser-based manufacturing of complex optics and aim to boost the transfer of knowledge from research to industry. Laser-based optics manufacturing promises competitive advantages because it is cost-efficient, digitally controllable and also free of grinding dust and polishing agents. The light scatters on the surface of the polished asphere at the back. The same optics can be seen in the laser-polished state at the front.
(Source: Fraunhofer ILT)
Fraunhofer ILT: New specialist conference aims to transfer know-how to laser-based optics production
The Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT is supplementing its established Aachen “6th Conference on Laser Polishing LaP” on October 15 to 16, 2024 for the first time with a new conference, one that addresses the growing global interest in photonic process chains for the optics industry. The “1st Conference on Laser-based Optics Manufacturing LOM” will focus on laser-based manufacturing of complex optics and aim to boost the transfer of knowledge from research to industry. Laser-based optics manufacturing promises competitive advantages because it is cost-efficient, digitally controllable and also free of grinding dust and polishing agents. The light scatters on the surface of the polished asphere at the back. The same optics can be seen in the laser-polished state at the front.
(Source: Fraunhofer ILT)
14.8.2024
Swiss Steel Group Achieves Several Strategic Milestones
After a weak second half-year 2023, market demand from our main customer industries remained subdued in the first half of 2024 without indications of a notable recovery. The automotive sector, our largest customer segment, was faced with a softening environment, with production volumes in the European automotive industry declining compared to the first half-year 2023 and remaining significantly below pre-pandemic levels of 2019. Likewise, the German mechanical and plant engineering sector exhibited decreasing order intake in the first six months of 2024. Nevertheless, the Group’s order intake increased by 52 kilotons to 662 kilotons in the first half-year 2024 (H1 2023: 611 kilotons). Excluding Ascometal, the order intake increased by 100 kilotons to 602 kilotons (H1 2023: 502 kilotons). The Group’s order backlog declined by 15.8 % year-over-year to 325 kilotons as of June 30, 2024 (H1 2023: 386 kilotons, H1 2023 excluding Ascometal: 361 kilotons). The Group continued to respond with flexibility by adapting its production schedule. Crude steel production in the first half-year 2024 was 765 kilotons (H1 2023: 739 kilotons), excluding Ascometal. Including Ascometal, the production volume was 821 kilotons (H1 2023: 925 kilotons).
(Source: Swiss Steel Group)
Swiss Steel Group Achieves Several Strategic Milestones
After a weak second half-year 2023, market demand from our main customer industries remained subdued in the first half of 2024 without indications of a notable recovery. The automotive sector, our largest customer segment, was faced with a softening environment, with production volumes in the European automotive industry declining compared to the first half-year 2023 and remaining significantly below pre-pandemic levels of 2019. Likewise, the German mechanical and plant engineering sector exhibited decreasing order intake in the first six months of 2024. Nevertheless, the Group’s order intake increased by 52 kilotons to 662 kilotons in the first half-year 2024 (H1 2023: 611 kilotons). Excluding Ascometal, the order intake increased by 100 kilotons to 602 kilotons (H1 2023: 502 kilotons). The Group’s order backlog declined by 15.8 % year-over-year to 325 kilotons as of June 30, 2024 (H1 2023: 386 kilotons, H1 2023 excluding Ascometal: 361 kilotons). The Group continued to respond with flexibility by adapting its production schedule. Crude steel production in the first half-year 2024 was 765 kilotons (H1 2023: 739 kilotons), excluding Ascometal. Including Ascometal, the production volume was 821 kilotons (H1 2023: 925 kilotons).
(Source: Swiss Steel Group)
13.8.2024
NORTEC is Ready for the Future
NORTEC 2026 will be held under the motto "Production. Innovation. Future." With a clear focus, a shorter duration and a fresh image, the Trade Fair for Manufacturers is strengthening its position in the industry. After intensive evaluations, inquiries and discussions with a large number of exhibitors, the date of the trade fair in 2026 has now been fixed. NORTEC will be held at the Hamburg Trade Fair Center from 3 to 5 February 2026. The new date for NORTEC was carefully selected in order to take account of the requirements of the exhibitors and trade visitors, and ideally position the trade fair. The duration of NORTEC was changed from four to three days with the clear objective of increasing the efficiency of the trade fair. "The trade fair date in north Germany at the start of even years is firmly anchored in the industry and is very positively received. However, there were suggestions for optimisation in terms of the duration of NORTEC and its content orientation. We are convinced that the adaptation decision will improve the trade fair experience for everyone involved," said Dr. Markus Heering, Managing Director of the German Machine Tool Builders' Association (VDW).
(Source: VDW - Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken e.V.)
NORTEC is Ready for the Future
NORTEC 2026 will be held under the motto "Production. Innovation. Future." With a clear focus, a shorter duration and a fresh image, the Trade Fair for Manufacturers is strengthening its position in the industry. After intensive evaluations, inquiries and discussions with a large number of exhibitors, the date of the trade fair in 2026 has now been fixed. NORTEC will be held at the Hamburg Trade Fair Center from 3 to 5 February 2026. The new date for NORTEC was carefully selected in order to take account of the requirements of the exhibitors and trade visitors, and ideally position the trade fair. The duration of NORTEC was changed from four to three days with the clear objective of increasing the efficiency of the trade fair. "The trade fair date in north Germany at the start of even years is firmly anchored in the industry and is very positively received. However, there were suggestions for optimisation in terms of the duration of NORTEC and its content orientation. We are convinced that the adaptation decision will improve the trade fair experience for everyone involved," said Dr. Markus Heering, Managing Director of the German Machine Tool Builders' Association (VDW).
(Source: VDW - Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken e.V.)
13.8.2024
BioFach: Fantastic News from North America
Following a successful kick-off with BIOFACH Nuremberg in February, followed by BIOFACH AMERICA LATINA and BIOFACH CHINA in June, BIOFACH World enters the second half of the year with many events happening around the globe. And there’s fantastic news from North America: From 2 to 4 June 2025, following its long-standing collaboration with the NATURAL PRODUCTS EXPO EAST, BIOFACH AMERICA will celebrate its relaunch as a separate trade fair. This makes it the first trade fair with strict admission criteria for organic certification in North America. As the first port of call for all facets of the supply chain, it not only covers the high demand but also reflects the positive market development for the region.
(Source: NürnbergMesse)
BioFach: Fantastic News from North America
Following a successful kick-off with BIOFACH Nuremberg in February, followed by BIOFACH AMERICA LATINA and BIOFACH CHINA in June, BIOFACH World enters the second half of the year with many events happening around the globe. And there’s fantastic news from North America: From 2 to 4 June 2025, following its long-standing collaboration with the NATURAL PRODUCTS EXPO EAST, BIOFACH AMERICA will celebrate its relaunch as a separate trade fair. This makes it the first trade fair with strict admission criteria for organic certification in North America. As the first port of call for all facets of the supply chain, it not only covers the high demand but also reflects the positive market development for the region.
(Source: NürnbergMesse)
13.8.2024
Meyer Burger postpones publication of 2024 half-year results to September 16, 2024
As previously reported, Meyer Burger is currently working intensively on the securing of an additional financing and the entering into a strategic partnership with a renowned technology partner. In light of these strategic priorities, Meyer Burger has resolved to postpone the publication of its 2024 half-year results to September 16, 2024.
(Quelle: Meyer Burger Technology AG)
Meyer Burger postpones publication of 2024 half-year results to September 16, 2024
As previously reported, Meyer Burger is currently working intensively on the securing of an additional financing and the entering into a strategic partnership with a renowned technology partner. In light of these strategic priorities, Meyer Burger has resolved to postpone the publication of its 2024 half-year results to September 16, 2024.
(Quelle: Meyer Burger Technology AG)
8.8.2024
Deutsche Messe AG: Back on track
Deutsche Messe AG is back on track. After a record year in 2023, with sales of 354 million euros and earnings of 46 million euros, the group’s financial figures are also back on track for the current year. "Our trade fairs in Germany and abroad are extremely popular with exhibiting companies and visitors alike," says Dr Jochen Köckler, CEO of Deutsche Messe AG. "This will enable us to invest even more in our new business, digitalization and sustainability initiatives in the coming months and years." Last year, Deutsche Messe organized 76 trade fairs and events in Germany and abroad, welcoming more than 27,000 exhibiting companies and 4.7 million visitors. "We will be organizing fewer trade fairs in 2024 than in the previous year, as some events only take place every two years," says Andrea Aulkemeyer, CFO of Deutsche Messe AG. However, the popularity of trade fairs remains unbroken. "As things stand today, we will achieve our ambitious sales and earnings targets again this year," says Aulkemeyer. In 2024, Deutsche Messe AG will be organizing 67 trade fairs and events worldwide. The sales target is 282 million euros.
(Source: Deutsche Messe AG)
Deutsche Messe AG: Back on track
Deutsche Messe AG is back on track. After a record year in 2023, with sales of 354 million euros and earnings of 46 million euros, the group’s financial figures are also back on track for the current year. "Our trade fairs in Germany and abroad are extremely popular with exhibiting companies and visitors alike," says Dr Jochen Köckler, CEO of Deutsche Messe AG. "This will enable us to invest even more in our new business, digitalization and sustainability initiatives in the coming months and years." Last year, Deutsche Messe organized 76 trade fairs and events in Germany and abroad, welcoming more than 27,000 exhibiting companies and 4.7 million visitors. "We will be organizing fewer trade fairs in 2024 than in the previous year, as some events only take place every two years," says Andrea Aulkemeyer, CFO of Deutsche Messe AG. However, the popularity of trade fairs remains unbroken. "As things stand today, we will achieve our ambitious sales and earnings targets again this year," says Aulkemeyer. In 2024, Deutsche Messe AG will be organizing 67 trade fairs and events worldwide. The sales target is 282 million euros.
(Source: Deutsche Messe AG)
8.8.2024
Deutsche Messe Technology Academy: International hub for Industry 4.0
With its location at the heart of the leading global trade fair for industrial production, the Deutsche Messe Technology Academy was a hub for international encounters during HANNOVER MESSE 2024. High-ranking delegations and specialist conferences discussed the global perspectives of intelligent production in Pavilion 36. At the head of delegations, the relevant ministers of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Kingdom of Morocco gained a personal impression of the opportunities offered by the Deutsche Messe Technology Academy to contribute to the development of industrial clusters. “Our concept for a year-round and global knowledge transfer and the development of regional ecosystems and competence networks met with a very strong international response during the trade fair,” reports Thomas Rilke, head of the Deutsche Messe Technology Academy. Reinhold Umminger, who is driving the internationalization of the Technology Academy, sees the trade fair encounters in Pavilion 36 as a prelude to establishing or expanding new partnerships.
(Source: Deutsche Messe AG)
Deutsche Messe Technology Academy: International hub for Industry 4.0
With its location at the heart of the leading global trade fair for industrial production, the Deutsche Messe Technology Academy was a hub for international encounters during HANNOVER MESSE 2024. High-ranking delegations and specialist conferences discussed the global perspectives of intelligent production in Pavilion 36. At the head of delegations, the relevant ministers of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Kingdom of Morocco gained a personal impression of the opportunities offered by the Deutsche Messe Technology Academy to contribute to the development of industrial clusters. “Our concept for a year-round and global knowledge transfer and the development of regional ecosystems and competence networks met with a very strong international response during the trade fair,” reports Thomas Rilke, head of the Deutsche Messe Technology Academy. Reinhold Umminger, who is driving the internationalization of the Technology Academy, sees the trade fair encounters in Pavilion 36 as a prelude to establishing or expanding new partnerships.
(Source: Deutsche Messe AG)
8.8.2024
InterTabac 2024: Cigar Trends from Across the World
As a global industry gathering, InterTabac, in conjunction with InterSupply, will continue its tradition of being the first international port of call for manufacturers, retailers and tobacco industry specialists in 2024. From classic tobacco products such as cigars, cigarettes and pipe tobacco to next-generation products (NGPs) such as e-cigarettes, e-liquids, tobacco heaters, cannabidiol (CBD), point-of-sale products and the entire gamut of shisha and snus – InterTabac and InterSupply bring the broad spectrum of the industry to life year after year. A varied supporting programme with informative presentations and entertaining events that encourage networking and interaction promises to be highly informative and entertaining. The cigar segment has been 'core territory' at InterTabac since the very beginning. Trade visitors can look forward to a varied experience in Dortmund as renowned manufacturers and up-and-coming producers present their exquisite creations. Specialist retailers have the opportunity to discover new trends, enjoy tried-and-trusted classics and benefit from the exhibitors' expertise.
(Source: Messe Dortmund)
InterTabac 2024: Cigar Trends from Across the World
As a global industry gathering, InterTabac, in conjunction with InterSupply, will continue its tradition of being the first international port of call for manufacturers, retailers and tobacco industry specialists in 2024. From classic tobacco products such as cigars, cigarettes and pipe tobacco to next-generation products (NGPs) such as e-cigarettes, e-liquids, tobacco heaters, cannabidiol (CBD), point-of-sale products and the entire gamut of shisha and snus – InterTabac and InterSupply bring the broad spectrum of the industry to life year after year. A varied supporting programme with informative presentations and entertaining events that encourage networking and interaction promises to be highly informative and entertaining. The cigar segment has been 'core territory' at InterTabac since the very beginning. Trade visitors can look forward to a varied experience in Dortmund as renowned manufacturers and up-and-coming producers present their exquisite creations. Specialist retailers have the opportunity to discover new trends, enjoy tried-and-trusted classics and benefit from the exhibitors' expertise.
(Source: Messe Dortmund)
7.8.2024
IREC Hiring for Two Local Initiatives Program Managers
Reminder: IREC is seeking Program Manager to support the Local Initiatives team in achieving aggressive goals to increase the adoption of electric vehicles (EV) and EV charging. The Program Manager will work with partners to recruit communities and provide technical assistance to local governments pursuing designation under the U.S. Department of Energy-funded Charging Smart program. You will work as part of a small, dynamic team to help communities reduce local barriers to the adoption of EV charging. You will focus on permitting and inspection, planning and zoning, government operations, utility engagement, market development, and other federal, state, and local EV and EV charging topics.
(Source: IREC)
IREC Hiring for Two Local Initiatives Program Managers
Reminder: IREC is seeking Program Manager to support the Local Initiatives team in achieving aggressive goals to increase the adoption of electric vehicles (EV) and EV charging. The Program Manager will work with partners to recruit communities and provide technical assistance to local governments pursuing designation under the U.S. Department of Energy-funded Charging Smart program. You will work as part of a small, dynamic team to help communities reduce local barriers to the adoption of EV charging. You will focus on permitting and inspection, planning and zoning, government operations, utility engagement, market development, and other federal, state, and local EV and EV charging topics.
(Source: IREC)
7.8.2024
New SEMI Foundation and Policy Equity Group Collaboration
Seeking to bolster the semiconductor industry workforce in the U.S. by addressing gaps in child care needs, the SEMI Foundation and Policy Equity Group today announced a collaboration to help companies comply with child care requirements under the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act. The W.K. Kellogg Foundation and the David and Lucile Packard Foundation have agreed to fund the efforts as part of the larger Investing in America Child Care Partnership that leverages federal investments to shift policies and engagement around quality, accessible, and affordable child care. “Quality child care is critical to the current and future workforce of the semiconductor industry and to ultimately narrowing our talent gap,” said Shari Liss, Executive Director of the SEMI Foundation. “The SEMI Foundation is honored to collaborate with Policy Equity Group and to be supported by the Kellogg and Packard Foundations to work toward systemic changes in child care, build community-based solutions, and conduct extensive industry outreach to potential workers who require quality child care.”
(Source: SEMI)
New SEMI Foundation and Policy Equity Group Collaboration
Seeking to bolster the semiconductor industry workforce in the U.S. by addressing gaps in child care needs, the SEMI Foundation and Policy Equity Group today announced a collaboration to help companies comply with child care requirements under the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act. The W.K. Kellogg Foundation and the David and Lucile Packard Foundation have agreed to fund the efforts as part of the larger Investing in America Child Care Partnership that leverages federal investments to shift policies and engagement around quality, accessible, and affordable child care. “Quality child care is critical to the current and future workforce of the semiconductor industry and to ultimately narrowing our talent gap,” said Shari Liss, Executive Director of the SEMI Foundation. “The SEMI Foundation is honored to collaborate with Policy Equity Group and to be supported by the Kellogg and Packard Foundations to work toward systemic changes in child care, build community-based solutions, and conduct extensive industry outreach to potential workers who require quality child care.”
(Source: SEMI)
7.8.2024
EXPO REAL in Changed Times
Claudia Boymanns, Exhibition Director of EXPO REAL, answers questions about this year’s international trade fair for property and investment, which will take place in Munich from October 7 to 9, 2024. It is a difficult time on the real estate markets. What is the current status with EXPO REAL 2024? Claudia Boymanns: “It goes without saying that we also face the host of challenges in the preparations for EXPO REAL 2024 that market participants have to deal with. At the same time, however, we have succeeded in attracting new exhibitors to EXPO REAL and adding two new formats to the event, so that we are once again planning a total of seven halls this year. The number of pre-registrations is also very positive. EXPO REAL is where the real estate industry meets, because it stimulates exchanging ideas, it’s where current developments, trends and their impact are analyzed, and where joint solutions are discussed.”
(Source: Messe München)
EXPO REAL in Changed Times
Claudia Boymanns, Exhibition Director of EXPO REAL, answers questions about this year’s international trade fair for property and investment, which will take place in Munich from October 7 to 9, 2024. It is a difficult time on the real estate markets. What is the current status with EXPO REAL 2024? Claudia Boymanns: “It goes without saying that we also face the host of challenges in the preparations for EXPO REAL 2024 that market participants have to deal with. At the same time, however, we have succeeded in attracting new exhibitors to EXPO REAL and adding two new formats to the event, so that we are once again planning a total of seven halls this year. The number of pre-registrations is also very positive. EXPO REAL is where the real estate industry meets, because it stimulates exchanging ideas, it’s where current developments, trends and their impact are analyzed, and where joint solutions are discussed.”
(Source: Messe München)
6.8.2024
US Governor at Arburg
Arburg welcomed a high-profile visitor from the US on 17 July 2024: Ned Lamont, Governor of Connecticut (CT), made his way to the Black Forest to get to know the Lossburg-based machine manufacturer. A lunch talk with Managing Directors Guido Frohnhaus and Gerhard Böhm and Advisory Board Chairman Dr Armin Schmiedeberg provided an excellent opportunity for in-depth discussions on the key topics of training and the economy. As part of a trip to Germany, US Governor Ned Lamont visited selected companies, including Arburg in Lossburg. He was accompanied by Daniel O'Keefe, Commissioner Department of Economic and Community Development and Chief Innovation Officer State of CT, John Bourdeaux, President & CEO Advance CT, and Ted Fisher, Senior Director Business Development Advance CT. The high-profile delegation was welcomed by Dr Christoph Schumacher, Vice President Global Marketing at Arburg, who also gave a brief introduction to the company and its product portfolio. Guido Frohnhaus offered a fascinating look behind the scenes during the company tour. A highlight for the Governor was his visit to the Vocational Training Center and the presentation of the multi-award-winning and certified Arburg apprenticeship system by Michael Vieth, Director of HR Development & Apprenticeship.
(Source: Arburg)
US Governor at Arburg
Arburg welcomed a high-profile visitor from the US on 17 July 2024: Ned Lamont, Governor of Connecticut (CT), made his way to the Black Forest to get to know the Lossburg-based machine manufacturer. A lunch talk with Managing Directors Guido Frohnhaus and Gerhard Böhm and Advisory Board Chairman Dr Armin Schmiedeberg provided an excellent opportunity for in-depth discussions on the key topics of training and the economy. As part of a trip to Germany, US Governor Ned Lamont visited selected companies, including Arburg in Lossburg. He was accompanied by Daniel O'Keefe, Commissioner Department of Economic and Community Development and Chief Innovation Officer State of CT, John Bourdeaux, President & CEO Advance CT, and Ted Fisher, Senior Director Business Development Advance CT. The high-profile delegation was welcomed by Dr Christoph Schumacher, Vice President Global Marketing at Arburg, who also gave a brief introduction to the company and its product portfolio. Guido Frohnhaus offered a fascinating look behind the scenes during the company tour. A highlight for the Governor was his visit to the Vocational Training Center and the presentation of the multi-award-winning and certified Arburg apprenticeship system by Michael Vieth, Director of HR Development & Apprenticeship.
(Source: Arburg)
6.8.2024
Meyer Burger and Solestial Sign Strategic Manufacturing Partnership
Meyer Burger Technology AG (“Meyer Burger”), a leader in advanced solar cell and module technology, and Solestial Inc. (“Solestial”), the solar energy company for space, today announced a strategic partnership to scale the production of next-generation silicon solar technology for space. The partnership will revolutionize space solar power by enabling Solestial to deliver ultra-thin, reliable, radiation-hardened cells and modules at unprecedented scale. Solestial’s core competency lies in its unique IP for radiation-resistant solar cells and flexible solar power modules, optimized for long-term performance in the harsh conditions of space. By combining Meyer Burger’s advanced silicon heterojunction technology with Solestial’s proprietary defect engineering and metallization processes result in solar cells that offer the efficiency, and reliability required to meet the stringent demands of in orbit operations. Under the strategic partnership agreement, Meyer Burger will receive proprietary ultra-thin, radiation-hardened silicon wafers from Solestial, then apply its market-leading silicon heterojunction technology and return to Solestial’s facility in Tempe, AZ for solar cell metallization, finishing, and integration into flexible solar power modules.
(Source: Meyer Burger Technology AG)
Meyer Burger and Solestial Sign Strategic Manufacturing Partnership
Meyer Burger Technology AG (“Meyer Burger”), a leader in advanced solar cell and module technology, and Solestial Inc. (“Solestial”), the solar energy company for space, today announced a strategic partnership to scale the production of next-generation silicon solar technology for space. The partnership will revolutionize space solar power by enabling Solestial to deliver ultra-thin, reliable, radiation-hardened cells and modules at unprecedented scale. Solestial’s core competency lies in its unique IP for radiation-resistant solar cells and flexible solar power modules, optimized for long-term performance in the harsh conditions of space. By combining Meyer Burger’s advanced silicon heterojunction technology with Solestial’s proprietary defect engineering and metallization processes result in solar cells that offer the efficiency, and reliability required to meet the stringent demands of in orbit operations. Under the strategic partnership agreement, Meyer Burger will receive proprietary ultra-thin, radiation-hardened silicon wafers from Solestial, then apply its market-leading silicon heterojunction technology and return to Solestial’s facility in Tempe, AZ for solar cell metallization, finishing, and integration into flexible solar power modules.
(Source: Meyer Burger Technology AG)
2.8.2024
Fraunhofer ILT: Measuring Particle Size Distribution During the Grinding Process
How pharmaceuticals act, how efficient catalysts are and how effective and accurate printing inks function all depend on the size of the nanoparticles they contain. However, there are as of yet no methods for monitoring the particle size distribution during grinding processes. In the EU-funded PAT4Nano project, a consortium from industry and research has spent the last four years looking for practicable approaches for such inline measurements. The Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT in Aachen has developed a promising laser-based method that could soon make such measurements possible. Particles on a nanometer (nm) scale make all the difference in inkjet printing, vehicle catalytic converters and pharmaceutical production. "Their size distribution has a major influence on product properties in many applications," explains Dr. Christoph Janzen, who conducts research in the field of laser medical technology and bioanalytics at Fraunhofer ILT. For example, the degree of particle grinding in printing inks influences the reliability, costs and color effect in digital printing. So-called oversized particles – i.e. particles that are too large – can clog the inkjet nozzles.
(Source: Fraunhofer ILT)
Fraunhofer ILT: Measuring Particle Size Distribution During the Grinding Process
How pharmaceuticals act, how efficient catalysts are and how effective and accurate printing inks function all depend on the size of the nanoparticles they contain. However, there are as of yet no methods for monitoring the particle size distribution during grinding processes. In the EU-funded PAT4Nano project, a consortium from industry and research has spent the last four years looking for practicable approaches for such inline measurements. The Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT in Aachen has developed a promising laser-based method that could soon make such measurements possible. Particles on a nanometer (nm) scale make all the difference in inkjet printing, vehicle catalytic converters and pharmaceutical production. "Their size distribution has a major influence on product properties in many applications," explains Dr. Christoph Janzen, who conducts research in the field of laser medical technology and bioanalytics at Fraunhofer ILT. For example, the degree of particle grinding in printing inks influences the reliability, costs and color effect in digital printing. So-called oversized particles – i.e. particles that are too large – can clog the inkjet nozzles.
(Source: Fraunhofer ILT)
2.8.2024
Worldwide Silicon Wafer Shipments Increase 7% in Q2 2024, SEMI Reports
Worldwide silicon wafer shipments increased 7.1% quarter-over-quarter to 3,035 million square inches (MSI) in the second quarter of 2024 but saw an 8.9% decline from the 3,331 million square inches recorded during the same quarter last year, the SEMI Silicon Manufacturers Group (SMG) reported in its quarterly analysis of the silicon wafer industry. “The silicon wafer market is recovering driven by strong demand related to products for data centers and generative AI,” said Lee Chungwei (???), Chairman of SEMI SMG and Vice President and Chief Auditor at GlobalWafers. “While the recovery is uneven across different applications, 300mm wafer Q2 shipments indicated 8% quarter-over-quarter growth for the best performance among all wafer sizes. There are a growing number of new semiconductor fabs under construction or ramping production volume. This expansion, along with the longer-term trend toward a $1 trillion semiconductor market, will inevitably require more silicon wafers.”
(Source: SEMI)
Worldwide Silicon Wafer Shipments Increase 7% in Q2 2024, SEMI Reports
Worldwide silicon wafer shipments increased 7.1% quarter-over-quarter to 3,035 million square inches (MSI) in the second quarter of 2024 but saw an 8.9% decline from the 3,331 million square inches recorded during the same quarter last year, the SEMI Silicon Manufacturers Group (SMG) reported in its quarterly analysis of the silicon wafer industry. “The silicon wafer market is recovering driven by strong demand related to products for data centers and generative AI,” said Lee Chungwei (???), Chairman of SEMI SMG and Vice President and Chief Auditor at GlobalWafers. “While the recovery is uneven across different applications, 300mm wafer Q2 shipments indicated 8% quarter-over-quarter growth for the best performance among all wafer sizes. There are a growing number of new semiconductor fabs under construction or ramping production volume. This expansion, along with the longer-term trend toward a $1 trillion semiconductor market, will inevitably require more silicon wafers.”
(Source: SEMI)
1.8.2024
Countdown begins to EMO Hannover 2025: Online registration now open
The digital registration documents for EMO 2025 are currently being sent out. The world's leading trade fair for production technology is set to celebrate its 50th anniversary at the next event, scheduled for 22 to 26 September 2025 in Hanover. "EMO has been bringing the right people together in the right place at the right time for half a century now. It will be the number one event in 2025 for the international metalworking community," says EMO General Commissioner Carl Martin Welcker. He is inviting manufacturers of metalworking-related machines and components from all over the world to present their products, services and solutions to an international trade audience under the EMO banner of Innovate manufacturing. "EMO is and remains THE industry platform where companies can inspire customers, expand their own network and, of course, do business," says Welcker, banging the drum for the next event. "Where else can manufacturers meet so many high-caliber trade visitors from more than 140 countries in just five days?" he asks rhetorically.
(Source: Deutsche Messe AG)
There is an early-bird discount until 15 October of the current year. The price per square meter covers a whole range of services, such as visitor tickets, advertising materials, power connections from 3 to 130 kW, provision and consumption of electricity, water and compressed air, transport of exhibition goods within the exhibition grounds, etc. "This clearly sets the EMO apart from the national and international competition," emphasizes Martin Göbel, Director Exhibitions at EMO organizer VDW (German Machine Tool Builders' Association), Frankfurt am Main.
Countdown begins to EMO Hannover 2025: Online registration now open
The digital registration documents for EMO 2025 are currently being sent out. The world's leading trade fair for production technology is set to celebrate its 50th anniversary at the next event, scheduled for 22 to 26 September 2025 in Hanover. "EMO has been bringing the right people together in the right place at the right time for half a century now. It will be the number one event in 2025 for the international metalworking community," says EMO General Commissioner Carl Martin Welcker. He is inviting manufacturers of metalworking-related machines and components from all over the world to present their products, services and solutions to an international trade audience under the EMO banner of Innovate manufacturing. "EMO is and remains THE industry platform where companies can inspire customers, expand their own network and, of course, do business," says Welcker, banging the drum for the next event. "Where else can manufacturers meet so many high-caliber trade visitors from more than 140 countries in just five days?" he asks rhetorically.
(Source: Deutsche Messe AG)
There is an early-bird discount until 15 October of the current year. The price per square meter covers a whole range of services, such as visitor tickets, advertising materials, power connections from 3 to 130 kW, provision and consumption of electricity, water and compressed air, transport of exhibition goods within the exhibition grounds, etc. "This clearly sets the EMO apart from the national and international competition," emphasizes Martin Göbel, Director Exhibitions at EMO organizer VDW (German Machine Tool Builders' Association), Frankfurt am Main.
1.8.2024
BMW Group Posts Strong Growth in Fully-electric Vehicles
With 179,557 fully electric vehicles delivered, the BMW brand achieved a +34.1% increase in BEV sales in the first half of 2024 compared to the previous year. Overall, the BMW brand grew by 2.3% compared to the previous year's period with 1,096,486 units sold in the first half of the year. The brand thereby outperformed its traditional competitors and managed to significantly gain market share in Europe. In total, the BMW Group delivered 1,213,359 vehicles of the BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce brands in the first half of the year. “In the first six months of the year, we saw double-digit growth of our fully-electric vehicles and models from the upper premium segment,” said Jochen Goller, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for Customer, Brands, Sales. “Despite a challenging market environment, we increased sales for the BMW brand in the first half of the year, thanks to our attractive product portfolio. The strong commitment of our BMW Group employees and our robust global retail network have made a significant contribution in this regard,” said Jochen Goller.
(Source: BMW Group)
BMW Group Posts Strong Growth in Fully-electric Vehicles
With 179,557 fully electric vehicles delivered, the BMW brand achieved a +34.1% increase in BEV sales in the first half of 2024 compared to the previous year. Overall, the BMW brand grew by 2.3% compared to the previous year's period with 1,096,486 units sold in the first half of the year. The brand thereby outperformed its traditional competitors and managed to significantly gain market share in Europe. In total, the BMW Group delivered 1,213,359 vehicles of the BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce brands in the first half of the year. “In the first six months of the year, we saw double-digit growth of our fully-electric vehicles and models from the upper premium segment,” said Jochen Goller, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for Customer, Brands, Sales. “Despite a challenging market environment, we increased sales for the BMW brand in the first half of the year, thanks to our attractive product portfolio. The strong commitment of our BMW Group employees and our robust global retail network have made a significant contribution in this regard,” said Jochen Goller.
(Source: BMW Group)
30.7.2024
Koelnmesse Breaks Sales Record on its 100th Anniversary
Koelnmesse is celebrating its 100th anniversary and preliminary results indicate the consolidated companies achieved record sales of 416 million euro in 2023. 67 events worldwide contributed to this success, including 19 of the company's own and 21 guest events as well as 3 corporate events in Cologne. The portion of international exhibitors was particularly outstanding at 78 percent. "The year 2023 served as an impressive comeback that saw Koelnmesse regain its former radiance," says Gerald Böse, CEO of Koelnmesse GmbH. Supported by the RECOVER25 efficiency program, preliminary calculations show Koelnmesse generated a positive result of 42 million euro, thus significantly exceeding its own expectations. The increase in sales of more than 70% is due to the absence of COVID-related restrictions and the strong event year as part of the regular cyclical event schedule. While Koelnmesse achieved sales above the 400 million euro mark for the first time in 2019, sales slumped to 94.3 million euro in 2020 and only recovered slowly in the following years to 134.2 million euro (2021) and 240 million euro (2022). In the 2023 fiscal year, consolidated company sales increased to a provisional 416 million euro.
(Source: Koelnmesse GmbH)
Koelnmesse Breaks Sales Record on its 100th Anniversary
Koelnmesse is celebrating its 100th anniversary and preliminary results indicate the consolidated companies achieved record sales of 416 million euro in 2023. 67 events worldwide contributed to this success, including 19 of the company's own and 21 guest events as well as 3 corporate events in Cologne. The portion of international exhibitors was particularly outstanding at 78 percent. "The year 2023 served as an impressive comeback that saw Koelnmesse regain its former radiance," says Gerald Böse, CEO of Koelnmesse GmbH. Supported by the RECOVER25 efficiency program, preliminary calculations show Koelnmesse generated a positive result of 42 million euro, thus significantly exceeding its own expectations. The increase in sales of more than 70% is due to the absence of COVID-related restrictions and the strong event year as part of the regular cyclical event schedule. While Koelnmesse achieved sales above the 400 million euro mark for the first time in 2019, sales slumped to 94.3 million euro in 2020 and only recovered slowly in the following years to 134.2 million euro (2021) and 240 million euro (2022). In the 2023 fiscal year, consolidated company sales increased to a provisional 416 million euro.
(Source: Koelnmesse GmbH)
30.7.2024
Koelnmesse Expands its Substantial Global Scope in the Hardware Trading Sector to Colombia
New joint venture with proven and established partners Corferias and Concept2b paves the way for expansion of EISENWARENMESSE to Latin America and the Caribbean. The established event “El Gran Salón Ferretero” brings together suppliers, distributors, and retailers to present an outstanding selection of products, technologies, and services. Latest addition of successful Cologne trade fair format in Colombia ensures dynamic growth for Koelnmesse and its partners as well as new business opportunities for hardware vendors. Bogotá, July 2024. With a strategic movement that enriches the panorama of industrial trade fairs in Latin America, Koelnmesse, in collaboration with Corferias and Concept2b, is now part of “El Gran Salón Ferretero”, the most expected event in the hardware sector, which took place in Corferias, Bogotá on 12-13 July 2024. The event was held for the first time under this new alliance, and welcomed more than 230 exhibitors and around 9,000 visitors.
(Source: Kolnmesse GmbH)
Koelnmesse Expands its Substantial Global Scope in the Hardware Trading Sector to Colombia
New joint venture with proven and established partners Corferias and Concept2b paves the way for expansion of EISENWARENMESSE to Latin America and the Caribbean. The established event “El Gran Salón Ferretero” brings together suppliers, distributors, and retailers to present an outstanding selection of products, technologies, and services. Latest addition of successful Cologne trade fair format in Colombia ensures dynamic growth for Koelnmesse and its partners as well as new business opportunities for hardware vendors. Bogotá, July 2024. With a strategic movement that enriches the panorama of industrial trade fairs in Latin America, Koelnmesse, in collaboration with Corferias and Concept2b, is now part of “El Gran Salón Ferretero”, the most expected event in the hardware sector, which took place in Corferias, Bogotá on 12-13 July 2024. The event was held for the first time under this new alliance, and welcomed more than 230 exhibitors and around 9,000 visitors.
(Source: Kolnmesse GmbH)
30.7.2024
wire & TUBE SHOW 2024 Visitor Pre-registration Opens!
wire & Tube China 2024 will be hold on September 25-28 at Shanghai New International Expo Centre. After 20 years of growth and accumulation, wire & TUBE SHOW 2024 have developed into the flagship exhibition of the industry. In 2024, the exhibition's scale will be expanded to 10 pavilions (W1-W3, E1-E7) in Shanghai New International Expo Centre. These trade fairs are expected to cover an exhibition area of 114,500 square meters, with more than 1,900 companies exhibiting. In addition, Tube China will also set up two special zones: "Thermprocess China 2024" and "Saw and Laser Cutting China 2024". wire & Tube China 2024 connect a number of industry giants and create a truly “one-stop business platform” that links upstream and downstream players in the industry!
(Source: Messe Düsseldorf)
wire & TUBE SHOW 2024 Visitor Pre-registration Opens!
wire & Tube China 2024 will be hold on September 25-28 at Shanghai New International Expo Centre. After 20 years of growth and accumulation, wire & TUBE SHOW 2024 have developed into the flagship exhibition of the industry. In 2024, the exhibition's scale will be expanded to 10 pavilions (W1-W3, E1-E7) in Shanghai New International Expo Centre. These trade fairs are expected to cover an exhibition area of 114,500 square meters, with more than 1,900 companies exhibiting. In addition, Tube China will also set up two special zones: "Thermprocess China 2024" and "Saw and Laser Cutting China 2024". wire & Tube China 2024 connect a number of industry giants and create a truly “one-stop business platform” that links upstream and downstream players in the industry!
(Source: Messe Düsseldorf)
26.7.2024
Fraunhofer ILT: International alliance for green hydrogen
The fifth Laser Colloquium Hydrogen - LKH2, organized by the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT, will take place on September 10 and 11, 2024, Once more it will focus on promoting sustainable networking since no state, no company, no research institution can manage the transition to sustainable hydrogen production alone. That is why numerous experts from industry and research will again meet in Aachen to exchange ideas and develop solutions together. One of the highlights of this year's congress will be the presentation of the German-Australian HyGATE project. "The processes of producing hydrogen and compressing, transporting and converting it back into electricity or mechanical energy are still far too inefficient," explains Dr. Alexander Olowinsky, head of the Joining and Cutting department at Fraunhofer ILT and organizer of the LKH2. Increasing the efficiency of hydrogen processes is one of the top themes of the LKH2 and is the common thread running through all the presentations. The variety of topics covered in the almost 20 presentations shows the range of highly efficient laser processes for the entire hydrogen production process chain. The presentation by Robert McConville, principal manufacturing engineer at Hysata Pty Ltd from Unanderra, Australia, near Sydney, will certainly be of particular interest to participants. According to the company, it aims to supply the world's cheapest green hydrogen in the not-so-distant future.
(Source: Fraunhofer ILT)
Fraunhofer ILT: International alliance for green hydrogen
The fifth Laser Colloquium Hydrogen - LKH2, organized by the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT, will take place on September 10 and 11, 2024, Once more it will focus on promoting sustainable networking since no state, no company, no research institution can manage the transition to sustainable hydrogen production alone. That is why numerous experts from industry and research will again meet in Aachen to exchange ideas and develop solutions together. One of the highlights of this year's congress will be the presentation of the German-Australian HyGATE project. "The processes of producing hydrogen and compressing, transporting and converting it back into electricity or mechanical energy are still far too inefficient," explains Dr. Alexander Olowinsky, head of the Joining and Cutting department at Fraunhofer ILT and organizer of the LKH2. Increasing the efficiency of hydrogen processes is one of the top themes of the LKH2 and is the common thread running through all the presentations. The variety of topics covered in the almost 20 presentations shows the range of highly efficient laser processes for the entire hydrogen production process chain. The presentation by Robert McConville, principal manufacturing engineer at Hysata Pty Ltd from Unanderra, Australia, near Sydney, will certainly be of particular interest to participants. According to the company, it aims to supply the world's cheapest green hydrogen in the not-so-distant future.
(Source: Fraunhofer ILT)
26.7.2024
Technologies and Trends at electronica 2024
Automation is at the heart of modern industries and is driving forward the digital transformation in almost all sectors. electronica 2024, taking place in Munich from November 12 to 15, will present the latest developments in two of its key areas, sensor technology and connectivity. Leading companies and experts will showcase the key trends and technologies paving the way to the All Electric Society, hence promoting energy efficiency and sustainability. Programmable logic controllers (PLC) play a decisive role in automating production processes. They enable companies to respond flexibly to changes in demand or technology, while at the same time ensuring the quality of the products. Thanks to their robustness, fast response times, and high IT security, those digital systems make a significant contribution to efficiency and safety in industrial applications. For this global industry sector, the analysts from Mordor Intelligence project an increase from USD 11.75 billion in 2023 to USD 14.46 billion by 2028. Industry forecasts also unanimously predict an annual growth rate of over 10% by 2032. Particularly strong growth is expected in the Asia-Pacific region, led by China and India, where extensive investment in factory automation is taking place.
(Source: Messe München)
Technologies and Trends at electronica 2024
Automation is at the heart of modern industries and is driving forward the digital transformation in almost all sectors. electronica 2024, taking place in Munich from November 12 to 15, will present the latest developments in two of its key areas, sensor technology and connectivity. Leading companies and experts will showcase the key trends and technologies paving the way to the All Electric Society, hence promoting energy efficiency and sustainability. Programmable logic controllers (PLC) play a decisive role in automating production processes. They enable companies to respond flexibly to changes in demand or technology, while at the same time ensuring the quality of the products. Thanks to their robustness, fast response times, and high IT security, those digital systems make a significant contribution to efficiency and safety in industrial applications. For this global industry sector, the analysts from Mordor Intelligence project an increase from USD 11.75 billion in 2023 to USD 14.46 billion by 2028. Industry forecasts also unanimously predict an annual growth rate of over 10% by 2032. Particularly strong growth is expected in the Asia-Pacific region, led by China and India, where extensive investment in factory automation is taking place.
(Source: Messe München)
23.7.2024
Changes on the board of management of Robert Bosch GmbH
Effective October 1, 2024, von Raven will join Bosch from the U.S. company S.C. Johnson & Son Inc. A business economics graduate and MBA, von Raven has been responsible for the global management of high-value brand articles since 2019, when she became CEO of S.C. Johnson Professional. Prior to that, she worked in executive management for various brand manufacturers in Europe and the United States. At the garden equipment manufacturer Husqvarna, she bore full responsibility for its European consumer brands business, bringing innovations to market in areas such as battery and robot technology. As president for the EMEA and Asia regions at the U.S. building technology manufacturer Chamberlain Group, she renewed its product portfolio to bring it into line with changing customer requirements. In addition, von Raven’s career has included executive positions at the consumer products and household goods manufacturer Newell Rubbermaid and at the power tools and home appliances manufacturer Black & Decker. “We’re glad to have Katja von Raven on board. She’s an experienced businessperson with many years of management expertise in diverse multinational companies,” said Prof. Stefan Asenkerschbaumer, managing partner of Robert Bosch Industrietreuhand KG and chairman of the supervisory board of Robert Bosch GmbH.
(Source: Robert Bisch GmbH)
Changes on the board of management of Robert Bosch GmbH
Effective October 1, 2024, von Raven will join Bosch from the U.S. company S.C. Johnson & Son Inc. A business economics graduate and MBA, von Raven has been responsible for the global management of high-value brand articles since 2019, when she became CEO of S.C. Johnson Professional. Prior to that, she worked in executive management for various brand manufacturers in Europe and the United States. At the garden equipment manufacturer Husqvarna, she bore full responsibility for its European consumer brands business, bringing innovations to market in areas such as battery and robot technology. As president for the EMEA and Asia regions at the U.S. building technology manufacturer Chamberlain Group, she renewed its product portfolio to bring it into line with changing customer requirements. In addition, von Raven’s career has included executive positions at the consumer products and household goods manufacturer Newell Rubbermaid and at the power tools and home appliances manufacturer Black & Decker. “We’re glad to have Katja von Raven on board. She’s an experienced businessperson with many years of management expertise in diverse multinational companies,” said Prof. Stefan Asenkerschbaumer, managing partner of Robert Bosch Industrietreuhand KG and chairman of the supervisory board of Robert Bosch GmbH.
(Source: Robert Bisch GmbH)
23.7.2024
Amazon and Microsoft dominate 56% of the world's cloud service market in 2024
While the incentives of the COVID-19 mass migration online are long gone, the impact of widespread digitalization and the ongoing artificial intelligence (AI) boom are more than evident in the stellar growth of cloud infrastructure and the sector’s key providers. Finbold found that, as of the first quarter (Q1) of 2024, the two biggest players in the industry - Amazon (AMZN) and Microsoft (MSFT) - command as much as 56% of the global cloud infrastructure market. Additionally, Microsoft Azure has been increasingly gaining on AWS as, in the last three years, its market share rose from 21% to 25%, while Amazon’s diminished from 33% to 41%. Azure’s rise can, to a significant extent, be attributed to Microsoft’s focus on novel technologies such as machine learning and AI, as exemplified by the early investment in OpenAI - the company behind ChatGPT.
(Source: Finbold.com)
Amazon and Microsoft dominate 56% of the world's cloud service market in 2024
While the incentives of the COVID-19 mass migration online are long gone, the impact of widespread digitalization and the ongoing artificial intelligence (AI) boom are more than evident in the stellar growth of cloud infrastructure and the sector’s key providers. Finbold found that, as of the first quarter (Q1) of 2024, the two biggest players in the industry - Amazon (AMZN) and Microsoft (MSFT) - command as much as 56% of the global cloud infrastructure market. Additionally, Microsoft Azure has been increasingly gaining on AWS as, in the last three years, its market share rose from 21% to 25%, while Amazon’s diminished from 33% to 41%. Azure’s rise can, to a significant extent, be attributed to Microsoft’s focus on novel technologies such as machine learning and AI, as exemplified by the early investment in OpenAI - the company behind ChatGPT.
(Source: Finbold.com)
22.7.2024
New General Manager of Messe Düsseldorf in China
Evian Gu has been working for Messe Düsseldorf Shanghai for nine years. She joined the company from NürnbergMesse in 2015. At Messe Düsseldorf Shanghai she was initially responsible as Project Director and Senior Project Director for “All in Print China” and “swop” as well as for the China business of Düsseldorf's leading global trade fairs “drupa” and “K”. After a promotion in 2021, in her role as a Division Director, she was responsible for the trade fairs “All in Print China”, “swop”, “wire China”, “Tube China” and “Medical Fair China”, among others. Together with her team, she also supported the expansion of the China business of the trade fairs in Düsseldorf and achieved the highest Chinese exhibitor numbers to date at “drupa” 2024, “The Bright World of Metals” (GIFA, METEC, THERMPROCESS and NEWCAST) 2023, “interpack” 2023, “MEDICA” 2023 and “K” 2022. Evian Gu is now taking over the responsibilities in her home city from Marius Berlemann, who is returning to Germany as the new Managing Director of Messe Düsseldorf GmbH.”
(Source: Messe Düsseldorf)
New General Manager of Messe Düsseldorf in China
Evian Gu has been working for Messe Düsseldorf Shanghai for nine years. She joined the company from NürnbergMesse in 2015. At Messe Düsseldorf Shanghai she was initially responsible as Project Director and Senior Project Director for “All in Print China” and “swop” as well as for the China business of Düsseldorf's leading global trade fairs “drupa” and “K”. After a promotion in 2021, in her role as a Division Director, she was responsible for the trade fairs “All in Print China”, “swop”, “wire China”, “Tube China” and “Medical Fair China”, among others. Together with her team, she also supported the expansion of the China business of the trade fairs in Düsseldorf and achieved the highest Chinese exhibitor numbers to date at “drupa” 2024, “The Bright World of Metals” (GIFA, METEC, THERMPROCESS and NEWCAST) 2023, “interpack” 2023, “MEDICA” 2023 and “K” 2022. Evian Gu is now taking over the responsibilities in her home city from Marius Berlemann, who is returning to Germany as the new Managing Director of Messe Düsseldorf GmbH.”
(Source: Messe Düsseldorf)
22.7.2024
SMM to Host Top-class Conferences on Open Stages for the First Time
From 3 to 6 September, SMM in Hamburg will open its gates to more than 40,000 participants from 120 different countries. With over 2,000 exhibitors from 70 countries as well as a first-rate stage programme focused on the industry’s most important topics, SMM is the world’s maritime flagship fair. “SMM is more than just a trade fair. It is a platform for sharing innovations and new ideas that will move the maritime sector forward. This is where thought leaders and pioneers meet to set the pace for the future of shipping,” says Claus Ulrich Selbach, Business Unit Director – Maritime and Technology Fairs at Hamburg Messe und Congress. “At our five conferences, international experts will discuss the key concerns of the industry. As a major novelty, the conferences will be held on the freely-accessible Transition Stages in the exhibition halls for the first time. This means that all participants will be able to attend the panel discussions and lectures free of charge,” explains Selbach. In addition, numerous Stage Sessions will be held to provide profound insights into the core topics on the stages Green Stage (Hall A4), Open Stage (Hall B2.OG), Cruise & Ferry Stage (Hall B5) and Digital & Security Stage (Hall B6). “SMM serves as a platform addressing the most important issues of the maritime industry. It helps pave the way into a sustainable and digitalised future,” says Claus Ulrich Selbach.
(Source: Hamburg Messe + Kongress)
SMM to Host Top-class Conferences on Open Stages for the First Time
From 3 to 6 September, SMM in Hamburg will open its gates to more than 40,000 participants from 120 different countries. With over 2,000 exhibitors from 70 countries as well as a first-rate stage programme focused on the industry’s most important topics, SMM is the world’s maritime flagship fair. “SMM is more than just a trade fair. It is a platform for sharing innovations and new ideas that will move the maritime sector forward. This is where thought leaders and pioneers meet to set the pace for the future of shipping,” says Claus Ulrich Selbach, Business Unit Director – Maritime and Technology Fairs at Hamburg Messe und Congress. “At our five conferences, international experts will discuss the key concerns of the industry. As a major novelty, the conferences will be held on the freely-accessible Transition Stages in the exhibition halls for the first time. This means that all participants will be able to attend the panel discussions and lectures free of charge,” explains Selbach. In addition, numerous Stage Sessions will be held to provide profound insights into the core topics on the stages Green Stage (Hall A4), Open Stage (Hall B2.OG), Cruise & Ferry Stage (Hall B5) and Digital & Security Stage (Hall B6). “SMM serves as a platform addressing the most important issues of the maritime industry. It helps pave the way into a sustainable and digitalised future,” says Claus Ulrich Selbach.
(Source: Hamburg Messe + Kongress)
22.7.2024
NürnbergMesse: Record Sales for a Jubilee Year
For its 50th birthday, NürnbergMesse is anticipating a very special present: in the 2024 jubilee year, the company expects record sales of more than EUR 350 million. Yet the preceding 2023 year – an uneven-numbered year with fewer events in the cycle – was also impressive. The 150 events that the NürnbergMesse Group held around the world (2022: 155) drew a total of 28,135 exhibitors (2022: 23,457) and some 1.3 million visitors (2022: 989,338) onto 904,466 square metres of net space (2022: 841,612 square metres). The high levels of attendance at trade fairs, conferences and other events generated sales of EUR 265 million for the Group, the second-highest figure for any uneven-numbered year. NürnbergMesse thus almost returned to the sales level of the pre-pandemic 2019 year (EUR 285 million). “Our trade fair business recovered from the pandemic far faster than expected, and is growing very nicely. Given this tailwind, in our jubilee year we’re aiming to set a new sales record, and are also investing in our future”, said NürnbergMesse Group CEO Peter Ottmann.
(Source: NürnbergMesse)
NürnbergMesse: Record Sales for a Jubilee Year
For its 50th birthday, NürnbergMesse is anticipating a very special present: in the 2024 jubilee year, the company expects record sales of more than EUR 350 million. Yet the preceding 2023 year – an uneven-numbered year with fewer events in the cycle – was also impressive. The 150 events that the NürnbergMesse Group held around the world (2022: 155) drew a total of 28,135 exhibitors (2022: 23,457) and some 1.3 million visitors (2022: 989,338) onto 904,466 square metres of net space (2022: 841,612 square metres). The high levels of attendance at trade fairs, conferences and other events generated sales of EUR 265 million for the Group, the second-highest figure for any uneven-numbered year. NürnbergMesse thus almost returned to the sales level of the pre-pandemic 2019 year (EUR 285 million). “Our trade fair business recovered from the pandemic far faster than expected, and is growing very nicely. Given this tailwind, in our jubilee year we’re aiming to set a new sales record, and are also investing in our future”, said NürnbergMesse Group CEO Peter Ottmann.
(Source: NürnbergMesse)
19.7.2024
BDI: European Parliament Elections: “Europe Needs a Growth Plan Now”
“Europe must maintain its ability to act. It is encouraging to see that pro-European parties still constitute the majority in the European Parliament. Members of the European Parliament must now take responsibility and quickly agree on a strong leadership team with a growth plan for Europe. The increase of right-wing populist MEPs is a concerning signal. This means that the proportion of those who, like us, want to shape and strengthen Europe, is shrinking. Eurosceptical parties jeopardise social cohesion and prosperity. Europe’s industrial competitiveness must be a top priority in the coming legislative period. The new EU parliament must better reconcile environmental concerns with the competitiveness of European companies. We must give greater consideration to important economic policy issues, including the completion of the Single Market, the conclusion of free trade agreements and the reduction of bureaucracy.”
(Source: BDI)
BDI: European Parliament Elections: “Europe Needs a Growth Plan Now”
“Europe must maintain its ability to act. It is encouraging to see that pro-European parties still constitute the majority in the European Parliament. Members of the European Parliament must now take responsibility and quickly agree on a strong leadership team with a growth plan for Europe. The increase of right-wing populist MEPs is a concerning signal. This means that the proportion of those who, like us, want to shape and strengthen Europe, is shrinking. Eurosceptical parties jeopardise social cohesion and prosperity. Europe’s industrial competitiveness must be a top priority in the coming legislative period. The new EU parliament must better reconcile environmental concerns with the competitiveness of European companies. We must give greater consideration to important economic policy issues, including the completion of the Single Market, the conclusion of free trade agreements and the reduction of bureaucracy.”
(Source: BDI)
19.7.2024
Draft Determination for Adjusting Depreciation Arrangements in the Gas Sector
The Bundesnetzagentur has today published its draft determination for the adjustment of imputed useful lives and depreciation arrangements for natural gas pipeline infrastructure (KANU 2.0). The determination provides regulatory support of the gas network transformation. KANU 2.0 makes the depreciation arrangements for gas network operators nationwide substantially more flexible since costs are not expected to fall in parallel with the decreasing user numbers. Without the proposed adjustment the remaining users would then have to bear increasingly higher charges over time. Adding flexibility to the depreciation arrangements means that network operators can now distribute costs over the course of the next several years until 2045 so that the costs can be borne by as many customers as possible. This prevents customers who are unable to stop using natural gas at a faster pace than others from having too great a burden at the end of the transformation process. At the same time the draft determination ensures that network operators will continue to be able to recoup their necessary investments in the natural gas networks. The arrangements take into consideration the heterogeneity of the networks.
(Source: Bundesnetzagentur)
Draft Determination for Adjusting Depreciation Arrangements in the Gas Sector
The Bundesnetzagentur has today published its draft determination for the adjustment of imputed useful lives and depreciation arrangements for natural gas pipeline infrastructure (KANU 2.0). The determination provides regulatory support of the gas network transformation. KANU 2.0 makes the depreciation arrangements for gas network operators nationwide substantially more flexible since costs are not expected to fall in parallel with the decreasing user numbers. Without the proposed adjustment the remaining users would then have to bear increasingly higher charges over time. Adding flexibility to the depreciation arrangements means that network operators can now distribute costs over the course of the next several years until 2045 so that the costs can be borne by as many customers as possible. This prevents customers who are unable to stop using natural gas at a faster pace than others from having too great a burden at the end of the transformation process. At the same time the draft determination ensures that network operators will continue to be able to recoup their necessary investments in the natural gas networks. The arrangements take into consideration the heterogeneity of the networks.
(Source: Bundesnetzagentur)
19.7.2024
BMW Group Strengthens the Eclipse Foundation
The BMW Group has joined the Eclipse Foundation’s Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) Working Group as a strategic member. The Eclipse SDV Working Group facilitates global collaboration on open-source software technologies for use in modern vehicles. The BMW Group brings over 20 years of experience in in-house software development to the initiative and has set industry benchmarks in many important areas, such as digital vehicle access via smart devices, over-the-air upgrades across all functional domains and powertrains, as well as vehicle backend structures. “BMW has mastered software from chip to cloud and has done so for generations. The number of digital functions in cars is growing rapidly. All players in our industry can benefit significantly from more cooperation in developing and securing software that does not differentiate from competition. That is why we are contributing our expertise to the Eclipse SDV Working Group,” said Frank Weber, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Development.
(Source: BMW Group)
BMW Group Strengthens the Eclipse Foundation
The BMW Group has joined the Eclipse Foundation’s Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) Working Group as a strategic member. The Eclipse SDV Working Group facilitates global collaboration on open-source software technologies for use in modern vehicles. The BMW Group brings over 20 years of experience in in-house software development to the initiative and has set industry benchmarks in many important areas, such as digital vehicle access via smart devices, over-the-air upgrades across all functional domains and powertrains, as well as vehicle backend structures. “BMW has mastered software from chip to cloud and has done so for generations. The number of digital functions in cars is growing rapidly. All players in our industry can benefit significantly from more cooperation in developing and securing software that does not differentiate from competition. That is why we are contributing our expertise to the Eclipse SDV Working Group,” said Frank Weber, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Development.
(Source: BMW Group)
17.7.2024
Recycled Content is Key to Enable Contact Sensitive Packaging
For the last six months, the GreenDot Group and Shell Chemicals Europe B.V., a subsidiary of Shell, have been exploring ways to collaborate to try to deliver additional business outcomes across circular chemicals and polymers for Europe. These discussions have now resulted in GreenDot supplying pyrolysis oil to Shell Chemicals Europe B.V. since March this year. GreenDot is leveraging its 30 years of experience running an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme in Germany to access plastics waste feedstock from households to produce pyrolysis oils. Shell Chemicals Europe B.V. will use pyrolysis oil in their Market Development Upgrader unit (MDU), which is currently under construction at the Shell Chemicals Park in Moerdijk, Netherlands. The MDU is expected to start up later this year. “We are very happy to have supplied Pyrolysis Oil to Shell Chemicals Europe B.V. which will help to upgrade these pyrolysis oils and further develop the needed capacities in Europe for circular polymers. Only a few years are left for the first recycled content targets for polyolefins packaging that must be met. Collaboration is therefore crucial for many industry partners to pull together in the same direction. With these volumes supplied and Shell Chemicals Europe B.V. covering the upgrade of these pyrolysis oils, GreenDot has taken another critical step forward in fitting together all the pieces of the jigsaw, that ultimately enable circular polymers to be delivered at scale,” said Mark Vester GreenDot Advanced Recycling Managing Director.
(Source: GreenDot Group)
Recycled Content is Key to Enable Contact Sensitive Packaging
For the last six months, the GreenDot Group and Shell Chemicals Europe B.V., a subsidiary of Shell, have been exploring ways to collaborate to try to deliver additional business outcomes across circular chemicals and polymers for Europe. These discussions have now resulted in GreenDot supplying pyrolysis oil to Shell Chemicals Europe B.V. since March this year. GreenDot is leveraging its 30 years of experience running an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme in Germany to access plastics waste feedstock from households to produce pyrolysis oils. Shell Chemicals Europe B.V. will use pyrolysis oil in their Market Development Upgrader unit (MDU), which is currently under construction at the Shell Chemicals Park in Moerdijk, Netherlands. The MDU is expected to start up later this year. “We are very happy to have supplied Pyrolysis Oil to Shell Chemicals Europe B.V. which will help to upgrade these pyrolysis oils and further develop the needed capacities in Europe for circular polymers. Only a few years are left for the first recycled content targets for polyolefins packaging that must be met. Collaboration is therefore crucial for many industry partners to pull together in the same direction. With these volumes supplied and Shell Chemicals Europe B.V. covering the upgrade of these pyrolysis oils, GreenDot has taken another critical step forward in fitting together all the pieces of the jigsaw, that ultimately enable circular polymers to be delivered at scale,” said Mark Vester GreenDot Advanced Recycling Managing Director.
(Source: GreenDot Group)
17.7.2024
TRUMPF with Declining Sales and Order Intake
The TRUMPF Group ended the fiscal year with declining sales and order intake. According to preliminary calculations, the company generated sales of 5.2 billion euros (fiscal year 2022/23: 5.4 billion euros) and order intake of 4.6 billion euros (previous year: 5.1 billion euros) in the fiscal year 2023/24 (reporting date June 30, 2024). In its domestic market of Germany, sales rose by around 4.5 percent to around 815 million euros (previous year: 779 million euros). In the USA, however, TRUMPF was unable to match the strong growth of the previous year. Sales fell by around 12 percent to around 790 million euros. (previous year: 899 million euros). The strongest Asian market was China with sales of around 615 million euros (previous year: 602 million euros). For the first time in years, Germany was TRUMPF's largest single market. Nicola Leibinger-Kammüller, CEO of TRUMPF: "The weak global economy and the ongoing geopolitical uncertainties led to a noticeable reluctance among many customers to make new investments in the past fiscal year. The persistently weak demand will also characterize the coming months of the current fiscal year. As usual, TRUMPF is countering this economic crisis with clear measures to improve earnings.”
(Source: TRUMPF Group)
TRUMPF with Declining Sales and Order Intake
The TRUMPF Group ended the fiscal year with declining sales and order intake. According to preliminary calculations, the company generated sales of 5.2 billion euros (fiscal year 2022/23: 5.4 billion euros) and order intake of 4.6 billion euros (previous year: 5.1 billion euros) in the fiscal year 2023/24 (reporting date June 30, 2024). In its domestic market of Germany, sales rose by around 4.5 percent to around 815 million euros (previous year: 779 million euros). In the USA, however, TRUMPF was unable to match the strong growth of the previous year. Sales fell by around 12 percent to around 790 million euros. (previous year: 899 million euros). The strongest Asian market was China with sales of around 615 million euros (previous year: 602 million euros). For the first time in years, Germany was TRUMPF's largest single market. Nicola Leibinger-Kammüller, CEO of TRUMPF: "The weak global economy and the ongoing geopolitical uncertainties led to a noticeable reluctance among many customers to make new investments in the past fiscal year. The persistently weak demand will also characterize the coming months of the current fiscal year. As usual, TRUMPF is countering this economic crisis with clear measures to improve earnings.”
(Source: TRUMPF Group)
17.7.2024
CARAVAN SALON 2024 Kicks off with Dedicated Tourism Hall
People who are especially keen on travelling can look forward to a varied and interesting stage line-up at CARAVAN SALON DÜSSELDORF 2024. This year the trade fair will take the tourism segment to the next level with its own dedicated hall. Hall 7, featuring a multitude of destinations for caravanning, hiking, trekking and biking, will be the new tourism hall. The ranges on show will be complemented by presentations by campsites and the attractive programme presented on the “Travel & Nature CONNECTED” stage. Commenting on this Stefan Koschke, Director of CARAVAN SALON DÜSSELDORF, says: “The dedicated Travel & Nature hall responds to the wishes voiced by many visitors and exhibitors alike. Hall 7 is the travel market of the trade fair and the highlight for all outdoor fans. Visitors can book their active holidays here direct or get the best information on travel destinations near and far – offerings range from popular destinations in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia to Southern Europe.” Shared on stage again this year will be information and useful tips on regions and tours.
(Source: Messe Düsseldorf)
CARAVAN SALON 2024 Kicks off with Dedicated Tourism Hall
People who are especially keen on travelling can look forward to a varied and interesting stage line-up at CARAVAN SALON DÜSSELDORF 2024. This year the trade fair will take the tourism segment to the next level with its own dedicated hall. Hall 7, featuring a multitude of destinations for caravanning, hiking, trekking and biking, will be the new tourism hall. The ranges on show will be complemented by presentations by campsites and the attractive programme presented on the “Travel & Nature CONNECTED” stage. Commenting on this Stefan Koschke, Director of CARAVAN SALON DÜSSELDORF, says: “The dedicated Travel & Nature hall responds to the wishes voiced by many visitors and exhibitors alike. Hall 7 is the travel market of the trade fair and the highlight for all outdoor fans. Visitors can book their active holidays here direct or get the best information on travel destinations near and far – offerings range from popular destinations in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia to Southern Europe.” Shared on stage again this year will be information and useful tips on regions and tours.
(Source: Messe Düsseldorf)
15.7.2024
Messe Augsburg will Combine Leading Consumer Trade Fairs
Messe Augsburg has some exciting news for you: the new consumer trade fair “AFAIR – Deine Augsburger Erlebnismesse” (your Augsburg experience trade fair) will be held at Messe Augsburg in March 2025. From March 7 to 9, 2025, the entire trade fair grounds will be transformed into a colorful world of experience. From Augsburg for Augsburg: this was the guiding principle behind the development of the new trade fair concept, which combines the themes of “Leisure & Tourism”, “Home & Pleasure” and “Region & Homeland”. Each theme will have a dedicated exhibition hall to give consumers a focused overview of the market. The trade fair has been designed to offer a combination of experience, product presentation and interpersonal exchanges to satisfy the changing requirements and expectations of visitors in terms of a shopping experience. Messe Augsburg has therefore teamed up with some strong partners to deliver this. These are the guest organizers pro air Medienagentur GmbH and MPA Public Relations & Event Agentur GmbH on the one hand and, on the other, Pressedruck media group as the media partner. In addition to its own offering, AFAIR will be combining the parallel events Immobilientage, VOLT, CREATIVMESSE and the health trade fair intersana into a premium consumer event in Augsburg. These collaborations highlight the shared vision of a strong trade fair alliance that is designed by and for all of Bavarian Swabia.
(Source: Messe Augsburg)
Messe Augsburg will Combine Leading Consumer Trade Fairs
Messe Augsburg has some exciting news for you: the new consumer trade fair “AFAIR – Deine Augsburger Erlebnismesse” (your Augsburg experience trade fair) will be held at Messe Augsburg in March 2025. From March 7 to 9, 2025, the entire trade fair grounds will be transformed into a colorful world of experience. From Augsburg for Augsburg: this was the guiding principle behind the development of the new trade fair concept, which combines the themes of “Leisure & Tourism”, “Home & Pleasure” and “Region & Homeland”. Each theme will have a dedicated exhibition hall to give consumers a focused overview of the market. The trade fair has been designed to offer a combination of experience, product presentation and interpersonal exchanges to satisfy the changing requirements and expectations of visitors in terms of a shopping experience. Messe Augsburg has therefore teamed up with some strong partners to deliver this. These are the guest organizers pro air Medienagentur GmbH and MPA Public Relations & Event Agentur GmbH on the one hand and, on the other, Pressedruck media group as the media partner. In addition to its own offering, AFAIR will be combining the parallel events Immobilientage, VOLT, CREATIVMESSE and the health trade fair intersana into a premium consumer event in Augsburg. These collaborations highlight the shared vision of a strong trade fair alliance that is designed by and for all of Bavarian Swabia.
(Source: Messe Augsburg)
15.7.2024
The ESC is coming back to Messe München
Messe München will once again be an international hotspot of medical research and innovation. After eight years, the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress is returning to the Bavarian capital in 2026. From August 28 to 31, 2026, the largest congress for cardiology, with over 30,000 participants, will take place at the ICM—International Congress Center Messe München and the Trade Fair Center Messe München. The ESC Congress is considered as a major scientific event. The world´s largest cardiovascular congress brings together leading cardiologists and healthcare professionals from around the world aiming to shape the future of cardiovascular medicine, practice and patient outcomes. “We are delighted that such an important congress for medicine and science has chosen us. The last ESC Congress to be held at the Trade Fair Center Messe München was in 2018 with almost 32,000 participants. In 2026, it will once again turn Munich into the hot spot for the international cardiology community. We are also pleased that Messe München will additionally ensure higher revenue for the catering and hotel sectors, craft businesses, and taxi companies, thus boosting the economy. On average, exhibitors and visitors to trade fairs, congresses and conferences in Munich generate a total revenue of 3.29 billion euros each year throughout Germany,” as the CEOs Reinhard Pfeiffer and Stefan Rummel explain.
(Source: Messe München)
The ESC is coming back to Messe München
Messe München will once again be an international hotspot of medical research and innovation. After eight years, the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress is returning to the Bavarian capital in 2026. From August 28 to 31, 2026, the largest congress for cardiology, with over 30,000 participants, will take place at the ICM—International Congress Center Messe München and the Trade Fair Center Messe München. The ESC Congress is considered as a major scientific event. The world´s largest cardiovascular congress brings together leading cardiologists and healthcare professionals from around the world aiming to shape the future of cardiovascular medicine, practice and patient outcomes. “We are delighted that such an important congress for medicine and science has chosen us. The last ESC Congress to be held at the Trade Fair Center Messe München was in 2018 with almost 32,000 participants. In 2026, it will once again turn Munich into the hot spot for the international cardiology community. We are also pleased that Messe München will additionally ensure higher revenue for the catering and hotel sectors, craft businesses, and taxi companies, thus boosting the economy. On average, exhibitors and visitors to trade fairs, congresses and conferences in Munich generate a total revenue of 3.29 billion euros each year throughout Germany,” as the CEOs Reinhard Pfeiffer and Stefan Rummel explain.
(Source: Messe München)
15.7.2024
Messe Essen Becomes the Home of Screen Print Innovations
Screen printing technologies are playing an increasingly important role in all industrial, functional and textile sectors. Messe Essen is taking this development into account from June 3 to 5, 2025. With the Screen Print Innovations event - SPI for short - Messe Essen is presenting a new event on the trade fair floor in cooperation with the organizer ESMA (European Specialists Printing Manufactures Association). Around 100 exhibitors are expected to participate in the industry event. This gives companies in the sector the opportunity to break new ground, develop innovative ideas and prepare their own business for the challenges of the future. "Screen printing remains the technology of choice for numerous advanced and industrial applications, including automotive, printed electronics, healthcare, luxury packaging and textiles. Despite its maturity, the technology is constantly evolving and improving in terms of precision, automation and quality, while remaining resource efficient and adaptable. We are therefore delighted to have found the ideal venue in Essen, in the heart of Europe,” explains Peter Buttiens, CEO of ESMA.
(Source: Messe Essen)
Messe Essen Becomes the Home of Screen Print Innovations
Screen printing technologies are playing an increasingly important role in all industrial, functional and textile sectors. Messe Essen is taking this development into account from June 3 to 5, 2025. With the Screen Print Innovations event - SPI for short - Messe Essen is presenting a new event on the trade fair floor in cooperation with the organizer ESMA (European Specialists Printing Manufactures Association). Around 100 exhibitors are expected to participate in the industry event. This gives companies in the sector the opportunity to break new ground, develop innovative ideas and prepare their own business for the challenges of the future. "Screen printing remains the technology of choice for numerous advanced and industrial applications, including automotive, printed electronics, healthcare, luxury packaging and textiles. Despite its maturity, the technology is constantly evolving and improving in terms of precision, automation and quality, while remaining resource efficient and adaptable. We are therefore delighted to have found the ideal venue in Essen, in the heart of Europe,” explains Peter Buttiens, CEO of ESMA.
(Source: Messe Essen)
8.7.2024
Eurobike 2024: True Momentum for the Global Bike and Ecomobility Industry
For the third time and on five consecutive show days, Eurobike – the world's largest platform for the bike and ecomobility world – invited visitors to the Frankfurt trade show grounds. The overall 32nd edition of this leading trade show delighted 35,080 trade visitors (2023: 34,750) and additional 33,090 bike fans (2023: 31,840) over the weekend, thanks to its huge variety of product innovations, the industry's spirit – including test possibilities – and the extensive technical and festival program. At the Frankfurt summit, after the recent, rather turbulent months, the bike and ecomobility industry sees itself back in calmer waters and looks optimistically into the upcoming years. "In times of economic tension, stability is the new growth. Thus, we are strengthening our position and creating a foundation for the future where the market picks up again," says Stefan Reisinger, Managing Director of fairnamic GmbH, the Eurobike organizer, when summing up the positive mood at the trade show. Manuel Marsilio, Managing Director of CONEBI, the European industry association, sees the industry at a turning point. "Even if the economic figures are not satisfactory, we are experiencing a reset in the bike sector. The market will grow again and there will be a thriving bike future."
(Source: Messe Frankfurt)
Eurobike 2024: True Momentum for the Global Bike and Ecomobility Industry
For the third time and on five consecutive show days, Eurobike – the world's largest platform for the bike and ecomobility world – invited visitors to the Frankfurt trade show grounds. The overall 32nd edition of this leading trade show delighted 35,080 trade visitors (2023: 34,750) and additional 33,090 bike fans (2023: 31,840) over the weekend, thanks to its huge variety of product innovations, the industry's spirit – including test possibilities – and the extensive technical and festival program. At the Frankfurt summit, after the recent, rather turbulent months, the bike and ecomobility industry sees itself back in calmer waters and looks optimistically into the upcoming years. "In times of economic tension, stability is the new growth. Thus, we are strengthening our position and creating a foundation for the future where the market picks up again," says Stefan Reisinger, Managing Director of fairnamic GmbH, the Eurobike organizer, when summing up the positive mood at the trade show. Manuel Marsilio, Managing Director of CONEBI, the European industry association, sees the industry at a turning point. "Even if the economic figures are not satisfactory, we are experiencing a reset in the bike sector. The market will grow again and there will be a thriving bike future."
(Source: Messe Frankfurt)
8.7.2024
NürnbergMesse Supervisory Board Extends CEO Peter Ottmann’s Contract
At its 147th meeting, the Supervisory Board of NürnbergMesse unanimously approved an extension of Peter Ottmann’s contract as CEO of NürnbergMesse until 2029. Headed by its Chairman, Nuremberg Lord Mayor Marcus König, and Deputy Chairman, Bavarian Finance and Home Affairs Minister Albert Füracker, the board thus conferred the responsibility of managing the NürnbergMesse Group for another five years on the long-standing chief officer, who led the company as joint CEO from 2011 and has been sole CEO since 2023. Ottmann, who has been with the company since 1994, will be supported by the four members of the Executive Board, and all five together form the top management of the NürnbergMesse Group. Supervisory Board Chairman Marcus König: “I want to thank the Supervisory Board for its unanimous decision and the firm confidence in Peter Ottmann it thus expresses. The extension of his contract will ensure continuity at the top for NürnbergMesse. With all his experience, his worldwide contacts, and his interest in innovation, Peter Ottmann will assist the company as it evolves towards a secure future. He will continue until 2029 to set the course for NürnbergMesse’s next decade.
(Surce: NürnbergMesse)
NürnbergMesse Supervisory Board Extends CEO Peter Ottmann’s Contract
At its 147th meeting, the Supervisory Board of NürnbergMesse unanimously approved an extension of Peter Ottmann’s contract as CEO of NürnbergMesse until 2029. Headed by its Chairman, Nuremberg Lord Mayor Marcus König, and Deputy Chairman, Bavarian Finance and Home Affairs Minister Albert Füracker, the board thus conferred the responsibility of managing the NürnbergMesse Group for another five years on the long-standing chief officer, who led the company as joint CEO from 2011 and has been sole CEO since 2023. Ottmann, who has been with the company since 1994, will be supported by the four members of the Executive Board, and all five together form the top management of the NürnbergMesse Group. Supervisory Board Chairman Marcus König: “I want to thank the Supervisory Board for its unanimous decision and the firm confidence in Peter Ottmann it thus expresses. The extension of his contract will ensure continuity at the top for NürnbergMesse. With all his experience, his worldwide contacts, and his interest in innovation, Peter Ottmann will assist the company as it evolves towards a secure future. He will continue until 2029 to set the course for NürnbergMesse’s next decade.
(Surce: NürnbergMesse)
5.7.2024
Arburg at Fakuma 2024
Arburg will be attending Fakuma 2024 from 15 to 19 October on Stand 3101 in Hall A3 with eleven exhibits, plus seven additional Allrounders on partner stands. The arburgSOLUTIONworld, augmented by a new exhibition wall on digitalisation including a transparent machine, will highlight compelling upcoming topics for customers. The German premiere of the electric Allrounder 720 E Golden Electric in a new design will be another highlight. Impressive applications and innovative processes, for sectors such as medicine, personal care, leisure and additive manufacturing for example, are set to be presented. Arburg will also be getting involved in the "Mould your future" initiative - not only on Careers Friday at the trade fair, but on the Saturday as well. "We will have a total of 18 exhibits at Fakuma to showcase groundbreaking trends in plastics processing," explains Juliane Hehl, Managing Partner responsible for Global Marketing and Business Development. "The aim, as always, is to set our customers on the road to success. In the arburgSOLUTIONworld, we offer comprehensive advice on topics that are on everyone’s mind, as well as future-proof digital products and services. I am thrilled to be welcoming around a dozen trainees to our team in Friedrichshafen on the Friday and Saturday to support the careers campaign at the trade fair and to highlight the excellent prospects Arburg offers in terms of training, study courses and starting a career."
(Source: Arburg)
Arburg at Fakuma 2024
Arburg will be attending Fakuma 2024 from 15 to 19 October on Stand 3101 in Hall A3 with eleven exhibits, plus seven additional Allrounders on partner stands. The arburgSOLUTIONworld, augmented by a new exhibition wall on digitalisation including a transparent machine, will highlight compelling upcoming topics for customers. The German premiere of the electric Allrounder 720 E Golden Electric in a new design will be another highlight. Impressive applications and innovative processes, for sectors such as medicine, personal care, leisure and additive manufacturing for example, are set to be presented. Arburg will also be getting involved in the "Mould your future" initiative - not only on Careers Friday at the trade fair, but on the Saturday as well. "We will have a total of 18 exhibits at Fakuma to showcase groundbreaking trends in plastics processing," explains Juliane Hehl, Managing Partner responsible for Global Marketing and Business Development. "The aim, as always, is to set our customers on the road to success. In the arburgSOLUTIONworld, we offer comprehensive advice on topics that are on everyone’s mind, as well as future-proof digital products and services. I am thrilled to be welcoming around a dozen trainees to our team in Friedrichshafen on the Friday and Saturday to support the careers campaign at the trade fair and to highlight the excellent prospects Arburg offers in terms of training, study courses and starting a career."
(Source: Arburg)
5.7.2024
Covestro and bp sign long-term supply agreement for solar power in Spain
Polymer materials manufacturer Covestro and bp have signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) for renewable energy from a solar power plant in Spain. The 10-year agreement increases the share of renewable energy in Covestro’s total electricity consumption in Spain from less than 10% to approximately 30 percent. Covestro is thereby taking another important step towards achieving operational climate neutrality by 2035. The deal builds on Covestro’s announcement in 2022 around its three smaller production sites in Spain - in the Zona Franca in Barcelona, Parets del Vallés and Santa Margarida i els Monjos – which started running on 100 percent renewable electricity. With the new agreement, a significant portion of the electricity consumed by the company's main production site in Tarragona can now also be supplied by renewable sources, enabling Covestro to cut its CO2 emissions by approximately 16,000 tonnes per year. "With the PPA, we are demonstrating that we at Covestro are using every opportunity to consistently increase the proportion of energy from renewable sources at our sites worldwide," says Thorsten Dreier, CTO at Covestro. "Because we are convinced that our vision of a complete focus on the circular economy and climate neutrality is the only way to ensure the long-term success of our company."
(Source: Covestro AG)
Covestro and bp sign long-term supply agreement for solar power in Spain
Polymer materials manufacturer Covestro and bp have signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) for renewable energy from a solar power plant in Spain. The 10-year agreement increases the share of renewable energy in Covestro’s total electricity consumption in Spain from less than 10% to approximately 30 percent. Covestro is thereby taking another important step towards achieving operational climate neutrality by 2035. The deal builds on Covestro’s announcement in 2022 around its three smaller production sites in Spain - in the Zona Franca in Barcelona, Parets del Vallés and Santa Margarida i els Monjos – which started running on 100 percent renewable electricity. With the new agreement, a significant portion of the electricity consumed by the company's main production site in Tarragona can now also be supplied by renewable sources, enabling Covestro to cut its CO2 emissions by approximately 16,000 tonnes per year. "With the PPA, we are demonstrating that we at Covestro are using every opportunity to consistently increase the proportion of energy from renewable sources at our sites worldwide," says Thorsten Dreier, CTO at Covestro. "Because we are convinced that our vision of a complete focus on the circular economy and climate neutrality is the only way to ensure the long-term success of our company."
(Source: Covestro AG)
5.7.2024
Schüco Focuses on Decarbonising the Building Envelope
The economic situation in the construction industry, particularly in certain parts of Europe, is fraught. The energy crisis and labour shortage is putting strain on the sector, with high material costs and rising labour costs and interest rates further exacerbating the situation. In this persistently difficult macroeconomic environment, it has not been possible for the company's global growth to continue as in previous years. The Schüco Group has concluded the 2023 fiscal year with a total turnover of €2.11 billion (7.4 percent below the previous year, currency-adjusted 4.7 percent below the previous year). The Schüco Group employed an average of 6750 employees worldwide in 2023 (2022: 6750 employees), split as follows: 2750 people worked for Schüco outside Germany. Within Germany, there were 4000 employees (2022: 4100 employees), with 2408 of those working in the East-Westphalia-Lippe region. A total of 2068 employees (2022: 2100 employees) worked for the company at the headquarters in Bielefeld.
(Source: Schüco Group)
Schüco Focuses on Decarbonising the Building Envelope
The economic situation in the construction industry, particularly in certain parts of Europe, is fraught. The energy crisis and labour shortage is putting strain on the sector, with high material costs and rising labour costs and interest rates further exacerbating the situation. In this persistently difficult macroeconomic environment, it has not been possible for the company's global growth to continue as in previous years. The Schüco Group has concluded the 2023 fiscal year with a total turnover of €2.11 billion (7.4 percent below the previous year, currency-adjusted 4.7 percent below the previous year). The Schüco Group employed an average of 6750 employees worldwide in 2023 (2022: 6750 employees), split as follows: 2750 people worked for Schüco outside Germany. Within Germany, there were 4000 employees (2022: 4100 employees), with 2408 of those working in the East-Westphalia-Lippe region. A total of 2068 employees (2022: 2100 employees) worked for the company at the headquarters in Bielefeld.
(Source: Schüco Group)
2.7.2024
Koelnmesse celebrates 100th anniversary with opening of Confex
To mark its 100th anniversary, Koelnmesse is opening its new event and congress location Confex with space for 6,200 guests, directly at the Cologne Messe/Deutz ICE railway station. - State-of-the-art venue in the heart of Europe with perfect transport links raises the bar for congresses, trade fairs and corporate events. - Konrad Adenauer founded Koelnmesse in 1924 to drive the economy of the West and as a European peace project. - Among the 2,000 guests attending the anniversary celebrations are Minister President Henrik Wüst and numerous other public figures. To mark its 100th anniversary, Koelnmesse is hosting a grand opening ceremony for Europe’s most cutting-edge event and congress centre: Confex. The technologically and environmentally groundbreaking new building creates new opportunities for innovative event formats in the region. After almost three years of construction, a core element of the one-billion-euro investment programme Koelnmesse 3.0 is launching on schedule.
(Source: Koelnmesse GmbH)
Koelnmesse celebrates 100th anniversary with opening of Confex
To mark its 100th anniversary, Koelnmesse is opening its new event and congress location Confex with space for 6,200 guests, directly at the Cologne Messe/Deutz ICE railway station. - State-of-the-art venue in the heart of Europe with perfect transport links raises the bar for congresses, trade fairs and corporate events. - Konrad Adenauer founded Koelnmesse in 1924 to drive the economy of the West and as a European peace project. - Among the 2,000 guests attending the anniversary celebrations are Minister President Henrik Wüst and numerous other public figures. To mark its 100th anniversary, Koelnmesse is hosting a grand opening ceremony for Europe’s most cutting-edge event and congress centre: Confex. The technologically and environmentally groundbreaking new building creates new opportunities for innovative event formats in the region. After almost three years of construction, a core element of the one-billion-euro investment programme Koelnmesse 3.0 is launching on schedule.
(Source: Koelnmesse GmbH)
2.7.2024
Koelncongress: Toni Ackermann is the new Head of Congresses
As of May 1, 2024, Toni Ackermann (35) is Head of Congresses, Conferences and Events at Koelncongress GmbH. He is responsible for the 9-person team as well as further development of the congresses, conferences and events unit, while assuming overall business responsibility for all event projects at the Koelnmesse Congress Centres and Confex, which will be opening in June. Toni Ackermann started at Koelncongress in May 2022 as a manager in the Guest Events unit and has been working as a Project Manager for congresses, conferences and events with a focus on Confex since the autumn of 2023. While earning his Bachelor of Arts in English and German Studies, he worked as a student trainee and intern at Leipziger Messe and subsequently at the communications agency Avantgarde, where he most recently held the position of Project Manager Brand Experience. While working, Ackermann completed a Master of Arts in Sales & Marketing. "I am delighted to have Toni Ackermann, a very experienced and highly motivated event expert, take on this newly created position" says Mandy Pahl-Bauerfeind, Procurist I Senior Vice President of Koelncongress GmbH. "His extensive know-how in the congress, guest trade fair and event business are ideal prerequisites for further establishing our congress centres and, of course, the new Confex in the German and international event market, thus expanding our congress business."
(Source: Koelncongress GmbH)
Koelncongress: Toni Ackermann is the new Head of Congresses
As of May 1, 2024, Toni Ackermann (35) is Head of Congresses, Conferences and Events at Koelncongress GmbH. He is responsible for the 9-person team as well as further development of the congresses, conferences and events unit, while assuming overall business responsibility for all event projects at the Koelnmesse Congress Centres and Confex, which will be opening in June. Toni Ackermann started at Koelncongress in May 2022 as a manager in the Guest Events unit and has been working as a Project Manager for congresses, conferences and events with a focus on Confex since the autumn of 2023. While earning his Bachelor of Arts in English and German Studies, he worked as a student trainee and intern at Leipziger Messe and subsequently at the communications agency Avantgarde, where he most recently held the position of Project Manager Brand Experience. While working, Ackermann completed a Master of Arts in Sales & Marketing. "I am delighted to have Toni Ackermann, a very experienced and highly motivated event expert, take on this newly created position" says Mandy Pahl-Bauerfeind, Procurist I Senior Vice President of Koelncongress GmbH. "His extensive know-how in the congress, guest trade fair and event business are ideal prerequisites for further establishing our congress centres and, of course, the new Confex in the German and international event market, thus expanding our congress business."
(Source: Koelncongress GmbH)
1.7.2024
MEDICA INNOVATION FORUM for the Healthcare Innovations of the Future
By always offering innovations and updating existing programme formats, the internationally leading medical trade fair MEDICA in Düsseldorf has been successful for over half a century and always gives its professional visitors from all over the world a good overview of all the relevant trends and innovations in the healthcare sector. The best example of this is the MEDICA INNOVATION FORUM, the successor event to the MEDICA CONNECTED HEALTHCARE FORUM, which is being held right at the centre of the MEDICA world of experience “Digital Health” this year. “This is where we discuss the most important topics for the future, from the Internet of Things to robotics, artificial intelligence, augmented reality and digital twins as well as mobile health and medical wearables, 3D printing and solutions for the hospital of the future”, explains Christian Grosser, Director of MEDICA at Messe Düsseldorf. Because digital innovations are not limited to optimised connections between all healthcare players, the forum will focus on the digital transformation of the healthcare industry in its entirety. After all, start-up presentations recently already clearly reflected this wider scope of content. The popular pitch competitions will remain a fundamental part of the programme”, Grosser further explains.
(Source: Messe Düsseldorf)
MEDICA INNOVATION FORUM for the Healthcare Innovations of the Future
By always offering innovations and updating existing programme formats, the internationally leading medical trade fair MEDICA in Düsseldorf has been successful for over half a century and always gives its professional visitors from all over the world a good overview of all the relevant trends and innovations in the healthcare sector. The best example of this is the MEDICA INNOVATION FORUM, the successor event to the MEDICA CONNECTED HEALTHCARE FORUM, which is being held right at the centre of the MEDICA world of experience “Digital Health” this year. “This is where we discuss the most important topics for the future, from the Internet of Things to robotics, artificial intelligence, augmented reality and digital twins as well as mobile health and medical wearables, 3D printing and solutions for the hospital of the future”, explains Christian Grosser, Director of MEDICA at Messe Düsseldorf. Because digital innovations are not limited to optimised connections between all healthcare players, the forum will focus on the digital transformation of the healthcare industry in its entirety. After all, start-up presentations recently already clearly reflected this wider scope of content. The popular pitch competitions will remain a fundamental part of the programme”, Grosser further explains.
(Source: Messe Düsseldorf)
1.7.2024
FACHPACK 2024 comes with exciting new features
From 24 to 26 September 2024, the packaging sector will gather in Nuremberg at FACHPACK, the European trade fair for packaging, technology and processes. The preparations for the event are currently in full swing. Some 1,400 exhibitors are expected and will be spread over 11 exhibition halls. Around 90% of the display area has already been allocated. The updated exhibitor overview and floor plans are already on the FACHPACK website, much earlier than usual. This helps interested companies to now easily secure their spot. But they’ll need to act quickly. As well as a host of packaging-related products and services, trade visitors can of course also look forward to an exciting supporting programme with some new features in 2024. “In just under six months, the European packaging industry will return to Nuremberg. Once again, FACHPACK 2024 is set to cover the entire packaging supply chain in 11 exhibition halls. Around 60% of the display area will be devoted to packaging materials and supplies, while 40% will focus on packaging technology. These two main segments will be complemented by packaging printing and finishing, and intra-logistics,” says Heike Slotta, Executive Director Exhibitions at NürnbergMesse, about the product range of display.
(Source: NürnbergMesse)
FACHPACK 2024 comes with exciting new features
From 24 to 26 September 2024, the packaging sector will gather in Nuremberg at FACHPACK, the European trade fair for packaging, technology and processes. The preparations for the event are currently in full swing. Some 1,400 exhibitors are expected and will be spread over 11 exhibition halls. Around 90% of the display area has already been allocated. The updated exhibitor overview and floor plans are already on the FACHPACK website, much earlier than usual. This helps interested companies to now easily secure their spot. But they’ll need to act quickly. As well as a host of packaging-related products and services, trade visitors can of course also look forward to an exciting supporting programme with some new features in 2024. “In just under six months, the European packaging industry will return to Nuremberg. Once again, FACHPACK 2024 is set to cover the entire packaging supply chain in 11 exhibition halls. Around 60% of the display area will be devoted to packaging materials and supplies, while 40% will focus on packaging technology. These two main segments will be complemented by packaging printing and finishing, and intra-logistics,” says Heike Slotta, Executive Director Exhibitions at NürnbergMesse, about the product range of display.
(Source: NürnbergMesse)
1.7.2024
ORGATEC 2024 to Pave the Way for Circular Biomaterials
From 22 to 25 October 2024, ORGATEC will join forces with Haute Innovation to present the #CircularBiomaterials Focus Area in Hall 4.2 of the Koelnmesse exhibition grounds. Designed to accelerate the industry’s transition to a circular economy, this special event area will provide extensive insights into the future of circular material technologies from the biological cycle. Anyone who sets out to rethink the future of work must also rethink sustainability. As the leading international trade fair devoted to new visions of work, ORGATEC has a responsibility to address this topic. It will live up to this role by underscoring the sustainable stewardship of resources with the #CircularBiomaterials Focus Area, among other highlights on the programme. “Sustainability and the circular economy are crucial to ORGATEC,” says the event’s director, Thomas Postert. “We are working closely with our exhibitors to present material innovations that are not only circular but also provide extensive commercial and technical benefits.” The #CircularBiomaterials Focus Area will showcase materials that are produced from regrowing sources and can be returned to the biological cycle at the end of their useful life. This makes biocircular materials environmentally friendly alternatives to synthetic products with considerably higher carbon footprints.
(Source: Koelnmesse GmbH)
ORGATEC 2024 to Pave the Way for Circular Biomaterials
From 22 to 25 October 2024, ORGATEC will join forces with Haute Innovation to present the #CircularBiomaterials Focus Area in Hall 4.2 of the Koelnmesse exhibition grounds. Designed to accelerate the industry’s transition to a circular economy, this special event area will provide extensive insights into the future of circular material technologies from the biological cycle. Anyone who sets out to rethink the future of work must also rethink sustainability. As the leading international trade fair devoted to new visions of work, ORGATEC has a responsibility to address this topic. It will live up to this role by underscoring the sustainable stewardship of resources with the #CircularBiomaterials Focus Area, among other highlights on the programme. “Sustainability and the circular economy are crucial to ORGATEC,” says the event’s director, Thomas Postert. “We are working closely with our exhibitors to present material innovations that are not only circular but also provide extensive commercial and technical benefits.” The #CircularBiomaterials Focus Area will showcase materials that are produced from regrowing sources and can be returned to the biological cycle at the end of their useful life. This makes biocircular materials environmentally friendly alternatives to synthetic products with considerably higher carbon footprints.
(Source: Koelnmesse GmbH)
26.6.2024
Fraunhofer IPMS: EU project develops portable diagnostic device
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a significant health risk. In about half of patients, the blood clot breaks away from the vein wall and travels to the lungs, where it can cause a pulmonary embolism. Approximately 25% of people who suffer a pulmonary embolism die as a result. This makes it the third leading cause of cardiovascular death worldwide, after stroke and heart attack. The danger: In up to two-thirds of all cases of thrombosis, people have no symptoms. This makes early detection a major challenge. The EU project "ThrombUS+" brings together 18 European partners to develop a new, portable diagnostic device. The EU is funding the project with €9.5 million as part of the Horizon Europe Innovation Action. The ThrombUS project plans a portable cuff with an integrated ultrasound transducer for continuous vascular imaging of the lower limbs to detect venous thrombosis as soon as it occurs. In the project, Fraunhofer IPMS and VERMON are developing ultrasound transducer arrays for the portable component, which will enable continuous monitoring of DVT directly on site. Fraunhofer IPMS focuses on MEMS-based ultrasound transducers, so-called CMUTs (Capacitive Micromachined Ultrasonic Transducers). They are considered to be the next generation of medical ultrasound sensors. The low-cost mass production of CMUTs makes them widely available. Their advantages, such as miniaturization with a high number of channels, high bandwidth and sensitivity, open up the possibility of developing a completely new diagnostic system.
(Source: Fraunhofer IPMS)
Fraunhofer IPMS: EU project develops portable diagnostic device
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a significant health risk. In about half of patients, the blood clot breaks away from the vein wall and travels to the lungs, where it can cause a pulmonary embolism. Approximately 25% of people who suffer a pulmonary embolism die as a result. This makes it the third leading cause of cardiovascular death worldwide, after stroke and heart attack. The danger: In up to two-thirds of all cases of thrombosis, people have no symptoms. This makes early detection a major challenge. The EU project "ThrombUS+" brings together 18 European partners to develop a new, portable diagnostic device. The EU is funding the project with €9.5 million as part of the Horizon Europe Innovation Action. The ThrombUS project plans a portable cuff with an integrated ultrasound transducer for continuous vascular imaging of the lower limbs to detect venous thrombosis as soon as it occurs. In the project, Fraunhofer IPMS and VERMON are developing ultrasound transducer arrays for the portable component, which will enable continuous monitoring of DVT directly on site. Fraunhofer IPMS focuses on MEMS-based ultrasound transducers, so-called CMUTs (Capacitive Micromachined Ultrasonic Transducers). They are considered to be the next generation of medical ultrasound sensors. The low-cost mass production of CMUTs makes them widely available. Their advantages, such as miniaturization with a high number of channels, high bandwidth and sensitivity, open up the possibility of developing a completely new diagnostic system.
(Source: Fraunhofer IPMS)
26.6.2024
Meyer Burger Makes Significant Progress in Relocating its core Business to the USA
Meyer Burger's new solar module plant in Goodyear, Arizona, starts production. The factory audit according to UL testing standards required for the official start of production was passed without any deviations. The solar cells required for module production have already been produced at the German site in Thalheim (town of Bitterfeld-Wolfen) for some time and will continue to be supplied from there. The Thalheim site will be needed for the foreseeable future to ensure the ramp-up in the U.S., at least until the solar cell line in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is up and running. The exact timing for the start of solar cell production in the U.S. will depend on the closing of the 45X financing. A commercial agreement was negotiated to the point of signature with a U.S. industry and technology leader and a term sheet for a potential investment in Meyer Burger was exchanged. This planned strategic collaboration will enable the company to produce a solar module that is manufactured in the US with an increasing share of domestic components. Meyer Burger is working on binding agreements, which are expected to be finalized in the third quarter.
(Source: Meyer Burger)
Meyer Burger Makes Significant Progress in Relocating its core Business to the USA
Meyer Burger's new solar module plant in Goodyear, Arizona, starts production. The factory audit according to UL testing standards required for the official start of production was passed without any deviations. The solar cells required for module production have already been produced at the German site in Thalheim (town of Bitterfeld-Wolfen) for some time and will continue to be supplied from there. The Thalheim site will be needed for the foreseeable future to ensure the ramp-up in the U.S., at least until the solar cell line in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is up and running. The exact timing for the start of solar cell production in the U.S. will depend on the closing of the 45X financing. A commercial agreement was negotiated to the point of signature with a U.S. industry and technology leader and a term sheet for a potential investment in Meyer Burger was exchanged. This planned strategic collaboration will enable the company to produce a solar module that is manufactured in the US with an increasing share of domestic components. Meyer Burger is working on binding agreements, which are expected to be finalized in the third quarter.
(Source: Meyer Burger)
26.6.2024
electronica 2024: Answers to the Major Challenges Facing the Automotive Industry
From connected mobility to autonomous driving or sustainability – the automotive industry is facing major challenges on its path to digitalization and electrification. The most important companies in the electronics industry will network with the automotive industry and shape the future at the international platform electronica 2024 from Nov. 12 to 15, 2024 in Munich. In light of a recently published study by EY on the economic situation of the world’s 16 largest automotive groups, it would be easy to assume that the automotive industry is at its peak. Record numbers were reported for some key figures in 2023, with total sales rising by 14% year-on-year to €2.05 trillion, and profits by 15% to €176 billion. However, the figures from the last quarter of 2023 showed that the industry is at a turning point. Difficulties in driving electric mobility forward, disruptive technologies, strict legal requirements—the future success of the industry depends on many challenges. Despite the discontinuation of subsidies and the lack of infrastructure in some areas, the future belongs to electric drives, and electrification is progressing around the world in all vehicle classes. The software, battery and electronics industries play key roles here. When it comes to batteries, future technologies such as solid-state batteries with a higher energy density will set new standards in terms of charging time, range, fire safety and cost efficiency. In addition, electronica 2024 will focus primarily on the electronic components, technologies and solutions required for the mobility transition.
(Source: Messe München)
electronica 2024: Answers to the Major Challenges Facing the Automotive Industry
From connected mobility to autonomous driving or sustainability – the automotive industry is facing major challenges on its path to digitalization and electrification. The most important companies in the electronics industry will network with the automotive industry and shape the future at the international platform electronica 2024 from Nov. 12 to 15, 2024 in Munich. In light of a recently published study by EY on the economic situation of the world’s 16 largest automotive groups, it would be easy to assume that the automotive industry is at its peak. Record numbers were reported for some key figures in 2023, with total sales rising by 14% year-on-year to €2.05 trillion, and profits by 15% to €176 billion. However, the figures from the last quarter of 2023 showed that the industry is at a turning point. Difficulties in driving electric mobility forward, disruptive technologies, strict legal requirements—the future success of the industry depends on many challenges. Despite the discontinuation of subsidies and the lack of infrastructure in some areas, the future belongs to electric drives, and electrification is progressing around the world in all vehicle classes. The software, battery and electronics industries play key roles here. When it comes to batteries, future technologies such as solid-state batteries with a higher energy density will set new standards in terms of charging time, range, fire safety and cost efficiency. In addition, electronica 2024 will focus primarily on the electronic components, technologies and solutions required for the mobility transition.
(Source: Messe München)
25.6.2024
Ad Guru Pens Quick Beach Read About Life, Art and Clutter
In a world of instant gratification, who wants to read a long-winded book? In The Sultan of Garbage (Atmosphere Press; August 13, 2024; Paperback; ISBN: 979-8-89132-280-6), award-winning fine art photographer, advertising writer (from Nissan to Pepsi) and author Brian Belefant draws readers into his 82-page novella about a disillusioned middle-aged man who becomes obsessed with trash and hatches a daring plan to escape his clutter. Told through the eyes of Alex Jamieson, a moderately successful product photographer who winds up alone on a massive island of junk in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, this snarky, wistful, philosophical story will resonate with anyone who’s ever wondered how their once-promising life—and pretty much the whole world—got so messed up.
(Source: ASCOT PR)
Ad Guru Pens Quick Beach Read About Life, Art and Clutter
In a world of instant gratification, who wants to read a long-winded book? In The Sultan of Garbage (Atmosphere Press; August 13, 2024; Paperback; ISBN: 979-8-89132-280-6), award-winning fine art photographer, advertising writer (from Nissan to Pepsi) and author Brian Belefant draws readers into his 82-page novella about a disillusioned middle-aged man who becomes obsessed with trash and hatches a daring plan to escape his clutter. Told through the eyes of Alex Jamieson, a moderately successful product photographer who winds up alone on a massive island of junk in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, this snarky, wistful, philosophical story will resonate with anyone who’s ever wondered how their once-promising life—and pretty much the whole world—got so messed up.
(Source: ASCOT PR)
25.6.2024
Bicycle Industry Shows Innovative and Competitive Spirit at Eurobike 2024
Despite the not-quite-overcome upheavals from the difficult previous years, the bicycle world is optimistic about the future. There might not be opulent fireworks of innovation, but progressing, continuous development and improvement of the bicycle technology. Especially if one doesn't give in to breathless excitement but instead attentively takes a closer look, there are a lot of promising innovations and trends to be discovered during the Eurobike trade fair days from July 3 to 7, 2024 in Frankfurt. The eternal megatrend towards lighter bikes continues: Bulls presents an EMTB that weighs only 18 kilograms. The Sonic Evo AM SX is a carbon fully with SRAM AXS shifting and a Bosch SX motor. Its sister model Sonic Evo SX Dakar follows the same concept as a sporty everyday variant but features a hardtail frame, light, mudguards and rack. The KTM Scarp Exonic has no motor and is perfect for powerful athletes. The racing-capable carbon fully impresses with a weight of just over 10 kilograms without pedals. Often pedelecs only offer moderate riding characteristics as soon as you leave asphalt roads. That's why SUV e-bikes with wide tires and sturdier frames are so popular. Kalkhoff responded, and for the first time developed a full suspension frame for the new Entice 7+ to get a comfortable SUV bike with a sporty character and a permissible total weight of 170 kilograms.
(Source: fairnamic GmbH)
Bicycle Industry Shows Innovative and Competitive Spirit at Eurobike 2024
Despite the not-quite-overcome upheavals from the difficult previous years, the bicycle world is optimistic about the future. There might not be opulent fireworks of innovation, but progressing, continuous development and improvement of the bicycle technology. Especially if one doesn't give in to breathless excitement but instead attentively takes a closer look, there are a lot of promising innovations and trends to be discovered during the Eurobike trade fair days from July 3 to 7, 2024 in Frankfurt. The eternal megatrend towards lighter bikes continues: Bulls presents an EMTB that weighs only 18 kilograms. The Sonic Evo AM SX is a carbon fully with SRAM AXS shifting and a Bosch SX motor. Its sister model Sonic Evo SX Dakar follows the same concept as a sporty everyday variant but features a hardtail frame, light, mudguards and rack. The KTM Scarp Exonic has no motor and is perfect for powerful athletes. The racing-capable carbon fully impresses with a weight of just over 10 kilograms without pedals. Often pedelecs only offer moderate riding characteristics as soon as you leave asphalt roads. That's why SUV e-bikes with wide tires and sturdier frames are so popular. Kalkhoff responded, and for the first time developed a full suspension frame for the new Entice 7+ to get a comfortable SUV bike with a sporty character and a permissible total weight of 170 kilograms.
(Source: fairnamic GmbH)
24.6.2024
EU PVSEC 2024: Exciting Programme for Parallel Events and the Industry Summit
We are very excited to share the comprehensive programme for the Parallel Events and the Industry Summit at the upcoming EU PVSEC 2024. These Parallel Events are designed to cover a wide range of topics within the photovoltaic sector, ensuring there is something for everyone. Addressing topics such as energy labelling for PV products, PV integration in different environments, local policies and European R&I frameworks as well as agrivoltaics, BIPV and much more, these sessions will feature expert speakers and interactive sessions that encourage in-depth discussions. In parallel, the Industry Summit will host sessions specifically tailored for industry professionals, addressing key industry-related topics such as market trends, policy developments and business strategies. Don't miss this unique opportunity to gain valuable insights, network with industry leaders and stay ahead of the curve in the dynamic PV sector. Check out the detailed programme and register now for the EU PVSEC 2024. And don’t forget to join the 3rd edition of the PV Academy on 22 September, an exclusive event within the EU PVSEC framework.
(Source: WIP Renewable Energies)
EU PVSEC 2024: Exciting Programme for Parallel Events and the Industry Summit
We are very excited to share the comprehensive programme for the Parallel Events and the Industry Summit at the upcoming EU PVSEC 2024. These Parallel Events are designed to cover a wide range of topics within the photovoltaic sector, ensuring there is something for everyone. Addressing topics such as energy labelling for PV products, PV integration in different environments, local policies and European R&I frameworks as well as agrivoltaics, BIPV and much more, these sessions will feature expert speakers and interactive sessions that encourage in-depth discussions. In parallel, the Industry Summit will host sessions specifically tailored for industry professionals, addressing key industry-related topics such as market trends, policy developments and business strategies. Don't miss this unique opportunity to gain valuable insights, network with industry leaders and stay ahead of the curve in the dynamic PV sector. Check out the detailed programme and register now for the EU PVSEC 2024. And don’t forget to join the 3rd edition of the PV Academy on 22 September, an exclusive event within the EU PVSEC framework.
(Source: WIP Renewable Energies)
24.6.2024
The Nordic Countries are the Official Partner Region of gamescom 2024
The Nordic countries are the official partner region of gamescom 2024, the world's largest games event. The organizers of gamescom, Koelnmesse and game - the German Games Industry Association as well as the Nordic Game Institute, have signed a partnership agreement to this effect.? The Northern European countries Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and Estonia have established themselves as important participants in the games industry and have created several of the most well-known video game brands in the world. A total of around 15,000 people are employed in the games industry of the Nordic countries. With around 1,400 companies that develop computer and video games and a total turnover of almost seven billion Euro, the region is one of the strongest and largest in Europe. Among the most well-known games are "Minecraft" from Mojang (Sweden), "Candy Crush Saga" from King (Sweden), "Battlefield" from EA DICE (Sweden), "Just Cause" from Avalanche Studios Group (Sweden), "Angry Birds" from Rovio (Finland) as well as "Max Payne" and "Alan Wake" from Remedy Entertainment (Finland). The pavilions of the Nordic countries will be located in Hall 4.1 at gamescom.
(Source: Koelnmesse GmbH)
The Nordic Countries are the Official Partner Region of gamescom 2024
The Nordic countries are the official partner region of gamescom 2024, the world's largest games event. The organizers of gamescom, Koelnmesse and game - the German Games Industry Association as well as the Nordic Game Institute, have signed a partnership agreement to this effect.? The Northern European countries Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and Estonia have established themselves as important participants in the games industry and have created several of the most well-known video game brands in the world. A total of around 15,000 people are employed in the games industry of the Nordic countries. With around 1,400 companies that develop computer and video games and a total turnover of almost seven billion Euro, the region is one of the strongest and largest in Europe. Among the most well-known games are "Minecraft" from Mojang (Sweden), "Candy Crush Saga" from King (Sweden), "Battlefield" from EA DICE (Sweden), "Just Cause" from Avalanche Studios Group (Sweden), "Angry Birds" from Rovio (Finland) as well as "Max Payne" and "Alan Wake" from Remedy Entertainment (Finland). The pavilions of the Nordic countries will be located in Hall 4.1 at gamescom.
(Source: Koelnmesse GmbH)
24.6.2024
MedtecLIVE Demonstrates the Great Innovative Strength of Medical Technology
At the stands of 376 exhibitors from 26 countries, the focus was on practical and application-oriented innovations, products and solutions. The trade fair forum, which was well attended throughout, focussed on the framework conditions relating to funding and regulation. "Our second appearance in Stuttgart was characterised by high quality - in terms of the contacts made by the exhibitors as well as the many excellently attended content-related discussions on the stages," summarised Christopher Boss, Managing Director of MedtecLIVE GmbH and Executive Director of the event. "MedtecLIVE is the home for innovators along the entire value chain of medical technology - the event once again perfectly lived up to this claim." The full report and our Trade Fair Journal "NEWS from MedtecLIVE 2024" can be found under "Trade Fairs 2024, MedtecLIVE 2024".
(Source: MedtecLIVE GmbH)
MedtecLIVE Demonstrates the Great Innovative Strength of Medical Technology
At the stands of 376 exhibitors from 26 countries, the focus was on practical and application-oriented innovations, products and solutions. The trade fair forum, which was well attended throughout, focussed on the framework conditions relating to funding and regulation. "Our second appearance in Stuttgart was characterised by high quality - in terms of the contacts made by the exhibitors as well as the many excellently attended content-related discussions on the stages," summarised Christopher Boss, Managing Director of MedtecLIVE GmbH and Executive Director of the event. "MedtecLIVE is the home for innovators along the entire value chain of medical technology - the event once again perfectly lived up to this claim." The full report and our Trade Fair Journal "NEWS from MedtecLIVE 2024" can be found under "Trade Fairs 2024, MedtecLIVE 2024".
(Source: MedtecLIVE GmbH)
21.6.2024
MedtecLIVE Demonstrates the Great Innovative Strength of Medical Technology in Stuttgart
"Our second appearance in Stuttgart was characterised by high quality - in terms of the contacts made by the exhibitors as well as the many excellently attended content-related discussions on the stages," summarised Christopher Boss, Managing Director of MedtecLIVE GmbH and Executive Director of the event. "MedtecLIVE is the home for innovators along the entire value chain of medical technology - the event once again perfectly lived up to this claim." Whether at the stands, on the forum stage or at the Exhibitor Forumthis year's focus was particularly on digitalisation, automation, regulation, and the circular economy and their impact on the development and manufacture of medical technology in Europe.
(Source: MedtecLIVE GmbH)
MedtecLIVE Demonstrates the Great Innovative Strength of Medical Technology in Stuttgart
"Our second appearance in Stuttgart was characterised by high quality - in terms of the contacts made by the exhibitors as well as the many excellently attended content-related discussions on the stages," summarised Christopher Boss, Managing Director of MedtecLIVE GmbH and Executive Director of the event. "MedtecLIVE is the home for innovators along the entire value chain of medical technology - the event once again perfectly lived up to this claim." Whether at the stands, on the forum stage or at the Exhibitor Forumthis year's focus was particularly on digitalisation, automation, regulation, and the circular economy and their impact on the development and manufacture of medical technology in Europe.
(Source: MedtecLIVE GmbH)
21.6.2024
Arburg: New Managing Director on board
On 1 September 2024, Tobias Baur will take over the leadership of the Sales and After Sales management division at Arburg. He will succeed Gerhard Böhm, who is entering retirement. Tobias Baur is ideally equipped for his position as Managing Director Sales and After Sales at Arburg. He spent many years working for the Trumpf Group in Ditzingen, most recently as Director Global Sales and Marketing at the Trumpf Werkzeugmaschinen SE + Co. KG division. Among other things, he was previously in charge of product management and international sales of the services business. As General Manager from 2014 to 2019, he was entrusted with setting up the Trumpf additive manufacturing division in Ditzingen and Schio/Italy. With the arrival of the new Managing Director, the Arburg management team will consist of Managing Partners Michael Hehl (Premises Development and spokesperson for the management) and Juliane Hehl (Global Marketing and Business Development) as well as Managing Directors Tobias Baur (Sales, After Sales), Guido Frohnhaus (Technology & Engineering) and Steffen Kroner (Finance, Controlling, IT, Human Resource Management).
(Source: Arburg)
Arburg: New Managing Director on board
On 1 September 2024, Tobias Baur will take over the leadership of the Sales and After Sales management division at Arburg. He will succeed Gerhard Böhm, who is entering retirement. Tobias Baur is ideally equipped for his position as Managing Director Sales and After Sales at Arburg. He spent many years working for the Trumpf Group in Ditzingen, most recently as Director Global Sales and Marketing at the Trumpf Werkzeugmaschinen SE + Co. KG division. Among other things, he was previously in charge of product management and international sales of the services business. As General Manager from 2014 to 2019, he was entrusted with setting up the Trumpf additive manufacturing division in Ditzingen and Schio/Italy. With the arrival of the new Managing Director, the Arburg management team will consist of Managing Partners Michael Hehl (Premises Development and spokesperson for the management) and Juliane Hehl (Global Marketing and Business Development) as well as Managing Directors Tobias Baur (Sales, After Sales), Guido Frohnhaus (Technology & Engineering) and Steffen Kroner (Finance, Controlling, IT, Human Resource Management).
(Source: Arburg)
21.6.2024
BrauBeviale 2024: Brewing and Beverage Industry Invests in Solutions for the Future
BrauBeviale 2024 is firmly established in the trade fair calendar of numerous suppliers for beer and beverage production and packaging. From 26 to 28 November 2024, the industry will once again gather inspiration for its own production in Nuremberg. Developments in the market and changes in demand, as well as the considerable challenges facing the industry in terms of raw material safety, packaging design, energy saving and production efficiency, require a consistent investment strategy. The latest industry figures on the production of machines in the beverage sector show that beverage manufacturers are already taking extensive action in this area. The market figures from Brewers of Europe for 2023 follow on from previous market data with production of 358 million hectolitres in Europe
(Source: NürnbergMesse)
BrauBeviale 2024: Brewing and Beverage Industry Invests in Solutions for the Future
BrauBeviale 2024 is firmly established in the trade fair calendar of numerous suppliers for beer and beverage production and packaging. From 26 to 28 November 2024, the industry will once again gather inspiration for its own production in Nuremberg. Developments in the market and changes in demand, as well as the considerable challenges facing the industry in terms of raw material safety, packaging design, energy saving and production efficiency, require a consistent investment strategy. The latest industry figures on the production of machines in the beverage sector show that beverage manufacturers are already taking extensive action in this area. The market figures from Brewers of Europe for 2023 follow on from previous market data with production of 358 million hectolitres in Europe
(Source: NürnbergMesse)
18.6.2024
INTERSOLAR 2024: Up-And-Coming Solar Market in Eastern Europe
A new era for solar energy is dawning in Eastern Europe: According to the European industry association SolarPower Europe, Poland and Hungary are among the top ten countries in Europe’s solar rankings, and the Czech Republic, Bulgaria and Romania reached the one gigawatt mark of annual photovoltaics (PV) deployment in 2023. This development could already be felt at last year’s Intersolar Europe, the world’s leading exhibition for the solar industry: More than ten percent of trade visitors from The smarter E Europe’s top 30 countries were from Eastern Europe. This year, the organizers are once again expecting a large number of visitors from this region. At Intersolar Europe, trade visitors have the opportunity to learn more about the latest business models and the requirements for a rapid deployment of renewable sources of energy. The exhibition offers a wide range of technologies, products and solutions. Intersolar Europe will take place from June 19–21, 2024 as part of The smarter E Europe, the continent’s largest alliance of exhibitions for the energy industry, in Munich. The event will be flanked by the three exhibitions ees Europe, Power2Drive Europe and EM-Power Europe. More information and our new Trade Fair Jounral "NEWS from Intersolar Europe 2024" can be found in our section "Trade Fairs 2024, INTERSOLAR EUROPE 2024"
(Source: MedtecLIVE GmbH)
INTERSOLAR 2024: Up-And-Coming Solar Market in Eastern Europe
A new era for solar energy is dawning in Eastern Europe: According to the European industry association SolarPower Europe, Poland and Hungary are among the top ten countries in Europe’s solar rankings, and the Czech Republic, Bulgaria and Romania reached the one gigawatt mark of annual photovoltaics (PV) deployment in 2023. This development could already be felt at last year’s Intersolar Europe, the world’s leading exhibition for the solar industry: More than ten percent of trade visitors from The smarter E Europe’s top 30 countries were from Eastern Europe. This year, the organizers are once again expecting a large number of visitors from this region. At Intersolar Europe, trade visitors have the opportunity to learn more about the latest business models and the requirements for a rapid deployment of renewable sources of energy. The exhibition offers a wide range of technologies, products and solutions. Intersolar Europe will take place from June 19–21, 2024 as part of The smarter E Europe, the continent’s largest alliance of exhibitions for the energy industry, in Munich. The event will be flanked by the three exhibitions ees Europe, Power2Drive Europe and EM-Power Europe. More information and our new Trade Fair Jounral "NEWS from Intersolar Europe 2024" can be found in our section "Trade Fairs 2024, INTERSOLAR EUROPE 2024"
(Source: MedtecLIVE GmbH)
18.6.2024
SEMI: Global Semiconductor Fab Capacity Projected to Expand 6% in 2024 and 7% in 2025
To keep pace with unremitting growth in demand for chips, the global semiconductor manufacturing industry is expected to increase capacity by 6% in 2024 and post a 7% gain in 2025, reaching a record capacity high of 33.7 million wafers per month (wpm: 8-inch equivalent), SEMI announced today in its latest quarterly World Fab Forecast report. Leading-edge capacity for 5nm nodes and under is expected to grow 13% in 2024, chiefly driven by generative artificial intelligence (AI) for data center training, inference, and leading-edge devices. To increase processing power efficiency, chipmakers including Intel, Samsung, and TSMC are poised to start production of 2nm Gate-All-Around (GAA) chips, boosting total leading-edge capacity growth by 17% in 2025. “The proliferation of AI processing, from cloud computing to edge devices, is fueling the race to develop high-performance chips and driving a robust expansion of global semiconductor manufacturing capacity,” said Ajit Manocha, SEMI president and CEO. “This creates a virtuous cycle: AI will drive the growth of semiconductor content across a diverse range of applications, which in turn encourages further investment.”
(Source: SEMI)
SEMI: Global Semiconductor Fab Capacity Projected to Expand 6% in 2024 and 7% in 2025
To keep pace with unremitting growth in demand for chips, the global semiconductor manufacturing industry is expected to increase capacity by 6% in 2024 and post a 7% gain in 2025, reaching a record capacity high of 33.7 million wafers per month (wpm: 8-inch equivalent), SEMI announced today in its latest quarterly World Fab Forecast report. Leading-edge capacity for 5nm nodes and under is expected to grow 13% in 2024, chiefly driven by generative artificial intelligence (AI) for data center training, inference, and leading-edge devices. To increase processing power efficiency, chipmakers including Intel, Samsung, and TSMC are poised to start production of 2nm Gate-All-Around (GAA) chips, boosting total leading-edge capacity growth by 17% in 2025. “The proliferation of AI processing, from cloud computing to edge devices, is fueling the race to develop high-performance chips and driving a robust expansion of global semiconductor manufacturing capacity,” said Ajit Manocha, SEMI president and CEO. “This creates a virtuous cycle: AI will drive the growth of semiconductor content across a diverse range of applications, which in turn encourages further investment.”
(Source: SEMI)
18.6.2024
MedtecLIVE 2024: Stuttgart becomes the Centre of the European Medical Technology Industry
From today (18 to 20 June 2024), medical technology manufacturers, contract manufacturers, suppliers, service providers and users from Germany and around the world will come together to discuss the latest procedures, products and processes along the entire value chain. The organisers of MedtecLIVE 2024 expect exhibiting companies from 26 nations over the next three days. While most are from Europe, the 116 international exhibitors also include exhibitors from the key medtech regions of the USA, China and Japan. In addition to showcasing the latest processes, design, manufacturing, production, components, materials and services from the entire value chain, the focus will be on personal networking, allowing attendees to form valuable connections. This makes MedtecLIVE the ideal trade fair for experts from development, product design, product management, production, quality control, purchasing and procurement from medical technology companies and distributors. "Our exhibitors understand the issues that affect these people in their everyday lives. At MedtecLIVE, people talk medical technology. Challenges are understood, trends can be explored, and alternative suppliers discovered,” says Christopher Boss, Managing Director of MedtecLIVE GmbH and Executive Director of the event. “And as a trade fair that specialises in the development and manufacture of medical technology, this clearly distinguishes MedtecLIVE from other trade fairs, where medical technology is usually only a marginal topic.”
(Source: MedtecLIVE GmbH)
MedtecLIVE 2024: Stuttgart becomes the Centre of the European Medical Technology Industry
From today (18 to 20 June 2024), medical technology manufacturers, contract manufacturers, suppliers, service providers and users from Germany and around the world will come together to discuss the latest procedures, products and processes along the entire value chain. The organisers of MedtecLIVE 2024 expect exhibiting companies from 26 nations over the next three days. While most are from Europe, the 116 international exhibitors also include exhibitors from the key medtech regions of the USA, China and Japan. In addition to showcasing the latest processes, design, manufacturing, production, components, materials and services from the entire value chain, the focus will be on personal networking, allowing attendees to form valuable connections. This makes MedtecLIVE the ideal trade fair for experts from development, product design, product management, production, quality control, purchasing and procurement from medical technology companies and distributors. "Our exhibitors understand the issues that affect these people in their everyday lives. At MedtecLIVE, people talk medical technology. Challenges are understood, trends can be explored, and alternative suppliers discovered,” says Christopher Boss, Managing Director of MedtecLIVE GmbH and Executive Director of the event. “And as a trade fair that specialises in the development and manufacture of medical technology, this clearly distinguishes MedtecLIVE from other trade fairs, where medical technology is usually only a marginal topic.”
(Source: MedtecLIVE GmbH)
17.6.2024
MCH Group appoints Eleonora Gennari as new Group CFO
As of July 2024, Eleonora Gennari will be joining MCH Group as the new Group CFO. In her role, she will also be a member of the Executive Board and Group Management Team. “I am very delighted that Eleonora, a highly qualified, result-oriented financial manager with 20 years’ experience in global companies, will be joining the MCH team,” says Florian Faber, Group CEO. “What makes Eleonora Gennari particularly impressive is her proven ability to focus financial processes to increase efficiency and profit, while at the same time driving change management that promotes value creation and growth,” says Florian Faber. “On behalf of my colleagues in the Group Management Team and our employees, I would like to extend a warm welcome to Eleonora!” “MCH Group is facing exciting times with its Strategy 2030 and I feel privileged to be part of it,” says Eleonora Gennari. “I’m looking forward to coming on board and working with the Management team and my finance colleagues. I will make my best to contribute to the success of the company being a good partner in such a critical time.”
(Source: MCH Group)
MCH Group appoints Eleonora Gennari as new Group CFO
As of July 2024, Eleonora Gennari will be joining MCH Group as the new Group CFO. In her role, she will also be a member of the Executive Board and Group Management Team. “I am very delighted that Eleonora, a highly qualified, result-oriented financial manager with 20 years’ experience in global companies, will be joining the MCH team,” says Florian Faber, Group CEO. “What makes Eleonora Gennari particularly impressive is her proven ability to focus financial processes to increase efficiency and profit, while at the same time driving change management that promotes value creation and growth,” says Florian Faber. “On behalf of my colleagues in the Group Management Team and our employees, I would like to extend a warm welcome to Eleonora!” “MCH Group is facing exciting times with its Strategy 2030 and I feel privileged to be part of it,” says Eleonora Gennari. “I’m looking forward to coming on board and working with the Management team and my finance colleagues. I will make my best to contribute to the success of the company being a good partner in such a critical time.”
(Source: MCH Group)
17.6.2024
Powertage 2024 Concludes with Success in Zurich
During the three days of Powertage, participants experienced a variety of innovative exhibitions and lectures. More than 150 exhibitors showcased their latest products and technologies, while expert lectures and practical best-practice sessions provided valuable insights into the current developments and trends in the energy sector. The event also featured specialized forums and intense discussions focusing on essential topics such as infrastructure and efficiency. Experts like Konrad Zöschg from Swissgrid and Benoît Revaz from BFE emphasized the importance of digitalization and pragmatic regulation for the future of energy supply. Various keynotes and panel discussions presented strategies and projects aimed at achieving more efficient use of existing infrastructures and the further development of electricity laws.
(Source: MCH Group)
Powertage 2024 Concludes with Success in Zurich
During the three days of Powertage, participants experienced a variety of innovative exhibitions and lectures. More than 150 exhibitors showcased their latest products and technologies, while expert lectures and practical best-practice sessions provided valuable insights into the current developments and trends in the energy sector. The event also featured specialized forums and intense discussions focusing on essential topics such as infrastructure and efficiency. Experts like Konrad Zöschg from Swissgrid and Benoît Revaz from BFE emphasized the importance of digitalization and pragmatic regulation for the future of energy supply. Various keynotes and panel discussions presented strategies and projects aimed at achieving more efficient use of existing infrastructures and the further development of electricity laws.
(Source: MCH Group)
17.6.2024
Art Basel announces exhibitors and first highlights for its renamed Art Basel Paris show
Art Basel announced the participating exhibitors and the first details of its 2024 edition in Paris, taking place from October 18-20, 2024, at the newly renovated and iconic Grand Palais. The show in Paris will be the first fair to take place in the building after three years of renovations. In conjunction with the move to the iconic Grand Palais and upon consultation with local partners and interlocutors, Art Basel’s show in the French capital has been renamed to Art Basel Paris. With this new name, Art Basel reinfoirces its commitment to the city and its dynamic cultural ecosystem, leveraging the impact of the global Art Basel brand to further bolster the Parisian fair, underscore its ambition, and amplify its resonance in Paris and the world.
(Source: MCH Group)
Art Basel announces exhibitors and first highlights for its renamed Art Basel Paris show
Art Basel announced the participating exhibitors and the first details of its 2024 edition in Paris, taking place from October 18-20, 2024, at the newly renovated and iconic Grand Palais. The show in Paris will be the first fair to take place in the building after three years of renovations. In conjunction with the move to the iconic Grand Palais and upon consultation with local partners and interlocutors, Art Basel’s show in the French capital has been renamed to Art Basel Paris. With this new name, Art Basel reinfoirces its commitment to the city and its dynamic cultural ecosystem, leveraging the impact of the global Art Basel brand to further bolster the Parisian fair, underscore its ambition, and amplify its resonance in Paris and the world.
(Source: MCH Group)
12.6.2024
New Innovative Fermentation Project Brings New Hope for the Future of Sustainable Food
Bacteria that turn waste and leftovers into edible raw materials in completely new products - does it sound too good to be true? Not necessarily. Swedish food giant Greenfood and biotech company Tekinn have teamed up in a foodtech collaboration to give unutilized food a valuable new life through fermentation. The innovation project is part of the Circular Development Hub, funded by the EU and Region Skåne. In 2021, Greenfood, one of Europe's biggest players in healthy food, took a drastic decision - waste should be halved, and all raw materials should stay as high in the value chain as possible. Since then, several unique processes and raw material flows have been developed with the aim of making the most of every little piece. This ambitious goal has a positive side effect: the development team has had every incentive to look in unusual places to find new innovative solutions. As part of the Circular Development Hub for Food innovation project, funded by the EU and Region Skåne, bacteria and fermentation is now being studied with the aim to create the future heroes of the the food system.
(Source: Circular Development Hub)
New Innovative Fermentation Project Brings New Hope for the Future of Sustainable Food
Bacteria that turn waste and leftovers into edible raw materials in completely new products - does it sound too good to be true? Not necessarily. Swedish food giant Greenfood and biotech company Tekinn have teamed up in a foodtech collaboration to give unutilized food a valuable new life through fermentation. The innovation project is part of the Circular Development Hub, funded by the EU and Region Skåne. In 2021, Greenfood, one of Europe's biggest players in healthy food, took a drastic decision - waste should be halved, and all raw materials should stay as high in the value chain as possible. Since then, several unique processes and raw material flows have been developed with the aim of making the most of every little piece. This ambitious goal has a positive side effect: the development team has had every incentive to look in unusual places to find new innovative solutions. As part of the Circular Development Hub for Food innovation project, funded by the EU and Region Skåne, bacteria and fermentation is now being studied with the aim to create the future heroes of the the food system.
(Source: Circular Development Hub)
12.6.2024
SEMI and Energy Collaborative Sponsors Meet with South Korea MOTIE Officials
SEMI, the industry association serving the global electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, as part of its Energy Collaborative (EC) Initiative, and EC Sponsors met with South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy today to discuss the EC analysis, recommendations and solutions to expanding access of the region’s semiconductor ecosystem to renewable energy – a critical factor for the South Korea chip supply chain to meet its net zero goals. “Growing demand for low-carbon energy (LCE) electricity is a concern for all manufacturing sectors, but especially for semiconductors as they are critical to many aspects of economic growth and the engine of the information economy,“ said Dr. Mousumi Bhat, Vice President of Sustainability Programs at SEMI. “Transitioning to LCE is vital for the chip industry to meet its commitments to decarbonize. Reducing the carbon footprint of South Korea’s production of chips and the electronic devices they enable is a key part of this work.”
(Source: SEMI)
SEMI and Energy Collaborative Sponsors Meet with South Korea MOTIE Officials
SEMI, the industry association serving the global electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, as part of its Energy Collaborative (EC) Initiative, and EC Sponsors met with South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy today to discuss the EC analysis, recommendations and solutions to expanding access of the region’s semiconductor ecosystem to renewable energy – a critical factor for the South Korea chip supply chain to meet its net zero goals. “Growing demand for low-carbon energy (LCE) electricity is a concern for all manufacturing sectors, but especially for semiconductors as they are critical to many aspects of economic growth and the engine of the information economy,“ said Dr. Mousumi Bhat, Vice President of Sustainability Programs at SEMI. “Transitioning to LCE is vital for the chip industry to meet its commitments to decarbonize. Reducing the carbon footprint of South Korea’s production of chips and the electronic devices they enable is a key part of this work.”
(Source: SEMI)
12.6.2024
B.I.G. Powers its Belgian Cushion Vinyl Production Plant with Green Energy
Beaulieu International Group is investing €5 million to transition the fossil based energy supply of its Cushion Vinyl production plant in Wielsbeke, Belgium, to bio mass generated steam supply. A transition to renewable energy. To this end, B.I.G. is collaborating with A&U Energie, a company that converts non-recyclable wood waste into green energy and heat. This strategic move aligns with B.I.G.'s commitment to reach ‘net zero’ for our operations by 2030. The transition from fossil energy to green steam and the switch to waste gas treatment without direct fossil energy brings significant benefits. First, the switch in technology will lead to 88% reduction in our Belgian Cushion Vinyl carbon footprint related to heat supply and waste gas treatment, compared to the current emissions. Second, the use of steam heating and electric energy provides improved energy efficiency. In addition, the use of steam systems is known for its safety and reliability, providing a safer and more stable heating solution for the Belgian Cushion Vinyl facility. Moreover, the switch to steam and electric energy allows for the use of green electricity in the future, if available.
(Source: Beaulieu International Group)
B.I.G. Powers its Belgian Cushion Vinyl Production Plant with Green Energy
Beaulieu International Group is investing €5 million to transition the fossil based energy supply of its Cushion Vinyl production plant in Wielsbeke, Belgium, to bio mass generated steam supply. A transition to renewable energy. To this end, B.I.G. is collaborating with A&U Energie, a company that converts non-recyclable wood waste into green energy and heat. This strategic move aligns with B.I.G.'s commitment to reach ‘net zero’ for our operations by 2030. The transition from fossil energy to green steam and the switch to waste gas treatment without direct fossil energy brings significant benefits. First, the switch in technology will lead to 88% reduction in our Belgian Cushion Vinyl carbon footprint related to heat supply and waste gas treatment, compared to the current emissions. Second, the use of steam heating and electric energy provides improved energy efficiency. In addition, the use of steam systems is known for its safety and reliability, providing a safer and more stable heating solution for the Belgian Cushion Vinyl facility. Moreover, the switch to steam and electric energy allows for the use of green electricity in the future, if available.
(Source: Beaulieu International Group)
10.6.2024
New SEMI Foundation Semiconductor PRIDE Initiative to Promote LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Chip Industry
The SEMI Foundation, the non-profit arm of SEMI, today announced the formation of a new industry-led initiative to advance LGBTQ inclusion in the semiconductor workforce. Semiconductor PRIDE (Semiconductor Professionals for Respect, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity) will focus on LGBTQ hiring, STEM outreach, mentorship and fostering greater inclusion and belonging at semiconductor workplaces. The announcement comes as the world celebrates Pride Month in June. Founding member companies of Semiconductor PRIDE include Cadence Design Systems, Intel Corporation, Lam Research and Micron Technology.
(Source: SEMI)
New SEMI Foundation Semiconductor PRIDE Initiative to Promote LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Chip Industry
The SEMI Foundation, the non-profit arm of SEMI, today announced the formation of a new industry-led initiative to advance LGBTQ inclusion in the semiconductor workforce. Semiconductor PRIDE (Semiconductor Professionals for Respect, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity) will focus on LGBTQ hiring, STEM outreach, mentorship and fostering greater inclusion and belonging at semiconductor workplaces. The announcement comes as the world celebrates Pride Month in June. Founding member companies of Semiconductor PRIDE include Cadence Design Systems, Intel Corporation, Lam Research and Micron Technology.
(Source: SEMI)
10.6.2024
SEMI 3D & Systems Summit to Highlight Heterogeneous Systems
The SEMI 3D & Systems Summit, taking place from 12-14 June, 2024 in Dresden, will feature the forefront of technological integration. Themed Heterogeneous Systems for the Intelligently Connected Era, the summit will unravel the intricate web of collaboration among components driving the next wave of innovation. From artificial intelligence algorithms to sensor data processing, attendees will deep dive into the dynamic framework enabling decision-making and real-time applications in an increasingly connected world. Registration is open. "SEMI Europe looks forward to welcoming leading experts in Dresden. With exceptional speakers and a brand-new exhibition, the Summit offers insights into cutting-edge heterogeneous integration innovations essential for semiconductor applications, driving the advancement of intelligent systems," said Laith Altimime, President of SEMI Europe.
(Source: SEMI Europe)
SEMI 3D & Systems Summit to Highlight Heterogeneous Systems
The SEMI 3D & Systems Summit, taking place from 12-14 June, 2024 in Dresden, will feature the forefront of technological integration. Themed Heterogeneous Systems for the Intelligently Connected Era, the summit will unravel the intricate web of collaboration among components driving the next wave of innovation. From artificial intelligence algorithms to sensor data processing, attendees will deep dive into the dynamic framework enabling decision-making and real-time applications in an increasingly connected world. Registration is open. "SEMI Europe looks forward to welcoming leading experts in Dresden. With exceptional speakers and a brand-new exhibition, the Summit offers insights into cutting-edge heterogeneous integration innovations essential for semiconductor applications, driving the advancement of intelligent systems," said Laith Altimime, President of SEMI Europe.
(Source: SEMI Europe)
10.6.2024
Kaeser Kompressoren at the Achema 2024
In times of rising energy prices, exceptional efficiency plays a crucial role when it comes to providing quality process air. Whether in large-scale plant construction or laboratory settings, compressed air generation must be both economical and reliable. Therefore, Kaeser Kompressoren will be showcasing a host of efficient system solutions and sustainable technologies for the compressed air supply of the future at this year’s Achema. With the new CSG series of oil-free compression rotary screw compressors, we proudly present future-proof compressed air solutions designed to meet the most stringent Class 0 industrial standards. Moreover, with ISO 22000 certification, Kaeser is also raising the bar when it comes to product safety, quality, hygiene, and process reliability. The water-cooled CSG with i.HOC and integrated heat recovery, for example, is able to utilise compressor heat twice, making it highly economical and sustainable. The EBS and GBS series rotary screw blowers also set new standards in terms of energy and space savings. As complete solutions featuring power electronics and an advanced system controller, these blowers are quick and easy to install. Commissioning is therefore particularly time- and cost-efficient.
(Source: KAESER KOMPRESSOREN SE)
Kaeser Kompressoren at the Achema 2024
In times of rising energy prices, exceptional efficiency plays a crucial role when it comes to providing quality process air. Whether in large-scale plant construction or laboratory settings, compressed air generation must be both economical and reliable. Therefore, Kaeser Kompressoren will be showcasing a host of efficient system solutions and sustainable technologies for the compressed air supply of the future at this year’s Achema. With the new CSG series of oil-free compression rotary screw compressors, we proudly present future-proof compressed air solutions designed to meet the most stringent Class 0 industrial standards. Moreover, with ISO 22000 certification, Kaeser is also raising the bar when it comes to product safety, quality, hygiene, and process reliability. The water-cooled CSG with i.HOC and integrated heat recovery, for example, is able to utilise compressor heat twice, making it highly economical and sustainable. The EBS and GBS series rotary screw blowers also set new standards in terms of energy and space savings. As complete solutions featuring power electronics and an advanced system controller, these blowers are quick and easy to install. Commissioning is therefore particularly time- and cost-efficient.
(Source: KAESER KOMPRESSOREN SE)
7.6.2024
Independent US Testing Institute PVEL Lists Meyer Burger Modules in the Highest Category
Meyer Burger Technology AG’s high-performance modules have made it into the highest category of “top performers” of all seven successful quality tests at the US testing institute PVEL (PV Evolution Lab) at the first attempt. Being a top performer in all tests is exceptionally rare, with less than six percent of the models listed as top performers achieving this status in all reliability tests. This was announced by the institute today (June 5, 2024) when it published its 10th Annual PV Module Reliability Scorecard. “Only a few modules on the market achieve this award in different test strands at the same time,” said Madlen Apel, Head of Product Management at Meyer Burger. "”We can be proud to have achieved such a good result right from our first participation in the PVEL test procedure. This success impressively reflects our quality awareness and technology leadership in the industry and independently demonstrates the confidence in our products for all customers and investors.” The test results relate to Meyer Burger’s current product portfolio and the future utility module manufactured at the Goodyear, Arizona site.
(Source: Meyer Burger Technology AG)
Independent US Testing Institute PVEL Lists Meyer Burger Modules in the Highest Category
Meyer Burger Technology AG’s high-performance modules have made it into the highest category of “top performers” of all seven successful quality tests at the US testing institute PVEL (PV Evolution Lab) at the first attempt. Being a top performer in all tests is exceptionally rare, with less than six percent of the models listed as top performers achieving this status in all reliability tests. This was announced by the institute today (June 5, 2024) when it published its 10th Annual PV Module Reliability Scorecard. “Only a few modules on the market achieve this award in different test strands at the same time,” said Madlen Apel, Head of Product Management at Meyer Burger. "”We can be proud to have achieved such a good result right from our first participation in the PVEL test procedure. This success impressively reflects our quality awareness and technology leadership in the industry and independently demonstrates the confidence in our products for all customers and investors.” The test results relate to Meyer Burger’s current product portfolio and the future utility module manufactured at the Goodyear, Arizona site.
(Source: Meyer Burger Technology AG)
7.6.2024
The Elevator Show 2024: AFAG goes Dubai
The private trade fair organiser AFAG can look back on a history of over 75 years and is now organising its first trade fair abroad. The first edition of The Elevator Show (TES) will take place from 16 to 18 September at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The new trade fair for the lift industry, The Elevator Show Dubai, is already experiencing great demand even before its first edition. The trade fair is aimed at the markets in the fast-growing MENA region (Middle East and North Africa) and India. Over 80 well-known exhibitors from 13 countries will present their products and services at the first edition of The Elevator Show Dubai. The focus will be on lift components. For AFAG Managing Directors Henning and Thilo Könicke, the move to Dubai is both an exciting innovation and a logical development: “AFAG has been organising trade fairs since 1947 and The Elevator Show Dubai 2024 will be our first trade fair that does not take place within Germany. We are delighted that many exhibitors are joining us on the journey to Dubai, the demand for the new trade fair is high and we are looking forward to the premiere."
(Source: AFAG)
The Elevator Show 2024: AFAG goes Dubai
The private trade fair organiser AFAG can look back on a history of over 75 years and is now organising its first trade fair abroad. The first edition of The Elevator Show (TES) will take place from 16 to 18 September at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The new trade fair for the lift industry, The Elevator Show Dubai, is already experiencing great demand even before its first edition. The trade fair is aimed at the markets in the fast-growing MENA region (Middle East and North Africa) and India. Over 80 well-known exhibitors from 13 countries will present their products and services at the first edition of The Elevator Show Dubai. The focus will be on lift components. For AFAG Managing Directors Henning and Thilo Könicke, the move to Dubai is both an exciting innovation and a logical development: “AFAG has been organising trade fairs since 1947 and The Elevator Show Dubai 2024 will be our first trade fair that does not take place within Germany. We are delighted that many exhibitors are joining us on the journey to Dubai, the demand for the new trade fair is high and we are looking forward to the premiere."
(Source: AFAG)
7.6.2024
$5.4 Trillion Floods into 10 Leading AI Companies’ Market Cap Since ChatGPT Debut
Since OpenAI released its groundbreaking large language model (LLM) platform in late 2022, companies heavily involved in artificial intelligence (AI) have experienced a veritable renaissance. According to Finbold research, the 10 largest AI companies have seen their market capitalization skyrocket by $5.4 trillion in just over a year and a half and are now cumulatively worth $10.314 trillion. Though Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has arguably been a star of the boom and has grown by nearly $2.5 trillion, it is far from the only winner. For example, Microsoft’s (NASDAQ: MSFT) involvement with OpenAI enabled the firm to finally overtake Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) in early 2024 and become the world’s biggest company. Others, such as Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) and IBM (NYSE: IBM), were also major beneficiaries. The data, however, also shows a significant concentration of gains, with Nvidia accounting for nearly 50% of all inflows and the 3 biggest companies making up 78.64% of the Big 10’s total market share.
(Source: Finbold)
$5.4 Trillion Floods into 10 Leading AI Companies’ Market Cap Since ChatGPT Debut
Since OpenAI released its groundbreaking large language model (LLM) platform in late 2022, companies heavily involved in artificial intelligence (AI) have experienced a veritable renaissance. According to Finbold research, the 10 largest AI companies have seen their market capitalization skyrocket by $5.4 trillion in just over a year and a half and are now cumulatively worth $10.314 trillion. Though Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has arguably been a star of the boom and has grown by nearly $2.5 trillion, it is far from the only winner. For example, Microsoft’s (NASDAQ: MSFT) involvement with OpenAI enabled the firm to finally overtake Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) in early 2024 and become the world’s biggest company. Others, such as Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) and IBM (NYSE: IBM), were also major beneficiaries. The data, however, also shows a significant concentration of gains, with Nvidia accounting for nearly 50% of all inflows and the 3 biggest companies making up 78.64% of the Big 10’s total market share.
(Source: Finbold)
31.5.2024
Fraunhofer ILT: A Look Back at the Future of Photonics
The “AKL’24 - International Laser Technology Congress” took place in Aachen from April 17 to 19, 2024. For the 14th time, the congress provided a platform for an intensive professional exchange on current technology trends and perspectives in laser technology. In addition to three forums and nine sessions with a total of 82 specialist presentations, the 525 participants from 21 countries had access to a fully booked exhibition with 58 companies and 60 “Laser Technology Live” demonstrations in the laboratories of the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT and RWTH Aachen University. Two evening events and the deliberately relaxed schedule on the three days of the congress invited participants to network. In short: AKL’24 was the place to be for the laser community. The forums and sessions of the three-day congress will inevitably take place in parallel, especially as the interests and focal points of the participants differ. At the same time, the AKL stands for professional depth. It bridges the gap between application-oriented research and practical applications. Technology suppliers and customers meet here, develop questions, goals and visions together, and use the congress to bring each other up to date.
(Source: Fraunhofer ILT)
Fraunhofer ILT: A Look Back at the Future of Photonics
The “AKL’24 - International Laser Technology Congress” took place in Aachen from April 17 to 19, 2024. For the 14th time, the congress provided a platform for an intensive professional exchange on current technology trends and perspectives in laser technology. In addition to three forums and nine sessions with a total of 82 specialist presentations, the 525 participants from 21 countries had access to a fully booked exhibition with 58 companies and 60 “Laser Technology Live” demonstrations in the laboratories of the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT and RWTH Aachen University. Two evening events and the deliberately relaxed schedule on the three days of the congress invited participants to network. In short: AKL’24 was the place to be for the laser community. The forums and sessions of the three-day congress will inevitably take place in parallel, especially as the interests and focal points of the participants differ. At the same time, the AKL stands for professional depth. It bridges the gap between application-oriented research and practical applications. Technology suppliers and customers meet here, develop questions, goals and visions together, and use the congress to bring each other up to date.
(Source: Fraunhofer ILT)
31.5.2024
TDK Launches Environmentally Sustainable Radio Wave Absorbers Using Biomass Material
TDK Corporation (TSE:6762) announces its new radio wave absorber IS-BP series, containing more than 25 wt% of biomass material, making it an environmentally sustainable option that enables CO? reduction. Mass production started in April 2024. Microwave anechoic chambers are used to evaluate antennas and wireless communication equipment, as well as millimeter-wave radar for AD and ADAS. The ceiling, walls, and floor of the microwave anechoic chamber are covered with radio wave absorbers. TDK’s radio wave absorber IS-BP series is made of foamed polyethylene with carbon dispersed in it; it absorbs radio waves by utilizing ohmic loss of the carbon. The shape is pyramidal with lengths available 12 cm and 30 cm depending on the frequency range used. The absorption performance of the IS-BP series is equivalent to that of conventional products. Additionally, extensive testing has shown that the IS-BP series is as strong and durable as traditional products and is equally non-flammable. The new IS-BP series contains over 25 wt% of biomass polyethylene derived from sugarcane, replacing petroleum-derived polyethylene. TDK is committed to maximizing its contribution to the creation of a sustainable society by working alongside its customers in a wide range of applications, including automotive, ICT, and industrial equipment.
(Source: TDK)
TDK Launches Environmentally Sustainable Radio Wave Absorbers Using Biomass Material
TDK Corporation (TSE:6762) announces its new radio wave absorber IS-BP series, containing more than 25 wt% of biomass material, making it an environmentally sustainable option that enables CO? reduction. Mass production started in April 2024. Microwave anechoic chambers are used to evaluate antennas and wireless communication equipment, as well as millimeter-wave radar for AD and ADAS. The ceiling, walls, and floor of the microwave anechoic chamber are covered with radio wave absorbers. TDK’s radio wave absorber IS-BP series is made of foamed polyethylene with carbon dispersed in it; it absorbs radio waves by utilizing ohmic loss of the carbon. The shape is pyramidal with lengths available 12 cm and 30 cm depending on the frequency range used. The absorption performance of the IS-BP series is equivalent to that of conventional products. Additionally, extensive testing has shown that the IS-BP series is as strong and durable as traditional products and is equally non-flammable. The new IS-BP series contains over 25 wt% of biomass polyethylene derived from sugarcane, replacing petroleum-derived polyethylene. TDK is committed to maximizing its contribution to the creation of a sustainable society by working alongside its customers in a wide range of applications, including automotive, ICT, and industrial equipment.
(Source: TDK)
30.5.2024
Management Change at Messe Düsseldorf
As operative managing director, Marius Berlemann will, until further notice, take over Erhard Wienkamp’s areas and projects at the homebase Düsseldorf and worldwide: the Plastics and Rubber portfolio with the world’s leading trade show K; the Health and Medical Technologies portfolio (leading trade show MEDICA, COMPAMED); the Beauty and Rehacare portfolio (BEAUTY DÜSSELDORF, TOP HAIR and REHACARE International); the Caravaning and Outdoor portfolio (CARAVAN SALON DÜSSELDORF); the Wine and Spirits portfolio with the ProWein show; the Print Technologies portfolio with the world’s leading trade show drupa. He’ll also be responsible for the Retail and Retail Technologies portfolio (EuroShop and EuroCIS) and the Occupational Safety and Health/Glass Technologies portfolio (A+A and glasstec. He'll also oversee the Corporate Social Responsibility department and two of Messe Düsseldorf’s three sales teams. In addition, Marius Berlemann will be responsible for the departments International Participations & Services, Special Events, which includes the German venues for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Conference Management and International Business.
(Source: Messe Düsseldorf)
Management Change at Messe Düsseldorf
As operative managing director, Marius Berlemann will, until further notice, take over Erhard Wienkamp’s areas and projects at the homebase Düsseldorf and worldwide: the Plastics and Rubber portfolio with the world’s leading trade show K; the Health and Medical Technologies portfolio (leading trade show MEDICA, COMPAMED); the Beauty and Rehacare portfolio (BEAUTY DÜSSELDORF, TOP HAIR and REHACARE International); the Caravaning and Outdoor portfolio (CARAVAN SALON DÜSSELDORF); the Wine and Spirits portfolio with the ProWein show; the Print Technologies portfolio with the world’s leading trade show drupa. He’ll also be responsible for the Retail and Retail Technologies portfolio (EuroShop and EuroCIS) and the Occupational Safety and Health/Glass Technologies portfolio (A+A and glasstec. He'll also oversee the Corporate Social Responsibility department and two of Messe Düsseldorf’s three sales teams. In addition, Marius Berlemann will be responsible for the departments International Participations & Services, Special Events, which includes the German venues for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Conference Management and International Business.
(Source: Messe Düsseldorf)
30.5.2024
MEDICA INNOVATION FORUM for the healthcare innovations of the future
By always offering innovations and updating existing programme formats, the internationally leading medical trade fair MEDICA in Düsseldorf has been successful for over half a century and always gives its professional visitors from all over the world a good overview of all the relevant trends and innovations in the healthcare sector. The best example of this is the MEDICA INNOVATION FORUM, the successor event to the MEDICA CONNECTED HEALTHCARE FORUM, which is being held right at the centre of the MEDICA world of experience “Digital Health” this year. “This is where we discuss the most important topics for the future, from the Internet of Things to robotics, artificial intelligence, augmented reality and digital twins as well as mobile health and medical wearables, 3D printing and solutions for the hospital of the future”, explains Christian Grosser, Director of MEDICA at Messe Düsseldorf. Because digital innovations are not limited to optimised connections between all healthcare players, the forum will focus on the digital transformation of the healthcare industry in its entirety. After all, start-up presentations recently already clearly reflected this wider scope of content. The popular pitch competitions will remain a fundamental part of the programme”, Grosser further explains.
(Source: Messe Düsseldorf)
MEDICA INNOVATION FORUM for the healthcare innovations of the future
By always offering innovations and updating existing programme formats, the internationally leading medical trade fair MEDICA in Düsseldorf has been successful for over half a century and always gives its professional visitors from all over the world a good overview of all the relevant trends and innovations in the healthcare sector. The best example of this is the MEDICA INNOVATION FORUM, the successor event to the MEDICA CONNECTED HEALTHCARE FORUM, which is being held right at the centre of the MEDICA world of experience “Digital Health” this year. “This is where we discuss the most important topics for the future, from the Internet of Things to robotics, artificial intelligence, augmented reality and digital twins as well as mobile health and medical wearables, 3D printing and solutions for the hospital of the future”, explains Christian Grosser, Director of MEDICA at Messe Düsseldorf. Because digital innovations are not limited to optimised connections between all healthcare players, the forum will focus on the digital transformation of the healthcare industry in its entirety. After all, start-up presentations recently already clearly reflected this wider scope of content. The popular pitch competitions will remain a fundamental part of the programme”, Grosser further explains.
(Source: Messe Düsseldorf)
30.5.2024
Art Basel and UBS celebrate 30 years of Partnership
The Art Basel and UBS collaboration marks one of the art world’s longest and most enduring corporate partnerships. In celebration, artist Petrit Halilaj will take over the façade of the former Hotel Merian, the work will be on view to inspire new narratives and horizons. Art Basel and its Global Lead Partner UBS, are celebrating the 30-year anniversary of their partnership, marking one of the longest corporate partnerships in the art world. Over three successful decades, the partnership has grown significantly. In 1994, Pipilotti Rist and Enrique Fontanilles became the first recipients of the Video Art Prize endowed by Art Basel's main partner, the Swiss Bank Corporation, which later merged with the Union Bank of Switzerland to become UBS. This marked the beginning of what would become a longstanding relationship between the leading art fair and the financial institution. In 2000, the partnership extended to included Art Basel's then launched Unlimited exhibition platform, Art Basel's pioneering exhibition platform for projects that transcend the classical art fair booth format.
(Source: MCH Group, Art Basel)
Art Basel and UBS celebrate 30 years of Partnership
The Art Basel and UBS collaboration marks one of the art world’s longest and most enduring corporate partnerships. In celebration, artist Petrit Halilaj will take over the façade of the former Hotel Merian, the work will be on view to inspire new narratives and horizons. Art Basel and its Global Lead Partner UBS, are celebrating the 30-year anniversary of their partnership, marking one of the longest corporate partnerships in the art world. Over three successful decades, the partnership has grown significantly. In 1994, Pipilotti Rist and Enrique Fontanilles became the first recipients of the Video Art Prize endowed by Art Basel's main partner, the Swiss Bank Corporation, which later merged with the Union Bank of Switzerland to become UBS. This marked the beginning of what would become a longstanding relationship between the leading art fair and the financial institution. In 2000, the partnership extended to included Art Basel's then launched Unlimited exhibition platform, Art Basel's pioneering exhibition platform for projects that transcend the classical art fair booth format.
(Source: MCH Group, Art Basel)
29.5.2024
Nordec and SSAB Agree on Deliveries of Fossil-free Steel
The agreement between Nordec and SSAB is an important step towards an efficient supply chain for fossil-free steel. SSAB aims to deliver fossil-free steel to the market in 2026 and this agreement will ensure Nordec gets the quantities of steel it needs from SSAB’s production capacity. Under the collaboration, SSAB will initially supply small quantities of fossil-free steel for the first pilot project, and in the future quantities of fossil-free steel will increase as production ramps up. Fossil-free steel applications are the frame structures for buildings, façades and steel bridges. The collaboration supports Nordec's carbon dioxide emission reduction targets for 2030 and SSAB's goal of developing a fossil-free value chain. “As a leading supplier of steel frame structures in the Nordic countries, it is extremely important for Nordec that investments related to fossil-free steelmaking proceed resolutely. Cooperation with SSAB contributes greatly to our green transition strategy and in helping us to reach our emission reduction targets,” says Nordec Group’s CEO Kalle Luoto. “We are pleased to support Nordec's sustainability goals in the construction and bridge construction industries with our expertise. The fossil-free steel we produce retains its high quality, but its climate impact is significantly lower compared to steel based on traditional blast furnace technology. This helps to reduce our customers' carbon footprint and provides a competitive advantage in the market,” says Lotta Ruottinen, Sales Director, SSAB Europe.
(Source: Nordec Group Oy)
Nordec and SSAB Agree on Deliveries of Fossil-free Steel
The agreement between Nordec and SSAB is an important step towards an efficient supply chain for fossil-free steel. SSAB aims to deliver fossil-free steel to the market in 2026 and this agreement will ensure Nordec gets the quantities of steel it needs from SSAB’s production capacity. Under the collaboration, SSAB will initially supply small quantities of fossil-free steel for the first pilot project, and in the future quantities of fossil-free steel will increase as production ramps up. Fossil-free steel applications are the frame structures for buildings, façades and steel bridges. The collaboration supports Nordec's carbon dioxide emission reduction targets for 2030 and SSAB's goal of developing a fossil-free value chain. “As a leading supplier of steel frame structures in the Nordic countries, it is extremely important for Nordec that investments related to fossil-free steelmaking proceed resolutely. Cooperation with SSAB contributes greatly to our green transition strategy and in helping us to reach our emission reduction targets,” says Nordec Group’s CEO Kalle Luoto. “We are pleased to support Nordec's sustainability goals in the construction and bridge construction industries with our expertise. The fossil-free steel we produce retains its high quality, but its climate impact is significantly lower compared to steel based on traditional blast furnace technology. This helps to reduce our customers' carbon footprint and provides a competitive advantage in the market,” says Lotta Ruottinen, Sales Director, SSAB Europe.
(Source: Nordec Group Oy)
29.5.2024
Art Basel Announces Exhibitors and First Highlights for its 2024
Art Basel is delighted to announce the participating exhibitors and first details of its 2024 edition in Paris, taking place from October 18-20, 2024 in the newly renovated Grand Palais, one of the world’s most iconic and storied exhibition venues. 194 galleries from 42 countries and territories, including 64 galleries operating spaces in France, have been invited to showcase the best of their programs, offering local and international audiences a one-of-a-kind experience of artistic excellence, cultural heritage, and curatorial rigor. The move to the Grand Palais represents both a celebration and a culmination of Art Basel’s deep connection with the French capital and its extraordinary cultural ecosystem. The show's 2024 edition will be the first fair to take place in the newly refurbished building - inaugurated in 1900 on the occasion of the Paris Universal Exposition - after three years of renovations. Known since 2022 as Paris+ par Art Basel, the show has been renamed to Art Basel Paris in conjunction with its upcoming move to the Grand Palais. This decision was taken in agreement with Rachida Dati, France’s Minister of Culture, and follows extensive consultations with Art Basel's local partners and interlocutors, including the French Ministry of Culture; the City of Paris; GrandPalaisRMN, the organization in charge of the building; and Parisian galleries, whose strong presence at the fair is one of its key markers. In 2024, they will once again, as in previous years, represent over a third of all exhibitors.
(Source: MCH Group, Art Basel)
Art Basel Announces Exhibitors and First Highlights for its 2024
Art Basel is delighted to announce the participating exhibitors and first details of its 2024 edition in Paris, taking place from October 18-20, 2024 in the newly renovated Grand Palais, one of the world’s most iconic and storied exhibition venues. 194 galleries from 42 countries and territories, including 64 galleries operating spaces in France, have been invited to showcase the best of their programs, offering local and international audiences a one-of-a-kind experience of artistic excellence, cultural heritage, and curatorial rigor. The move to the Grand Palais represents both a celebration and a culmination of Art Basel’s deep connection with the French capital and its extraordinary cultural ecosystem. The show's 2024 edition will be the first fair to take place in the newly refurbished building - inaugurated in 1900 on the occasion of the Paris Universal Exposition - after three years of renovations. Known since 2022 as Paris+ par Art Basel, the show has been renamed to Art Basel Paris in conjunction with its upcoming move to the Grand Palais. This decision was taken in agreement with Rachida Dati, France’s Minister of Culture, and follows extensive consultations with Art Basel's local partners and interlocutors, including the French Ministry of Culture; the City of Paris; GrandPalaisRMN, the organization in charge of the building; and Parisian galleries, whose strong presence at the fair is one of its key markers. In 2024, they will once again, as in previous years, represent over a third of all exhibitors.
(Source: MCH Group, Art Basel)
29.5.2024
New Survey to Access Job Skills Needs in Europe’s Microelectronics Industry
SEMI, the industry association serving the global electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, invites key industry stakeholders to participate in a survey designed to access job skills in highest demand in Europe's microelectronics industry in 2024. Responses are sought from professionals in various roles including senior engineers, professors, researchers and human resources representatives. The deadline for completing the survey is June 28. Results will be published in September 2024. Supported by SEMI Europe and organized by DECISION - Études & Conseil, the survey was developed by the European Chips Skills Academy (ECSA), an EU-funded initiative launched by a consortium of 18 partners from 12 countries. The survey builds on the METIS project’s in-depth analysis of skills in the European microelectronics sector from 2020 to 2023. The survey will enable the ECSA to evaluate relevant job profiles in the semiconductor industry, including new roles, positions in highest demand, and those with the highest skills shortage. DECISION Études & Conseil will use the survey to monitor hiring trends and craft public policy recommendations.
(Source: SEMI)
New Survey to Access Job Skills Needs in Europe’s Microelectronics Industry
SEMI, the industry association serving the global electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, invites key industry stakeholders to participate in a survey designed to access job skills in highest demand in Europe's microelectronics industry in 2024. Responses are sought from professionals in various roles including senior engineers, professors, researchers and human resources representatives. The deadline for completing the survey is June 28. Results will be published in September 2024. Supported by SEMI Europe and organized by DECISION - Études & Conseil, the survey was developed by the European Chips Skills Academy (ECSA), an EU-funded initiative launched by a consortium of 18 partners from 12 countries. The survey builds on the METIS project’s in-depth analysis of skills in the European microelectronics sector from 2020 to 2023. The survey will enable the ECSA to evaluate relevant job profiles in the semiconductor industry, including new roles, positions in highest demand, and those with the highest skills shortage. DECISION Études & Conseil will use the survey to monitor hiring trends and craft public policy recommendations.
(Source: SEMI)
27.5.2024
medFEL: The 2024 Edition Breaks New Ground
Sponsored by the Occitanie / Pyrénées-Méditerranée Regional Council and organised by the regional economic development agency AD’OCC and SPAS Organisation, the 2024 edition of medFEL came to a close reporting very positive results. The essential trade event for the Fruit & Vegetable sector kept all its promises, welcoming 3,703 professionals over the space of two highly productive days, in an unambiguously energetic atmosphere and amidst an enthusiasm shared by all concerned. The show recorded a 10% increase in the number of visitors compared with the previous edition. More than 200 exhibitors were in attendance, including 23% more producers than at the previous show.
(Source: SPAS Organisation)
medFEL: The 2024 Edition Breaks New Ground
Sponsored by the Occitanie / Pyrénées-Méditerranée Regional Council and organised by the regional economic development agency AD’OCC and SPAS Organisation, the 2024 edition of medFEL came to a close reporting very positive results. The essential trade event for the Fruit & Vegetable sector kept all its promises, welcoming 3,703 professionals over the space of two highly productive days, in an unambiguously energetic atmosphere and amidst an enthusiasm shared by all concerned. The show recorded a 10% increase in the number of visitors compared with the previous edition. More than 200 exhibitors were in attendance, including 23% more producers than at the previous show.
(Source: SPAS Organisation)
27.5.2024
RX Acquires Sustainable Energy Conferences (SEC), owner of World Hydrogen Summit
RX today announced the acquisition of Sustainable Energy Conferences Ltd (SEC), the owner and organizer of World Hydrogen Summit (Rotterdam, Netherlands), Hydrogen Americas (Washington DC, USA), Hydrogen Asia-Pacific (Brisbane, Australia) and the Sustainable Energy Council brand. The events are focused on the rapidly developing hydrogen economy, and cover the entire value chain, including production, transmission, distribution and storage, and the main end-user sectors such as heavy industry and transportation. Commenting on the acquisition, Hugh Jones, Global CEO of RX said: "This acquisition is part of our strategy to expand in the growing low carbon sector. Hydrogen is expected to be a large, high-growth and international sector critical to the future of decarbonising energy, industrial processes and transportation. The SEC portfolio is highly regarded, and RX is well-placed to leverage its impact, with these events complementing and enhancing RX’s wider offering in the energy sector. I very much look forward to working with the team.” Tim Clark, Founder, Sustainable Energy Conferences Ltd, said: "The global Hydrogen market continues to grow and revolutionize the energy world. Joining RX will allow us to grow these events by leveraging their technology platforms, global network and operational expertise. I look forward to our teams sharing their know-how and commitment to evolve our brands and products."
(Source: RX)
RX Acquires Sustainable Energy Conferences (SEC), owner of World Hydrogen Summit
RX today announced the acquisition of Sustainable Energy Conferences Ltd (SEC), the owner and organizer of World Hydrogen Summit (Rotterdam, Netherlands), Hydrogen Americas (Washington DC, USA), Hydrogen Asia-Pacific (Brisbane, Australia) and the Sustainable Energy Council brand. The events are focused on the rapidly developing hydrogen economy, and cover the entire value chain, including production, transmission, distribution and storage, and the main end-user sectors such as heavy industry and transportation. Commenting on the acquisition, Hugh Jones, Global CEO of RX said: "This acquisition is part of our strategy to expand in the growing low carbon sector. Hydrogen is expected to be a large, high-growth and international sector critical to the future of decarbonising energy, industrial processes and transportation. The SEC portfolio is highly regarded, and RX is well-placed to leverage its impact, with these events complementing and enhancing RX’s wider offering in the energy sector. I very much look forward to working with the team.” Tim Clark, Founder, Sustainable Energy Conferences Ltd, said: "The global Hydrogen market continues to grow and revolutionize the energy world. Joining RX will allow us to grow these events by leveraging their technology platforms, global network and operational expertise. I look forward to our teams sharing their know-how and commitment to evolve our brands and products."
(Source: RX)
24.5.2024
electronica 2024 Showcases Smart Energy Solutions for the Future
Electronics is a key factor in the energy transition and development of smart energy solutions. That is why smart energy will be a key topic at electronica 2024, as it plays a decisive role in shaping a sustainable energy future with its facets ranging from smart grids and smart meters to power electronics. From November 12 to 15 in Munich, the world’s leading trade fair and conference for electronics will show how these technologies contribute to the efficient production, distribution and use of electricity, hence transforming the entire value chain in the energy industry. Electronics is at the heart of the energy transition, as it forms the basis for smart systems that are essential in the areas of smart grids, smart meters, and power electronics. Current studies underscore the importance of smart energy solutions. According to a report by MarketsandMarkets, the global market for smart energy is expected to grow from 170 billion US dollars in 2022 to 283 billion US dollars by 2027, which is equivalent to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.6%. The main driver of this growth is the increasing demand for intelligent power grids, known as smart grids. “Against this backdrop, electronica offers technology companies and industry experts an international platform to present their innovations, to network, and to discuss the latest developments and trends,” says Katja Stolle, Exhibition Director of electronica.
(Source: Messe München)
electronica 2024 Showcases Smart Energy Solutions for the Future
Electronics is a key factor in the energy transition and development of smart energy solutions. That is why smart energy will be a key topic at electronica 2024, as it plays a decisive role in shaping a sustainable energy future with its facets ranging from smart grids and smart meters to power electronics. From November 12 to 15 in Munich, the world’s leading trade fair and conference for electronics will show how these technologies contribute to the efficient production, distribution and use of electricity, hence transforming the entire value chain in the energy industry. Electronics is at the heart of the energy transition, as it forms the basis for smart systems that are essential in the areas of smart grids, smart meters, and power electronics. Current studies underscore the importance of smart energy solutions. According to a report by MarketsandMarkets, the global market for smart energy is expected to grow from 170 billion US dollars in 2022 to 283 billion US dollars by 2027, which is equivalent to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.6%. The main driver of this growth is the increasing demand for intelligent power grids, known as smart grids. “Against this backdrop, electronica offers technology companies and industry experts an international platform to present their innovations, to network, and to discuss the latest developments and trends,” says Katja Stolle, Exhibition Director of electronica.
(Source: Messe München)
24.5.2024
Rittal Develops Megawatt Cooling for AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) promises revolutionary benefits. Is the IT infrastructure ready? Data centre operators are breaking new technological ground with their technology partners. Rittal now presents a new cooling solution that delivers over 1 megawatt of cooling output and paves the way for AI. This is because the demand for computing power is growing so fast that a completely new level of scaling, cooling, power distribution and energy efficiency is required. The global system provider is thus entering a new and expanding field of IT cooling, in terms of both performance class and technology. The opportunities offered by artificial intelligence appear gigantic. In June 2023, McKinsey predicted that the increased productivity brought about by GenAI could add between USD 2.6 and 4.4 trillion a year to the global economy. “If even a fraction of this is could realised, the IT infrastructure would have to grow as quickly as possible and be technologically rethought in key areas,” says Philipp Guth, CTO on Rittal International’s Management Board.
(Source: Rittal GmbH & Co. KG)
Rittal Develops Megawatt Cooling for AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) promises revolutionary benefits. Is the IT infrastructure ready? Data centre operators are breaking new technological ground with their technology partners. Rittal now presents a new cooling solution that delivers over 1 megawatt of cooling output and paves the way for AI. This is because the demand for computing power is growing so fast that a completely new level of scaling, cooling, power distribution and energy efficiency is required. The global system provider is thus entering a new and expanding field of IT cooling, in terms of both performance class and technology. The opportunities offered by artificial intelligence appear gigantic. In June 2023, McKinsey predicted that the increased productivity brought about by GenAI could add between USD 2.6 and 4.4 trillion a year to the global economy. “If even a fraction of this is could realised, the IT infrastructure would have to grow as quickly as possible and be technologically rethought in key areas,” says Philipp Guth, CTO on Rittal International’s Management Board.
(Source: Rittal GmbH & Co. KG)
24.5.2024
ZEISS “Photonics & Optics” to be Established 2024/25
ZEISS will establish a new strategic business unit within the ZEISS Group starting in the next fiscal year 2024/25: ZEISS Photonics & Optics will include existing businesses outside of the ZEISS segments, which have growth potential and are suitable for ZEISS ownership. The units of the Consumer Products strategic business unit from the Consumer Markets segment will move to ZEISS Photonics & Optics, including Cinematography, Mobile Imaging, Photo, and the optics business for hunting and nature observation. Additionally, Microoptics, Spectroscopy, Planetariums, and Simulation Projection Solutions from the Shared Production Unit of the ZEISS Group will go into the new strategic business unit. With a combined annual revenue of approximately 200 million EUR and nearly 900 employees, ZEISS Photonics & Optics will have locations in Germany, Hungary, the UK, the US, India, and China. The units have in common their business focus on customers in specific markets and their partially extraordinary contribution to the appeal of the ZEISS Brand. ZEISS Photonics & Optics will focus on the growth of the independent units and, as a whole, will significantly contribute to further brand development.
(Source: ZEISS Group)
ZEISS “Photonics & Optics” to be Established 2024/25
ZEISS will establish a new strategic business unit within the ZEISS Group starting in the next fiscal year 2024/25: ZEISS Photonics & Optics will include existing businesses outside of the ZEISS segments, which have growth potential and are suitable for ZEISS ownership. The units of the Consumer Products strategic business unit from the Consumer Markets segment will move to ZEISS Photonics & Optics, including Cinematography, Mobile Imaging, Photo, and the optics business for hunting and nature observation. Additionally, Microoptics, Spectroscopy, Planetariums, and Simulation Projection Solutions from the Shared Production Unit of the ZEISS Group will go into the new strategic business unit. With a combined annual revenue of approximately 200 million EUR and nearly 900 employees, ZEISS Photonics & Optics will have locations in Germany, Hungary, the UK, the US, India, and China. The units have in common their business focus on customers in specific markets and their partially extraordinary contribution to the appeal of the ZEISS Brand. ZEISS Photonics & Optics will focus on the growth of the independent units and, as a whole, will significantly contribute to further brand development.
(Source: ZEISS Group)
23.5.2024
Consortium Develops Evolutionary Concept for Recycling
Material efficiency is the key objective when creating a new material cycle for flexible polyurethane (PU) foam from used mattresses. The French company Ecomaison has dedicated itself to collecting and recycling used furniture and has been working with Covestro for a few years to utilize its chemical recycling technology for this purpose. With this advanced process, both raw materials originally used can be recovered – the polyol as well as the precursor to the isocyanate TDI. The aim of the partners is to recycle the sorted polyurethane foams as efficiently as possible by combining mechanical and chemical technologies after careful sorting by foam type in the mattress cutting plants. Collaborations leveraging own expertises with like-minded partners are key: In addition to Ecomaison and Covestro, the French dismantling company Secondly and Federal Eco Foam, a Belgian specialist in the mechanical recycling of flexible foams, are involved as partners in the project, which is planned to run for a maximum of 24 months. The project is called Foam Recycling Ecosystem Evolution (FREE) and coordinated by Covestro and half-funded by Ecomaison.
(Source: Covestro Deutschland AG)
Consortium Develops Evolutionary Concept for Recycling
Material efficiency is the key objective when creating a new material cycle for flexible polyurethane (PU) foam from used mattresses. The French company Ecomaison has dedicated itself to collecting and recycling used furniture and has been working with Covestro for a few years to utilize its chemical recycling technology for this purpose. With this advanced process, both raw materials originally used can be recovered – the polyol as well as the precursor to the isocyanate TDI. The aim of the partners is to recycle the sorted polyurethane foams as efficiently as possible by combining mechanical and chemical technologies after careful sorting by foam type in the mattress cutting plants. Collaborations leveraging own expertises with like-minded partners are key: In addition to Ecomaison and Covestro, the French dismantling company Secondly and Federal Eco Foam, a Belgian specialist in the mechanical recycling of flexible foams, are involved as partners in the project, which is planned to run for a maximum of 24 months. The project is called Foam Recycling Ecosystem Evolution (FREE) and coordinated by Covestro and half-funded by Ecomaison.
(Source: Covestro Deutschland AG)
23.5.2024
KAESER KOMPRESSOREN: Powerful Performance in a Compact Package
Rotary screw blowers deliver the most efficient performance for the low-pressure range. And the CBS from Kaeser brings all the advantages of rotary screw blower technology to lower flow rate applications. For municipal or industrial wastewater treatment plants requiring compressed air with differential pressures up to 1100 mbar, the CBS rotary screw blower is the perfect solution – with power from 7.5 to 22 kW and flow rates from 2.3 to 12.2 m³/min. Thanks to its many advantages, the CBS also shines in applications such as production of aeration air in water treatment and for bioreactors, flotation and fluidisation. It’s up to 35 percent more efficient compared to conventional rotary blowers and even offers significant energy advantages in the two-digit range compared to other screw and turbo blowers on the market. Thanks to its broad flow rate control range, the CBS can also cover extremely low air demands in such a manner that no wasteful oversupply occurs.
(Source: KAESER KOMPRESSOREN SE)
KAESER KOMPRESSOREN: Powerful Performance in a Compact Package
Rotary screw blowers deliver the most efficient performance for the low-pressure range. And the CBS from Kaeser brings all the advantages of rotary screw blower technology to lower flow rate applications. For municipal or industrial wastewater treatment plants requiring compressed air with differential pressures up to 1100 mbar, the CBS rotary screw blower is the perfect solution – with power from 7.5 to 22 kW and flow rates from 2.3 to 12.2 m³/min. Thanks to its many advantages, the CBS also shines in applications such as production of aeration air in water treatment and for bioreactors, flotation and fluidisation. It’s up to 35 percent more efficient compared to conventional rotary blowers and even offers significant energy advantages in the two-digit range compared to other screw and turbo blowers on the market. Thanks to its broad flow rate control range, the CBS can also cover extremely low air demands in such a manner that no wasteful oversupply occurs.
(Source: KAESER KOMPRESSOREN SE)
23.5.2024
TDK Displays the Latest Passive Component and Sensor Solutions at Sensor+Test
TDK Corporation showcases its latest passive component and sensor innovations at this year’s PCIM and Sensor Test, taking place in parallel from June 11 to 13 in the Exhibition Center Nuremberg, Germany. “Highlight Solutions for Multiple Energy Conversion" is the theme of TDK's exhibit at PCIM in hall 9, booth 350, featuring passive components for applications such as energy and power conversion, heat pumps, EV charging, and mobility (xEV, ADAS). Just a few halls away, in hall 1, booth 204, an e-motor demo will show how various TDK sensor technologies work together to optimize the performance of an EV drivetrain. Embedded motor control solutions, ultrasonic sensor modules, and other sensor technologies will also be displayed.
(Source: TDK Corporation)
TDK Displays the Latest Passive Component and Sensor Solutions at Sensor+Test
TDK Corporation showcases its latest passive component and sensor innovations at this year’s PCIM and Sensor Test, taking place in parallel from June 11 to 13 in the Exhibition Center Nuremberg, Germany. “Highlight Solutions for Multiple Energy Conversion" is the theme of TDK's exhibit at PCIM in hall 9, booth 350, featuring passive components for applications such as energy and power conversion, heat pumps, EV charging, and mobility (xEV, ADAS). Just a few halls away, in hall 1, booth 204, an e-motor demo will show how various TDK sensor technologies work together to optimize the performance of an EV drivetrain. Embedded motor control solutions, ultrasonic sensor modules, and other sensor technologies will also be displayed.
(Source: TDK Corporation)
22.5.2024
Casting Compound Perfectly Protects Electronics from Overheating
With ELPECAST® VU 4545/101, Peters has recently added a casting compound to its product portfolio that is characterised by particularly high thermal conductivity. ‘At 1.7 W/mK, the thermal conductivity value is by far higher than standard,’ says Christoph Münz, a graduate chemist at the Kempen-based ink manufacturer. This high thermal conductivity makes it an ideal choice for applications where efficient heat dissipation is crucial - such as in electronics and sensor technology as well as in lighting electronics. This way, industrial customers can rely on the two-component casting compound ELPECAST® VU 4545/101. On the one hand, the synthetic resin product provides reliable electrical insulation; on the other, the heat generated in the component is quickly dissipated, thus extending the service life. The maximum temperature of the component can be significantly reduced by a thermally conductive encapsulation,’ explains Christoph Münz.
(Source: Lackwerke Peters GmbH & Co. KG)
Casting Compound Perfectly Protects Electronics from Overheating
With ELPECAST® VU 4545/101, Peters has recently added a casting compound to its product portfolio that is characterised by particularly high thermal conductivity. ‘At 1.7 W/mK, the thermal conductivity value is by far higher than standard,’ says Christoph Münz, a graduate chemist at the Kempen-based ink manufacturer. This high thermal conductivity makes it an ideal choice for applications where efficient heat dissipation is crucial - such as in electronics and sensor technology as well as in lighting electronics. This way, industrial customers can rely on the two-component casting compound ELPECAST® VU 4545/101. On the one hand, the synthetic resin product provides reliable electrical insulation; on the other, the heat generated in the component is quickly dissipated, thus extending the service life. The maximum temperature of the component can be significantly reduced by a thermally conductive encapsulation,’ explains Christoph Münz.
(Source: Lackwerke Peters GmbH & Co. KG)
22.5.2024
SEMICON Europa 2024 Call for Abstracts Opens
SEMI Europe today announced the opening of the Call for Abstracts for SEMICON Europa 2024, to be held November 12-15 at Messe München in Munich, Germany. Selected speakers will share their expertise at the Advanced Packaging Conference (APC), Fab Management Forum (FMF), MEMS & Imaging Sensors Summit and during presentations on the show floor. Europe’s premier event connecting the entire electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, SEMICON Europa 2024 will gather industry-leading experts and innovators to explore cutting-edge technologies, materials, and process advancements driving the digital transformation and growth in the semiconductor industry. The exhibition and conference will be co-located with electronica. Advanced Packaging Conference ? Chiplets and Heterogenous Integration: The Next Frontier in Performance and Efficiency The emergence of new types of neural networks like ChatGPT and other AI applications is driving unprecedented demand for high-performance computing (HPC) and innovations in advanced packaging – including for chiplets – heat dissipation, miniaturization, material integration, and power optimization. Abstracts on topics including growth through innovation, developments in design, manufacturing efficiency, and testing systems are invited.
(Source: SEMI Europe)
SEMICON Europa 2024 Call for Abstracts Opens
SEMI Europe today announced the opening of the Call for Abstracts for SEMICON Europa 2024, to be held November 12-15 at Messe München in Munich, Germany. Selected speakers will share their expertise at the Advanced Packaging Conference (APC), Fab Management Forum (FMF), MEMS & Imaging Sensors Summit and during presentations on the show floor. Europe’s premier event connecting the entire electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, SEMICON Europa 2024 will gather industry-leading experts and innovators to explore cutting-edge technologies, materials, and process advancements driving the digital transformation and growth in the semiconductor industry. The exhibition and conference will be co-located with electronica. Advanced Packaging Conference ? Chiplets and Heterogenous Integration: The Next Frontier in Performance and Efficiency The emergence of new types of neural networks like ChatGPT and other AI applications is driving unprecedented demand for high-performance computing (HPC) and innovations in advanced packaging – including for chiplets – heat dissipation, miniaturization, material integration, and power optimization. Abstracts on topics including growth through innovation, developments in design, manufacturing efficiency, and testing systems are invited.
(Source: SEMI Europe)
21.5.2024
SavoirFaire 2024: Total experience focused on craftsmanship
The new top event SavoirFaire puts real craftsmanship in the spotlight at the Grand Casino Knokke, Belgium, from October 24 to 27, 2024. SavoirFaire stands for a unique total experience full of inspiration for functional objects with the highest degree of finishing. The innovative concept is not a construction fair nor lifestyle event: SavoirFaire explicitly shows only the very latest innovations in combination with traditional craftsmanship. Visitors will discover the latest trends in high-quality design, furniture, lighting, technology, sanitary facilities and floor & wall coverings, as well as innovations in the field of restoration and sustainable techniques. Various Belgian and European premieres will take place, where architects will be introduced to pieces that are new to the Belgian market. Afterwards, everyone can visit the event in the Grand Casino to get personally acquainted with the novelties.
(Source: Art Promotion)
SavoirFaire 2024: Total experience focused on craftsmanship
The new top event SavoirFaire puts real craftsmanship in the spotlight at the Grand Casino Knokke, Belgium, from October 24 to 27, 2024. SavoirFaire stands for a unique total experience full of inspiration for functional objects with the highest degree of finishing. The innovative concept is not a construction fair nor lifestyle event: SavoirFaire explicitly shows only the very latest innovations in combination with traditional craftsmanship. Visitors will discover the latest trends in high-quality design, furniture, lighting, technology, sanitary facilities and floor & wall coverings, as well as innovations in the field of restoration and sustainable techniques. Various Belgian and European premieres will take place, where architects will be introduced to pieces that are new to the Belgian market. Afterwards, everyone can visit the event in the Grand Casino to get personally acquainted with the novelties.
(Source: Art Promotion)
21.5.2024
SEMI: European Chips Skills Academy Launches Summer School in Italy
The European Chip Skills Academy (ECS Academy) Connects Students with Microelectronics Studies to Help Build Talent Pipeline. University students will connect with professors to explore semiconductor learning paths and employment opportunities at the European Chip Skills Academy Summer School, August 18-23, 2024 in Bologna, Italy. Supported by SEMI and held in collaboration with AENEAS, EPoSS, and Inside, the event is integral to the European Chips Skills Academy, an EU-funded project coordinated by SEMI Europe. The event will be held at the University Residential Centre, University of Bologna, Bertinoro, Italy. Registration is open. The ECS Academy, funded through the Erasmus+ program, aims to foster dialogue, strategic planning, and actionable steps to help grow the microelectronics industry workforce. The Summer School will serve as a key initiative of the ECS Academy for 2024, offering insights into current microelectronics technologies and anticipated future applications across the semiconductor value chain.
(Source: SEMI)
SEMI: European Chips Skills Academy Launches Summer School in Italy
The European Chip Skills Academy (ECS Academy) Connects Students with Microelectronics Studies to Help Build Talent Pipeline. University students will connect with professors to explore semiconductor learning paths and employment opportunities at the European Chip Skills Academy Summer School, August 18-23, 2024 in Bologna, Italy. Supported by SEMI and held in collaboration with AENEAS, EPoSS, and Inside, the event is integral to the European Chips Skills Academy, an EU-funded project coordinated by SEMI Europe. The event will be held at the University Residential Centre, University of Bologna, Bertinoro, Italy. Registration is open. The ECS Academy, funded through the Erasmus+ program, aims to foster dialogue, strategic planning, and actionable steps to help grow the microelectronics industry workforce. The Summer School will serve as a key initiative of the ECS Academy for 2024, offering insights into current microelectronics technologies and anticipated future applications across the semiconductor value chain.
(Source: SEMI)
21.5.2024
EU PVSEC 2024: Early Bird Registration Open
Secure your place at the leading international conference for photovoltaic research and technologies! The Early Bird registration for the EU PVSEC 2024 is officially open. Benefit from significantly reduced prices until 30 June 2024.
Detailed Conference Programme Published: Exciting news! Right in time for the registration the eagerly awaited Conference programme is now available on the website. With the Programme Planner, you can easily check all sessions and presentations and even create your own customised timetable according to your preferences! This year, you can look forward to an extensive programme of oral and visual presentations, panel discussions and workshops on the latest advances and breakthroughs in photovoltaic research and industry. Whether you are an industry expert, researcher or a newcomer to the field, there is something for everyone at this outstanding event. Don't miss the opportunity to stay at the forefront of the solar PV!
(Source: WIP Renewable Energies)
EU PVSEC 2024: Early Bird Registration Open
Secure your place at the leading international conference for photovoltaic research and technologies! The Early Bird registration for the EU PVSEC 2024 is officially open. Benefit from significantly reduced prices until 30 June 2024.
Detailed Conference Programme Published: Exciting news! Right in time for the registration the eagerly awaited Conference programme is now available on the website. With the Programme Planner, you can easily check all sessions and presentations and even create your own customised timetable according to your preferences! This year, you can look forward to an extensive programme of oral and visual presentations, panel discussions and workshops on the latest advances and breakthroughs in photovoltaic research and industry. Whether you are an industry expert, researcher or a newcomer to the field, there is something for everyone at this outstanding event. Don't miss the opportunity to stay at the forefront of the solar PV!
(Source: WIP Renewable Energies)
17.5.2024
RX Announce New General Manager of RX INDIA
RX is pleased to announce the appointment of Umang Gupta as the Country General Manager for RX India. Umang, formerly the Marketing Director for Elsevier in India & Southeast Asia, brings extensive experience within the RELX group to his new role, where he will focus on expanding RX's events portfolio in India. Peter Kumposcht, Managing Director for RX India, commented, "I am thrilled to welcome Umang to our team and am eager to collaborate with him as we further develop our presence in India. His deep understanding of RELX, combined with his knowledge of our business and ethos, will be invaluable as we aim to build upon the successes of RX in India." Umang Gupta stated, "I am honoured to be a part of the RX India team and am looking forward to contributing to the next phase of growth for RX in India." Kumposcht emphasized Umang's pivotal role in enhancing RX's exhibitions and digital capabilities in India. He stated, "Umang's leadership will drive our efforts to create smarter events, fostering our communities, enhancing customer businesses, and expanding our remarkable events portfolio in India."
(Source: RX)
RX Announce New General Manager of RX INDIA
RX is pleased to announce the appointment of Umang Gupta as the Country General Manager for RX India. Umang, formerly the Marketing Director for Elsevier in India & Southeast Asia, brings extensive experience within the RELX group to his new role, where he will focus on expanding RX's events portfolio in India. Peter Kumposcht, Managing Director for RX India, commented, "I am thrilled to welcome Umang to our team and am eager to collaborate with him as we further develop our presence in India. His deep understanding of RELX, combined with his knowledge of our business and ethos, will be invaluable as we aim to build upon the successes of RX in India." Umang Gupta stated, "I am honoured to be a part of the RX India team and am looking forward to contributing to the next phase of growth for RX in India." Kumposcht emphasized Umang's pivotal role in enhancing RX's exhibitions and digital capabilities in India. He stated, "Umang's leadership will drive our efforts to create smarter events, fostering our communities, enhancing customer businesses, and expanding our remarkable events portfolio in India."
(Source: RX)
17.5.2024
ZEISS: Double-digit Revenue Growth in First Half of Fiscal Year
In the first half of the fiscal year, the ZEISS Group generated revenue totaling 5,304 million euros (ended 31 March 2024), which is an increase of 10% as compared to the previous year. All four segments of the ZEISS Group contributed to this. Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) totaled 739 million euros (-178 million euros compared to the previous year). Expenditure on research and development remained at 15% of revenue. The number of employees increased to 44,558. "Despite the challenging market environment, we were able to maintain double-digit revenue growth in the first half of fiscal year 2023/24," said Dr. Karl Lamprecht, President and CEO of ZEISS. "Our consistently high expenditure on research and development as well as the investments in the company's transformation and our global infrastructure are central elements of our sustainable growth strategy. They ensure the future viability and positive development of the company."
(Source: ZEISS Group)
ZEISS: Double-digit Revenue Growth in First Half of Fiscal Year
In the first half of the fiscal year, the ZEISS Group generated revenue totaling 5,304 million euros (ended 31 March 2024), which is an increase of 10% as compared to the previous year. All four segments of the ZEISS Group contributed to this. Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) totaled 739 million euros (-178 million euros compared to the previous year). Expenditure on research and development remained at 15% of revenue. The number of employees increased to 44,558. "Despite the challenging market environment, we were able to maintain double-digit revenue growth in the first half of fiscal year 2023/24," said Dr. Karl Lamprecht, President and CEO of ZEISS. "Our consistently high expenditure on research and development as well as the investments in the company's transformation and our global infrastructure are central elements of our sustainable growth strategy. They ensure the future viability and positive development of the company."
(Source: ZEISS Group)
16.5.2024
60 years of Messe München: Fit for the future
60 years of Messe München is a great success story. With determination, vision and courage, Messe München has experienced dynamic development. As a result, it has been one of the top 10 international trade fair organizers for many years. “People from all continents and cultures come to the events at Messe München. Here they can look into the future, and experience the latest research, initiatives and perspectives that inspire,” say the two Messe München CEOs Reinhard Pfeiffer and Stefan Rummel. Messe München celebrated its anniversary on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at a matinée in the ICM – International Congress Center Messe München with almost 1,000 guests from politics, business and society – and, of course, with its own employees. The motto of the anniversary: perspectives that inspire. “Bavaria’s window to the world is turning 60: Happy birthday Messe München!” congratulates Bavaria’s Minister-President Markus Söder: “Anniversary celebration today at the ICM with a strong statement for the future: Bavaria is a special mixture of economic strength and great emotion. Messe München fits here perfectly, since it transports both into the world. It is an integral part of the Bavarian Cluster of Excellence and ideally positioned for the future.”
(Source: Messe München)
60 years of Messe München: Fit for the future
60 years of Messe München is a great success story. With determination, vision and courage, Messe München has experienced dynamic development. As a result, it has been one of the top 10 international trade fair organizers for many years. “People from all continents and cultures come to the events at Messe München. Here they can look into the future, and experience the latest research, initiatives and perspectives that inspire,” say the two Messe München CEOs Reinhard Pfeiffer and Stefan Rummel. Messe München celebrated its anniversary on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at a matinée in the ICM – International Congress Center Messe München with almost 1,000 guests from politics, business and society – and, of course, with its own employees. The motto of the anniversary: perspectives that inspire. “Bavaria’s window to the world is turning 60: Happy birthday Messe München!” congratulates Bavaria’s Minister-President Markus Söder: “Anniversary celebration today at the ICM with a strong statement for the future: Bavaria is a special mixture of economic strength and great emotion. Messe München fits here perfectly, since it transports both into the world. It is an integral part of the Bavarian Cluster of Excellence and ideally positioned for the future.”
(Source: Messe München)
16.5.2024
Reinhard Pfeiffer and Stefan Rummel Reconfirmed as CEOs of Messe München for Another 5 Years
Messe München’s general meeting of shareholders has extended the contracts of the two trade fair CEOs Reinhard Pfeiffer and Stefan Rummel, which run until the end of 2024, early by five years. With this decision, the shareholders honor the successful work of the two Managing Directors, who have been heading Messe München since July 1, 2022. “With Reinhard Pfeiffer and Stefan Rummel, Messe München is in very good hands,” says Dieter Reiter, Chairman of Messe München’s Supervisory Board and Lord Mayor of Munich. “I am looking forward to continuing the very good collaboration with the executive team. By extending the contract ahead of time, I am also saying thank you for their performance to date.”
(Source: Messe München)
Reinhard Pfeiffer and Stefan Rummel Reconfirmed as CEOs of Messe München for Another 5 Years
Messe München’s general meeting of shareholders has extended the contracts of the two trade fair CEOs Reinhard Pfeiffer and Stefan Rummel, which run until the end of 2024, early by five years. With this decision, the shareholders honor the successful work of the two Managing Directors, who have been heading Messe München since July 1, 2022. “With Reinhard Pfeiffer and Stefan Rummel, Messe München is in very good hands,” says Dieter Reiter, Chairman of Messe München’s Supervisory Board and Lord Mayor of Munich. “I am looking forward to continuing the very good collaboration with the executive team. By extending the contract ahead of time, I am also saying thank you for their performance to date.”
(Source: Messe München)
16.5.2024
BrauBeviale 2024: Closely Linked to the Beverage Industry
The team is now preparing for two eventful years, as BrauBeviale 2024 (November 26-28, 2024, in Nuremberg) and drinktec 2025 (September 15-19, 2025, in Munich) will once again provide the beverage and liquid food industry with the familiar and much-needed platforms in Europe and around the world to prepare for current and future challenges. From March 2024, YONTEX will be supported by an advisory committee made up of exhibitors and the respective conceptual sponsors of the two exhibitions. With the Bavarian Association of Private Breweries for BrauBeviale and the VDMA win Association of Food Processing and Packaging Machinery for drinktec, the exhibition team will enjoy strong support from the industry. "Our focus on sustainable partnerships and targeted consideration of industry needs is once again emphasised with this committee. We are delighted that we have been able to attract experts with in-depth specialist knowledge. They will complement our approach with their practical perspective," emphasises Rolf M. Keller, Managing Director of YONTEX.
(Source: NürnbergMesse)
BrauBeviale 2024: Closely Linked to the Beverage Industry
The team is now preparing for two eventful years, as BrauBeviale 2024 (November 26-28, 2024, in Nuremberg) and drinktec 2025 (September 15-19, 2025, in Munich) will once again provide the beverage and liquid food industry with the familiar and much-needed platforms in Europe and around the world to prepare for current and future challenges. From March 2024, YONTEX will be supported by an advisory committee made up of exhibitors and the respective conceptual sponsors of the two exhibitions. With the Bavarian Association of Private Breweries for BrauBeviale and the VDMA win Association of Food Processing and Packaging Machinery for drinktec, the exhibition team will enjoy strong support from the industry. "Our focus on sustainable partnerships and targeted consideration of industry needs is once again emphasised with this committee. We are delighted that we have been able to attract experts with in-depth specialist knowledge. They will complement our approach with their practical perspective," emphasises Rolf M. Keller, Managing Director of YONTEX.
(Source: NürnbergMesse)
15.5.2024
SEMI University: New Online Certification Programs
Aiming to help the global semiconductor industry address its talent gap by training and upskilling workers, SEMI today announced that its SEMI University™ learning platform now offers online course certification programs designed to fast-track semiconductor career development. Tailored to help meet burgeoning industry demand for technicians, the first two SEMI University Semiconductor Certification Programs are designed for new talent seeking rewarding careers in the industry and experienced workers looking to keep their skills current. “With semiconductor manufacturers investing heavily in new fabs backed in part by government incentives, SEMI projects the global industry will need 1 million new workers worldwide by 2030 to support the chipmaking expansion,” said Shari Liss, Executive Director of the SEMI Foundation, which drives the SEMI Workforce Development program. “Technicians are in the highest demand, accounting for roughly 40% of the semiconductor workforce worldwide. The SEMI University Certification Program will help meet the industry’s pressing need for a diverse range of training and certification programs to close the talent gap.”
(Source: SEMI)
SEMI University: New Online Certification Programs
Aiming to help the global semiconductor industry address its talent gap by training and upskilling workers, SEMI today announced that its SEMI University™ learning platform now offers online course certification programs designed to fast-track semiconductor career development. Tailored to help meet burgeoning industry demand for technicians, the first two SEMI University Semiconductor Certification Programs are designed for new talent seeking rewarding careers in the industry and experienced workers looking to keep their skills current. “With semiconductor manufacturers investing heavily in new fabs backed in part by government incentives, SEMI projects the global industry will need 1 million new workers worldwide by 2030 to support the chipmaking expansion,” said Shari Liss, Executive Director of the SEMI Foundation, which drives the SEMI Workforce Development program. “Technicians are in the highest demand, accounting for roughly 40% of the semiconductor workforce worldwide. The SEMI University Certification Program will help meet the industry’s pressing need for a diverse range of training and certification programs to close the talent gap.”
(Source: SEMI)
15.5.2024
Key Measures of Global Semiconductor Manufacturing Industry Strength Improve in Q1 2024
The global semiconductor manufacturing industry in the first quarter of 2024 showed signs of improvement with an uptick in electronic sales, stabilizing inventories and an increase in installed wafer fab capacity, SEMI announced today in its Q1 2024 publication of the Semiconductor Manufacturing Monitor (SMM) Report, prepared in partnership with TechInsights. Stronger industry growth is expected in the second half of the year. In Q1 2024, electronic sales rose 1% year-over-year (YoY), with Q2 2024 forecast to register a 5% YoY increase. IC sales posted robust 22% YoY growth in Q1 2024 and are expected to surge 21% in Q2 2024 as shipments of high-performance computing (HPC) chips increase and memory pricing continues to improve. IC inventory levels stabilized in Q1 2024 and are expected to improve this quarter.
(Source: SEMI)
Key Measures of Global Semiconductor Manufacturing Industry Strength Improve in Q1 2024
The global semiconductor manufacturing industry in the first quarter of 2024 showed signs of improvement with an uptick in electronic sales, stabilizing inventories and an increase in installed wafer fab capacity, SEMI announced today in its Q1 2024 publication of the Semiconductor Manufacturing Monitor (SMM) Report, prepared in partnership with TechInsights. Stronger industry growth is expected in the second half of the year. In Q1 2024, electronic sales rose 1% year-over-year (YoY), with Q2 2024 forecast to register a 5% YoY increase. IC sales posted robust 22% YoY growth in Q1 2024 and are expected to surge 21% in Q2 2024 as shipments of high-performance computing (HPC) chips increase and memory pricing continues to improve. IC inventory levels stabilized in Q1 2024 and are expected to improve this quarter.
(Source: SEMI)
14.5.2024
IFAT 2024: The Low Pressure Experts
Kaeser blowers are the perfect example of the efficiency and future-oriented approach for which this Coburg-based compressed air specialist is renowned. At IFAT 2024 in Munich, the company will be showcasing solutions for every possible low-pressure application: high-efficiency rotary screw blowers now fitted with synchronous reluctance motors, turbo blowers and, from the portable compressor range, the new M13E. For wastewater treatment systems in either communal or industrial treatment plants, bioreactors or flotation plants, operators seeking a reliable supply of compressed air with differential pressures up to 1100 millibar and a flow rate from 5 to 160 m³/min need look no further than Kaeser’s rotary screw blowers from the CBS to HBS series, featuring a power output of 7.5 to 250 kW. Up to 35% more efficient than conventional rotary lobe blowers, they also offer significant advantages in terms of energy efficiency and blower air availability over many other types of blower in this power range. Kaeser rotary screw blowers particularly excel when operating at 100% duty cycles, where they are especially well suited to generating process air for the purposes of aeration in water treatment, flotation and fluidisation processes and in bioreactors.
(Source: KAESER KOMPRESSOREN SE)
IFAT 2024: The Low Pressure Experts
Kaeser blowers are the perfect example of the efficiency and future-oriented approach for which this Coburg-based compressed air specialist is renowned. At IFAT 2024 in Munich, the company will be showcasing solutions for every possible low-pressure application: high-efficiency rotary screw blowers now fitted with synchronous reluctance motors, turbo blowers and, from the portable compressor range, the new M13E. For wastewater treatment systems in either communal or industrial treatment plants, bioreactors or flotation plants, operators seeking a reliable supply of compressed air with differential pressures up to 1100 millibar and a flow rate from 5 to 160 m³/min need look no further than Kaeser’s rotary screw blowers from the CBS to HBS series, featuring a power output of 7.5 to 250 kW. Up to 35% more efficient than conventional rotary lobe blowers, they also offer significant advantages in terms of energy efficiency and blower air availability over many other types of blower in this power range. Kaeser rotary screw blowers particularly excel when operating at 100% duty cycles, where they are especially well suited to generating process air for the purposes of aeration in water treatment, flotation and fluidisation processes and in bioreactors.
(Source: KAESER KOMPRESSOREN SE)
14.5.2024
BMW at the RETTmobil 2024
As the leading trade fair for rescue and mobility, RETTmobil 2024 acts as a central information platform for police, fire brigades and rescue services worldwide. With decades of experience in the development and production of emergency vehicles, the BMW Group offers a comprehensive portfolio of functional and high-quality premium automobiles and motorbikes that are optimally adapted to this highly specialised environment. The BMW Group's emergency vehicles - whether with two or four wheels - not only impress with their outstanding functionality, performance and safety. They also set a benchmark in terms of innovation and sustainability.
(Source: BMW Group)
BMW at the RETTmobil 2024
As the leading trade fair for rescue and mobility, RETTmobil 2024 acts as a central information platform for police, fire brigades and rescue services worldwide. With decades of experience in the development and production of emergency vehicles, the BMW Group offers a comprehensive portfolio of functional and high-quality premium automobiles and motorbikes that are optimally adapted to this highly specialised environment. The BMW Group's emergency vehicles - whether with two or four wheels - not only impress with their outstanding functionality, performance and safety. They also set a benchmark in terms of innovation and sustainability.
(Source: BMW Group)
14.5.2024
Deutsche Rohstoff: First Quarter Revenue up 30% to EUR 55.6 Million
The Deutsche Rohstoff Group continued its positive development from 2023 in the first quarter of 2024 and achieved earnings after minority interests of EUR 15.0 million (previous year: EUR 14.3 million), corresponding to EUR 2.99 per share (previous year: EUR 2.86). The quarterly report is now available on the company’s website. Jan-Philipp Weitz: “We are proud of this strong start into 2024 and are continuing the strong growth from 2023 and 2022. Revenue and earnings in the first quarter support the guidance for the year, which we raised in April. Over the course of the year, we plan to bring up to 23 wells into production with a share of 65% and generate revenue of over EUR 200 million for the first time.” The average daily production of the US subsidiaries amounted to 14,911 BOE (previous year: 10,854 BOE) and 8,664 BO (previous year: 5,302 BO). The guidance for 2024 as a whole is based on daily production of 14,700 to 15,700 BOEPD.
(Source: Deutsche Rohstoff AG)
Deutsche Rohstoff: First Quarter Revenue up 30% to EUR 55.6 Million
The Deutsche Rohstoff Group continued its positive development from 2023 in the first quarter of 2024 and achieved earnings after minority interests of EUR 15.0 million (previous year: EUR 14.3 million), corresponding to EUR 2.99 per share (previous year: EUR 2.86). The quarterly report is now available on the company’s website. Jan-Philipp Weitz: “We are proud of this strong start into 2024 and are continuing the strong growth from 2023 and 2022. Revenue and earnings in the first quarter support the guidance for the year, which we raised in April. Over the course of the year, we plan to bring up to 23 wells into production with a share of 65% and generate revenue of over EUR 200 million for the first time.” The average daily production of the US subsidiaries amounted to 14,911 BOE (previous year: 10,854 BOE) and 8,664 BO (previous year: 5,302 BO). The guidance for 2024 as a whole is based on daily production of 14,700 to 15,700 BOEPD.
(Source: Deutsche Rohstoff AG)
13.5.2024
analytica 2024 Confirms its Position as the World’s Leading Trade Fair for the Laboratory Sector
Great atmosphere in the exhibition halls, lively discussions, and crowded aisles characterized analytica 2024, where the international laboratory sector met in Munich from April 9 to 12. 1,066 exhibitors presented their innovations for the entire range of laboratory technology, analysis and biotechnology to around 34,000 visitors at the world-leading trade fair. Much discussed topics at the booths and in the extensive conference and supporting program were solutions for the digital and sustainable laboratory.“analytica 2024 was once again a resounding success and impressively confirmed its position as the world’s leading trade fair for the laboratory sector in a consolidating industry environment,” says Dr. Reinhard Pfeiffer, CEO of Messe München. “In terms of both exhibitor and visitor numbers, it can almost seamlessly build on the events held before the pandemic.” Armin Wittmann and Susanne Grödl, both responsible for analytica at Messe München, add: “We are proud that analytica brings together the industry’s global expertise. Whether in the analysis of pollutants, the early detection of diseases, or the development of vaccines, it is the innovative power of this industry that makes progress possible in the first place in many areas of daily life.” For Siegbert Holtermüller, Chairman of the Advisory Board and Vice President Microscopy Imaging Solutions Sales EMEA at Evident Europe, analytica is always an excellent platform for introducing new technologies and winning new customers in all segments.
(Source: Messe München)
analytica 2024 Confirms its Position as the World’s Leading Trade Fair for the Laboratory Sector
Great atmosphere in the exhibition halls, lively discussions, and crowded aisles characterized analytica 2024, where the international laboratory sector met in Munich from April 9 to 12. 1,066 exhibitors presented their innovations for the entire range of laboratory technology, analysis and biotechnology to around 34,000 visitors at the world-leading trade fair. Much discussed topics at the booths and in the extensive conference and supporting program were solutions for the digital and sustainable laboratory.“analytica 2024 was once again a resounding success and impressively confirmed its position as the world’s leading trade fair for the laboratory sector in a consolidating industry environment,” says Dr. Reinhard Pfeiffer, CEO of Messe München. “In terms of both exhibitor and visitor numbers, it can almost seamlessly build on the events held before the pandemic.” Armin Wittmann and Susanne Grödl, both responsible for analytica at Messe München, add: “We are proud that analytica brings together the industry’s global expertise. Whether in the analysis of pollutants, the early detection of diseases, or the development of vaccines, it is the innovative power of this industry that makes progress possible in the first place in many areas of daily life.” For Siegbert Holtermüller, Chairman of the Advisory Board and Vice President Microscopy Imaging Solutions Sales EMEA at Evident Europe, analytica is always an excellent platform for introducing new technologies and winning new customers in all segments.
(Source: Messe München)
13.5.2024
Koelnmesse breaks sales record on its 100th anniversary
Koelnmesse is celebrating its 100th anniversary and preliminary results indicate the consolidated companies achieved record sales of 416 million euro in 2023. 67 events worldwide contributed to this success, including 19 of the company's own and 21 guest events as well as 3 corporate events in Cologne. The portion of international exhibitors was particularly outstanding at 78 percent. "The year 2023 served as an impressive comeback that saw Koelnmesse regain its former radiance," says Gerald Böse, CEO of Koelnmesse GmbH. Supported by the RECOVER25 efficiency program, preliminary calculations show Koelnmesse generated a positive result of 42 million euro, thus significantly exceeding its own expectations. The increase in sales of more than 70% is due to the absence of COVID-related restrictions and the strong event year as part of the regular cyclical event schedule. While Koelnmesse achieved sales above the 400 million euro mark for the first time in 2019, sales slumped to 94.3 million euro in 2020 and only recovered slowly in the following years to 134.2 million euro (2021) and 240 million euro (2022). In the 2023 fiscal year, consolidated company sales increased to a provisional 416 million euro.
(Source: Koelnmesse GmbH)
Koelnmesse breaks sales record on its 100th anniversary
Koelnmesse is celebrating its 100th anniversary and preliminary results indicate the consolidated companies achieved record sales of 416 million euro in 2023. 67 events worldwide contributed to this success, including 19 of the company's own and 21 guest events as well as 3 corporate events in Cologne. The portion of international exhibitors was particularly outstanding at 78 percent. "The year 2023 served as an impressive comeback that saw Koelnmesse regain its former radiance," says Gerald Böse, CEO of Koelnmesse GmbH. Supported by the RECOVER25 efficiency program, preliminary calculations show Koelnmesse generated a positive result of 42 million euro, thus significantly exceeding its own expectations. The increase in sales of more than 70% is due to the absence of COVID-related restrictions and the strong event year as part of the regular cyclical event schedule. While Koelnmesse achieved sales above the 400 million euro mark for the first time in 2019, sales slumped to 94.3 million euro in 2020 and only recovered slowly in the following years to 134.2 million euro (2021) and 240 million euro (2022). In the 2023 fiscal year, consolidated company sales increased to a provisional 416 million euro.
(Source: Koelnmesse GmbH)
13.5.2024
Registration now open for UFI Global Congress in Cologne
The countdown to the 2024 UFI Global Congress has begun, as registration for the event is now open. The 91st edition of the association’s largest and most global annual event will take place from 20-23 November 2024 in Cologne, Germany, UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry has announced. The UFI Global Congress is the premier annual gathering for the exhibition industry, where industry leaders convene from across the globe to forge connections and exchange knowledge. True to UFI's global reach, the congress rotates through different regions worldwide each year. This year, it will be hosted by Koelnmesse in their new Conference and Exhibition Centre: Confex. With a total of 22 conference rooms and the large, multifunctional Confex hall, it will offer space for innovative event formats and more than 6,000 participants.
(Source: Koelnmesse GmbH)
Registration now open for UFI Global Congress in Cologne
The countdown to the 2024 UFI Global Congress has begun, as registration for the event is now open. The 91st edition of the association’s largest and most global annual event will take place from 20-23 November 2024 in Cologne, Germany, UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry has announced. The UFI Global Congress is the premier annual gathering for the exhibition industry, where industry leaders convene from across the globe to forge connections and exchange knowledge. True to UFI's global reach, the congress rotates through different regions worldwide each year. This year, it will be hosted by Koelnmesse in their new Conference and Exhibition Centre: Confex. With a total of 22 conference rooms and the large, multifunctional Confex hall, it will offer space for innovative event formats and more than 6,000 participants.
(Source: Koelnmesse GmbH)
10.5.2024
Rapid.Tech 3D 2024: Additive manufacturing for defence technology
Following last year’s highly acclaimed presentations on defence technology, the organisers of Rapid.Tech 3D have decided to dedicate a separate session to this topic at the 2024 Innovations in Additive Manufacturing forum. Experts from Force Technology, Rheinmetall and Metrom will be speaking on 15 May. “The advantages of the flexibility and speed that additive manufacturing processes offer are particularly evident in difficult environments – especially when it comes to stationary challenges, but also for mobile ones. As a result, additive manufacturing processes are often used in the defence industry and out in the field under particularly challenging operating conditions. The forum will present solutions based on specific examples,” says Dr Eric Klemp, Head of Hydrogen and Additive Manufacturing at Whitecell Eisenhuth GmbH & Co. KG and a member of the Rapid.Tech 3D advisory board. In just two decades, Rapid.Tech 3D – with the specialist conference as its centrepiece – has become one of Central Europe’s leading additive manufacturing trade events. This year’s event will be held from 14 to 16 May at Messe Erfurt.
(Source: Messe Erfurt GmbH)
Rapid.Tech 3D 2024: Additive manufacturing for defence technology
Following last year’s highly acclaimed presentations on defence technology, the organisers of Rapid.Tech 3D have decided to dedicate a separate session to this topic at the 2024 Innovations in Additive Manufacturing forum. Experts from Force Technology, Rheinmetall and Metrom will be speaking on 15 May. “The advantages of the flexibility and speed that additive manufacturing processes offer are particularly evident in difficult environments – especially when it comes to stationary challenges, but also for mobile ones. As a result, additive manufacturing processes are often used in the defence industry and out in the field under particularly challenging operating conditions. The forum will present solutions based on specific examples,” says Dr Eric Klemp, Head of Hydrogen and Additive Manufacturing at Whitecell Eisenhuth GmbH & Co. KG and a member of the Rapid.Tech 3D advisory board. In just two decades, Rapid.Tech 3D – with the specialist conference as its centrepiece – has become one of Central Europe’s leading additive manufacturing trade events. This year’s event will be held from 14 to 16 May at Messe Erfurt.
(Source: Messe Erfurt GmbH)
10.5.2024
Kuehne+Nagel new service partner for logistics at Messe Karlsruhe
Messe Karlsruhe will be working with Kuehne Nagel as its logistics service partner from July 1, 2024. The company's comprehensive range of services, an integrated management system for permanent quality optimization, the digitalization of logistics processes and activities in the area of sustainability were particularly convincing in the tendering process. "Several logistics-intensive trade fairs take place at our trade fair location, for example the NUFAM commercial vehicle trade fair or LEARNTEC, as well as guest trade fairs such as Paint Expo or the Winzer Service Messe. As an EMAS-validated company, we also took sustainability aspects into account when selecting our logistics partner. In Kuehne Nagel, we have gained a high-performance partner with a wide-ranging portfolio," says Oliver Brück, authorized signatory and Director Guest Events, Services, Facility Management & Infrastructure. Denis Gerlach, Vice President Germany at Kuehne Nagel adds: "Our partnership with Messe Karlsruhe reflects our firm commitment to making a positive environmental impact while providing sustainable logistics solutions to our joint customers. Together, we are committed to environmentally friendly practices, including optimizing transport routes, using low-emission vehicles and efficient packaging solutions to minimize the carbon footprint. We look forward to further expanding this collaboration and shaping the future of sustainable logistics together."
(Source: Messe Karlsruhe)
Kuehne+Nagel new service partner for logistics at Messe Karlsruhe
Messe Karlsruhe will be working with Kuehne Nagel as its logistics service partner from July 1, 2024. The company's comprehensive range of services, an integrated management system for permanent quality optimization, the digitalization of logistics processes and activities in the area of sustainability were particularly convincing in the tendering process. "Several logistics-intensive trade fairs take place at our trade fair location, for example the NUFAM commercial vehicle trade fair or LEARNTEC, as well as guest trade fairs such as Paint Expo or the Winzer Service Messe. As an EMAS-validated company, we also took sustainability aspects into account when selecting our logistics partner. In Kuehne Nagel, we have gained a high-performance partner with a wide-ranging portfolio," says Oliver Brück, authorized signatory and Director Guest Events, Services, Facility Management & Infrastructure. Denis Gerlach, Vice President Germany at Kuehne Nagel adds: "Our partnership with Messe Karlsruhe reflects our firm commitment to making a positive environmental impact while providing sustainable logistics solutions to our joint customers. Together, we are committed to environmentally friendly practices, including optimizing transport routes, using low-emission vehicles and efficient packaging solutions to minimize the carbon footprint. We look forward to further expanding this collaboration and shaping the future of sustainable logistics together."
(Source: Messe Karlsruhe)
10.5.2024
ZEISS expands its Innovation Hub in Dresden
The new premises of the ZEISS Innovation Hub Dresden opened on 7 May. The new area offers the twelve employees more room for additional innovation projects and the opportunity for further growth. The team is moving from the premises in the building of the Else Kröner Fresenius Center (EKFZ) for Digital Health on the campus of the Carl Gustav Carus University Hospital in Dresden to a building in Blasewitzer Straße, directly opposite the campus. The ZEISS Innovation Hub has around 700 square meters of floor space and modern laboratories, which the Innovation Hub employees will share with teams from ZEISS Microscopy. In addition to the ZEISS Executive Board and ZEISS employees, guests from industry and science were invited to the opening ceremony in Dresden, including Prof. Dr. Ursula M. Staudinger, Rector of the Technical University of Dresden. "ZEISS is on a growth trajectory. To ensure this continues, we are investing in the future. The opening of the ZEISS Innovation Hub Dresden in the new premises is an example of investments in infrastructure and in dedicated and successful teams," emphasized Dr. Karl Lamprecht, President and CEO of ZEISS, in his welcoming address. Both the number of employees and the number of innovation projects has grown steadily since the ZEISS Innovation Hub Dresden opened in 2021 in cooperation with the Technical University of Dresden. "In recent years, the projects at the ZEISS Innovation Hub Dresden have successfully contributed to our ZEISS strategy. That is why the activities are to be further expanded at a larger location," says Lamprecht.
(Source: Carl ZEISS AG)
ZEISS expands its Innovation Hub in Dresden
The new premises of the ZEISS Innovation Hub Dresden opened on 7 May. The new area offers the twelve employees more room for additional innovation projects and the opportunity for further growth. The team is moving from the premises in the building of the Else Kröner Fresenius Center (EKFZ) for Digital Health on the campus of the Carl Gustav Carus University Hospital in Dresden to a building in Blasewitzer Straße, directly opposite the campus. The ZEISS Innovation Hub has around 700 square meters of floor space and modern laboratories, which the Innovation Hub employees will share with teams from ZEISS Microscopy. In addition to the ZEISS Executive Board and ZEISS employees, guests from industry and science were invited to the opening ceremony in Dresden, including Prof. Dr. Ursula M. Staudinger, Rector of the Technical University of Dresden. "ZEISS is on a growth trajectory. To ensure this continues, we are investing in the future. The opening of the ZEISS Innovation Hub Dresden in the new premises is an example of investments in infrastructure and in dedicated and successful teams," emphasized Dr. Karl Lamprecht, President and CEO of ZEISS, in his welcoming address. Both the number of employees and the number of innovation projects has grown steadily since the ZEISS Innovation Hub Dresden opened in 2021 in cooperation with the Technical University of Dresden. "In recent years, the projects at the ZEISS Innovation Hub Dresden have successfully contributed to our ZEISS strategy. That is why the activities are to be further expanded at a larger location," says Lamprecht.
(Source: Carl ZEISS AG)
8.5.2024
Koelnmesse and DMG Events Join Forces to Boost the Middel East Exhibition Scene
Koelnmesse and dmg events, two global leaders in the exhibition industry, have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on developing key trade exhibitions across the Middle East. This strategic partnership will combine and leverage their respective brands, creating a dynamic synergy that promises innovative and impactful events. The Middle East market, with its rapid growth and diverse industries, presents a unique opportunity for both organizations. Gerald Böse, President and CEO of Koelnmesse, explains: “Koelnmesse is excited to collaborate with dmg events, the leading international organizer in the Middle East. Our shared vision is to extend our brands and events in the world’s fast growing exhibition market. As the region’s ambitious plans drive industry growth and investment, our partnership will play a pivotal role in shaping the future.” Geoff Dickinson, Group CEO of dmg events, expressed his enthusiasm: “We are thrilled to further expand our footprint in the Middle East by partnering with Koelnmesse. With over 35 successful annual events in the region, we are committed to adding value and building on our existing portfolios. Together, we will create exceptional experiences for exhibitors and visitors alike.”
(Source: Koelnmesse GmbH)
Koelnmesse and DMG Events Join Forces to Boost the Middel East Exhibition Scene
Koelnmesse and dmg events, two global leaders in the exhibition industry, have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on developing key trade exhibitions across the Middle East. This strategic partnership will combine and leverage their respective brands, creating a dynamic synergy that promises innovative and impactful events. The Middle East market, with its rapid growth and diverse industries, presents a unique opportunity for both organizations. Gerald Böse, President and CEO of Koelnmesse, explains: “Koelnmesse is excited to collaborate with dmg events, the leading international organizer in the Middle East. Our shared vision is to extend our brands and events in the world’s fast growing exhibition market. As the region’s ambitious plans drive industry growth and investment, our partnership will play a pivotal role in shaping the future.” Geoff Dickinson, Group CEO of dmg events, expressed his enthusiasm: “We are thrilled to further expand our footprint in the Middle East by partnering with Koelnmesse. With over 35 successful annual events in the region, we are committed to adding value and building on our existing portfolios. Together, we will create exceptional experiences for exhibitors and visitors alike.”
(Source: Koelnmesse GmbH)
8.5.2024
SENSOR+TEST 2024: Focus on industry trends and challenges
On Tuesday, June 11, 2024, the SENSOR TEST in Nuremberg will once again open its doors under the motto “Welcome to the Innovation Dialogue!” Visitors can look forward to three days full of hands-on technical innovations. Until June 13, 2024, around 380 exhibitors will bring together visitors and experts from all over the world to discuss the latest industry trends and market challenges. The trade fair will be made even more attractive by a diverse supporting program. “We are expecting around 400 exhibitors at this year's SENSOR TEST, which is more than last year, despite the tense economic situation. This clearly shows the stability and attractiveness of our event. With many exciting highlights, the SENSOR TEST will once again become even more attractive,” Elena Schultz, Managing Director of the organizer AMA Service GmbH, is convinced. The supporting program includes the “Calibration Area”, which is taking place for the first time. Under the motto “Innovative Calibration”, exhibitors will present innovations for the calibration of sensors and measurement technology in a compact area in Hall 2. The focus will be on digital concepts and the challenges of calibration.
(Source: AMA Service GmbH)
SENSOR+TEST 2024: Focus on industry trends and challenges
On Tuesday, June 11, 2024, the SENSOR TEST in Nuremberg will once again open its doors under the motto “Welcome to the Innovation Dialogue!” Visitors can look forward to three days full of hands-on technical innovations. Until June 13, 2024, around 380 exhibitors will bring together visitors and experts from all over the world to discuss the latest industry trends and market challenges. The trade fair will be made even more attractive by a diverse supporting program. “We are expecting around 400 exhibitors at this year's SENSOR TEST, which is more than last year, despite the tense economic situation. This clearly shows the stability and attractiveness of our event. With many exciting highlights, the SENSOR TEST will once again become even more attractive,” Elena Schultz, Managing Director of the organizer AMA Service GmbH, is convinced. The supporting program includes the “Calibration Area”, which is taking place for the first time. Under the motto “Innovative Calibration”, exhibitors will present innovations for the calibration of sensors and measurement technology in a compact area in Hall 2. The focus will be on digital concepts and the challenges of calibration.
(Source: AMA Service GmbH)
7.5.2024
electronica 2024 paves the way for the all-electric society
As an established industry event, electronica has been bringing the international electronics industry together for 60 years – the next time will be from November 12 to 15, 2024 at the Munich Exhibition Center. In its anniversary year, the world-leading trade fair will be all about the all-electric society, whether with innovations in the exhibition area, application-oriented lectures in the extensive conference and forum program, or in sociopolitical discussions such as the CEO Roundtable with its top-class panel. “The high level of exhibitor interest in electronica continues. In 2024, we will occupy all 18 exhibition halls for the first time, together with SEMICON Europa, being held in two halls at the same time. That means we are heading for the biggest electronica ever and will once again cover the entire range of products, technologies and solutions in the electronics industry,” says Exhibition Director Katja Stolle. Compared to previous events, the share of international exhibitors has risen again in 2024 and will be around 60 percent. The trade fair has seen especially strong growth among companies from the U.S., South Korea, Japan, Taiwan and China.
(Quelle: Messe München)
electronica 2024 paves the way for the all-electric society
As an established industry event, electronica has been bringing the international electronics industry together for 60 years – the next time will be from November 12 to 15, 2024 at the Munich Exhibition Center. In its anniversary year, the world-leading trade fair will be all about the all-electric society, whether with innovations in the exhibition area, application-oriented lectures in the extensive conference and forum program, or in sociopolitical discussions such as the CEO Roundtable with its top-class panel. “The high level of exhibitor interest in electronica continues. In 2024, we will occupy all 18 exhibition halls for the first time, together with SEMICON Europa, being held in two halls at the same time. That means we are heading for the biggest electronica ever and will once again cover the entire range of products, technologies and solutions in the electronics industry,” says Exhibition Director Katja Stolle. Compared to previous events, the share of international exhibitors has risen again in 2024 and will be around 60 percent. The trade fair has seen especially strong growth among companies from the U.S., South Korea, Japan, Taiwan and China.
(Quelle: Messe München)
6.5.2024
Jonathan Heastie Named Portfolio Director for RX UK’s Travel sector
RX UK is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan Heastie as Portfolio Director of its Travel sector. In his new role, Jonathan will lead the strategic development and growth of RX UK's portfolio of travel brands: World Travel Market WTM and Arabian Travel Market ATM. Heastie joined RX in 2008, initially running events in Aerospace before moving to the Energy & Marine portfolio in 2011 to lead the global alternative energy group. Heastie has worked within the media industry for over 30 years holding management positions at international event organisers and newspaper, magazine, and online publishing companies. From an events perspective, he has delivered over 100 events of varying scales and formats including exhibitions, conferences, seminars, road shows and award ceremonies in 6 countries, working across 8 different industries. Jonathan Heastie will replace Vasyl Zhygalo, who is focusing on his Managing Director responsibilities for RX in the Middle East and Emerging markets. Heastie will start his new role in May 2024. Commenting on his appointment, Heastie said: "I am thrilled to join the talented Travel team at RX UK. I am excited about the potential for growth and innovation within the travel industry, and I look forward to working closely with our partners and stakeholders to build businesses and brands and create value for our customers."
(Source: RX UK)
Jonathan Heastie Named Portfolio Director for RX UK’s Travel sector
RX UK is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan Heastie as Portfolio Director of its Travel sector. In his new role, Jonathan will lead the strategic development and growth of RX UK's portfolio of travel brands: World Travel Market WTM and Arabian Travel Market ATM. Heastie joined RX in 2008, initially running events in Aerospace before moving to the Energy & Marine portfolio in 2011 to lead the global alternative energy group. Heastie has worked within the media industry for over 30 years holding management positions at international event organisers and newspaper, magazine, and online publishing companies. From an events perspective, he has delivered over 100 events of varying scales and formats including exhibitions, conferences, seminars, road shows and award ceremonies in 6 countries, working across 8 different industries. Jonathan Heastie will replace Vasyl Zhygalo, who is focusing on his Managing Director responsibilities for RX in the Middle East and Emerging markets. Heastie will start his new role in May 2024. Commenting on his appointment, Heastie said: "I am thrilled to join the talented Travel team at RX UK. I am excited about the potential for growth and innovation within the travel industry, and I look forward to working closely with our partners and stakeholders to build businesses and brands and create value for our customers."
(Source: RX UK)
6.5.2024
NürnbergConvention Center goes SevenCenters
The top seven German congress and conference destinations belonging to the marketing collaboration alliance “SevenCenters of Germany” exemplify Germany’s world-leading role in Europe and the world. These seven locations offer modern, multifunctional congress centres with a direct connection to an exhibition centre, excellent infrastructure with very good transport connections, and a proven service orientation. Ideal conditions for national and international congresses, successful meetings, association meetings, company events, and mega events of all kinds. “SevenCenters embodies the highest quality standards of the leading German congress locations, which we have guaranteed for many years and which, together with our industry expertise, we very much want to contribute to the further development of Germany as a place to hold congresses. These congress centres work together as equal partners with the successful colleagues of SevenCenters”, said Jan Gerrit Ebener, Head of Guest Events & Congresses, speaking for the NürnbergConvention Center.
(Source: NürnbergMesse)
NürnbergConvention Center goes SevenCenters
The top seven German congress and conference destinations belonging to the marketing collaboration alliance “SevenCenters of Germany” exemplify Germany’s world-leading role in Europe and the world. These seven locations offer modern, multifunctional congress centres with a direct connection to an exhibition centre, excellent infrastructure with very good transport connections, and a proven service orientation. Ideal conditions for national and international congresses, successful meetings, association meetings, company events, and mega events of all kinds. “SevenCenters embodies the highest quality standards of the leading German congress locations, which we have guaranteed for many years and which, together with our industry expertise, we very much want to contribute to the further development of Germany as a place to hold congresses. These congress centres work together as equal partners with the successful colleagues of SevenCenters”, said Jan Gerrit Ebener, Head of Guest Events & Congresses, speaking for the NürnbergConvention Center.
(Source: NürnbergMesse)
3.5.2024
Over 1,000 companies have already confirmed their participation at the IDShow 2025
The entire dental community is coming together for the 41st International Dental Show (IDS) in Cologne in less than a year. The trade fair is already announcing a convincing number of applications for 25 to 29 March 2025: Over 1,000 companies from 52 countries have already confirmed their participation at the biggest forum of the international dental industry, including the international market leaders. With this positive, intermediate result and a high rebooking rate, IDS 2025 is carrying on the success of the previous events and underlining its position as the key platform for innovations and business developments in the global dental industry. In addition to the largest participation from Germany, the strongest international exhibitor participants currently come from France, Italy, the Republic of Korea, Switzerland, Spain and the USA. Numerous foreign group stands have also already confirmed their attendance, for example, from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Bulgaria, China, Hong Kong, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Singapore and the USA.
(Source: Koelnmesse gmbh)
Over 1,000 companies have already confirmed their participation at the IDShow 2025
The entire dental community is coming together for the 41st International Dental Show (IDS) in Cologne in less than a year. The trade fair is already announcing a convincing number of applications for 25 to 29 March 2025: Over 1,000 companies from 52 countries have already confirmed their participation at the biggest forum of the international dental industry, including the international market leaders. With this positive, intermediate result and a high rebooking rate, IDS 2025 is carrying on the success of the previous events and underlining its position as the key platform for innovations and business developments in the global dental industry. In addition to the largest participation from Germany, the strongest international exhibitor participants currently come from France, Italy, the Republic of Korea, Switzerland, Spain and the USA. Numerous foreign group stands have also already confirmed their attendance, for example, from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Bulgaria, China, Hong Kong, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Singapore and the USA.
(Source: Koelnmesse gmbh)
3.5.2024
Cable Car Congress with Top Speakers from all Over the World
From June 4 to 5, 2024, Messe Essen will become the driving force behind the planning and implementation of urban mobility projects on the Plus One level: international experts in the field of urban cable cars will share their knowledge at the Cable Car Congress, which will take place alongside the Cable Car World trade fair. "Over 30 top speakers from a total of 13 countries, including France, Austria, Sierra Leone, Mexico and Colombia, will offer a detailed insight into the topic of urban cable cars and provide specific recommendations for action at this forward-looking specialist event," explains Dominik Berndt, Managing Director of Cable Car World GmbH, initiator of the congress trade fair. In many parts of the world, cable cars are already a tried and tested component of sustainable mobility in urban areas. In Germany, they are gradually moving into the focus of urban and transportation planning as a cost-effective and environmentally friendly supplement to conventional means of transport. There is a great need for information - especially among the responsible local authorities. The speakers at the Cable Car Congress will provide comprehensive know-how on all aspects of urban cable car projects in presentations and panel discussions. Workshops and tours of the trade fair will provide in-depth knowledge between
the four congress blocks.
(Source: Messe Essen)
Cable Car Congress with Top Speakers from all Over the World
From June 4 to 5, 2024, Messe Essen will become the driving force behind the planning and implementation of urban mobility projects on the Plus One level: international experts in the field of urban cable cars will share their knowledge at the Cable Car Congress, which will take place alongside the Cable Car World trade fair. "Over 30 top speakers from a total of 13 countries, including France, Austria, Sierra Leone, Mexico and Colombia, will offer a detailed insight into the topic of urban cable cars and provide specific recommendations for action at this forward-looking specialist event," explains Dominik Berndt, Managing Director of Cable Car World GmbH, initiator of the congress trade fair. In many parts of the world, cable cars are already a tried and tested component of sustainable mobility in urban areas. In Germany, they are gradually moving into the focus of urban and transportation planning as a cost-effective and environmentally friendly supplement to conventional means of transport. There is a great need for information - especially among the responsible local authorities. The speakers at the Cable Car Congress will provide comprehensive know-how on all aspects of urban cable car projects in presentations and panel discussions. Workshops and tours of the trade fair will provide in-depth knowledge between
the four congress blocks.
(Source: Messe Essen)
3.5.2024
Herbold Meckesheim and Coperion at IFAT 2024
At IFAT 2024 (13-17 May, Munich, Germany) Coperion and Herbold Meckesheim will present innovative product and process solutions that make the recycling of plastics markedly more efficient and increase the product quality achieved. The added value from the merger of Herbold Meckesheim, specialist in mechanical recycling of plastics and plastic waste, and Coperion, expert in material handling, feeding, extrusion and compounding, is evident at the booth in a virtual PET recycling plant that both companies have created. This virtual plant presents one of the complete solutions for plastics recycling that Coperion, together with Herbold Meckesheim, is now making available from a single source. It demonstrates the entire process and at the same time allows a deeper glimpse into numerous key components and their functions. Moreover, rotors from Herbold granulators will be on display in different designs for various applications. The rotor concept with the cutting geometry is a decisive reason for the outstanding efficiency of the granulators from Meckesheim.
(Source: Coperion)
Herbold Meckesheim and Coperion at IFAT 2024
At IFAT 2024 (13-17 May, Munich, Germany) Coperion and Herbold Meckesheim will present innovative product and process solutions that make the recycling of plastics markedly more efficient and increase the product quality achieved. The added value from the merger of Herbold Meckesheim, specialist in mechanical recycling of plastics and plastic waste, and Coperion, expert in material handling, feeding, extrusion and compounding, is evident at the booth in a virtual PET recycling plant that both companies have created. This virtual plant presents one of the complete solutions for plastics recycling that Coperion, together with Herbold Meckesheim, is now making available from a single source. It demonstrates the entire process and at the same time allows a deeper glimpse into numerous key components and their functions. Moreover, rotors from Herbold granulators will be on display in different designs for various applications. The rotor concept with the cutting geometry is a decisive reason for the outstanding efficiency of the granulators from Meckesheim.
(Source: Coperion)
3.5.2024
Worldwide Silicon Wafer Shipments Dip 5% in Q1 2024, SEMI Reports
Worldwide silicon wafer shipments decreased 5.4% quarter-over-quarter to 2,834 million square inches in the first quarter of 2024, a 13.2% drop from the 3,265 million square inches recorded during the same quarter last year, the SEMI Silicon Manufacturers Group (SMG) reported in its quarterly analysis of the silicon wafer industry. “The continuing decline in IC fab utilization and inventory adjustment led to negative growth across all wafer sizes in Q1 2024, with polished wafer shipments falling slightly more year-over-year than EPI wafer shipments,” said Lee Chungwei (???), Chairman of SEMI SMG and Vice President and Chief Auditor at GlobalWafers. “Notably, utilization by some fabs bottomed out in Q4 2023 as growing AI adoption fueled rising demand for advanced node logic products and memory for data centers.”
(Source: SEMI)
Worldwide Silicon Wafer Shipments Dip 5% in Q1 2024, SEMI Reports
Worldwide silicon wafer shipments decreased 5.4% quarter-over-quarter to 2,834 million square inches in the first quarter of 2024, a 13.2% drop from the 3,265 million square inches recorded during the same quarter last year, the SEMI Silicon Manufacturers Group (SMG) reported in its quarterly analysis of the silicon wafer industry. “The continuing decline in IC fab utilization and inventory adjustment led to negative growth across all wafer sizes in Q1 2024, with polished wafer shipments falling slightly more year-over-year than EPI wafer shipments,” said Lee Chungwei (???), Chairman of SEMI SMG and Vice President and Chief Auditor at GlobalWafers. “Notably, utilization by some fabs bottomed out in Q4 2023 as growing AI adoption fueled rising demand for advanced node logic products and memory for data centers.”
(Source: SEMI)
3.5.2024
Trends in the pet supplies industry at Interzoo 2024
At Interzoo 2024, which will take place in Nuremberg from May 7 to 10, around 2,150 established players and start-ups from 68 countries are presenting their innovations and highlights on a display area of more than 140,000 square metres. The 38th and largest-ever edition of the world-leading trade fair for the pet supplies industry will once again emphasize its role as the most important business event for industry trends and innovations for dogs, cats, small mammals, ornamental birds and fish, terrarium animals, horses and animals in the garden. Pet ownership is more than just a global trend. The pet population is currently at a high level worldwide and shows just how special the bond is between humans and animals. People enjoy sharing their lives with pets and attach immense importance to their well-being. Against this background, the requirements of pet owners are becoming more demanding, their needs are growing, and new aspects are being tapped into. The pet supplies industry is responding to this trend by continuously developing products that facilitate the health-promoting and environmentally compatible care of pets, with functional accessories, innovative design, and the integration of smart technology into the daily life of pets.
(Source: NürnbergMesse)
Trends in the pet supplies industry at Interzoo 2024
At Interzoo 2024, which will take place in Nuremberg from May 7 to 10, around 2,150 established players and start-ups from 68 countries are presenting their innovations and highlights on a display area of more than 140,000 square metres. The 38th and largest-ever edition of the world-leading trade fair for the pet supplies industry will once again emphasize its role as the most important business event for industry trends and innovations for dogs, cats, small mammals, ornamental birds and fish, terrarium animals, horses and animals in the garden. Pet ownership is more than just a global trend. The pet population is currently at a high level worldwide and shows just how special the bond is between humans and animals. People enjoy sharing their lives with pets and attach immense importance to their well-being. Against this background, the requirements of pet owners are becoming more demanding, their needs are growing, and new aspects are being tapped into. The pet supplies industry is responding to this trend by continuously developing products that facilitate the health-promoting and environmentally compatible care of pets, with functional accessories, innovative design, and the integration of smart technology into the daily life of pets.
(Source: NürnbergMesse)
25.4.2024
HMI 2024: Partner Country Norway - Pioneering the Green Industrial Transition
Norway is the official partner country of HANNOVER MESSE 2024. Under the headline “pioneering the green industrial transition”, Norway will showcase digital technology and sustainable solutions for manufacturing. There will also be a strong focus on clean energy, including renewables, hydrogen, ammonia and CCS. At the pavilion, a selection of companies will demonstrate Norway’s ambitions for a low carbon society and its key role in developing solutions necessary to transform the industry and reach net-zero carbon emission. Norway aims to be a key partner in the green shift and is thrilled to showcase the Norwegian solutions and highlight what Norway has to offer as Partner Country at HANNOVER MESSE, says Gunnhild Brumm from Norway’s trade promotion organization Innovation Norway.Norway will be present with a national pavilion in hall 12 (Energy Solutions) and in hall 13 with a pavilion specifically dedicated to hydrogen. At the national pavilion, clean energy and industry 4.0 will be at the forefront, with key players such as Statkraft, Equinor, Yara and Siemens taking part.
(Source: Deutsche Messe AG)
HMI 2024: Partner Country Norway - Pioneering the Green Industrial Transition
Norway is the official partner country of HANNOVER MESSE 2024. Under the headline “pioneering the green industrial transition”, Norway will showcase digital technology and sustainable solutions for manufacturing. There will also be a strong focus on clean energy, including renewables, hydrogen, ammonia and CCS. At the pavilion, a selection of companies will demonstrate Norway’s ambitions for a low carbon society and its key role in developing solutions necessary to transform the industry and reach net-zero carbon emission. Norway aims to be a key partner in the green shift and is thrilled to showcase the Norwegian solutions and highlight what Norway has to offer as Partner Country at HANNOVER MESSE, says Gunnhild Brumm from Norway’s trade promotion organization Innovation Norway.Norway will be present with a national pavilion in hall 12 (Energy Solutions) and in hall 13 with a pavilion specifically dedicated to hydrogen. At the national pavilion, clean energy and industry 4.0 will be at the forefront, with key players such as Statkraft, Equinor, Yara and Siemens taking part.
(Source: Deutsche Messe AG)
25.4.2024
Arburg at the rapid+tct 2024
At rapid tct in Los Angeles, California (USA) from 25 to 27 June 2024, ARBURGadditive's broad portfolio for reliable high value 3D printing will be on display at stand no. 2001. A high temperature Freeformer 750-3X will be processing plastic pellets of Ultem 9085. This high-temperature material is widely used in the Aerospace industry. The highly interesting Arburg customer portal app "ProcessLog" will also be on show, which can be used to reliably track process quality. "The rapid tct is one of the important trade fairs in the USA, bringing together decision-makers from industry and technology in one place," emphasises Dr Victor Roman, Managing Director of ARBURGadditive. "We will be focusing on the additive production of genuine functional components that are in no way inferior to injection moulding, the processing of certified virgin plastics to create complex and individualised components in small quantities and, of course, our Freeformer 750-3X, which can reliably and reproducibly perform such demanding tasks."
(Source: Arburg)
Arburg at the rapid+tct 2024
At rapid tct in Los Angeles, California (USA) from 25 to 27 June 2024, ARBURGadditive's broad portfolio for reliable high value 3D printing will be on display at stand no. 2001. A high temperature Freeformer 750-3X will be processing plastic pellets of Ultem 9085. This high-temperature material is widely used in the Aerospace industry. The highly interesting Arburg customer portal app "ProcessLog" will also be on show, which can be used to reliably track process quality. "The rapid tct is one of the important trade fairs in the USA, bringing together decision-makers from industry and technology in one place," emphasises Dr Victor Roman, Managing Director of ARBURGadditive. "We will be focusing on the additive production of genuine functional components that are in no way inferior to injection moulding, the processing of certified virgin plastics to create complex and individualised components in small quantities and, of course, our Freeformer 750-3X, which can reliably and reproducibly perform such demanding tasks."
(Source: Arburg)
25.4.2024
Opening of the Fraunhofer Research Center for RESource-Efficient Energy Technologies
The Fraunhofer Institute for Electron Beam and Plasma Technology FEP expands its campus with the RESource-Efficient Energy Technologies (RESET) research center in Dresden. With state-of-the-art laboratory facilities for sputter epitaxy, biomedical applications and electron beam technologies, the institute aims to set new standards in research. The strategic research focus for activities in the building are the development of innovative process technologies, for example for the generation, storage and processing of hydrogen (power-to-X) and for the deposition of high-precision gallium nitride (GaN) layers on silicon wafers. The opening was attended by high-ranking guests from industry and politics.
(Source: Fraunhofer FEP)
Opening of the Fraunhofer Research Center for RESource-Efficient Energy Technologies
The Fraunhofer Institute for Electron Beam and Plasma Technology FEP expands its campus with the RESource-Efficient Energy Technologies (RESET) research center in Dresden. With state-of-the-art laboratory facilities for sputter epitaxy, biomedical applications and electron beam technologies, the institute aims to set new standards in research. The strategic research focus for activities in the building are the development of innovative process technologies, for example for the generation, storage and processing of hydrogen (power-to-X) and for the deposition of high-precision gallium nitride (GaN) layers on silicon wafers. The opening was attended by high-ranking guests from industry and politics.
(Source: Fraunhofer FEP)
24.4.2024
COVESTRO: Premiere at Chinaplas Trade Fair in Shanghai
Covestro introduces a new range of products based on polycarbonate copolymers at the Chinaplas trade fair. This makes plastics available that are characterized by enhanced properties and functionalities compared to standard products and are therefore suitable for an even wider range of applications in important industrial sectors. Thanks to a new production process, plastics based on polycarbonate copolymers can be launched on the market more quickly in future and produced on an industrial scale. A new plant for the production of these copolymers was commissioned at the company's Antwerp site at the end of March 2024. The first applications for the new grades could be in the electrical and electronics industry, as well as in healthcare. Both sectors are particularly well represented in Asia. For their use in housing parts, plastics of the new Apec® XT line must above all offer freedom of design, dimensional stability, impact as well as chemical resistance and, in some cases, good flame retardancy. There are also promising prospects for the copolymers in telecommunications and photovoltaics, for example in antenna housings, where weather-resistant, electrically insulating, ductile and flame-retardant materials are needed.
(Source: Covestro Deutschland AG)
COVESTRO: Premiere at Chinaplas Trade Fair in Shanghai
Covestro introduces a new range of products based on polycarbonate copolymers at the Chinaplas trade fair. This makes plastics available that are characterized by enhanced properties and functionalities compared to standard products and are therefore suitable for an even wider range of applications in important industrial sectors. Thanks to a new production process, plastics based on polycarbonate copolymers can be launched on the market more quickly in future and produced on an industrial scale. A new plant for the production of these copolymers was commissioned at the company's Antwerp site at the end of March 2024. The first applications for the new grades could be in the electrical and electronics industry, as well as in healthcare. Both sectors are particularly well represented in Asia. For their use in housing parts, plastics of the new Apec® XT line must above all offer freedom of design, dimensional stability, impact as well as chemical resistance and, in some cases, good flame retardancy. There are also promising prospects for the copolymers in telecommunications and photovoltaics, for example in antenna housings, where weather-resistant, electrically insulating, ductile and flame-retardant materials are needed.
(Source: Covestro Deutschland AG)
24.4.2024
Transparent Emissive Microdisplays for Ultra-light and Compact Augmented Reality Systems
As part of the HOT project (High-performance transparent and flexible microelectronics for photonic and optical applications), scientists from the Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS have developed a semi-transparent microdisplay. This microdisplay is significantly lighter than conventional combiner-based optical see-through near-to-eye systems and offers high resolution. The microdisplay will be presented at the SID Display Week 2024 in San Jose, USA, at the German Pavilion, booth number 1124. In today's time, more and more augmented-reality (AR) glasses and see-through systems with different application areas are entering the market. To increase the acceptance of these devices and improve wearing comfort, it is important that they are lightweight and easy to use. For mobile consumer electronics devices, the key acceptance criteria are form factor or compactness (volume, weight), battery life, connectivity, app ecosystem, and cost. OLED microdisplays are ideal as image generators for virtual-reality (VR), augmented-reality (AR), and mixed-reality (MR) applications, due to their high resolution and technological level/maturity. However, these microdisplays are typically not transparent due to their silicon-based technology. Therefore, a complex optical system is required for use in see-through data glasses and similar devices, which allows the combination of real and virtual images (optical combiner).
(Source: Fraunhofer IPMS)
Transparent Emissive Microdisplays for Ultra-light and Compact Augmented Reality Systems
As part of the HOT project (High-performance transparent and flexible microelectronics for photonic and optical applications), scientists from the Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS have developed a semi-transparent microdisplay. This microdisplay is significantly lighter than conventional combiner-based optical see-through near-to-eye systems and offers high resolution. The microdisplay will be presented at the SID Display Week 2024 in San Jose, USA, at the German Pavilion, booth number 1124. In today's time, more and more augmented-reality (AR) glasses and see-through systems with different application areas are entering the market. To increase the acceptance of these devices and improve wearing comfort, it is important that they are lightweight and easy to use. For mobile consumer electronics devices, the key acceptance criteria are form factor or compactness (volume, weight), battery life, connectivity, app ecosystem, and cost. OLED microdisplays are ideal as image generators for virtual-reality (VR), augmented-reality (AR), and mixed-reality (MR) applications, due to their high resolution and technological level/maturity. However, these microdisplays are typically not transparent due to their silicon-based technology. Therefore, a complex optical system is required for use in see-through data glasses and similar devices, which allows the combination of real and virtual images (optical combiner).
(Source: Fraunhofer IPMS)
24.4.2024
Covestro Collaborates with Automotive Partners on Car-to-car Plastic Recycling
With increasing global environmental awareness and stricter regulatory requirements, the automotive industry is realizing the necessity of plastic recycling for sustainable development. In response, materials manufacturer Covestro, along with partners from the automotive value chain, is spearheading the concept of car-to-car closed-loop plastics recycling, which is emerging as a promising solution to tackle the challenges of plastic waste management in the sector. Under a joint pilot program initiated by German federal enterprise GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit), Covestro and partners will collaborate to establish closed-loop pathways for high-value plastics from end-of-life vehicles (ELVs). The goal is to create an efficient and sustainable automotive plastic recycling system, advancing the more sustainable “transformation of the industry”. The pilot program was announced at Covestro’s booth during the CHINAPLAS 2024 international trade fair in Shanghai. Notable partners include leading automotive brand owners such as NIO of China and Volkswagen, Chinese recycling company GEM, and third-party certification bodies like TÜV Rheinland.
(Source: Covestro Deutschland AG)
Covestro Collaborates with Automotive Partners on Car-to-car Plastic Recycling
With increasing global environmental awareness and stricter regulatory requirements, the automotive industry is realizing the necessity of plastic recycling for sustainable development. In response, materials manufacturer Covestro, along with partners from the automotive value chain, is spearheading the concept of car-to-car closed-loop plastics recycling, which is emerging as a promising solution to tackle the challenges of plastic waste management in the sector. Under a joint pilot program initiated by German federal enterprise GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit), Covestro and partners will collaborate to establish closed-loop pathways for high-value plastics from end-of-life vehicles (ELVs). The goal is to create an efficient and sustainable automotive plastic recycling system, advancing the more sustainable “transformation of the industry”. The pilot program was announced at Covestro’s booth during the CHINAPLAS 2024 international trade fair in Shanghai. Notable partners include leading automotive brand owners such as NIO of China and Volkswagen, Chinese recycling company GEM, and third-party certification bodies like TÜV Rheinland.
(Source: Covestro Deutschland AG)
23.4.2024
INTERMAT 2024: Portable Compressed Air with Battery Power
A battery instead of a cable? In the context of the ongoing, general electrification of drives, the question arises whether a battery-operated system would make sense when it comes to portable compressors on construction sites, and if so, what such a machine might look like. At INTERMAT, Kaeser Kompressoren (Hall 6, Stand H049) will be presenting a study of a portable compressor that will provide the answers to these questions and promote further discussion of this topic. From the outside, the battery-operated M50B looks like an ordinary portable compressor, but on the inside it differs significantly. Here, a 300-kilogram battery allows the system to run cable-free on e-power. The machine is based on the most prevalent worldwide compressor size of 5.2 m³/min (185 cfm); working pressure can be set between 6 and 14 bar. The battery has been designed to provide sufficient power to cover a typical working day for a compressor of this capacity. The guide values for this calculation were derived from the M50B’s sister models equipped with Telematics, powered by a diesel engine and operated worldwide.
(Source: Kaeser Kompressoren)
INTERMAT 2024: Portable Compressed Air with Battery Power
A battery instead of a cable? In the context of the ongoing, general electrification of drives, the question arises whether a battery-operated system would make sense when it comes to portable compressors on construction sites, and if so, what such a machine might look like. At INTERMAT, Kaeser Kompressoren (Hall 6, Stand H049) will be presenting a study of a portable compressor that will provide the answers to these questions and promote further discussion of this topic. From the outside, the battery-operated M50B looks like an ordinary portable compressor, but on the inside it differs significantly. Here, a 300-kilogram battery allows the system to run cable-free on e-power. The machine is based on the most prevalent worldwide compressor size of 5.2 m³/min (185 cfm); working pressure can be set between 6 and 14 bar. The battery has been designed to provide sufficient power to cover a typical working day for a compressor of this capacity. The guide values for this calculation were derived from the M50B’s sister models equipped with Telematics, powered by a diesel engine and operated worldwide.
(Source: Kaeser Kompressoren)
23.4.2024
AKL: "Huge, completely untapped markets for photonics"
The AKL - International Laser Technology Congress 2024 fully confirmed its reputation as the leading forum for the European laser industry: There were 525 participants and 81 speakers from 21 countries, a fully booked exhibition accompanying the conference and 60 "Laser Technology Live" demonstrations in the laboratories of the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT and RWTH Aachen University. The congress focused on innovations for established laser applications as well as potential billion-euro markets of the future – including cyberphotonics, quantum technologies and laser-ignited inertial fusion energy (IFE). Once again, the Gerd Herziger Session was a highlight.
(Source: Fraunhofer ILT)
AKL: "Huge, completely untapped markets for photonics"
The AKL - International Laser Technology Congress 2024 fully confirmed its reputation as the leading forum for the European laser industry: There were 525 participants and 81 speakers from 21 countries, a fully booked exhibition accompanying the conference and 60 "Laser Technology Live" demonstrations in the laboratories of the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT and RWTH Aachen University. The congress focused on innovations for established laser applications as well as potential billion-euro markets of the future – including cyberphotonics, quantum technologies and laser-ignited inertial fusion energy (IFE). Once again, the Gerd Herziger Session was a highlight.
(Source: Fraunhofer ILT)
22.4.2024
HERMES Startup AWARD 2024 goes to Archigas
The award-winning product is a compact, moisture-resistant sensor for fast, precise, and reliable measurement of hydrogen content. The sensor principle is based on an advanced thermal conductivity measurement function on a microchip, and was developed in cooperation with the RheinMain University of Applied Sciences. In developing the sensor, Archigas is making a valuable contribution toward enabling the safe production, storage, and use of hydrogen. "Hydrogen technologies are playing a central role in the transformation of industry toward sustainability, and are a core element of the energy system of the future. So as to fully exploit their potential, it is absolutely crucial to promptly turn innovative ideas into actual applications. Start-ups such as Archigas are playing a key role to this end," says Prof. Dr.-Ing. Holger Hanselka, President of the Fraunhofer Society and Chair of the HERMES Startup AWARD jury. "The groundbreaking technology developed by Archigas stands out for its ultra-compact dimensions, robust design, rapid measuring capability, and the wide range of potential applications for which it can be used. Archigas perfectly exemplifies the innovation-driven companies that are paving the way toward realization of the hydrogen economy. On behalf of the entire jury, I am delighted to congratulate the company on this richly deserved success."
(Source: Deutsche Messe AG)
HERMES Startup AWARD 2024 goes to Archigas
The award-winning product is a compact, moisture-resistant sensor for fast, precise, and reliable measurement of hydrogen content. The sensor principle is based on an advanced thermal conductivity measurement function on a microchip, and was developed in cooperation with the RheinMain University of Applied Sciences. In developing the sensor, Archigas is making a valuable contribution toward enabling the safe production, storage, and use of hydrogen. "Hydrogen technologies are playing a central role in the transformation of industry toward sustainability, and are a core element of the energy system of the future. So as to fully exploit their potential, it is absolutely crucial to promptly turn innovative ideas into actual applications. Start-ups such as Archigas are playing a key role to this end," says Prof. Dr.-Ing. Holger Hanselka, President of the Fraunhofer Society and Chair of the HERMES Startup AWARD jury. "The groundbreaking technology developed by Archigas stands out for its ultra-compact dimensions, robust design, rapid measuring capability, and the wide range of potential applications for which it can be used. Archigas perfectly exemplifies the innovation-driven companies that are paving the way toward realization of the hydrogen economy. On behalf of the entire jury, I am delighted to congratulate the company on this richly deserved success."
(Source: Deutsche Messe AG)
22.4.2024
HERMES AWARD 2024 goes to Schunk
A high-caliber jury chaired by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Holger Hanselka, President of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, selected Schunk's 2D Grasping Kit project for this year's award. This application kit comprises a camera with lens, an industrial PC, AI software and an application-specific gripper. The innovative nature of the project lies in the generic, AI-based modeling of component variants and the transfer to a smaller training data set, which cuts learning times for recognition. Even under changing light, color, or background conditions, the intuitive user interface enables reliable picking and handling of randomly arranged and non-positioned parts from an infeed conveyor belt, tray or preparation table. This allows repetitive sorting or logistics tasks to be automated with little outlay. "Automation is the key to the future for supplying people and industry in our country. Only with sustainable innovations, especially in the spheres of production and logistics, can we successfully master the economic and social challenges of tomorrow," says Prof. Dr.-Ing. Holger Hanselka. "Besides ease of use, the robustness of the development for many of the upcoming automation solutions was a particularly decisive factor behind our decision to select the 2D Grasping Kit for this award. On behalf of the entire jury, I am delighted to congratulate Schunk on winning the HERMES AWARD 2024!"
(Source: Deutsche Messe AG)
HERMES AWARD 2024 goes to Schunk
A high-caliber jury chaired by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Holger Hanselka, President of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, selected Schunk's 2D Grasping Kit project for this year's award. This application kit comprises a camera with lens, an industrial PC, AI software and an application-specific gripper. The innovative nature of the project lies in the generic, AI-based modeling of component variants and the transfer to a smaller training data set, which cuts learning times for recognition. Even under changing light, color, or background conditions, the intuitive user interface enables reliable picking and handling of randomly arranged and non-positioned parts from an infeed conveyor belt, tray or preparation table. This allows repetitive sorting or logistics tasks to be automated with little outlay. "Automation is the key to the future for supplying people and industry in our country. Only with sustainable innovations, especially in the spheres of production and logistics, can we successfully master the economic and social challenges of tomorrow," says Prof. Dr.-Ing. Holger Hanselka. "Besides ease of use, the robustness of the development for many of the upcoming automation solutions was a particularly decisive factor behind our decision to select the 2D Grasping Kit for this award. On behalf of the entire jury, I am delighted to congratulate Schunk on winning the HERMES AWARD 2024!"
(Source: Deutsche Messe AG)
22.4.2024
30th AERO Friedrichshafen Inspires more than 30,000 Visitors
The 30th AERO will not only be remembered as an anniversary edition, but also as a trade fair with a particularly large number of innovations and premieres. With 31,500 visitors from 81 nations, the numbers were significantly higher than the previous year's edition and the proportion of pilots among visitors increased once again. The AERO Drones, the AERO Gliding Expo and the AERO Career Days proved their worth. The 30th edition of AERO Friedrichshafen (April 17 - 20, 2024), the leading global trade fair for General Aviation, Air Sports and Business Aviation, has come to a successful close. "We already had high expectations for the anniversary AERO, but the trade fair far exceeded our expectations this year despite the far from ideal weather conditions," says Stefan Reisinger, Managing Director of trade fair organizer fairnamic GmbH. Tobias Bretzel, Show Director AERO, adds: "Over 680 exhibitors from 38 countries and the high number of visitors from all over the world underline the international significance of AERO. The many European and world premieres show that the exhibitors meet a very knowledgeable and international audience. Visitors were able to see over 270 aircraft in the exhibition halls and in the static display – from motor trikes to ultralights, touring and training aircraft and long-range business jets." In the latest survey, over 53 percent of AERO visitors stated that they had a pilot's license.
(Source: Messe Friedrichshafen)
30th AERO Friedrichshafen Inspires more than 30,000 Visitors
The 30th AERO will not only be remembered as an anniversary edition, but also as a trade fair with a particularly large number of innovations and premieres. With 31,500 visitors from 81 nations, the numbers were significantly higher than the previous year's edition and the proportion of pilots among visitors increased once again. The AERO Drones, the AERO Gliding Expo and the AERO Career Days proved their worth. The 30th edition of AERO Friedrichshafen (April 17 - 20, 2024), the leading global trade fair for General Aviation, Air Sports and Business Aviation, has come to a successful close. "We already had high expectations for the anniversary AERO, but the trade fair far exceeded our expectations this year despite the far from ideal weather conditions," says Stefan Reisinger, Managing Director of trade fair organizer fairnamic GmbH. Tobias Bretzel, Show Director AERO, adds: "Over 680 exhibitors from 38 countries and the high number of visitors from all over the world underline the international significance of AERO. The many European and world premieres show that the exhibitors meet a very knowledgeable and international audience. Visitors were able to see over 270 aircraft in the exhibition halls and in the static display – from motor trikes to ultralights, touring and training aircraft and long-range business jets." In the latest survey, over 53 percent of AERO visitors stated that they had a pilot's license.
(Source: Messe Friedrichshafen)
18.4.2024
Siemens Launches Electrification X
Siemens Smart Infrastructure has launched Electrification X, a highly scalable Internet-of-Things (IoT) SaaS offering to transform electrification infrastructure. Electrification X is the latest SaaS and IoT portfolio of Siemens Xcelerator, developed by Siemens Smart Infrastructure. Building X, the scalable and digital building platform, was the inaugural offering introduced in 2022 as part of Siemens Xcelerator. Following that, Gridscale X, Siemens' advanced grid management software, was announced in February 2024. Electrification X now completes the trio, further expanding Siemens' commitment to innovative technology in the electrification sector. Built on highly scalable cloud services, Electrification X is designed to manage, optimize, and automate the challenged electrification infrastructure of commercial, industrial and utility customers, improving efficiency and performance while reducing costs and CO2 emissions.
(Source: Siemens AG)
Siemens Launches Electrification X
Siemens Smart Infrastructure has launched Electrification X, a highly scalable Internet-of-Things (IoT) SaaS offering to transform electrification infrastructure. Electrification X is the latest SaaS and IoT portfolio of Siemens Xcelerator, developed by Siemens Smart Infrastructure. Building X, the scalable and digital building platform, was the inaugural offering introduced in 2022 as part of Siemens Xcelerator. Following that, Gridscale X, Siemens' advanced grid management software, was announced in February 2024. Electrification X now completes the trio, further expanding Siemens' commitment to innovative technology in the electrification sector. Built on highly scalable cloud services, Electrification X is designed to manage, optimize, and automate the challenged electrification infrastructure of commercial, industrial and utility customers, improving efficiency and performance while reducing costs and CO2 emissions.
(Source: Siemens AG)
18.4.2024
The Date for Akustika 2025 has been set
The date for akustika 2025 has been set: The "trade fair for music" akustika Nuremberg will take place from 4 to 6 April 2025 at Messe Nürnberg. The NCC East of Messe Nürnberg will also be available for akustika in 2025. Exhibitors will present string, brass and woodwind instruments as well as keyboard instruments on four levels. There will also be a range of other instruments, accessories, materials, services and sheet music. Music schools, universities and associations will also be on site as contacts for musicians. In addition, akustika offers a wide range of concerts on various stages that are open to all trade fair visitors. Current information can be found at www.akustika-nuernberg.de.
(Source: AFAG Messen und Ausstellungen GmbH)
The Date for Akustika 2025 has been set
The date for akustika 2025 has been set: The "trade fair for music" akustika Nuremberg will take place from 4 to 6 April 2025 at Messe Nürnberg. The NCC East of Messe Nürnberg will also be available for akustika in 2025. Exhibitors will present string, brass and woodwind instruments as well as keyboard instruments on four levels. There will also be a range of other instruments, accessories, materials, services and sheet music. Music schools, universities and associations will also be on site as contacts for musicians. In addition, akustika offers a wide range of concerts on various stages that are open to all trade fair visitors. Current information can be found at www.akustika-nuernberg.de.
(Source: AFAG Messen und Ausstellungen GmbH)
17.4.2024
BRM Aero: Unveiling the B23 Energic Aircraft for Market Delivery
BRM Aero, a prominent manufacturer of 2-seater training aircraft, and H55, a leading provider of electric propulsion systems, are excited to announce the commercialization of the B23 Energic aircraft with the opening of the order book. The B23 Energic will be the first clean and efficient fully electric aircraft in the CS-23 general aviation category, with the first deliveries to a selected group of launch customers scheduled early next year, in parallel to full scale commercialization. BRM Aero, a renowned manufacturer of flight trainers, together with H55, a leading enabler of electric propulsion systems (EPS) are achieving a major breakthrough in personal and training aviation, with the entry into market of the B23 Energic, a 2-seater full electric aircraft with an hour flight endurance, plus reserves.
(Source: BRM Aero)
BRM Aero: Unveiling the B23 Energic Aircraft for Market Delivery
BRM Aero, a prominent manufacturer of 2-seater training aircraft, and H55, a leading provider of electric propulsion systems, are excited to announce the commercialization of the B23 Energic aircraft with the opening of the order book. The B23 Energic will be the first clean and efficient fully electric aircraft in the CS-23 general aviation category, with the first deliveries to a selected group of launch customers scheduled early next year, in parallel to full scale commercialization. BRM Aero, a renowned manufacturer of flight trainers, together with H55, a leading enabler of electric propulsion systems (EPS) are achieving a major breakthrough in personal and training aviation, with the entry into market of the B23 Energic, a 2-seater full electric aircraft with an hour flight endurance, plus reserves.
(Source: BRM Aero)
17.4.2024
Art Düsseldorf Established Itself as a Permanent Fixture in the Rhineland
The positive responses from galleries and collectors, both regarding in terms of sales and the fair’s lively and positive atmosphere, at the fair confirms the sixth edition of Art Düsseldorf as a fixed date in the tightly packed international art fair calendar. 105 galleries „presented a strictly contemporary program that is well worth seeing“, according to Stefan Kobel in the Handelsblatt. The subdued expectations that were initially cited in advance were far exceeded: Despite a critical market situation, Art Düsseldorf successfully brought together collectors, institutions, and galleries. “We are proud that the galleries’ offerings, our VIP program, and the repertoire of the resident institutions were able to convince the collectors, and we look forward to enriching the art world with our fair in the future as well,” said Walter Gehlen, Director of Art Düsseldorf.
(Source: Art.Fair International GmbH)
Art Düsseldorf Established Itself as a Permanent Fixture in the Rhineland
The positive responses from galleries and collectors, both regarding in terms of sales and the fair’s lively and positive atmosphere, at the fair confirms the sixth edition of Art Düsseldorf as a fixed date in the tightly packed international art fair calendar. 105 galleries „presented a strictly contemporary program that is well worth seeing“, according to Stefan Kobel in the Handelsblatt. The subdued expectations that were initially cited in advance were far exceeded: Despite a critical market situation, Art Düsseldorf successfully brought together collectors, institutions, and galleries. “We are proud that the galleries’ offerings, our VIP program, and the repertoire of the resident institutions were able to convince the collectors, and we look forward to enriching the art world with our fair in the future as well,” said Walter Gehlen, Director of Art Düsseldorf.
(Source: Art.Fair International GmbH)
17.4.2024
Anniversary AERO Rides the Wave of Success
The AERO aviation trade fair (April 17 - 20, 2024) will be a special show this year, as it is the 30th edition of the world's leading trade fair for general aviation, air sports and business aviation. The number of exhibitors is at a top level with over 680 companies and organizations from 36 countries. Visitors can look forward to many AERO, European and world premieres. AERO 2024 opens its doors from April 17 to 20. On April 16, the day before the show opening, media representatives were able to get an overview of the highlights of the anniversary trade fair at the AERO Media Day and gain an impression of the current situation and future prospects of general aviation at the industry talk. Tobias Bretzel, AERO show director at trade fair organizer fairnamic GmbH, says: "Aviation has proven to be extremely resilient in recent years and is currently experiencing an upswing. From this strong position, it is preparing for the challenges of the future by driving forward technologies that enable low-emission or emission-free flying. At the anniversary AERO, exhibitors will be showcasing several aircraft with alternative propulsion systems, some of which are already certified or will be certified in the next few years. Visitors can see these advances for themselves at the AERO. "
(Source: Messe Friedrichshafen)
Anniversary AERO Rides the Wave of Success
The AERO aviation trade fair (April 17 - 20, 2024) will be a special show this year, as it is the 30th edition of the world's leading trade fair for general aviation, air sports and business aviation. The number of exhibitors is at a top level with over 680 companies and organizations from 36 countries. Visitors can look forward to many AERO, European and world premieres. AERO 2024 opens its doors from April 17 to 20. On April 16, the day before the show opening, media representatives were able to get an overview of the highlights of the anniversary trade fair at the AERO Media Day and gain an impression of the current situation and future prospects of general aviation at the industry talk. Tobias Bretzel, AERO show director at trade fair organizer fairnamic GmbH, says: "Aviation has proven to be extremely resilient in recent years and is currently experiencing an upswing. From this strong position, it is preparing for the challenges of the future by driving forward technologies that enable low-emission or emission-free flying. At the anniversary AERO, exhibitors will be showcasing several aircraft with alternative propulsion systems, some of which are already certified or will be certified in the next few years. Visitors can see these advances for themselves at the AERO. "
(Source: Messe Friedrichshafen)
16.4.2024
Arburg at Chinaplas 2024
Arburg's enormous expertise in plastics processing also includes solutions for industrial 3D printing from sister company ARBURGadditive. The additive manufacturing of grippers and operating equipment, for example, is an interesting option for injection moulding plants. On the Arburg stand D 42 in Hall 4.1, a Freeformer 300-3X will be producing a gripper in a multi-material combination at Chinaplas 2024. Arburg Plastic Freeforming (APF) can also reliably and reproducibly process a wide range of original and certified plastic granules, including granules for high-temperature applications. This makes the process particularly suitable for components used in areas such as medical technology and aerospace.
(Source: ARBURG)
Arburg at Chinaplas 2024
Arburg's enormous expertise in plastics processing also includes solutions for industrial 3D printing from sister company ARBURGadditive. The additive manufacturing of grippers and operating equipment, for example, is an interesting option for injection moulding plants. On the Arburg stand D 42 in Hall 4.1, a Freeformer 300-3X will be producing a gripper in a multi-material combination at Chinaplas 2024. Arburg Plastic Freeforming (APF) can also reliably and reproducibly process a wide range of original and certified plastic granules, including granules for high-temperature applications. This makes the process particularly suitable for components used in areas such as medical technology and aerospace.
(Source: ARBURG)
16.4.2024
Fraunhofer ILT: New Foundation for Laser Fusion Research
Boost for Inertial Fusion Energy (IFE) in Germany: The PriFUSIO research project aims to systematically develop key technologies for climate-neutral fusion power plants of the future. The consortium, led by the ILT in Aachen, brings together fusion start-ups, medium-sized companies, large corporations, the Laser Zentrum Hannover, and the Fraunhofer Institutes IOF in Jena and ILT in Aachen, creating a diverse collaboration of industry and public research institutions. The project will focus on principles for targeted component development and explore practical photonic approaches for the commercial utilization of laser-driven IFE. The Federal Ministry of Education and Research has allocated 18 million euros for the project over the next three years. For decades, fusion research has pursued the goal of making energy from nuclear fusion available around the clock. In the Unites States, researchers at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory at the National Ignition Facility achieved a significant breakthrough: tapping the sun's energy source using laser-driven inertial confinement fusion on Earth. On December 5, 2022, they succeeded in igniting a fusion plasma using high-energy lasers. Since then, they have repeated the experiment several times, proving that the physics of ignition and self-sustaining combustion of a fuel mixture of the hydrogen isotopes deuterium and tritium can be controlled.
(Source: Fraunhofer ILT)
Fraunhofer ILT: New Foundation for Laser Fusion Research
Boost for Inertial Fusion Energy (IFE) in Germany: The PriFUSIO research project aims to systematically develop key technologies for climate-neutral fusion power plants of the future. The consortium, led by the ILT in Aachen, brings together fusion start-ups, medium-sized companies, large corporations, the Laser Zentrum Hannover, and the Fraunhofer Institutes IOF in Jena and ILT in Aachen, creating a diverse collaboration of industry and public research institutions. The project will focus on principles for targeted component development and explore practical photonic approaches for the commercial utilization of laser-driven IFE. The Federal Ministry of Education and Research has allocated 18 million euros for the project over the next three years. For decades, fusion research has pursued the goal of making energy from nuclear fusion available around the clock. In the Unites States, researchers at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory at the National Ignition Facility achieved a significant breakthrough: tapping the sun's energy source using laser-driven inertial confinement fusion on Earth. On December 5, 2022, they succeeded in igniting a fusion plasma using high-energy lasers. Since then, they have repeated the experiment several times, proving that the physics of ignition and self-sustaining combustion of a fuel mixture of the hydrogen isotopes deuterium and tritium can be controlled.
(Source: Fraunhofer ILT)
12.4.2024
Wibu-Systems at Hannover Messe 2024
Wibu-Systems, a global leader in software protection, licensing, and security solutions, is set to make a significant impact at this year's Hannover Messe, the world's premier trade fair for industrial technology. In hall 16, booth D16, visitors can obtain expert guidance for safeguarding their software applications from piracy, reverse engineering, and tampering, insights on the best practices for software monetization, and a visionary glimpse of the future of technology.^As the company celebrates its 35th anniversary and the world is eager to embrace new technologies, Oliver Winzenried, CEO and founder of Wibu-Systems, wants to leave an indelible mark at this year’s show: “This momentous occasion at Hannover Messe is not just a milestone for Wibu-Systems; it's a beacon for the future of cybersecurity and software licensing. With our pioneering CodeMeter technology and a suite of solutions designed to address today's most pressing challenges, we stand ready to empower industries across the globe. As we embark on guided tours and engage with peers, our goal is to forge a path toward a more secure, innovative, and sustainable digital landscape. Here's to unlocking new possibilities together.”
(Source: Wibu-Systems)
Wibu-Systems at Hannover Messe 2024
Wibu-Systems, a global leader in software protection, licensing, and security solutions, is set to make a significant impact at this year's Hannover Messe, the world's premier trade fair for industrial technology. In hall 16, booth D16, visitors can obtain expert guidance for safeguarding their software applications from piracy, reverse engineering, and tampering, insights on the best practices for software monetization, and a visionary glimpse of the future of technology.^As the company celebrates its 35th anniversary and the world is eager to embrace new technologies, Oliver Winzenried, CEO and founder of Wibu-Systems, wants to leave an indelible mark at this year’s show: “This momentous occasion at Hannover Messe is not just a milestone for Wibu-Systems; it's a beacon for the future of cybersecurity and software licensing. With our pioneering CodeMeter technology and a suite of solutions designed to address today's most pressing challenges, we stand ready to empower industries across the globe. As we embark on guided tours and engage with peers, our goal is to forge a path toward a more secure, innovative, and sustainable digital landscape. Here's to unlocking new possibilities together.”
(Source: Wibu-Systems)
10.4.2024
Intersolar 2024: Call for Innovations in Energy and Mobility
The smarter E AWARD moves into the next round and has been completely revamped. From December 1, 2023, companies will have the chance to submit their innovations or projects and compete for The smarter E AWARD – for the first time in five categories (Outstanding Projects, Photovoltaics, Energy Storage, E-Mobility and Smart Integrated Energy). The smarter E AWARD thus unites the renowned The smarter E AWARD, Intersolar AWARD, ees AWARD, Power2Drive AWARD and EM-Power AWARD. All applications must be submitted by March 15, 2024. As we move towards a renewable 24/7 energy supply, the electricity, heat and transport sectors are continuing to grow together. This is causing many market participants – from technology and solution providers to utility companies and municipal utilities – to rethink their approach. Companies are adapting their business models and an increasing number of them is starting to offer integrated solutions with PV modules, storage systems, EV-chargers, power-to-heat systems and energy management software. It is not just the industry sectors that are taking an integrated approach, but also the renowned industry awards presented at The smarter E Europe: The smarter E AWARD will therefore be awarded in five award categories, uniting the previous The smarter E AWARD, Intersolar AWARD, ees AWARD, Power2Drive AWARD and EM-Power AWARD.
(Source: Solar Promotion)
Intersolar 2024: Call for Innovations in Energy and Mobility
The smarter E AWARD moves into the next round and has been completely revamped. From December 1, 2023, companies will have the chance to submit their innovations or projects and compete for The smarter E AWARD – for the first time in five categories (Outstanding Projects, Photovoltaics, Energy Storage, E-Mobility and Smart Integrated Energy). The smarter E AWARD thus unites the renowned The smarter E AWARD, Intersolar AWARD, ees AWARD, Power2Drive AWARD and EM-Power AWARD. All applications must be submitted by March 15, 2024. As we move towards a renewable 24/7 energy supply, the electricity, heat and transport sectors are continuing to grow together. This is causing many market participants – from technology and solution providers to utility companies and municipal utilities – to rethink their approach. Companies are adapting their business models and an increasing number of them is starting to offer integrated solutions with PV modules, storage systems, EV-chargers, power-to-heat systems and energy management software. It is not just the industry sectors that are taking an integrated approach, but also the renowned industry awards presented at The smarter E Europe: The smarter E AWARD will therefore be awarded in five award categories, uniting the previous The smarter E AWARD, Intersolar AWARD, ees AWARD, Power2Drive AWARD and EM-Power AWARD.
(Source: Solar Promotion)
10.4.2024
Flagship Fair WindEnergy Hamburg Just Keeps Growing
From 24 to 27 September 2024 it will once again be time for the famous port city of Hamburg to become the world’s energy hub. For four days, it will be all about wind energy generation and distribution at WindEnergy Hamburg, held on the campus of Hamburg Messe und Congress (HMC). Already the industry is showing enormous interest in the largest international onshore and offshore wind energy expo. After Hall A3 had been added earlier in response to the strong demand, HMC has since expanded the exhibition floor one more time by including the upper level of Hall B2, which will be dedicated to the offshore segment. “More than 1,500 exhibitors from 40 countries will showcase the entire value chain of the wind industry. An event of this breadth and depth is only conceivable in Hamburg. Featured topics this year will include Digitalisation, Artificial Intelligence and Recruiting,” says Andreas Arnheim, Director WindEnergy Hamburg.
(Source: Hamburg Messe & Kongress)
Flagship Fair WindEnergy Hamburg Just Keeps Growing
From 24 to 27 September 2024 it will once again be time for the famous port city of Hamburg to become the world’s energy hub. For four days, it will be all about wind energy generation and distribution at WindEnergy Hamburg, held on the campus of Hamburg Messe und Congress (HMC). Already the industry is showing enormous interest in the largest international onshore and offshore wind energy expo. After Hall A3 had been added earlier in response to the strong demand, HMC has since expanded the exhibition floor one more time by including the upper level of Hall B2, which will be dedicated to the offshore segment. “More than 1,500 exhibitors from 40 countries will showcase the entire value chain of the wind industry. An event of this breadth and depth is only conceivable in Hamburg. Featured topics this year will include Digitalisation, Artificial Intelligence and Recruiting,” says Andreas Arnheim, Director WindEnergy Hamburg.
(Source: Hamburg Messe & Kongress)
9.4.2024
Messe Berlin acquires entire stake in Mobile Seasons
Messe Berlin acquires entire stake in Mobile Seasons GmbH from founder Boris Jebsen and is now the sole shareholder. Messe Berlin would like to thank Boris Jebsen for successfully establishing and positioning the droidcon brand as the leading international conference for android development. After the first droidcon in Berlin in 2009, Boris Jebsen and his team managed to position the brand internationally within a very short time and to place Mobile Seasons GmbH very successfully on the market. In just a few years, the droidcon conferences have developed into a global hub for Android developers. Mobile Seasons has a firm place in the tech community. The aim of Messe Berlin is to successfully drive the further expansion of droidcon into new markets and the development of new products and to create an even more powerful and connected network for Android developers worldwide.
(Source: Messe Berlin)
Messe Berlin acquires entire stake in Mobile Seasons
Messe Berlin acquires entire stake in Mobile Seasons GmbH from founder Boris Jebsen and is now the sole shareholder. Messe Berlin would like to thank Boris Jebsen for successfully establishing and positioning the droidcon brand as the leading international conference for android development. After the first droidcon in Berlin in 2009, Boris Jebsen and his team managed to position the brand internationally within a very short time and to place Mobile Seasons GmbH very successfully on the market. In just a few years, the droidcon conferences have developed into a global hub for Android developers. Mobile Seasons has a firm place in the tech community. The aim of Messe Berlin is to successfully drive the further expansion of droidcon into new markets and the development of new products and to create an even more powerful and connected network for Android developers worldwide.
(Source: Messe Berlin)
9.4.2024
EHFF 2024 Creates Momentum for the Fitness World of Tomorrow
This year, the European Health & Fitness Forum (EHFF) is once again focussing on the future of the fitness industry. As usual, the EHFF takes place in the run-up to FIBO and is the starting signal for knowledge transfer and networking with high-calibre industry experts and members. Together with FIBO, for the 11th time EuropeActive is inviting representatives of the international fitness and health industry to the Congress Centre North at Koelnmesse on 10 April. While FIBO is aimed equally at trade visitors and fitness enthusiasts, the EHFF focuses on industry experts. Under this year's motto "Future-Proofing Your Business through Strategic Management", they will not only be offered an impressive programme of speakers, but also insights into the developments and key figures of the market. In addition to professional education, this year's participants will have even more opportunities for personal dialogue and top-level professional discussions.
(Source:
© RX Deutschland GmbH)
EHFF 2024 Creates Momentum for the Fitness World of Tomorrow
This year, the European Health & Fitness Forum (EHFF) is once again focussing on the future of the fitness industry. As usual, the EHFF takes place in the run-up to FIBO and is the starting signal for knowledge transfer and networking with high-calibre industry experts and members. Together with FIBO, for the 11th time EuropeActive is inviting representatives of the international fitness and health industry to the Congress Centre North at Koelnmesse on 10 April. While FIBO is aimed equally at trade visitors and fitness enthusiasts, the EHFF focuses on industry experts. Under this year's motto "Future-Proofing Your Business through Strategic Management", they will not only be offered an impressive programme of speakers, but also insights into the developments and key figures of the market. In addition to professional education, this year's participants will have even more opportunities for personal dialogue and top-level professional discussions.
(Source:
© RX Deutschland GmbH)
9.4.2024
EuroBLECH 2024: The Power of Productivity
From 22 to 25 October 2024, the 27th International Sheet Metal Working Technology Exhibition, EuroBLECH, will open its doors again at the Hanover Exhibition Grounds in Germany. It is the world’s largest exhibition for sheet metal processing, covering the entire supply chain in 15 different technology sectors. Visitors can look forward to an impressive amount of live demonstrations and world premieres, giving opportunity to explore, assess and discuss the benefits and gains of specific technology solutions for their own production process. EuroBLECH 2024 will be occupying halls 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 26 and 27 at Hanover Exhibition Grounds, the world’s largest exhibition centre. The uptake on stand space has been immense, inparticular from international exhibitors, with more than 60% of exhibitors joining from outside Germany. As such, the show mirrors the global significance of the sheet metal sector in the wider economy. Besides Germany, the major exhibitor countries are Italy, Turkey, China, Spain, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Taiwan, Belgium, Austria, France and the USA.
(Source: Mack-Brooks Exhibitions)
EuroBLECH 2024: The Power of Productivity
From 22 to 25 October 2024, the 27th International Sheet Metal Working Technology Exhibition, EuroBLECH, will open its doors again at the Hanover Exhibition Grounds in Germany. It is the world’s largest exhibition for sheet metal processing, covering the entire supply chain in 15 different technology sectors. Visitors can look forward to an impressive amount of live demonstrations and world premieres, giving opportunity to explore, assess and discuss the benefits and gains of specific technology solutions for their own production process. EuroBLECH 2024 will be occupying halls 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 26 and 27 at Hanover Exhibition Grounds, the world’s largest exhibition centre. The uptake on stand space has been immense, inparticular from international exhibitors, with more than 60% of exhibitors joining from outside Germany. As such, the show mirrors the global significance of the sheet metal sector in the wider economy. Besides Germany, the major exhibitor countries are Italy, Turkey, China, Spain, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Taiwan, Belgium, Austria, France and the USA.
(Source: Mack-Brooks Exhibitions)
8.4.2024
EHFF 2024 Creates Momentum for the Fitness World of Tomorrow
This year, the European Health & Fitness Forum (EHFF) is once again focussing on the future of the fitness industry. As usual, the EHFF takes place in the run-up to FIBO and is the starting signal for knowledge transfer and networking with high-calibre industry experts and members. Together with FIBO, for the 11th time EuropeActive is inviting representatives of the international fitness and health industry to the Congress Centre North at Koelnmesse on 10 April. While FIBO is aimed equally at trade visitors and fitness enthusiasts, the EHFF focuses on industry experts. Under this year's motto "Future-Proofing Your Business through Strategic Management", they will not only be offered an impressive programme of speakers, but also insights into the developments and key figures of the market. In addition to professional education, this year's participants will have even more opportunities for personal dialogue and top-level professional discussions. The lecture programme begins with the presentation of the "2024 European Fitness Market Report" by Herman Rutgers (EuropeActive) and Karsten Hollasch (Deloitte). The report offers current insights into market trends, consumer behaviour and industry analyses.
(Source: RX Deutschland GmbH)
EHFF 2024 Creates Momentum for the Fitness World of Tomorrow
This year, the European Health & Fitness Forum (EHFF) is once again focussing on the future of the fitness industry. As usual, the EHFF takes place in the run-up to FIBO and is the starting signal for knowledge transfer and networking with high-calibre industry experts and members. Together with FIBO, for the 11th time EuropeActive is inviting representatives of the international fitness and health industry to the Congress Centre North at Koelnmesse on 10 April. While FIBO is aimed equally at trade visitors and fitness enthusiasts, the EHFF focuses on industry experts. Under this year's motto "Future-Proofing Your Business through Strategic Management", they will not only be offered an impressive programme of speakers, but also insights into the developments and key figures of the market. In addition to professional education, this year's participants will have even more opportunities for personal dialogue and top-level professional discussions. The lecture programme begins with the presentation of the "2024 European Fitness Market Report" by Herman Rutgers (EuropeActive) and Karsten Hollasch (Deloitte). The report offers current insights into market trends, consumer behaviour and industry analyses.
(Source: RX Deutschland GmbH)
8.4.2024
Prof. H. Baaser will become the new Managing Director of the DKG starting on July 1, 2024
The German Rubber Society (Deutsche Kautschuk-Gesellschaft e.V. (DKG) is pleased to announce that Prof. Herbert Baaser will assume the role of Managing Director of DKG starting July 1, 2024. With an impressive career spanning academia, industry, and academic teaching, Prof. Baaser is an outstanding addition to the DKG team. Born in Rüsselsheim in 1971, Prof. Baaser brings extensive expertise and years of experience in mechanical engineering, mechanics, and materials science. After completing his studies at the University of Technology Darmstadt, where he earned his doctorate and habilitation, he gained valuable industrial experience as a computational engineer. Later, he worked as a Senior Engineer for material modeling and life cycle at Freudenberg in Weinheim. For more than 15 years, Prof. Baaser has been a member of the Deutsche Kautschuk-Gesellschaft. During this time, he has actively participated in various committees. Most recently, he served on the board of directors and various other committees, making significant contributions to the success of our organization.
(Source: DKG)
Prof. H. Baaser will become the new Managing Director of the DKG starting on July 1, 2024
The German Rubber Society (Deutsche Kautschuk-Gesellschaft e.V. (DKG) is pleased to announce that Prof. Herbert Baaser will assume the role of Managing Director of DKG starting July 1, 2024. With an impressive career spanning academia, industry, and academic teaching, Prof. Baaser is an outstanding addition to the DKG team. Born in Rüsselsheim in 1971, Prof. Baaser brings extensive expertise and years of experience in mechanical engineering, mechanics, and materials science. After completing his studies at the University of Technology Darmstadt, where he earned his doctorate and habilitation, he gained valuable industrial experience as a computational engineer. Later, he worked as a Senior Engineer for material modeling and life cycle at Freudenberg in Weinheim. For more than 15 years, Prof. Baaser has been a member of the Deutsche Kautschuk-Gesellschaft. During this time, he has actively participated in various committees. Most recently, he served on the board of directors and various other committees, making significant contributions to the success of our organization.
(Source: DKG)
5.4.2024
Tube 2024: Europe Casts its Nets Outwards
Pushing the pace – that is Europe's current motto as far as the energy transition is concerned. Numerous new high-speed electricity highways are being constructed so that the transition process can pick up speed. But it also still depends on the quality of the available cables: Particularly reliable transmission networks and distribution grids are needed in order to transmit the electricity which will be generated from renewable energies efficiently and without losses occurring over long distances. Because Europe is casting its nets outwards! The Suedlink cable between the North and South of Germany, for example, is contributing to the massive expansion of the electricity grids. With a length of 700 kilometres and an underground cable length of over 2,400 kilometres, it is the largest infrastructure project for the energy transition in Germany and is scheduled to go into operation in 2028. The 600-kilometre NordLink, which enables the exchange of energy between Norway and Germany via an undersea cable routed through the North Sea, has already been completed.
(Source: Messe Düsseldorf)
Tube 2024: Europe Casts its Nets Outwards
Pushing the pace – that is Europe's current motto as far as the energy transition is concerned. Numerous new high-speed electricity highways are being constructed so that the transition process can pick up speed. But it also still depends on the quality of the available cables: Particularly reliable transmission networks and distribution grids are needed in order to transmit the electricity which will be generated from renewable energies efficiently and without losses occurring over long distances. Because Europe is casting its nets outwards! The Suedlink cable between the North and South of Germany, for example, is contributing to the massive expansion of the electricity grids. With a length of 700 kilometres and an underground cable length of over 2,400 kilometres, it is the largest infrastructure project for the energy transition in Germany and is scheduled to go into operation in 2028. The 600-kilometre NordLink, which enables the exchange of energy between Norway and Germany via an undersea cable routed through the North Sea, has already been completed.
(Source: Messe Düsseldorf)
5.4.2024
Coperion at wire 2024
At wire 2024 (April 15-19, 2024, Düsseldorf/Germany) Coperion will present flexible solutions for the efficient production of high-quality compounds for a wide variety of cable applications at booth 13A44 in hall 13. Coperion’s extrusion technology, such as the ZSK twin screw extruder and the KP Kombiplast Compounder, has proven ideal for producing a broad variety of cable compounds for different applications, for example HFFR, XLPE Silan cross-linkable PE or PVC. Coperion also offers trusted solutions for the manufacturing of high-voltage cable compounds. Together with Coperion K-Tron feeders for high accuracy feeding of all ingredients as well as gentle conveying and material handling technology, manufacturers benefit from integrated turnkey solutions from one source. The high performance ZSK twin screw extruder represents a flexible and economical system for the production of different cable compounds. High throughput rates, gentle product handling for a high quality of the end products and high energy efficiency thanks to its low specific energy requirement are only three advantages of this extruder series. In addition, the modular design of the process section allows for individual configuration for the varying requirements of different types of cables such as semiconductive carbon black compounds, XLPE, HFFR, Silan cross-linkable PE, fluoropolymers and TPE. Beside the process section all peripheral equipment can be adjusted according to the process needs. This gives manufacturers the flexibility they need for an efficient and reliable process.
(Source: Coperion GmbH)
Coperion at wire 2024
At wire 2024 (April 15-19, 2024, Düsseldorf/Germany) Coperion will present flexible solutions for the efficient production of high-quality compounds for a wide variety of cable applications at booth 13A44 in hall 13. Coperion’s extrusion technology, such as the ZSK twin screw extruder and the KP Kombiplast Compounder, has proven ideal for producing a broad variety of cable compounds for different applications, for example HFFR, XLPE Silan cross-linkable PE or PVC. Coperion also offers trusted solutions for the manufacturing of high-voltage cable compounds. Together with Coperion K-Tron feeders for high accuracy feeding of all ingredients as well as gentle conveying and material handling technology, manufacturers benefit from integrated turnkey solutions from one source. The high performance ZSK twin screw extruder represents a flexible and economical system for the production of different cable compounds. High throughput rates, gentle product handling for a high quality of the end products and high energy efficiency thanks to its low specific energy requirement are only three advantages of this extruder series. In addition, the modular design of the process section allows for individual configuration for the varying requirements of different types of cables such as semiconductive carbon black compounds, XLPE, HFFR, Silan cross-linkable PE, fluoropolymers and TPE. Beside the process section all peripheral equipment can be adjusted according to the process needs. This gives manufacturers the flexibility they need for an efficient and reliable process.
(Source: Coperion GmbH)
5.4.2024
Fraunhofer ILT: Manufacturing Technologies for the Future of the European Space Industry
Outer space has never before seemed so close, with spaceflight hovering within reach. To enhance the competitiveness of European space transportation systems, researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT are developing innovative manufacturing technologies for rocket components in the ENLIGHTEN project. The researchers will be presenting their results at the Hannover Messe (Hall 2, Booth B24) from April 22 to 26, 2024. Min-Uh Ko and his team at Fraunhofer ILT have set their sights on nothing less than the successful future of the European space industry. Within the ENLIGHTEN (European iNitiative for Low cost, Innovative & Green High Thrust ENgine) project, the scientists are working on new technologies to lower the costs of space travel and bolster Europe’s ability to compete in this field. There are 18 partners involved in the project, which is receiving active support from the European Commission with the aim of maintaining technological sovereignty and being able to operate autonomously amid increasing global competition.
(Source: Fraunhofer ILT)
Fraunhofer ILT: Manufacturing Technologies for the Future of the European Space Industry
Outer space has never before seemed so close, with spaceflight hovering within reach. To enhance the competitiveness of European space transportation systems, researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT are developing innovative manufacturing technologies for rocket components in the ENLIGHTEN project. The researchers will be presenting their results at the Hannover Messe (Hall 2, Booth B24) from April 22 to 26, 2024. Min-Uh Ko and his team at Fraunhofer ILT have set their sights on nothing less than the successful future of the European space industry. Within the ENLIGHTEN (European iNitiative for Low cost, Innovative & Green High Thrust ENgine) project, the scientists are working on new technologies to lower the costs of space travel and bolster Europe’s ability to compete in this field. There are 18 partners involved in the project, which is receiving active support from the European Commission with the aim of maintaining technological sovereignty and being able to operate autonomously amid increasing global competition.
(Source: Fraunhofer ILT)
4.4.2024
TDK Presents Enhanced Embedded Motor Controllers
TDK Corporation (TSE:6762) further extends its Micronas embedded motor controller family, HVC 5x, of fully integrated motor controllers with HVC 5222D and HVC 5422D to drive small brushed (BDC), brushless (BLDC), or stepper motors. * They offer significant enhancements compared to the popular HVC 5221D, doubling drive current, SRAM, and 4x EEPROM while maintaining pin compatibility. Samples are now available for customer evaluation. Start of production is planned for the first quarter of 2025. The latest motor controller models, HVC 5222D and HVC 5422D, feature expanded flash memory capacities of 32 KB and 64 KB respectively, support currents up to 1 A for BLDC and stepper motors, and up to 2 A for DC motors, along with advanced motor-specific functions such as current programming for micro-stepping and integrated phase voltage comparators, virtual star-point, and current sense amplifier for sensor-based and sensor-less motor control, meeting ISO26262 standards for ASIL applications.
(Source: TDK)
TDK Presents Enhanced Embedded Motor Controllers
TDK Corporation (TSE:6762) further extends its Micronas embedded motor controller family, HVC 5x, of fully integrated motor controllers with HVC 5222D and HVC 5422D to drive small brushed (BDC), brushless (BLDC), or stepper motors. * They offer significant enhancements compared to the popular HVC 5221D, doubling drive current, SRAM, and 4x EEPROM while maintaining pin compatibility. Samples are now available for customer evaluation. Start of production is planned for the first quarter of 2025. The latest motor controller models, HVC 5222D and HVC 5422D, feature expanded flash memory capacities of 32 KB and 64 KB respectively, support currents up to 1 A for BLDC and stepper motors, and up to 2 A for DC motors, along with advanced motor-specific functions such as current programming for micro-stepping and integrated phase voltage comparators, virtual star-point, and current sense amplifier for sensor-based and sensor-less motor control, meeting ISO26262 standards for ASIL applications.
(Source: TDK)
4.4.2024
MSTC 2024 to Spotlight Latest MEMS and Sensors Advances
Keynote speakers at the SEMI MEMS and Sensors Technical Congress (MSTC 2024) will highlight smart home and smart garment innovations driven by artificial intelligence (AI) as industry visionaries and experts gather May 1-2 at Covel Commons at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) to discuss the latest MEMS and sensors trends and innovations. Registration is open. Themed Sensorizing Our World: Technology Driving Global Solutions, MSTC 2024 will feature keynotes and technical sessions on critical MEMS and sensors topics. Highlights also include posters showcasing novel applications from the next generation of innovators and networking opportunities for participants to help grow their businesses. Sponsored by the SEMI MEMS & Sensors Industry Group (MSIG), MSTC 2024 will offer a deep dive into how to bring sensor products to market, from design through fabrication and testing and packaging to end-use applications. Industry experts will explore the software and systems needed to expand both legacy and emerging MEMS and sensors to open new markets and business opportunities.
(Source: SEMI)
MSTC 2024 to Spotlight Latest MEMS and Sensors Advances
Keynote speakers at the SEMI MEMS and Sensors Technical Congress (MSTC 2024) will highlight smart home and smart garment innovations driven by artificial intelligence (AI) as industry visionaries and experts gather May 1-2 at Covel Commons at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) to discuss the latest MEMS and sensors trends and innovations. Registration is open. Themed Sensorizing Our World: Technology Driving Global Solutions, MSTC 2024 will feature keynotes and technical sessions on critical MEMS and sensors topics. Highlights also include posters showcasing novel applications from the next generation of innovators and networking opportunities for participants to help grow their businesses. Sponsored by the SEMI MEMS & Sensors Industry Group (MSIG), MSTC 2024 will offer a deep dive into how to bring sensor products to market, from design through fabrication and testing and packaging to end-use applications. Industry experts will explore the software and systems needed to expand both legacy and emerging MEMS and sensors to open new markets and business opportunities.
(Source: SEMI)
4.4.2024
SEMICON Southeast Asia 2024 to Highlight Global Supply Chain Resilience and Sustainability
With the Southeast Asia semiconductor sector attracting growing worldwide investments as more regions diversify their supply chains, the stage is set for SEMICON Southeast Asia 2024 as visionaries and experts gather May 28-30 at MITEC in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for insights into the latest industry developments, trends and innovations and critical areas including sustainability, smart manufacturing, and workforce development. Registration is open. Themed Boosting Agility and Resiliency of the Global Electronics Supply Chain, SEMICON Southeast Asia 2024 will feature more than 500 exhibiting companies and more than 1,000 booths, doubling participation from last year’s exhibition and conference. The exponential expansion underscores the rising interest in Southeast Asia's semiconductor sector and the increasing importance of SEMICON Southeast Asia, the region’s premier global electronics manufacturing and supply chain event, in bringing industry stakeholders together to pursue new innovation and growth opportunities.
(Source: SEMI)
SEMICON Southeast Asia 2024 to Highlight Global Supply Chain Resilience and Sustainability
With the Southeast Asia semiconductor sector attracting growing worldwide investments as more regions diversify their supply chains, the stage is set for SEMICON Southeast Asia 2024 as visionaries and experts gather May 28-30 at MITEC in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for insights into the latest industry developments, trends and innovations and critical areas including sustainability, smart manufacturing, and workforce development. Registration is open. Themed Boosting Agility and Resiliency of the Global Electronics Supply Chain, SEMICON Southeast Asia 2024 will feature more than 500 exhibiting companies and more than 1,000 booths, doubling participation from last year’s exhibition and conference. The exponential expansion underscores the rising interest in Southeast Asia's semiconductor sector and the increasing importance of SEMICON Southeast Asia, the region’s premier global electronics manufacturing and supply chain event, in bringing industry stakeholders together to pursue new innovation and growth opportunities.
(Source: SEMI)
3.4.2024
Messe Berlin acquires entire stake in Mobile Seasons
Messe Berlin acquires entire stake in Mobile Seasons GmbH from founder Boris Jebsen and is now the sole shareholder. Messe Berlin would like to thank Boris Jebsen for successfully establishing and positioning the droidcon brand as the leading international conference for android development. After the first droidcon in Berlin in 2009, Boris Jebsen and his team managed to position the brand internationally within a very short time and to place Mobile Seasons GmbH very successfully on the market. In just a few years, the droidcon conferences have developed into a global hub for Android developers. Mobile Seasons has a firm place in the tech community. The aim of Messe Berlin is to successfully drive the further expansion of droidcon into new markets and the development of new products and to create an even more powerful and connected network for Android developers worldwide.
(Source: Messe Berlin)
Messe Berlin acquires entire stake in Mobile Seasons
Messe Berlin acquires entire stake in Mobile Seasons GmbH from founder Boris Jebsen and is now the sole shareholder. Messe Berlin would like to thank Boris Jebsen for successfully establishing and positioning the droidcon brand as the leading international conference for android development. After the first droidcon in Berlin in 2009, Boris Jebsen and his team managed to position the brand internationally within a very short time and to place Mobile Seasons GmbH very successfully on the market. In just a few years, the droidcon conferences have developed into a global hub for Android developers. Mobile Seasons has a firm place in the tech community. The aim of Messe Berlin is to successfully drive the further expansion of droidcon into new markets and the development of new products and to create an even more powerful and connected network for Android developers worldwide.
(Source: Messe Berlin)
3.4.2024
Messe München: A Stroke of Luck for the City and the Free State
The day of April 1, 1964 was a lucky one for Munich and the Free State of Bavaria: 60 years ago, the “Münchner Messe- und Ausstellungsgesellschaft” was founded, replacing the “Verein Ausstellungspark.” This year, it is celebrating its anniversary. “It was during the spirit of optimism in the 1960s that Messe München developed from a regional organizer into a globally active trade fair company,” says Dieter Reiter, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Messe München and Mayor of Munich. And Bavaria's Minister of Economic Affairs and Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board Hubert Aiwanger emphasizes: “With its large international trade fair portfolio, Munich is now one of the world's leading trade fair venues.” For the two CEOs Reinhard Pfeiffer and Stefan Rummel, the strong portfolio of leading international trade fairs is the key to success: “This strength has enabled us to get back on track after the COVID-19 crisis with our events almost reaching pre-pandemic levels again. The concept of the real trade fair has proven its worth.” 60 years ago, the trade fair began with seven own events. Today, there are over 80 trade fairs worldwide, including as many as eleven world-leading trade fairs—more than any other German trade fair company: these are bauma (the world's largest trade fair in terms of exhibition space), BAU, IFAT, transport logistic, analytica, electronica, automatica, productronica, LASER World of PHOTONICS, LOPEC and drinktec.
(Source: Messe München)
Messe München: A Stroke of Luck for the City and the Free State
The day of April 1, 1964 was a lucky one for Munich and the Free State of Bavaria: 60 years ago, the “Münchner Messe- und Ausstellungsgesellschaft” was founded, replacing the “Verein Ausstellungspark.” This year, it is celebrating its anniversary. “It was during the spirit of optimism in the 1960s that Messe München developed from a regional organizer into a globally active trade fair company,” says Dieter Reiter, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Messe München and Mayor of Munich. And Bavaria's Minister of Economic Affairs and Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board Hubert Aiwanger emphasizes: “With its large international trade fair portfolio, Munich is now one of the world's leading trade fair venues.” For the two CEOs Reinhard Pfeiffer and Stefan Rummel, the strong portfolio of leading international trade fairs is the key to success: “This strength has enabled us to get back on track after the COVID-19 crisis with our events almost reaching pre-pandemic levels again. The concept of the real trade fair has proven its worth.” 60 years ago, the trade fair began with seven own events. Today, there are over 80 trade fairs worldwide, including as many as eleven world-leading trade fairs—more than any other German trade fair company: these are bauma (the world's largest trade fair in terms of exhibition space), BAU, IFAT, transport logistic, analytica, electronica, automatica, productronica, LASER World of PHOTONICS, LOPEC and drinktec.
(Source: Messe München)
3.4.2024
Transform & Beyond by EXPO REAL
The real estate industry faces key challenges in view of the requirements for decarbonizing the property portfolio, digitalization and demographic changes. Transform & Beyond by EXPO REAL now provides an area dedicated to these future and transformation topics in Hall A3 of EXPO REAL, taking place in Munich from October 7 to 9, 2024. Jessica Swoboda, Deputy Project Manager of EXPO REAL, explains the new area: “Transform & Beyond by EXPO REAL is THE place at EXPO REAL that brings together the future topics of the construction and real estate industry. There is also a new design with different stand packages and individual stand spaces, panel participation, pitches, and special themed days.” Companies with industry-compatible solutions and products for decarbonizing existing buildings, for smart buildings, for AI & robotics, for energy management solutions for districts, for space management and user communication, or for cleantech solutions can exhibit. This area also offers start-ups and scale-ups the opportunity to present their innovative and forward-looking solutions and products to the industry and test their practical suitability. They then have the chance within the EXPO REAL network to identify other companies and develop holistic solutions together with the real estate industry.
(Source: Messe München)
Transform & Beyond by EXPO REAL
The real estate industry faces key challenges in view of the requirements for decarbonizing the property portfolio, digitalization and demographic changes. Transform & Beyond by EXPO REAL now provides an area dedicated to these future and transformation topics in Hall A3 of EXPO REAL, taking place in Munich from October 7 to 9, 2024. Jessica Swoboda, Deputy Project Manager of EXPO REAL, explains the new area: “Transform & Beyond by EXPO REAL is THE place at EXPO REAL that brings together the future topics of the construction and real estate industry. There is also a new design with different stand packages and individual stand spaces, panel participation, pitches, and special themed days.” Companies with industry-compatible solutions and products for decarbonizing existing buildings, for smart buildings, for AI & robotics, for energy management solutions for districts, for space management and user communication, or for cleantech solutions can exhibit. This area also offers start-ups and scale-ups the opportunity to present their innovative and forward-looking solutions and products to the industry and test their practical suitability. They then have the chance within the EXPO REAL network to identify other companies and develop holistic solutions together with the real estate industry.
(Source: Messe München)
2.4.2024
Formnext 2024: An Outstanding Start to the New Trade Fair Year
Formnext has made an excellent start to the new trade fair year: Despite the rather subdued economic situation in Germany and global political challenges, by the end of February, around 574 companies from 35 different countries had already registered for the world's leading trade fair for Additive Manufacturing and the next generation of industrial production. With the current registration figures, Formnext 2024 has exceeded the excellent data from the previous year. Of the exhibitors registered so far 64 percent are from abroad. Alongside Germany, the major exhibitor nations include the USA, China, the UK, France, the Netherlands, Italy, and Spain. Along the previous exhibitors is the world’s Additive Manufacturing elite, including companies such as 3D Systems, Additive Industries, AddUp, Altair, Arburg, BASF, BigRep, Bosch, Carbon, DMG Mori, Dyemansion, EOS, Evonik, Farsoon, Formlabs, GE Additive, Henkel, Höganäs, HP, Keyence, Linde, Markforged, Materialise, Nexa3D, Nikon SLM Solutions, Renishaw, Ricoh, Sandvik, Siemens, Sisma, SMS Group, Stratasys, Trumpf, Velo3D und Voxeljet.
(Source: Messe Frankfurt Mesago)
Formnext 2024: An Outstanding Start to the New Trade Fair Year
Formnext has made an excellent start to the new trade fair year: Despite the rather subdued economic situation in Germany and global political challenges, by the end of February, around 574 companies from 35 different countries had already registered for the world's leading trade fair for Additive Manufacturing and the next generation of industrial production. With the current registration figures, Formnext 2024 has exceeded the excellent data from the previous year. Of the exhibitors registered so far 64 percent are from abroad. Alongside Germany, the major exhibitor nations include the USA, China, the UK, France, the Netherlands, Italy, and Spain. Along the previous exhibitors is the world’s Additive Manufacturing elite, including companies such as 3D Systems, Additive Industries, AddUp, Altair, Arburg, BASF, BigRep, Bosch, Carbon, DMG Mori, Dyemansion, EOS, Evonik, Farsoon, Formlabs, GE Additive, Henkel, Höganäs, HP, Keyence, Linde, Markforged, Materialise, Nexa3D, Nikon SLM Solutions, Renishaw, Ricoh, Sandvik, Siemens, Sisma, SMS Group, Stratasys, Trumpf, Velo3D und Voxeljet.
(Source: Messe Frankfurt Mesago)
2.4.2024
EMV 2024: Event Once Again Provides New Impetus for Industry
The EMV, Europe's leading trade fair for electromagnetic compatibility, achieved an impressive response in Cologne from March 12 - 14, 2024. The trade fair, accompanied by a scientific conference with workshops, featured 111 national and international exhibitors from 20 countries. Key players such as Rohde & Schwarz, Frankonia and EMC Test NRW as well as 21 companies, taking part in the EMV for the first time, were also present. More than 2,500 trade visitors took the opportunity to find out about the industry's entire range of topics - from filters and filter components to EMC testing and shielding and its latest developments. A lively exchange of specialist knowledge was also high on the agenda in Cologne. Current trends this time around included EMC in electromobility, smart technologies, power electronics and the use of artificial intelligence in EMC. "The EMV is the leading trade fair for us and has been an indispensable part of our business activities since our foundation. We value the highly specific questions and topics that are raised in conversations with trade visitors. They enable us to develop customized solutions and offer them to our customers accordingly. The platform serves as a bridge between customer inquiries and our sales engineers," confirmed Christine Seel, Managing Director at EMCO Elektronik GmbH, and exhibitor at the EMV for the past 32 years.
(Source: Messe Frankfurt Mesago)
EMV 2024: Event Once Again Provides New Impetus for Industry
The EMV, Europe's leading trade fair for electromagnetic compatibility, achieved an impressive response in Cologne from March 12 - 14, 2024. The trade fair, accompanied by a scientific conference with workshops, featured 111 national and international exhibitors from 20 countries. Key players such as Rohde & Schwarz, Frankonia and EMC Test NRW as well as 21 companies, taking part in the EMV for the first time, were also present. More than 2,500 trade visitors took the opportunity to find out about the industry's entire range of topics - from filters and filter components to EMC testing and shielding and its latest developments. A lively exchange of specialist knowledge was also high on the agenda in Cologne. Current trends this time around included EMC in electromobility, smart technologies, power electronics and the use of artificial intelligence in EMC. "The EMV is the leading trade fair for us and has been an indispensable part of our business activities since our foundation. We value the highly specific questions and topics that are raised in conversations with trade visitors. They enable us to develop customized solutions and offer them to our customers accordingly. The platform serves as a bridge between customer inquiries and our sales engineers," confirmed Christine Seel, Managing Director at EMCO Elektronik GmbH, and exhibitor at the EMV for the past 32 years.
(Source: Messe Frankfurt Mesago)
2.4.2024
NürnbergMesse celebrates its 50th birthday with a tribute to the Messe.Stadt.Nürnberg
For its 50th anniversary, NürnbergMesse is orchestrating its own celebration in a very special way. And the main players are the city’s people. Congratulations come in from a taxi driver who has witnessed the company’s changes first-hand for decades. A hotel manager, whose business ebbs and flows with trade fair cycles. A restaurateur whose culinary creations delight international guests. A booth builder whose craft makes trade fairs possible in the first place. And one of our own NürnbergMesse employees, one among many whose passion has made the company what it is today. A wide array of personalities who express their bond with the trade fair business in a very personal way, and thus also highlight NürnbergMesse’s function as an economic powerhouse. “Our anniversary campaign pays tribute to the city, and to the support and passion that have kept NürnbergMesse flourishing for 50 years. Each of these stories reflects the people of Nuremberg’s hospitality and their warm welcome for guests at our exhibition centre,” explains Dr Thomas Koch, Senior Vice President Group Development at NürnbergMesse.
(Source: NürnbergMesse)
NürnbergMesse celebrates its 50th birthday with a tribute to the Messe.Stadt.Nürnberg
For its 50th anniversary, NürnbergMesse is orchestrating its own celebration in a very special way. And the main players are the city’s people. Congratulations come in from a taxi driver who has witnessed the company’s changes first-hand for decades. A hotel manager, whose business ebbs and flows with trade fair cycles. A restaurateur whose culinary creations delight international guests. A booth builder whose craft makes trade fairs possible in the first place. And one of our own NürnbergMesse employees, one among many whose passion has made the company what it is today. A wide array of personalities who express their bond with the trade fair business in a very personal way, and thus also highlight NürnbergMesse’s function as an economic powerhouse. “Our anniversary campaign pays tribute to the city, and to the support and passion that have kept NürnbergMesse flourishing for 50 years. Each of these stories reflects the people of Nuremberg’s hospitality and their warm welcome for guests at our exhibition centre,” explains Dr Thomas Koch, Senior Vice President Group Development at NürnbergMesse.
(Source: NürnbergMesse)
28.3.2024
Semiconductor Climate Consortium Elects New Governing Council
SEMI, the industry association serving the global electronics manufacturing and design supply chain, today announced the election of four new Semiconductor Climate Consortium (SCC) Governing Council members and an expanded membership. Beginning their two-year terms immediately, the new SCC Governing Council members join those elected last year in guiding the Consortium in its mission to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the global semiconductor value chain. The Council convenes regularly to ensure the SCC is on track to fulfill its vision. Newly Elected SCC Governing Council Members: Missy Bindseil, Director of Sustainability and Communications, JSR; Shawn Covell, Managing Director, Global Environmental, Social and Governance Strategy, Lam Research; Katharina Westrich, Global Head of Vertical Management Semiconductor Digital Industries, Siemens AG; Yuji Ogino, Vice President, Corporate Sustainability Management, Tokyo Electron Ltd. (TEL)
(Source: SEMI)
Semiconductor Climate Consortium Elects New Governing Council
SEMI, the industry association serving the global electronics manufacturing and design supply chain, today announced the election of four new Semiconductor Climate Consortium (SCC) Governing Council members and an expanded membership. Beginning their two-year terms immediately, the new SCC Governing Council members join those elected last year in guiding the Consortium in its mission to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the global semiconductor value chain. The Council convenes regularly to ensure the SCC is on track to fulfill its vision. Newly Elected SCC Governing Council Members: Missy Bindseil, Director of Sustainability and Communications, JSR; Shawn Covell, Managing Director, Global Environmental, Social and Governance Strategy, Lam Research; Katharina Westrich, Global Head of Vertical Management Semiconductor Digital Industries, Siemens AG; Yuji Ogino, Vice President, Corporate Sustainability Management, Tokyo Electron Ltd. (TEL)
(Source: SEMI)
27.3.2024
SEMI ESD Alliance 2024 to Explore the Evolving RISC-V Movement
Key executives from leading semiconductor EDA and IP companies will gather to discuss the latest industry trends, challenges and opportunities Thursday, May 9, in Santa Clara, California at the annual CEO Executive Outlook, hosted by the Electronic System Design Alliance (ESD Alliance), a SEMI Technology Community, and Keysight Technologies. Registration opens soon. Kicking off the program, Calista Redmond, CEO of RISC-V International, the industry group representing the RISC-V ecosystem, and Patrick Little, CEO of SiFive, a RISC-V IP provider, will address the state of the developing RISC-V market.
(Source: SEMI)
SEMI ESD Alliance 2024 to Explore the Evolving RISC-V Movement
Key executives from leading semiconductor EDA and IP companies will gather to discuss the latest industry trends, challenges and opportunities Thursday, May 9, in Santa Clara, California at the annual CEO Executive Outlook, hosted by the Electronic System Design Alliance (ESD Alliance), a SEMI Technology Community, and Keysight Technologies. Registration opens soon. Kicking off the program, Calista Redmond, CEO of RISC-V International, the industry group representing the RISC-V ecosystem, and Patrick Little, CEO of SiFive, a RISC-V IP provider, will address the state of the developing RISC-V market.
(Source: SEMI)
27.3.2024
Fraunhofer ILT: Laser Technology and AI Boost the Circular Economy
The recycling industry is increasingly relying on laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) to identify reusable raw materials in waste streams. The Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT in Aachen is playing a leading role in developing this highly precise technology for element analysis and is continuously expanding its range of applications. The transformation to a circular economy is in full swing. Recycling rates for raw materials such as paper or aluminum from packaging are already above 90 percent. In order to close further material cycles, however, the recycling industry needs sensor-based processes that can identify a great deal of different recyclable materials in waste streams not only reliably, but also fully automatically and at high speed. A fundamental goal of the circular economy is to reuse valuable raw materials – if at all possible – without downcycling. The most important prerequisite for this is separation by type. However, this is precisely where there are still technological gaps in many cases. For example, Germany is considered exemplary when it comes to implementing the EU End-of-Life Vehicles Directive and complies with the specified recycling rate of 95% for end-of-life vehicles; in the current reporting year (2021), it was 97.5%.
(Source: Fraunhofer ILT)
Fraunhofer ILT: Laser Technology and AI Boost the Circular Economy
The recycling industry is increasingly relying on laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) to identify reusable raw materials in waste streams. The Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT in Aachen is playing a leading role in developing this highly precise technology for element analysis and is continuously expanding its range of applications. The transformation to a circular economy is in full swing. Recycling rates for raw materials such as paper or aluminum from packaging are already above 90 percent. In order to close further material cycles, however, the recycling industry needs sensor-based processes that can identify a great deal of different recyclable materials in waste streams not only reliably, but also fully automatically and at high speed. A fundamental goal of the circular economy is to reuse valuable raw materials – if at all possible – without downcycling. The most important prerequisite for this is separation by type. However, this is precisely where there are still technological gaps in many cases. For example, Germany is considered exemplary when it comes to implementing the EU End-of-Life Vehicles Directive and complies with the specified recycling rate of 95% for end-of-life vehicles; in the current reporting year (2021), it was 97.5%.
(Source: Fraunhofer ILT)
25.3.2024
Anuga FoodTec 2024 as the Signpost for the Food and Beverage Industries??
Anuga FoodTec 2024 has once again reinforced its position as a primary supplier trade fair and a central platform of the global food and beverage industries. 'Responsibility' was the top theme of the trade fair and its extensive trade programme, which provided answers to questions from the fields of alternative protein sources, energy and water management, digitalisation and artificial intelligence. New technologies and concepts for sustainable management of natural resources along the entire value creation chain were presented. The participation of 1,307 companies and nearly 40,000 trade visitors from 133 countries reinforces the position of Anuga FoodTec as a pioneer for future-related solutions in food technology. "At this year's Anuga FoodTec, it became clear that true responsibility extends well beyond daily business; it is the driving force for sustainable and long-term growth. In every discussion, every presentation and every new product, we saw how decisive it is to make brave decisions today for our common future", Oliver Frese, Chief Operating Officer of Koelnmesse, reflected.?
(Source: Koelnmesse GmbH)
Anuga FoodTec 2024 as the Signpost for the Food and Beverage Industries??
Anuga FoodTec 2024 has once again reinforced its position as a primary supplier trade fair and a central platform of the global food and beverage industries. 'Responsibility' was the top theme of the trade fair and its extensive trade programme, which provided answers to questions from the fields of alternative protein sources, energy and water management, digitalisation and artificial intelligence. New technologies and concepts for sustainable management of natural resources along the entire value creation chain were presented. The participation of 1,307 companies and nearly 40,000 trade visitors from 133 countries reinforces the position of Anuga FoodTec as a pioneer for future-related solutions in food technology. "At this year's Anuga FoodTec, it became clear that true responsibility extends well beyond daily business; it is the driving force for sustainable and long-term growth. In every discussion, every presentation and every new product, we saw how decisive it is to make brave decisions today for our common future", Oliver Frese, Chief Operating Officer of Koelnmesse, reflected.?
(Source: Koelnmesse GmbH)
25.3.2024
FENSTERBAU & HOLZ-HANDWERK 2024 Inspire Across the Board
The trade fair pairing of FENSTERBAU FRONTALE and HOLZ-HANDWERK has now returned to its usual date in spring – and with great success. Over the past four days, a total of around 75,000 visitors from 112 countries gathered at the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg to meet 973 exhibitors from 44 countries and discuss the latest trends in window, door and façade construction as well as woodworking and wood processing. Both trade fairs were accompanied by a comprehensive supporting programme that offered many valuable ideas on industry topics of current relevance. Immersion in new products and technologies, making valuable industry contacts and coming to grips with current challenges such as sustainability, protection against climate extremes, serialized construction and refurbishment and the shortage of skilled labour: Despite or rather because of the tense situation in the construction industry, the trade fair pairing of FENSTERBAU FRONTALE and HOLZ-HANDWERK proved very popular once again this year and attracted visitors from the carpentry, joinery, architecture and window and façade construction sectors to Nuremberg from around the world.
(Source: NürnbergMesse)
FENSTERBAU & HOLZ-HANDWERK 2024 Inspire Across the Board
The trade fair pairing of FENSTERBAU FRONTALE and HOLZ-HANDWERK has now returned to its usual date in spring – and with great success. Over the past four days, a total of around 75,000 visitors from 112 countries gathered at the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg to meet 973 exhibitors from 44 countries and discuss the latest trends in window, door and façade construction as well as woodworking and wood processing. Both trade fairs were accompanied by a comprehensive supporting programme that offered many valuable ideas on industry topics of current relevance. Immersion in new products and technologies, making valuable industry contacts and coming to grips with current challenges such as sustainability, protection against climate extremes, serialized construction and refurbishment and the shortage of skilled labour: Despite or rather because of the tense situation in the construction industry, the trade fair pairing of FENSTERBAU FRONTALE and HOLZ-HANDWERK proved very popular once again this year and attracted visitors from the carpentry, joinery, architecture and window and façade construction sectors to Nuremberg from around the world.
(Source: NürnbergMesse)
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