Materials

ECTA calls for coordinated European action to secure tungsten supply

Initiative of the Plansee Group to establish a strategic tungsten oxide reserve in the United States

Brake discs made of stainless steel significantly reduce fine dust emissions and are particularly durable

Tornos France focuses on machinability and chip control in the processing of lead-free aluminum from Eural

With the publication of the updated RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU on December 12, 2025, the European Union has formally confirmed the gradual ban on lead as an alloying component in electrical and electronic applications.

Hufschmied Cutting Systems showcases tools for special challenges at JEC World 2026

Formnext 2025 has started and impressively showcases the industrial potential of additive manufacturing

As a manufacturer of semi-finished products made of aluminum, EURAL GNUTTI SPA has developed an aluminum alloy that ensures both high mechanical properties and optimal chip formation.

Circular economy for electric motors and batteries

The carbide pioneer Boehlerit has a wide portfolio of carbide grades with different grain sizes.

Be cautious when selecting products and service providers

There are many reasons why companies need to replace certain raw or materials with others. A research team from Fraunhofer IPA has now developed an AI-supported tool for material substitution.

This piece of metal is so loose and light that it even floats in milk. We are talking about metal foam. The innovative material contains up to 90 percent air and has astonishing properties. In the factory, it ensures more sustainability and helps to improve the environmental balance in industrial production.

A breakthrough in steel casting technology has been achieved by Fraunhofer IWU and the TU Bergakademie Freiberg.