Martin Grolms

Recycling plastic has an important role in sustainable manufacturing. However, there are still barriers to using recycled plastic, not only because of its material and processing properties, but also because of its smell. A young researcher at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) … Weiterlesen …

The Design and Prototyping Group of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) with Boeing has developed a unique hybrid 3D printing process that allows electrical, optical and structural elements to be introduced throughout an additively manufactured component during the build … Weiterlesen …

The commercial production of thin-film photovoltaic systems with semiconductors made of copper, indium, gallium and selenium (CIGS) is on the verge of a breakthrough: Two leading Chinese energy companies, Shanghai Electric and the Shenhua Group, have opted to invest heavily … Weiterlesen …

The times when a decorative coating for interior or exterior use in the architectural sector was simply paint without any function are long since gone. Likewise, the regulatory demands on coating producers increase significantly from year to year. BYK is … Weiterlesen …

The metal casting sector employs a number of various technologies to manufacture millions of component parts, in a cost-effective manner. Raw castings frequently require a surface preparation or finishing process such as deburring and edge breaking. Another important finishing process … Weiterlesen …

Since its invention in 1886, the aluminum production process has been based on a constant supply of energy. This great demand provides an opportunity for the energy turnaround. Trimet has shown this with its virtual battery project. The aluminum producer … Weiterlesen …

SKF has launched a new grease that has been proven to reduce the damage caused by false brinelling in hub bearing units by more than 50% when compared with competing greases. The lubricant has been introduced to the market to … Weiterlesen …

Hybrid processes and materials made of fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) and metal for the automotive lightweight construction of tomorrow are the focus of the LEIKA research project. LEIKA stands for “Leichtbau in Karosseriebauteilen” or lightweight construction in auto body components. The … Weiterlesen …

The dental industry is one of the fastest adopters of 3D printing technology, transforming highly manual processes in the shift towards digital dentistry. Powering better patient experiences, digital dental models can streamline the scan to in-house production workflow, reduce delivery … Weiterlesen …

Keller Lufttechnik developed a new generation of filters with the goal of a prolonged filter service life, available in various designs. According to the German company, the new KLR filter, which stands for Keller Long Run, is living up to … Weiterlesen …