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Final EU steel safeguard measures published – eurofer calls for coherent implementation
The European Commission has published the regulation imposing definitive safeguards on steel imported into the EU. This important measure continues the safeguards provisionally imposed in July 2018 and will come into force as…
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Anytime, anywhere tailored learning opportunities for welding professionals and apprentices alike
Creating an open and innovative digital learning system (SIMTRANET) and education materials is the ambitious goal of the DIGIWELD project. Embracing the learning challenges of the new digital era is the main goal…
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«Final safeguard measures welcome but effectiveness could be hampered», says EUROFER
Member states have approved the European Commission’s final safeguard measures on steel. With imports surging by 12% in 2018, the need for an effective defence mechanism is essential, though elements of the final…
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US boom boosting demand for machine tools
The USA: El Dorado for the machine tool industry? According to the US Association for Manufacturing Technology, the level of orders received by the industry in the USA rose by 27 per cent…
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Challenges in the market for structural castings posed by globalization
Die casting is an economic method for the manufacture of structural components. The foundries that operate in this area have to cope with a number of challenges. The use of modern manufacturing technology…
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Full throttle towards a common language for machine tools
umati (universal machine tool interface) moves one step ahead towards becoming a generally accepted standard. VDW, the German Machine Tool Builders’ Association and the OPC Foundation establish a so-called Joint Working Group. Interested…
Full throttle towards a common language for machine tools
umati (universal machine tool interface) moves one step ahead towards becoming a generally accepted standard. VDW, the German Machine Tool Builders’ Association and the OPC Foundation establish a so-called Joint Working Group. Interested…
Efficient order picking of single-unit batches
Eurotech is adding a new order picking system to its product range to tackle the challenge of batch size 1. The advanced system picks items from multiple pallet positions and places them on…
Foundry Vs Additive comparison of performances and heat treatments for an Al-Si-Mg alloy
The Additive Manufacturing (AM) of aluminium alloys is facing a growing development mainly thanks to the optimization of the production process and of the quality of the powders used as raw material. this…
An economical approach to resolving surface finishing challenges
Flexible hones address surface roughness and increased dimensional changes for anodized cylinders that mate with other parts. To allow the use of aluminum instead of other, heavier metals in industrial applications, many cylinders…
Efficient order picking of single-unit batches
Eurotech is adding a new order picking system to its product range to tackle the challenge of batch size 1. The advanced system picks items from multiple pallet positions and places them on…
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