For the production of complex customized parts and small series manufacturing, 3D metal printing has already proved its worth. However, for large series, industrial 3D printing is required. Experts believe that aluminum is particularly suitable for this purpose.

The fax and telephone era in the metal trading business is coming to an end. The winners will be the traders who have been quick and purposeful in the digitisation of their processes. The development will lead to fully automatic supply via the Internet of Things.

The MM Award of our affiliate portal MM Maschinenmarkt presented at the AMB, honored special innovations in the field of metalworking.

Visit the International Aluminium Recycling Congress from 26th to 27th february 2019 in Colmar and discuss with participants from policy, industry and media.

The Safe Light Regional Vehicle is a concept developed by the German Aerospace Center (DLR). The body of the very light and electric commuter and shuttle car has already passed its first crash tests.

With the new software version MAGMASOFT® 5.4 the company presents a comprehensive toolbox of new capabilities for the optimization of casting designs, tooling layouts and robust production processes.

For tomorrow's products to become a reality, engineering simulation must become a tool for every engineer, every product throughout the entire life cycle. Without this evolution, the opportunities offered by industry 4.0 cannot be fully exploited. A plea for the use of simulation.

Is Lego assuming the job of carmakers? If this was the case, this would also affect the die-casting sector. With the first Bugatti Chiron built entirely with Lego bricks, die casters must be well prepared.

E-mobility not only affects automobile manufacturers, but also has an impact on smaller suppliers. Dr. Jochen Kress of Mapal explains what changes a C parts supplier is facing and how the company intends to compensate for potential sales losses.

Premium Aerotec, Daimler and EOS launched the "NextGenAM" project a year ago. The aim was to develop the basics of a production system for series production with 3D printing technology.

Autodesk has designed a generative lightweight seat frame for commercial planes that saves up to 550 kg per plane and thus fuel for millions of dollars. This is one of example how the casting sector benefits from this further development of additive manufacturing by the use of 3D printing.

Constellium announced that it has expanded its operations in Dahenfeld to increase supply of aluminum automotive structures. Constellium will manufacture a wide range of components for the body structure of a premium sports car.