Global Commodity Prices Rose Sharply Early This Year
Iron ore prices rose by a good $4 per month on average. In Europe, prices for hot-rolled wide strip (+1 %) and for galvanised sheets (+0.3 %) remained almost stable. On the other hand, wire rod saw an increase of 8 %. However, it is unlikely to maintain its level. Trend: By the end of Q1 2018, steel prices will move sideways and wire rod has potential for correction downwards. Slightly lower prices should result for scrap in February.
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:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1769800/1769810/original.jpg "During the General Assembly, European Aluminium also introduced two new companies.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1770000/1770083/original.jpg "Electric drives require a multitude of completely new components, including housings for batteries and electromotors.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1769400/1769446/original.jpg "This necessary continuity enables CEMAFON to continue its successful development even in difficult times.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1767000/1767070/original.jpg "The investment in rheocasting equipment is intended to improve the launch of new products.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1771600/1771676/original.jpg "Car manufacturers can benefit from considerable savings potential, increased efficiency, and minimization of risks by outsourcing the production of prototypes, development costs, time-intensive labor, and investments in dedicated prototyping centers.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1771700/1771756/original.jpg "In the past, these components were manufactured individually and then assembled in several steps using screws, seals, and washers to form a complete, functioning system.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1771000/1771036/original.jpg "Voxeljet AG has received a follow-up order for two more 3D printing systems for a German premium car manufacturer.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1770100/1770182/original.jpg "This is how Bühler's Carat 560 die casting machine looks like.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1771400/1771464/original.jpg "Harting Applied Technologies GmbH was elected Toolmaker of the Year 2020.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1771100/1771146/original.jpg "The 3D printing service provider Enable Manufacturing Ltd has been granted funding from Innovate UK.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1771200/1771225/original.jpg "The FRECH GDK3200T die casting machine will be installed by the end of the month.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1769600/1769620/original.jpg "The SRO event, \"Pirelli GT4 America,\" took place on August 29 and 30, and featured two 90-minute races at the world-famous Road America Raceway in the heart of Wisconsin, about 20 miles north of Milwaukee.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1768500/1768591/original.jpg "In the live webinar, Johannes Messer called on stakeholders from the entire value chain to join forces.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1766800/1766805/original.jpg "The new date for the Forum Gießerei-Industrie is set for June 14-15, 2021.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1758500/1758509/original.jpg "\"Foundry processes can make an important contribution to realization and innovation, for example in the production of complex geometries and the use of new materials.\"")
/cdn4.vogel.de/infinity/white.jpg "Iron ore prices rose by a good $4 per month on average. In Europe, prices for hot-rolled wide strip (+1 %) and for galvanised sheets (+0.3 %) remained almost stable. On the other hand, wire rod saw an increase of 8 %. However, it is unlikely to maintain its level. Trend: By the end of Q1 2018, steel prices will move sideways and wire rod has potential for correction downwards. Slightly lower prices should result for scrap in February.")
