Modern lightweight design makes new vehicle concepts possible and is particularly important when intelligent hybrid concepts have to fulfil several functions at the same time. Join the discussion at the "Lightweight Construction Summit" (Leichtbaugipfel) on 26 and 27 March 2019 in Würzburg, Germany.

What considerations must be made in the early stages of a design, in the move to low-volume and mass serial production?

A blasting concept was realised with parts lying flat on conveyor belts and being treated in a continuous process to eliminate the unavoidable manual suspension and removal tasks associated with hanger-type blast machines.

The Swiss company Exxentis AG will present the advantages of porous aluminum at Hannover Messe 2019.

Emag Automation is now Emag Lasertec. The new name is intended to describe the focus of work and the strategic orientation more accurately, as the specialists see outstanding market opportunities for their integrated laser production solutions, the company announced.

Foundries are one of the best examples of resource efficiency and sustainability. Because castings implement the recycling concept almost completely.

Topics such as 3D printing, digital transformation and electromobility dominated the event Druckgusstag at the end of February in Schorndorf, Germany.

Aluminum may be the best choice when a corrosion resistant alloy is needed that can withstand high temperatures. What further advantages offer aluminum and zinc die casting alloys for corrosion resistance?

The annual Event for 3D design has been renamed and from 2020 the 3D-Experience World will take over to address a wider range of potential users of 3D technology. CEO Gian Paolo Bassi explains the reasons why Dassault Systèmes took this decision.