Bundled lightweight construction expertise
Fraunhofer Research Field Lightweight Construction bundles unique competencies from 16 institutes
Lead-free aluminum for precision turning
Tornos France focuses on machinability and chip control in the processing of lead-free aluminum from Eural
Lead-Free Alloys in Focus
With the publication of the updated RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU on December 12, 2025, the European Union has formally confirmed the gradual ban on lead as an alloying component in electrical and electronic applications.
Stainless steel slows down fine dust
Brake discs made of stainless steel significantly reduce fine dust emissions and are particularly durable
Portable X-ray fluorescence analyzer
analyticon has introduced a new handheld XRF for simple metal analyses with FEnX-T
Formnext 2025 opens in Frankfurt
Formnext 2025 has started and impressively showcases the industrial potential of additive manufacturing
One life is not enough
Circular economy for electric motors and batteries
Hard metals and precision tools
Future-proof performance with carbide rods from Boehlerit
High-performance ceramics for high loads
Kyocera presents silicon nitride with the StarCeram N3000 P, an improved high-performance material for gas-lubricated seals
AI helps in the search for alternatives
There are many reasons why companies need to replace certain raw or materials with others. A research team from Fraunhofer IPA has now developed an AI-supported tool for material substitution.