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

Material research develops new composite material

With HoverLIGHT, Fraunhofer researchers have developed a composite material that can revolutionize the construction of machine tools.

Hybrid-Compound Bipolar Plates for Sustainable Heavy Transport

In the research project HyCoFC, industry and research partners are collaborating to develop bipolar plates for durable, cost-effective, and high-performance fuel cells specifically for heavy-duty applications.

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.

Lead-free aluminum for precision turning

Tornos France focuses on machinability and chip control in the processing of lead-free aluminum from Eural

Hard metals and precision tools

Future-proof performance with carbide rods from Boehlerit

Stainless steel slows down fine dust

Brake discs made of stainless steel significantly reduce fine dust emissions and are particularly durable

Bundled lightweight construction expertise

Fraunhofer Research Field Lightweight Construction bundles unique competencies from 16 institutes