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Ten Years of Carbon2Chem®: How a Research Project Became a Blueprint for Climate-Neutral Industry
04.09.2026
Carbon2Chem® is marking its tenth anniversary these days — a milestone that symbolizes one of the most ambitious industrial transformations of our time: the systematic use of green hydrogen and CO₂ from steel production as a raw material base for the chemical industry.
New Technology Platform in the Bitterfeld-Wolfen Chemical Park Advances Circular Economy and Process Engineering
21.08.2026
In the presence of Saxony-Anhalt's Minister for Science Prof. Dr. Armin Willingmann and State Secretary Stefanie Pötzsch, the Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS has officially opened its new "Technology Platform for Circular Economy and Process Engineering TKV" at the Bitterfeld-Wolfen chemical park.
Worldwide Crude Steel Production Edges Lower in July 2026
21.08.2026
Steel output across the 70 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) reached 149.2 million tonnes (Mt) in July 2026, marking a modest 0.3% decline compared with the same month last year.
CDI Publishes Practical Guide for Reliable Greenhouse Gas Accounting
14.08.2026
How can a company present its greenhouse gas balance in a way that actually earns the trust of customers, investors, and business partners? That is the question at the heart of a new publication from the Cluster Decarbonisation of Industry (CDI), aimed at helping companies — particularly small and medium-sized enterprises — communicate their emissions data transparently.
One in Four New Cars Sold Worldwide Is Now Electric: Fast Charging Becomes the Next Frontier in E-Mobility
07.08.2026
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics of Materials IWM in Freiburg have developed a simulation model that identifies potential weak points in forged components at an early stage. Such weak points are frequently caused by incomplete grain reformation, known as recrystallization.
Digital Forging Lab: Driving Resource Efficiency in Open-Die Forging Through Simulation
31.07.2026
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics of Materials IWM in Freiburg have developed a simulation model that identifies potential weak points in forged components at an early stage. Such weak points are frequently caused by incomplete grain reformation, known as recrystallization.
WAAM Between Technological Maturity and Industrial Scaling: Qualification and Standardization as the Next Challenge
24.07.2026
Around 150 industry professionals discussed the current state of Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) at WAAMathon #3 on June 11, 2026, in Berlin. The conference, organized by Berlin.Industrial.Group. (B.I.G.), made one thing clear: technical feasibility was no longer the focus — industrial implementation was.
Metal 3D Printing as a Life Extension for Steel Components
17.07.2026
Steel structures such as bridges, load-bearing frameworks, or industrial installations are exposed to heavy loads over decades. Over time, fatigue cracks can develop that compromise the safety of these components. Since permanently installed elements are often difficult or costly to replace, researchers at Empa are exploring alternatives.
Ferrous Slags 2025: Substitute for 11 Million Tonnes of Natural Rock and Savings of 4 Million Tonnes of CO₂
07.07.2026
Despite a difficult economic and political environment, the figures for 2025 on the production and use of ferrous slags demonstrate that this by-product of steelmaking once again contributes to the circular economy, resource conservation and climate protection.
European Steel Producers Call for Reform of the EU Emissions Trading System
03.07.2026
Three leading European steel producers – ArcelorMittal Europe, thyssenkrupp Steel and voestalpine – have issued a joint appeal for an urgent and pragmatic reform of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU-ETS). The companies warn that, without adjustments, the current course threatens to destroy Europe's industrial base.