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SKZ confirms test results in international interlaboratory tests
21.11.2025
The SKZ Plastics Centre has confirmed its performance in materials testing in recent international interlaboratory tests. The testing laboratory achieved excellent results in various disciplines, demonstrating its technical precision and methodological reliability.
EasyFlipper simplifies turning processes in metalworking
21.11.2025
Turning heavy sheet metal parts is one of the most labor-intensive steps in many metalworking companies. Cranes or forklifts are often used for this purpose, which is time-consuming and entails additional safety requirements.
Steag Iqony Group completes integration of Uniper Wärme
17.11.2025
The Steag Iqony Group has successfully completed the acquisition of Uniper Wärme GmbH. As the company announced on 3 November, all regulatory approvals and contractual requirements have been met approximately three months after the signing of the purchase agreement.
“Energy Cost Scan” for Medium-Sized Companies
17.11.2025
The BFE Institute for Energy and the Environment GmbH has developed a new service: the “Energy Cost Scan” for companies with annual energy costs of €100,000 or more.
Denmark and North Rhine-Westphalia deepen cooperation on heat transition
10.11.2025
Denmark and North Rhine-Westphalia are extending their cooperation on heat transition by three years. The aim is to harness the expertise of Danish energy policy for the implementation of municipal heat plans and industrial decarbonisation in North Rhine-Westphalia. The partnership is supported by NRW.Energy4Climate and the Danish Energy Agency.
Setting New Standards in Shipbuilding
10.11.2025
In the research project “FOLAMI,” the Fraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability LBF focused on evaluating the mixed steel-aluminum joints produced by form-fit laser beam welding for use in fatigue-resistant semi-finished products in shipbuilding.
Federal Audit Office calls for reality check on hydrogen strategy
10.11.2025
In a special report, the Federal Audit Office examined the implementation of the national hydrogen strategy – with sobering results. Although the federal government attributes a key role to hydrogen in the energy transition, the ramp-up remains far behind expectations.
Hamburg to become hub for liquid hydrogen
03.11.2025
Daimler Truck, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA), and Kawasaki Heavy Industries signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the Hydrogen Technology World Expo in Hamburg. Together, they want to establish a supply chain for green liquid hydrogen to Europe, with the Port of Hamburg serving as a central hub for supplying the European hinterland.
Tender round for CO₂ difference contracts launched
03.11.2025
On 6 October, the Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Energie (BMWE) launched the preliminary procedure for the next round of CO₂ difference contracts. The aim is to enable companies in energy-intensive industries to switch to more climate-friendly production processes. The actual award is planned for 2026.
Climate-Friendly Metal Processing with Hydrogen
03.11.2025
When metals need to change their shape or hardness, this often requires an intensive heat treatment process. However, these industrial high-temperature procedures frequently produce significant amounts of greenhouse gases — especially CO₂.