Overview: Topics
AI & Robotics in the Steel Industry: When Machines Talk to Each Other
19.01.2026
AI is now making broad inroads onto the shop floor throughout the steel industry: The Internet of Things (IoT) is evolving into an Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) – intelligent, networked systems that not only collect data but make decisions autonomously.
The next step towards decarbonising industry
12.01.2026
Germany has set itself the goal of becoming climate neutral by 2045. A key aspect of this is dealing with unavoidable CO₂ emissions. A landmark decision was made in this regard at the end of last year: on 28 November 2025, the amendment to the KSpG (Kohlendioxid-Speicherungsgesetz) came into force.
Digital Steel - Driver for Transformation and Innovation
08.12.2025
The European steel industry is currently undergoing rapid digital transformation. From artificial intelligence to digital twins to fully digitalized trading platforms - the sector is utilizing cutting-edge technologies to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and pave the way for decarbonization.
Efficient Maintenance of Power Plant Components
01.12.2025
Pressurized components in power plants are subjected to significant stress due to frequent load changes and pronounced temperature fluctuations. To detect potential damage at an early stage and enable condition-based maintenance planning, TÜV SÜD has developed an innovative, non-intrusive temperature monitoring method.
Geothermal energy – key technology for Germany's heating transition
24.11.2025
The Geothermiebeschleunigungsgesetz (GeoBG), which will be debated again in the Bundestag on 5 November 2025, aims to speed up the expansion of geothermal energy plants, heat pumps and heat storage facilities in Germany through faster approval procedures and less bureaucracy.
Industry 4.0: Prospects for networked value creation in the wire, cable and tube industry
17.11.2025
In its policy paper "Industry 4.0: Research and Development Prospects", the Industry 4.0 Research Advisory Board presents specific recommendations for the future viability of networked value creation in Germany.
Green hydrogen: From hype to reality
27.10.2025
At the end of 2020, the world emerged from the Covid pandemic with a desire to fundamentally change the energy landscape. Say goodbye to oil and gas and welcome green hydrogen, hailed at the time as the “fuel of the future.”
High Voltage in Steel: How the E-Revolution is Reinventing the Wire Industry
13.10.2025
Electromobility in Germany is currently experiencing dynamic development with significant changes in registration patterns. Following the discontinuation of government subsidies at the end of 2023, the year 2024 initially recorded a decline in new e-car registrations at the beginning of the year.
Interaction between dams, valves, and pipes
06.10.2025
The interaction of industrial valves, dams, and the associated pipelines forms an indispensable basis for modern water management and energy supply. Coordinated interaction between these components is crucial for the efficient use of water resources, ensuring their long-term availability, and at the same time guaranteeing the necessary safety in all operating conditions.
Decentralized Hydrogen Supply: Key Technology for the Energy Future
06.10.2025
The energy transition poses central questions for business and society: How can we manage to meet the growing energy demand sustainably, reduce dependencies on fossil fuels, and simultaneously ensure energy security? Hydrogen plays a crucial role in this context.