The order slump has the chemical industry firmly in its grip. From January to August, the chemical sector recorded a decline of 2.9 percent in domestic business – a clear sign of the ongoing weakness of the domestic industrial economy.…
An international consortium is developing an ion-beam method for the safe removal of debris from Earth orbit. The ion beam is intended to halt uncontrolled object motion and enable their relocation. Kiel University is receiving €639,000 in funding for this…
A strong year-end for RAMPF Composite Solutions: With appearances at the trade fairs DAIR to Innovate in Toronto, Canada, and CADC in Connecticut, USA, the company presents its customized composite full-service solution for applications in aviation, aerospace, and the defense…
From May 5 to 7, 2026, the next Optatec – the international trade fair for optical technologies, components, and systems – will once again bring together optics enthusiasts from a wide range of industries and countries at the Frankfurt am…
Anticipation is high: from February 7 to 11, 2026, INTERGASTRA, the leading trade fair for hotels and restaurants, will once again open its doors at Messe Stuttgart. The mood in the industry is already full of expectation. “In recent weeks…
At drinktec 2025, the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV presented three technology solutions that, through the use of AI, powerful software, and newly developed contamination sensor technology, put an end to the safety-driven, systematic oversizing of cleaning…
Still the day of his inauguration, Donald Trump withdrew from the Paris Climate Agreement. The term climate change no longer features in his vocabulary and is reportedly deleted from government servers. Within the EU, implementation of the Green Deal has…
SKZ – The Plastics Center is cooperating with the 3D Printing Academy and is becoming one of the main sponsors of the innovative 3D printing learning platform. Through this partnership, expertise in plastics and additive manufacturing technologies will in future…
Whether consumer demands or legal regulations – the issue of sustainability plays a central role in the confectionery and snack industry. What is required is a combination of technical precision and ideal packaging materials. With regard to the requirements of…
ISM 2026, which takes place from February 1 to 4 in Cologne, is already reporting strong early interest: four months before the start of the trade fair, floor space bookings have already exceeded the final level of ISM 2025. Companies…
