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Retrofitting Instead of New Construction: EU Funds Hydrogen Technology for Blast Furnaces
The EU is funding a project by Thyssenkrupp AT.PRO with 1.8 million euros. The subsidiary of Thyssenkrupp Materials Services has developed a new process for introducing hydrogen into conventional blast furnaces. The EU-funded project uses special injection technology to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 20 percent.
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Valves manufacturer receives approval for new electroplating plant
Shortly before Christmas, Prof. Dr. Jan Hilligardt, District President of the Darmstadt Regional Council, presented Dr. Andreas Widl, CEO of SAMSON AG, with the approval notice for the construction and operation of a new electroplating plant at a festive event on the Innovation Campus in Offenbach.
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SECURITY UNTER KONTROLLE: New date set
SECURITY UNDER CONTROL has a new date. Vulkan Verlag's OT security congress will take place on 17 and 18 March 2026. The venue is also changing: after two editions in Düsseldorf, SECURITY UNTER KONTROLLE 2026 will take place in Duisburg for the first time.
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Strategic Partnership for Hydrogen Heating Technology
HYTING has developed a patent-pending air heating system based on a catalytic process. The system converts hydrogen and atmospheric oxygen into heat without combustion. The catalyst acts as a reaction accelerator.
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Manufacturer of safety valves begins new construction project
Leser, a manufacturer of safety valves, is significantly increasing its investments at the Hohenwestedt site in Schleswig-Holstein and is investing 41.3 million euros in a new construction project. Originally, only 11 million euros were planned. Managing Director Martin Leser emphasizes that the aim of the investment is to maintain existing jobs and create new ones.
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Report: Germany Should Import Green Intermediate Products
German industry faces the challenge of becoming climate-neutral while remaining competitive. A new study by the Kopernikus Project Ariadne shows: Importing green intermediate products could be a solution. The researchers recommend relocating energy-intensive production abroad and focusing on processing activities.
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New certification for sealing materials for use with hydrogen
The increasing role of hydrogen as an energy carrier brings with it new challenges in sealing technology. Various flat gasket materials from Klinger have successfully passed the tests of the DVGW certification program ZP 5123 for use in hydrogen applications and have been certified accordingly.
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HYPAT Analysis: Fraunhofer Researches the Future of Green Hydrogen
Researchers have analyzed the future of the hydrogen market in a collaborative project. According to the "HYPAT – H2 Potential Atlas," Germany will need to cover more than 20 percent of its energy demand with hydrogen. High import costs and strategic partnerships will play a decisive role.
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Challenging times for the German valve industry
The valve industry can look back on a challenging year in 2024. As a driving force for innovations and trend topics, Valve World Expo 2024 could set the course for future growth.
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Swiss manufacturer focuses on expansion
A Swiss manufacturer of butterfly valves for hydropower plants is building a new production hall in the Graubünden municipality of Serneus. The expansion will enable the production and assembly of butterfly valves with a nominal width of up to six meters directly on site.
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These are the winners of the Valve Stars Awards 2024
The Valve Stars Awards ceremony took place at VALVE WORLD EXPO 2024 as part of the Valve World Expo Forum. In cooperation with Messe Düsseldorf, the trade magazine “IAD - Industriearmaturen & Dichtungstechnik” honors the best products of the year with the award.
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ZVEI study confirms semiconductor industry as a profitable investment
Investments in the semiconductor industry pay off for the state - this is shown by the current ZVEI study "From chips to opportunities: The importance and profitability of microelectronics funding". According to study author Tanjeff Schadt, Partner at Strategy&, PwC's global strategy consultancy, subsidies for microelectronics bring an impressive return of 30 to 40 per cent.
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H2 Balance Shows Hydrogen Market Growing with Government Support
The EWI - Institute of Energy Economics at the University of Cologne has published the H2 Balance 2024. Commissioned by E.on, the report shows that the German hydrogen economy is growing. However, this growth is only happening with state support. Particularly, the IPCEI funding decisions are proving to be important drivers for hydrogen expansion.
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Hype around generative AI has subsided, according to study
Two years after the launch of ChatGPT, a recent study provides new insights into the use and acceptance of generative AI in Germany. Researchers from the Bavarian Research Institute for Digital Transformation (bidt) at the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities have come to a clear conclusion.
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Ransomware attacks increasingly aim to destroy instead of encrypt
Cyber criminals are changing their tactics: instead of encrypting data, they are increasingly focussing on deleting it completely - an alarming trend that significantly increases the risk of companies losing important information.
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Breakthrough for German Hydrogen Network: €24 Billion Financing Secured
A major milestone for German hydrogen infrastructure has been reached with KfW providing €24 billion for the national hydrogen core network (Kernnetz) development. The loan, signed on November 26, secures funding for the amortization account that bridges the initial cost gap between investments and network charges.
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Krohne sponsors the NAMUR Annual General Meeting 2025
The sponsor of the NAMUR Annual General Meeting 2025 has been announced. Krohne will play a key role in shaping the programme for next year's annual meeting of the interest group.
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Tobias Schlichtmann becomes new Chairman of the Executive Board
NAMUR has a new Chairman of the Board in Tobias Schlichtmann. He succeeds Felix Hanisch, who stepped down after a total of seven years at the helm of the interest group. There have also been extensive changes to the rest of the NAMUR Executive Board.
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EU Hydrogen Bank Doubles Funding Volume
The European Hydrogen Bank reports significant growth: Around 2 billion euros are available for its second auction round – more than double the amount of the first tender. This increase was made possible by Spain, Lithuania, and Austria joining the "Auctions-as-Service" mechanism.
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NAMUR publishes update of NE 167
NAMUR Recommendation NE 167 ‘Common Technical Terms of Delivery for Valves, Control Valves and PCT Field Devices’ has been revised in terms of content and editing. It contains significant updates and additions that further advance the standardisation and quality assurance of valves, control valves and PCT field devices in the process industry.
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EU Supports Major Hydrogen Project on German-Polish Border
The European Union is supporting an ambitious German-Polish hydrogen project in Western Pomerania. PNE AG is planning to produce up to one gigawatt of green hydrogen for both countries in the region. The EU Commission has now approved funding of 190,000 euros through its executive agency CINEA for initial feasibility studies.
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ZVEI's "Digital Ecosystems & Smart Services" (DESS) platform launched
With the new Digital Ecosystems & Smart Services (DESS) platform, the ZVEI is providing decisive impetus for the digital transformation of the industry. The aim of the initiative is to strengthen dialogue between companies and drive forward the integration of IT and OT.
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Two valve manufacturers focus on new production
Expansion is essential for many companies these days. For example, two manufacturers of industrial valves have recently invested in new production facilities. One of them is even located in India.
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Hydrogen Infrastructure in Europe Needed Even at Low Demand
A recent study by the Fraunhofer Excellence Cluster Integrated Energy Systems (CINES) shows that Europe must build extensive hydrogen infrastructure - even at low demand. European domestic production could cover up to 90 percent of the demand. The research forecasts a demand between 700 and 2,800 terawatt hours.
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Autumn slump in German mechanical engineering
The German mechanical and plant engineering industry is facing a turbulent autumn. All key indicators, including economic expectations, sales forecasts and capacity utilisation, point to a continued deterioration in the industry. This is shown by the latest mechanical engineering barometer from PwC Germany.
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