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Schneider Electric and Atmen Digitize H2 Certificates
Schneider Electric and the startup Atmen have entered into a strategic partnership for the certification of green hydrogen. The startup's certification platform aims to help manufacturers more easily comply with and certify EU criteria for green hydrogen and e-fuels. The software automatically documents electricity origin and CO₂ footprint.
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Mechanical and plant engineering companies: half are planning to restructure
The market research institute Verian has conducted a survey of 200 German companies from the automotive, mechanical engineering, consumer goods and retail sectors. The companies were asked by telephone about current economic prospects and topics such as restructuring, insolvency risks, refinancing and other structural challenges.
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Hydrogen Storage with Iron Nuggets Starts in Freiberg
In Freiberg, an innovative hydrogen storage power plant is being developed. The project combines electrolysis and iron nugget technology for efficient energy storage. Ambartec AG and TU Bergakademie Freiberg aim to commercialize the technology, which has previously only been used in demonstration facilities. The Free State of Saxony supports the development with nearly 4 million euros.
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German economy fears "Trump effect"
The German economy is very concerned about the second term in office of US President Donald Trump, who was re-inaugurated. Almost 90% of German companies are active in the import or export of digital technologies and services and expect their business to be significantly impacted.
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New AK-Practice "Ethernet - APL - Security Advisory" published
NAMUR has published a new recommendation entitled "Ethernet - APL - Security Advisory". This working group practice provides practical advice on the implementation of Ethernet APL installations, taking IT and OT security aspects into account. It is aimed at users, engineers, planners and manufacturers and is available to download free of charge.
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Modernization of the largest combined heat and power plant in Stockholm
As part of an extensive modernization project, 241 AUMA actuators have been installed in Stockholm's largest combined heat and power plant, Kraftvärmeverk 1. These technologically advanced actuators with Profinet interface are now crucial for the efficient and trouble-free generation of energy and heat from sustainable fuels.
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H2 Storage Etzel: First Tons of Hydrogen Underground
In Lower Saxony, Storag Etzel GmbH has launched a pilot project for underground hydrogen storage. In H2CAST, the North German company is testing the storage of around 90 tons of hydrogen under real-world conditions. The hydrogen storage facility is to be supplied via pipeline after completion of the core network.
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Major investment in the future: control valves for hydrogen network in the Netherlands
Mokveld has concluded a long-term framework agreement with Gasunie. Under this agreement, Gasunie plans to invest around 1.5 billion euros in the construction of a 1,200-kilometer hydrogen network in the Netherlands.
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Bitkom's re-start paper aims to accelerate digitalisation
Germany's digital transformation is not making any progress: while the world is increasingly focussing on digital solutions, the country is lagging behind its potential. In a recent re-start paper, the digital association Bitkom shows why it is urgently time for more innovation, digital sovereignty and an independent digital ministry.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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