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Marcegaglia PRODEC®: Enhanced Stainless Steel Bars for Machining with Measurable Performance Gains
21.04.2026
Marcegaglia is launching an evolved version of Marcegaglia PRODEC®, its product range of stainless steel bars for machining purposes. The update is designed to meet rising demands for efficiency, reliability and competitiveness.100 Years of Finkernagel: Traditional Company from Altena Presents Itself at wire 2026
21.04.2026
Altena in the Sauerland region is regarded as the cradle of the German wire industry. Over generations, a diverse wire community has grown out of this tradition and continues to shape the sector today. Right at its heart is Fritz Finkernagel Drahtwerk GmbH & Co. KG, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year and presented itself at wire 2026 in Düsseldorf.
Wuppermann Expands Tube and Profile Production Capabilities
17.04.2026
The Wuppermann Group is expanding its product portfolio of tubes, profiles and tube components, investing in new production facilities, logistics and sustainability at several locations.
New Hot-Forming Steel with Zinc Coating Aims to Improve Crash Safety and Energy Efficiency in Automotive Manufacturing
13.04.2026
A European consortium led by Tata Steel Nederland has made significant progress in developing new zinc-coated ultra-high-strength steels specifically designed for crash structures in automotive manufacturing.
Modified 316L Stainless Steel Powder for Aerospace: Outokumpu and MT Aerospace Pursue Co-Engineering in Additive Manufacturing
02.04.2026
Outokumpu and MT Aerospace have jointly developed a modified 316L stainless steel powder specifically designed for aerospace applications. The cooperation demonstrates how vertical collaboration between a materials producer and a manufacturing specialist can achieve new performance levels in metal powder technology.
Germany's "Energy Dependency Day" Falls on 5 May – Efficiency Potential Remains Untapped
20.03.2026
In purely arithmetical terms, 5 May 2026 is the last day of the year on which Germany's energy demand could still be covered by domestic energy production. From that point on, the country is entirely dependent on energy imports.
Alliance for the Future of Industry Presents Industrial Policy Paper
20.03.2026
On 13 March 2026, Federal Minister of Economics Katherina Reiche, BDI President Peter Leibinger and IG Metall Deputy Chairman Jürgen Kerner presented a joint industrial policy paper.
EU Accelerated Decarbonisation Act: New Framework Conditions for Steel, Aluminium and Net-Zero Technologies
13.03.2026
On 4 March 2026, the European Commission adopted a legislative proposal aimed at boosting demand for low-carbon technologies and products manufactured in Europe. The Accelerated Industrial Decarbonisation Act implements recommendations from the Draghi Report and is designed to strengthen the EU's industrial base.
New report on a just transition in the mining and steel sectors
06.03.2026
On March 2, ResponsibleSteel and the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA) published a comprehensive report titled “Driving just transitions in the mining & steel sectors: The role of voluntary sustainability standards”.
Introduction: A New Chapter in Manufacturing Innovation
27.02.2026
On 19 February 2026, GMH Gruppe launched a new start-up called ProMateria to strengthen its position as an industrial innovator. This company is dedicated to advanced metal powder production and additive manufacturing, with a particular focus on high-nitrogen alloyed steel.