Thursday, 28 September 2023 10:57
McKinsey: Climate targets threatened by reduced funding for metal and mineral mining
Report reveals looming shortages of rare-earth metals and minerals key to the energy transition as low commodity prices cause investors and mining firms to cut spending on critical mining projects New analysis released today by McKinsey & Company indicates the…
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Monday, 18 September 2023 10:43
Upskilling a major priority for businesses in the metal sector in the next 12 months
Almost half (47%) of those working in the UK metal industry say investing in upskilling is a priority for their business in the next 12 months, according to new research from SAIT Abrasives. SAIT, specialist manufacturer of rigid and flexible…
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Monday, 18 September 2023 10:29
Wauseon Machine Reveals New, Lower Profile Tube Forming Product
Industry-leading Servo Ram offers higher efficiency more speed with less noise Wauseon Machine, a leading provider of automation solutions, tube forming technologies, precision machining, and fabrication, reveals its next generation 1004EL Electric End Forming Machine. This tube forming machine is ideal…
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Monday, 18 September 2023 10:26
TUC – government must “press pause” on “devastating” Tata Steel plans
Commenting on today’s (Friday) deal between Tata Steel and the government, TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak said: “This is a devastating blow for workers at Port Talbot and the opposite of a just transition. “Ministers must press pause and urgently…
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Thursday, 07 September 2023 11:46
BDS - Federal Association of the German Steel Trade - is now conceptual partner of Tube Düsseldorf 2024
As the trade association for German steel distribution, the BDS has been supporting German steel trading companies of regional and international importance for more than five decades. Many of the Tube exhibitors, the leading international trade fair for tubes and…
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Thursday, 07 September 2023 11:43
Alupro to discuss the economic value of aluminium at this year’s UK Metals Expo
Tom Giddings, executive director of Alupro, will take to the stage for two expert panel debates at this year’s UK Metals Expo. Taking place at the NEC in Birmingham (13-14 September), the event is set to welcome hundreds of exhibitors…
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Thursday, 07 September 2023 10:53
Metals sector optimistic despite international trade, energy and labour challenges warns new report
Rising energy prices, the impact of life after the EU and labour shortages continue to be the main challenges facing the UK metals sector according to a new report due to be launched next week. Nearly a quarter of firms…
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Wednesday, 06 September 2023 10:48
Tata Steel and ABB will jointly explore technologies to help reduce carbon footprint of steel production
Tata Steel Ltd and global technology leader ABB have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and will work together to co-create innovative models and technologies to help reduce the carbon footprint of steel production. ABB will bring global experience in…
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Wednesday, 30 August 2023 10:10
Ball Screws vs Lead Screws: horses for courses
By Japh Humphries, UK Sales & Commercial Manager, Matara UK Ltd. When it comes to linear motion systems, one question that gets repeatedly asked is ‘which should I use – ball screw or lead screw?’ They both perform the same…
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Thursday, 17 August 2023 11:12
Top aluminum producer and recycler Novelis to increase uptime following ABB modernization
Novelis Inc., a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider and the world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, is working with ABB to upgrade its third-party drives and controls system as part of a brownfield modernization project at its hot rolling…
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Wednesday, 26 July 2023 09:59
BAM spin-off wants to speed up the welding process of wind towers eightfold
A spin-off of the Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM) has developed a groundbreaking approach that revolutionises the welding process in the manufacture of steel towers for wind turbines. The new technology could secure important competitive advantages for the German…
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Wednesday, 28 June 2023 10:16
ABB awarded electrification and automation contract for ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India’s new advanced cold rolling mill
ABB has been appointed to provide electrification and automation systems for ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India’s (AM/NS India) advanced steel cold rolling mill (CRM) in Hazira, Gujarat. The contract at the flagship manufacturing plant comes through John Cockerill India Limited (JCIL),…
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Monday, 12 June 2023 10:22
Upgrade for one's own business: 3 high-quality robot auctions at Surplex
Used industrial robots from the automotive and metal industries offer an affordable opportunity for companies to add to their operations. On Surplex.com, various models can be auctioned off in June. Robots are particularly useful in the automotive and metal industries.…
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Thursday, 01 June 2023 12:02
Outokumpu introduces first-of-its-kind initiative bringing customers and steel scrap suppliers together to strengthen circular economy in Europe
Outokumpu is launching a new circularity initiative, Outokumpu Inner Circle, to strengthen the circular economy in Europe. The initiative will be launched today at the World Circular Economy in Helsinki, Finland. The Inner Circle initiative will bring transparency to supply…
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Wednesday, 31 May 2023 12:06
ArcelorMittal Construction orders digital and control system technology for steel mill in France
ArcelorMittal Construction has awarded ABB a contract to deploy solutions specifically designed for metals processing at its cold rolling mill in Contrisson, France, as part of a modernization project. The solutions, which include ABB Ability™ Manufacturing Operations Management for metals…
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