85. High-Temperature Heat Storage for Decarbonization in the Metals Industry
On April 11th, 2024 Christian Kissling (Kraftblock GmbH) reported on the topic "High-Temperature Heat Storage for Decarbonization in the Metals Industry".
84. Enhancing Manufacturing Execution Systems with Artificial Intelligence: A Collaborative Framework
On February 22nd 2024 Dr. Rudolf Felix (PSI FLS Fuzzy Logik & Neuro Systeme GmbH) und Luc Van Nerom (PSI Metals) reported on the topic "Enhancing Manufacturing Execution Systems with Artificial Intelligence: A Collaborative Framework for Process Optimization".
83. H2 and H2O – Challenges for the Refractory Lining Concepts of Aluminum Furnaces
On January 18th 2023 Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Sascha Stahl (Head of Technical Marketing, Refratechnik SteelGmbH) reported on the topic "2 and H2O – Challenges for the Refractory Lining Concepts of Aluminum Furnaces".
82. Electrification of the Recycling Route for Aluminium
On November 23rd, 2023 Daniel Rader (R&D Engineer, Otto Junker Solutions GmbH) reported on the topic "Electrification of the Recycling Route for Aluminium".
81. In-Line Radar Technology in Metal Production: Robust Information in Challenging Environments from Liquid Phase to Finished Product
On October 19th, 2023 Dr. Marc Banaszak (Managing Director, mecorad GmbH, Köln) reported on the topic "In-Line Radar Technology in Metal Production: Robust Information in Challenging Environments from Liquid Phase to Finished Product".
80. Advancing Precision and Efficiency: Umlauf Bridles as Strip Tensioning Units in Metal Manufacturing
On September 21st, 2023 Christian Umlauf and Norbert Umlauf (Managing Directors BTU Bridle Technology GmbH & Co. KG) reported on the topic "Advancing Precision and Efficiency: Umlauf Bridles as Strip Tensioning Units in Metal Manufacturing".
79. Advanced Application Pyrometers and Thermal Imaging Solutions for non-contact Temperature Measurement in the Aluminium Industry
On August 17th, 2023 Dipl.-Ing. FH Manfred Hayk (Global Infrared (IR) Product Manager AMETEK GmbH | AMETEK Land) reported on the topic "Advanced Application Pyrometers and Thermal Imaging Solutions for non-contact Temperature Measurement in the Aluminium Industry".
78. Molten Metal Deposition (MMD): A Novel Additive Manufacturing (AM) Technology that brings Aluminum AM towards Industry
On June 19th, 2023 Jan De Pauw (Co-Founder & CTO at ValCUN) reported on the topic "Molten Metal Deposition (MMD): A Novel Additive Manufacturing (AM) Technology that brings Aluminum AM towards Industry".
77. Hybrid Burner Operation with Hydrogen and Energy Saving with the iRecu®
On May 25th, 2023 Sonja Schlegel (Project Engineer, Kueppers Solutions GmbH, Dortmund) reported on the topic "Hybrid Burner Operation with Hydrogen and Energy Saving with the iRecu®".
76. coilDNA - Door Opener to the Internet of Metals (IoM)
On April 20th, 2023 Leopold Pöcksteiner (Managing Director, coilDNA GmbH) reported on the topic "coilDNA - Door Opener to the Internet of Metals (IoM)".
75. Carbon Footprint – Calculation for Aluminum Production Processes
On March 23rd, 2023 Carsten Gondorf & Felix Kaiser (Research Associates at the Dept. for Industrial Furnaces and Heat Engineering, RWTH Aachen University) reported on the topic "Carbon Footprint – Calculation for Aluminum Production Processes".
74. Utilization of Digital Twins in a rolling plant for Aluminium
On February 9th, 2023 Dr.-Ing. Kai F. Karhausen (Senior Scientist Speira R&D, Bonn) reported on the topic "Utilization of Digital Twins
in a rolling plant for Aluminium on".
73. Latest Innovations for Surface Quality Control in the Aluminium Manufacturing Process
On January 19th, 2023 Dr.-Ing. Dominik Recker (Product Manager, ISRA PARSYTEC GmbH) reported on the topic "Latest Innovations for Surface Quality Control in the Aluminium Manufacturing Process".
72. An Automatic CAE Tool for Autonomous Feasibility Assessment of Aluminium Gravity Die Castings
On November 10th, 2022 Dr. Marcus Shopen (Application Engineer, MAGMA Gießereitechnologie GmbH) reported on the topic "An Automatic CAE Tool for Autonomous Feasibility Assessment of Aluminium Gravity Die Castings".
Abstract Presentation
71. A Hub for Circularity: The Center for Circular Economy at RWTH
On October 20th, 2022 Dr. Mohammad Chehadé (Managing Director, RWTH Center for Circular Economy) reported on the topic "A Hub for Circularity: The Center for Circular Economy at RWTH".
Abstract Presentation
70. Laser OES – The evolution of Spark OES as an alternative to X-ray fluorescence analysis (XRF)
On September 15th, 2022 Andreas Kunz (Managing Director, QuantoLux Innovation GmbH) reported on the topic "Laser OES – The evolution of Spark OES as an alternative to X-ray fluorescence analysis (XRF)".
69. Alumobility – Fulfill the Promise of a Lighter, more Efficient and Sustainable Future by Collaboration
On August 18th, 2022 Dr. Thomas Rudlaff (Novelis Europe) reported on the topic: "Alumobility – Fulfill the Promise of a Lighter, more Efficient and Sustainable Future by Collaboration".
68. How decision-making processes and production yield can be boosted by connecting a Quality Execution System to a Production Data Warehouse
On July 21st, Dr. Michael Raus (QuinLogic GmbH),reported on the topic:"How decision-making processes and production yield can be boosted by connecting a Quality Execution System to a Production Data Warehouse".
67. Ultrasonic Energy - extending the limits of light metal processing
On June 23rd, 2022 Miodrag Prokic & Helder Puga (MP Interconsulting, University of Minho), reported on the topic "Ultrasonic Energy - extending the limits of light metal processing".
66. Holistic assessment of components & systems for xEV
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) as a decisive factor in the innovation and development process?
On May 19th, 2022 Sebastian Spohr (ika - RWTH Aachen University), reported on the topic:"Holistic assessment of components & systems for xEV – Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) as a decisive factor in the innovation and development process?".
65. Hollow Structural Aluminum Components in High Pressure Die Casting
On April 21th, 2022 Tammo Koch (Nemak Europe GmbH),reported on the topic:"Hollow Structural Aluminum Components in High Pressure Die Casting".
64. AD Activities – Support & Benefits for the Aluminium Industry & Partners
On March 17th, 2022 Wolfgang Heidrich (Aluminium Deutschland e.V.), reported on the topic "AD Activities – Support & Benefits for
the Aluminium Industry & Partners"
63. More than recycling – challenges & potentials of the Circular Economy for metals
On February 17th, 2022 Prof. Dr. Kathrin Greiff, Department of Anthropogenic Material Cycles (ANTS) reported on the topic "More than recycling – challenges & potentials of the Circular Economy for metals"
62. Energy-optimized Production of Secondary Aluminum through Inline Analytics (LIBS)
On January 20th, 2022 Dr. Christian Bohling, SECOPTA analytics GmbH reported on the topic "Energy-optimized Production of Secondary Aluminum through Inline Analytics (LIBS)"
61. Energy Supply for Large Scale Electricity Consumers: High Altitude Wind Energy – a Transition Path to a CO2-free Energy Supply without Regrets?
On 18.11.21 Uwe Ahrens, X-Wind Powerplants GmbH reported on the topic "Energy Supply for Large Scale Electricity Consumers: High Altitude Wind Energy – a Transition Path to a CO2-free Energy Supply without Regrets?"
60. ASI - Responsible Production, Sourcing and Stewardship of Aluminium
On 21.10.21 Thad Mermer and Klaudia Michalska, Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) reported on the topic "ASI - Responsible Production, Sourcing and Stewardship of Aluminium".
59. Potentials of low-carbon aluminium products in automotive applications – Ensuring a sustainable mobility throughout the entire life cycle
On 16.01.2020 Dinesh Thirunavukkarasu M.Sc., fka GmbH talked about "Potentials of low-carbon aluminium products in automotive applications – Ensuring a sustainable mobility throughout the entire life cycle"
58. Testing the susceptibility of 6000 series aluminium alloys to intergranular corrosion
On December 12th, 2019 the Chair of Corrosion and Corrosion Protection (KKS) at RWTH Aachen University presented The results of an AMAP project "Testing the susceptibility of 6000 series aluminium alloys to intergranular corrosion" at the Aluminium Research Cluster AMAP at RWTH Aachen University.
57. New Developments in Selection and Optimization of Material Properties with Total Materia
On 14.11.2019 Daniel Trost (Total Materia) talked about New Developments in Selection and Optimization of Material Properties with Total Materia
56. Batteries as Enabler for Electrification of Mobility – Development Trends of Materials and Systems
On 10.10.2019 Prof. Dr. Egbert Figgemeier (Lehrstuhl und Institut für Stromrichtertechnik und Elektrische Antriebe / Lehr- und Forschungsgebiet für Alterungsprozesse und Lebensdauerprognose von Batterien - FZ Jülich) talked about Batteries as Enabler for Electrification of Mobility – Development Trends of Materials and Systems
55. Automotive E-Mobility To Shake-Up The Material / Process Mix - The Race Has Begun But A U-Turn Towards 2030 Is Possible!
On 05.09.2019 Ying Zhou, Jesper Ove Larsen, Jost Gärtner (AluMag Automotive GmbH) talked about "Automotive E-Mobility To Shake-Up The Material / Process Mix - The Race Has Begun But A U-Turn Towards 2030 Is Possible!"
54. OpenPhase - Microstructure simulation in metallic materials
On 04.07.2019 Dr. Johannes Görler (OPENPHASE SOLUTIONS GmbH) talked about "OpenPhase - Microstructure simulation in metallic materials"
53. Fuel cell drive technology
On 13.06.2019 Monika Derflinger (FORD Research & Innovation Center Aachen) talked about Fuel cell drive technology
52. Aluminium Alloys for Structural Parts and their Heat Treatment
On 16.05.2019 Dr. Hubert Koch (TRIMET Aluminium SE) talked about Aluminium Alloys for Structural Parts and their Heat Treatment
51. Aluminium markets - current developments and challenges
On 04.04.2019 Dr. Andreas Postler (Gesamtverband der Aluminiumindustrie e.V. ) talked about "Aluminnium markets - current developments and challanges"
50. 37,5 % CO2 reduction target for 2030 - Technological implications of the tightening CO2 regulation
On 21st March 2019 M.Sc. Christian Harter (fka Forschungsgesellschaft Kraftfahrwesen mbH Aachen) talked about: "37,5 % CO2 reduction target for 2030 - Technological implications of the tightening CO2 regulation".
49. Effects of Electrified Powertrains and Driver Assistance on Body Design
On 14th February 2019 Mr. Holger Richter (Schelgel und Partner) talked about: "Effects of Electrified Powertrains and Driver Assistance on Body Design".
48. Ultrasonic Inspection of Aluminum Components
On 31st January 2019 Mr. Stefan Kiersperl (KARL DEUTSCH Prüf- und Messgerätebau GmbH + Co KG) talked about: "Ultrasonic Inspection of Aluminum Components".
47. Influence of the Surface Structure of Embedded Cylinder Liners on the Degree of Form Fit
On 28th June 2018 Mr. Thomas Linke (Foseco International Limited) talked about: "Influence of the Surface Structure of Embedded Cylinder Liners on the Degree of Form Fit".
Presentation will follow soon.
46. AMAP P4 Melt Cleanliness in a Nutshell
On May 24th Dr. Johannes Morscheiser (Aleris Rolled Products Germany GmbH) presented the final report of AMAP project 4 "Melt Cleanliness in a Nutshell".
45. Metal characterization at DESY photon facilities: Best practice, benefits and access
On May 03th Marc Thiry (HZG, Helmholzzentrum Geesthacht) and Sabine Jähmlich (DESY ITT) talked about Metal characterization at DESY photon facilities.
Keywords: Residual stress, phase analysis, crystallographic texture, DESY ITT, GEMS
44. Making Aluminum Scrap Recycling Worth While
On April 12th Frank van de Winkel (TOMRA Sorting GmbH) talked about Quality improvements of aluminum scrap by sensor based sorting.
43. Heißverzug von Sandkernen während des Gießprozesses
On March 15th Dr.-Ing. Corinna Thomser (MAGMA Gießereitechnologie) presented the final report of AMAP Project 6 "Hot Distortion of Sand Cores".
42. "HoDforming" a new hot forming technology for high strength Aluminium alloys
On February 15th Dr.-Ing. Peter Amborn (HoDforming GmbH) and Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jürgen Hirsch (Consultant for Hydro Aluminium Rolled Products GmbH, F&E / Bonn) talked about: " 'HoDforming' a new hot forming technology for high strength Aluminium alloys".
41. Specialities in the prototype castings production: optical measurement and patternless mold manufacturing
On 16. November 2017 Ph.D. Christian Leroy talked about: "An innovative aluminium value chain to enable more sustainable solutions".
40. An innovative aluminium value chain to enable more sustainable solutions
On 16. November 2017 Ph.D. Christian Leroy talked about: "An innovative aluminium value chain to enable more sustainable solutions".
39. Advances in wrought magnesium alloys for lightweight applications
On 2. November 2017 Dr.-Ing. Talal Al-Samman (Institut für Metalkunde und Metalphysik (IMM) RWTH Aachen University) talked about: "Advances in wrought magnesium alloys for lightweight applications".
38. Potentials of ab initio methods for alloy design
On 24. August 2017 Dr.-Ing. Stefanie Sandlöbes (Institut für Metallkunde und Metallphysik (IMM)
RWTH Aachen University) talked about: "Potentials of ab initio methods for alloy design".
37. Computational Fluid Dynamic Application in Metallurgical Operation and Industrial Research
On 13. July 2017 Dr.-Ing. Antje Rückert (Institut für Industrieofenbau und Wärmetechnik (IOB) RWTH Aachen University) talked about: "Computational Fluid Dynamic Application in Metallurgical Operation and Industrial Research".
36. P5: Recycling: Precompetitive Research for CFD Model Development of Aluminium Melting
On 01.06.2017 Prof. Dr.-Ing. Georg Rombach (Hydro Aluminium Rolled Products GmbH) talked about: "Recycling: Precompetitive Research for CFD Model Development of Aluminium Melting".
35. Details of a Twin Chamber Furnace type LOI for melting and remelting of all kind of scrap and bloc material
On 27.04.2017 Dr. Dominik Schröder (tenova LOI Thermprocess) talked about: "Details of a Twin Chamber Furnace type LOI for melting and remelting of all kind of scrap and bloc material".
34. Online monitoring of texturing process
On 06. April 2017 Dr. Wolfgang Bilstein (AMEPA GmbH) talked about: "Online monitoring of texturing process".
33. Vacuum Super Insulation at High Temperatures: Development of a Highly Efficient Thermal Insulation for Applications in the Aluminium Industry
On 23. March 2017 Mr. Matthias Demharter M. Sc. (ZAE Bayern – Bayerisches Zentrum für Angewandte Energieforschung) talked about: "Vacuum Super Insulation at High Temperatures: Development of a Highly Efficient Thermal Insulation for Applications in the Aluminium Industry".
32. Re-defining Driving Experience – Competences & Concepts behind the Research Vehicle SpeedE
On 16. March 2017 Dr.-Ing. Björn Hören, MBA (fka Forschungsgesellschaft Kraftfahrwesen mbH Aachen) talked about: "Re-defining Driving Experience – Competences & Concepts behind the Research Vehicle SpeedE".
31. The Impulse Excitation technique, an innovative NDT method for microstructure and mechanical properties characterization of refractory materials used in the aluminum industry
On 16. February 2017 Dipl.-Ing. Bart Bollen (IMCE) talked about: "The Impulse Excitation technique, an innovative NDT method for microstructure and mechanical properties characterization of refractory materials used in the aluminum industry".
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29. Prediction based component and process optimization
On 15. December 2016 Prof. D. Hartmann (HS Kempten) und Prof. J. Gottschling (Universität Duisburg-Essen) talked about "Prediction based component and process optimization"at AMAP.
28. Towards property driven process optimization – Results and review of the collaborative AMAP Project 1 on through-process multiscale modelling of automotive sheet production
On 27. October 2016 Thiemo Brüggemann (Hydro), Matthias Vogd (SMS Group), Christian Bollmann (Aleris), Stephan Hojda (IBF der RWTH Aachen University) talked about "Towards property driven process optimization – Results and review of the collaborative AMAP Project 1 on through-process multiscale modelling of automotive sheet production"at AMAP.
27. Innovative Aluminum Lightweight Technologies for Aerospace Application
On 06. October 2016 Dr. Blanka Lenczowski (Airbus Group Innovations) talked about "Innovative Aluminum Lightweight Technologies for Aerospace Application"at AMAP.
26. GDA – The German Aluminium Association – a strong partner for Aluminium in Germany, Europe and Worldwide
On 08. September 2016 Mr. Wolfgang Heidrich and Mr. Jörg Schäfer (GDA Gesamtverband der Aluminiumindustrie e. V.) talked about "GDA – The German Aluminium Association – a strong partner for Aluminium in Germany, Europe and Worldwide"at AMAP.
25. Aluminium Reduction - Challenges and Opportunities under changing market conditions
On 25. August 2016 Dr. Till Reek (Trimet Aluminium SE) talked about "Aluminium Reduction - Challenges and Opportunities under changing market conditions"at AMAP.
24. Laser Additive Manufacturing of Aluminum Parts
On 11. August 2016 Mr. Christian Hinke (Fraunhofer Institut für Lasertechnik ILT) talked about "Laser Additive Manufacturing of Aluminum Parts"at AMAP.
23. Digitalization in Process Industries enables the Fourth Industrial (R)Evolution – „Advantages of gas analysis“
On 30. June 2016 Mr. Andreas Stimpel (Siemens AG) talked about "Digitalization in Process Industries enables the Fourth Industrial (R)Evolution – „Advantages of gas analysis“"at AMAP.
22. Quality & reliability – prerequisites of 3D printing of Aluminium in industry scale up from 2017
On 19. May 2016 Mr. Frank Palm (Airbus Group Innovations) talked about "Quality & reliability – prerequisites of 3D printing of Aluminium in industry scale up from 2017" at AMAP.
21. Skills of KUKA Industries – references in friction stir welding
On 7. April 2016 M.Sc. Otto Kellenberger (KUKA Industries) talked about "Skills of KUKA Industries – references in friction stir welding" at AMAP.
20. Biodiversity and technical innovations - bionics
On 10. March 2016 Prof. em. Wilhelm Barthlott (Nees-Institue for biodiversity of plants - Universität Bonn) talked about "Biodiversity and technical innovations - bionics" at AMAP.
19. Industry 4.0 in fabrics industry
On 25. February 2016 Dr. Fabian Schreiber (Fa. GEMINI BUSINESS SOLUTIONS) talked about "Industry 4.0 in fabrics industy" at AMAP. The presentation is linked below.
18. Becoming a predictive enterprise dedicated to the optimization of materials and processes
On 03. December 2015 Dr. U. Kerzel (Blue Yonder GmbH) talked about "Becoming a predictive enterprise dedicated to the optimization of materials and processes" at AMAP. The presentation is linked below.
Abstract:
Data are the new raw oil – the next industrial revolution has already started. Better decisions based on data are the cornerstone of the new digital strategy to meet tomorrow’s challenges. Based on a wide range of data (e.g. from production, processes, ambient variables, quality measures, ….), Predictive Applicationsautomate large scale decision making and are able to improve the performance of the key processes significantly.
17. Industry 4.0 in steel industry from an applied research perspective
On 26. November 2015 Prof. Dr. H. Peters (VDEh-Betriebsforschungsinstitut GmbH) talked about „Industry 4.0 in steel industry from an applied research perspective“ at AMAP.
16. RADAR-Technology - capturing geometric process parameters
On 22. October 2015 Dr.-Ing. Reik Winkel, MBA (indurad GmbH) talked about „RADAR-Technology - capturing geometric process parameters“ at AMAP.
15. Future by Networking
On 17. September 2015 Dr. Marcus Rauch (Bayern Innovativ / Cluster Neue Werkstoffe) talked about "Future by Networking" at AMAP. The presentation is linked below.
14. Innovation at the European Space Agency
On 25. June 2015 Leopold Summerer (Advanced Concepts Team of ESA) talked about "Innovation at the European Space Agency" at AMAP. The presentation is linked below.
13. State of the art regarding refractories for melting and holding furnaces in the aluminium industry
On 11. June 2015 Marcel Franken (Gouda Refractories B.V.) talked about "State of the art regarding refractories for melting and holding furnaces in the aluminium industry" at AMAP. The presentation is linked below.
12. Aluminium Application in Lightweight Electro-car Design
On 21. May 2015 Dipl.-Ing. Björn Hören (IKA/FKA Forschungsgesellschaft Kraftfahrwesen mbH Aachen) talked about "Aluminium Application in Lightweight Electro-car Design" at AMAP. The presentation is linked below.
11. Lightweight body technologies for high volume production
On 16. April 2015 Dr. Jürgen Wesemann (FORD Forschungszentrum Aachen GmbH) talked about "Lightweight body technologies for high volume production" at AMAP.
Fur further Information please contact the AMAP General Management.
10. Environmental Benefits Through Lifecycle Assessment
On 19. March 2015 Jörg H. Schäfer (GDA - Gesamtverband der Aluminiumindustrie e.V.) talked about "Environmental Benefits Through Lifecycle Assessment" at AMAP. The presentation is linked below.
9. Energy Efficiency by Analysis & Management
On 19. February 2015 Dipl.-Phys. Christoph Kausch (perpendo Energie- und Verfahrenstechnik GmbH) talked about "Energy Efficiency by Analysis & Management". The presentation is linked below.
8. Fatigue Prediction for Aluminium Materials
On 15. January 2015 Prof. Dr. Christoph Broeckmann (Institute for Materials Applications in Mechanical Engineering, RWTH Aachen) talked about "Fatigue Prediction for Aluminium Materials" at AMAP. The presentation is linked below.
7. Modern Furnaces for the Aluminium Industry
On 11. December 2014 Dr. Günter Valder (Otto Junker GmbH, Lammersdorf) and Prof. Dr. Herbert Pfeifer (Department of Industrial Furnaces and Heat Engineering, RWTH Aachen University) talked about "Modern Furnaces for the Aluminium Industry" at AMAP. The presentation is linked below.
6. Corrosion and Mikrostructure of high-strength Aluminium alloys - Challenges and Approaches
On 13. November 2014 Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil Daniela Zander (Chair for comprehensive corrosion and corrosionprotection at RWTH Aachen University) talked about „Corrosion and Mikrostructure of high-strength Aluminium alloys - Challenges and Approaches“ at AMAP.
5. From Massalski to Micress® and beyond...
On 16. October 2014 Dr. Georg J. Schmitz (ACCESS e.V. at the RWTH Aachen University) talked about „From Massalski to Micress® and beyond...“ at AMAP. The presentation is linked below.
4. Joining Challenges in Automotive Lightweight Applications
On 25. September 2014 Dipl.-Ing. Christoph Geffers (Head of Industrial Services & Solutions, Welding and Joining Institute of the RWTH Aachen) talked about „Joining Challenges in Automotive Lightweight Applications“ at AMAP. The presentation is linked below.
3. Opportunities and Risks of Open Innovation
On 21. August 2014 Prof. Dr. John Hagedoorn (Maastricht University) talked about „Opportunities and Risks of Open Innovation“ at AMAP. The presentation is linked below.
2. Latest Developments in Recycling Production Residues Employing Coreless Induction Furnaces
On 12. July 2014 Dr.-Ing. Wilfried Schmitz (OTTO JUNKER GmbH) talked about „Latest Developments in Recycling Production Residues Employing Coreless Induction Furnaces“ at AMAP. The presentation is linked below.
