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Discover the latest articles on decarbonisation & energy efficiency, the circular economy & resource efficiency, smart factories & AI, and technologies & innovations.

Aluminium foam: swarf instead of virgin powder
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Aluminium foam: swarf instead of virgin powder

Aluminium is regarded as a key material for sustainable mobility and resource-efficient products. However, its production is energy-intensive. Researchers at Fraunhofer IWU are demonstrating how production residues, aluminium swarf and end-of-life aluminium foam components can be specifically reintroduced into the manufacturing process.

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Industry in transition

Decarbonisation and energy efficiency

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Digital Production & Automation

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Material cycles & recycling

Circular economy & resource efficiency

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