IFAT 2024

Highlights at IFAT 2024

Issue 06/2018

A success story: second edition of the Werkstoffwoche in Dresden

A fter the 2015 premiere of the like-named event, the organizers agreed: its repetition would be a similar success. So the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Materialkunde e.V. Frankfurt/Main (DGM), together...

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A symphony of technology

For a successful concert, the musicians of an orchestra are conducted; they play in harmony with each other in the same beat. Each makes his unique contribution, for a complete listening pleasure, no...

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Issue 07-08/2020 Recycled glass

A valuable resource for production of high-quality foamglass products

Glass recycling, one of the earliest manifestations of the modern circular economy, has long become established, especially in Europe. In this region, the recycling rate for container glass is > 90 %....

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Aachen International Mining Symposia – AIMS 2019

Modern mining needs to be profi table, it should operate with environmental integrity, be considerate of social concerns and be supported by effective government systems. At the same time, mining...

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Issue 05/2019

Aachen International Mining Symposia – AIMS 2019

Modern mining needs to be profitable, it should operate with environmental integrity, be considerate of social concerns and be supported by effective government systems. At the same time, mining...

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Issue 01-02/2014

ABB acquires ring motor business from Alstom

ABB announced the acquisition of Alstom’s ring motor business to enhance its gearless mill drive (GMD) system business. The parties agreed not to disclose financial details of the transaction. The...

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ABB and Perenti agree to jointly explore solutions to help mining customers decarbonize operations

ABB has signed an agreement with mining services group Perenti to collaborate and explore approaches to support net zero emissions targets for underground and open-pit mines. Experts from the two...

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ABB completes first fivepiece stator installation in Chile

ABB successfully installed and commissioned the first gearless mill drive (GMD) system for Codelco, Corporación Nacional del Cobre de Chile, for their copper mine in Andina, Chile. Bechtel...

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Issue 07-08/2013

ABB ectrical equipment for new copper plant in Mongolia

ABB has won an order for a major electrical equipment package from Mongolyn Alt Corporation (MAK) for its greenfield copper and molybdenum project Tsagaan Suvarga (Fig.). The site is located in the...

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Issue 06/2013

ABB mine hoist system in Ukraine

ABB has won an order to supply a mine hoist system to Zarya Mine, Kryvyi Rih iron ore plant (­Kryvbaszalizrudkom JSC) in Ukraine. Being one of the mine’s key elements, the hoist will lift the ore...

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