Overview: Topics
Steel for the Silk Road: China's Wire and Tube Industry in the Context of the Belt and Road Initiative
16.03.2026
Over the past three decades, China has undergone an unprecedented transformation of its steel industry, becoming by far the world's largest steel producer, currently accounting for more than half of global steel output at around one billion tonnes.
The German gas network in transition: On the path to a hydrogen economy
02.03.2026
The gas supply in Germany is facing a profound transformation: by 2045, around one-fifth of today's gas distribution networks will be decommissioned, while the remaining networks will only transport around half of today's energy volume, but then predominantly in a climate-neutral manner.
High-performance copper alloys for pioneering technologies
16.02.2026
High-strength copper alloys achieve mechanical properties comparable to those of high-strength steels and other materials. At the same time, they are characterized by a wide range of properties that enable their use in technically demanding applications. Due to their high resistance to hydrogen, they are also considered promising materials for future technological developments.
The billion-euro investment: How Germany is financing its hydrogen core network
02.02.2026
By 2032, a hydrogen core network spanning over 9,000 kilometres is to be built across Germany, with the aim of decarbonising energy-intensive industries in particular. The infrastructure will require an investment of around 20 billion euros. But how can this gigantic transformation be financed without costs exploding and the entire hydrogen ramp-up being hampered?
AI & Robotics in the Steel Industry: When Machines Talk to Each Other
19.01.2026
AI is now making broad inroads onto the shop floor throughout the steel industry: The Internet of Things (IoT) is evolving into an Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) – intelligent, networked systems that not only collect data but make decisions autonomously.
The next step towards decarbonising industry
12.01.2026
Germany has set itself the goal of becoming climate neutral by 2045. A key aspect of this is dealing with unavoidable CO₂ emissions. A landmark decision was made in this regard at the end of last year: on 28 November 2025, the amendment to the KSpG (Kohlendioxid-Speicherungsgesetz) came into force.
Digital Steel - Driver for Transformation and Innovation
08.12.2025
The European steel industry is currently undergoing rapid digital transformation. From artificial intelligence to digital twins to fully digitalized trading platforms - the sector is utilizing cutting-edge technologies to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and pave the way for decarbonization.
Efficient Maintenance of Power Plant Components
01.12.2025
Pressurized components in power plants are subjected to significant stress due to frequent load changes and pronounced temperature fluctuations. To detect potential damage at an early stage and enable condition-based maintenance planning, TÜV SÜD has developed an innovative, non-intrusive temperature monitoring method.
Geothermal energy – key technology for Germany's heating transition
24.11.2025
The Geothermiebeschleunigungsgesetz (GeoBG), which will be debated again in the Bundestag on 5 November 2025, aims to speed up the expansion of geothermal energy plants, heat pumps and heat storage facilities in Germany through faster approval procedures and less bureaucracy.
Industry 4.0: Prospects for networked value creation in the wire, cable and tube industry
17.11.2025
In its policy paper "Industry 4.0: Research and Development Prospects", the Industry 4.0 Research Advisory Board presents specific recommendations for the future viability of networked value creation in Germany.