Critical Raw Materials: What They Are and Why They Matter

Critical raw materials are not a theoretical concept or a distant policy issue: they directly impact real companies, industrial investments and strategic supply chains. Talking about critical raw materials means talking about competitiveness, innovation and supply security.
MECSPE 2026 Bologna: program and information

MECSPE 2026 is the leading international trade fair for the manufacturing sector, scheduled to take place from March 4 to 6, 2026, at BolognaFiere.
Fachtagung Bauwerksdiagnose Münster 2026: program and key topics

The Fachtagung Bauwerksdiagnose 2026 is a major international conference dedicated to structural diagnostics and non-destructive testing (NDT), taking place on 26–27 February 2026 in Münster, Germany.
FABRE Conference Rome February 2026: Program and Participants

The FABRE Conference 2026 will take place in Rome from February 16 to 19, 2026, at the Auditorium della Tecnica, and represents one of the most important national and international events dedicated to existing bridges, viaducts, and tunnels.
Rare Earths in Italy: Resources, Extraction and Metal Analysis

Rare earth elements represent one of the most strategic resources for contemporary technological and industrial development. While globally these elements are at the center of complex economic and geopolitical dynamics, in Italy the topic of rare earths is also gaining increasing importance, particularly in relation to the energy transition, industrial competitiveness and environmental sustainability.
Rare earth elements: what they are, why they matter, and how they are analyzed

Rare earth elements are a group of strategic metals that have become central to modern technology and the energy transition. Without them, it would be impossible to efficiently produce smartphones, electric vehicles, wind turbines, medical devices, and many advanced industrial components.
EUROGUSS 2026 Nuremberg: dates, programme and exhibitors

EUROGUSS 2026 is the leading European trade fair dedicated to die casting and to technologies related to the entire die casting value chain. The event will take place from 13 to 15 January 2026 in Nuremberg, at the Nürnberg Messe exhibition centre
Predictive maintenance: what it is, how it works, and why It matters for modern industry

Predictive maintenance has become one of the pillars of modern industry, especially in sectors where reliability, uptime and cost control are critical. Unlike traditional approaches based on scheduled interventions or on repairing failures after they occur, predictive maintenance relies on real-time data, advanced analytics and continuous monitoring systems to anticipate issues before they lead to […]
SISTEP INDUSTRIEL 2025 Morocco: dates, programme and GNR participation

SISTEP INDUSTRIEL 2025 Morocco is the country’s most important industrial event. The exhibition covers the mechanical, metallurgical and electromechanical sectors and, thanks to its strong international dimension, brings together companies, professionals and decision makers from across the Mediterranean area and the African region
IIM ATM 2025 Hyderabad: Dates, Program, and Complete Conference Guide

From December 3 to 6, 2025, Hyderabad will host one of the most anticipated events in the world of metallurgy and materials science: IIM ATM 2025, the 79th Annual Technical Meeting organized by the Indian Institute of Metals (IIM).