For this years Barbara day, organized by the federal association of the German foundry industry (BDG) and the association of German foundry specialists (VDG), Dr. René Brunsch from the apromace data systems GmbH held a talk about process-data driven optimization of the foundry on the basis of an industry 4.0 suitable thermal analysis and successfully built a bridge between the challenge of specialized personnel and the topics of networking and foundry 4.0. With his energetic presentation he was able to convince the foundry managers and supervisors of the advantages the new alloy analysis tool apromaceTA brings with it.

The participation in this years Foundry on Wheels conference (FoW 2017) enabled the apromace data systems GmbH to promote their extensive portfolio of process-optimization tools directly at the venue point between automotive and foundry industry. Starting with the established foundry-MES apromaceGUSS, the range has successfully been stretched from our innovative software solution for the thermal analysis of metal alloys, apromaceTA, up to our energy data management system apromaceEMS in order to present a holistic solution which conforms to both the highest quality- as well as sustainability standards.

Noteworthy was our visit at the new foundry for nodular iron SP21 by Sakthi Portugal, in which critical safety components are produced for the automotive industry. The insight into the, not just in terms of architecture, transparent foundry confirms the proven approach we took with apromaceGUSS, our foundryMES: process control along the complete production chain to ensure full transparency and traceability within the foundry.

On the way to the foundry conference Foundry on Wheels 2017 in Agueda, Portugal (see above), Dr. René Brunsch and Dr. Florian Hanzig from the apromace data systems GmbH took the opportunity to visit Prof. Carlos Silva Ribeiro, who not only holds a remarkable reputation amongst researchers and professors in the fields of material science and foundry research, but also stands out because of his extreme proximity to the metal casting industry. His work at the institute of metallurgy and material-science (DEMM) within the faculty of engineering (FEUP) at the university of Porto gave us the unique opportunity to test the innovations of our versatile tool for the thermal analysis of metal alloys apromaceTA. Convinced by the sophisticated combination of metallurgical, IT-technical and metrological know-how, Prof. Carlos Silva Ribeiro was delighted to find that apromaceTA, regarding accuracy and resolving power, stands out in a remarkable way in the field of thermal analysis solutions and that it would be of great value for his institution, especially for the scientific work of his doctoral students.

apromace data systems GmbH took part as exhibitor and lecturer at the international symposium Foundry 2017 in Pleven (Bulgaria) this year for the first time.

Dr. René Brunsch presented his lecture on Quality Improvements in Serial Production with the Foundry 4.0 to the audience of foundry specialists, representatives from industry and science. The conference with guests from all over Europe, Russia and China was held from 05 to 07 April 2017.

On May 9th, 2017 apromace data systems GmbH is going to hold the Innovations Forum for Keen Thinkers and Makers in Industries together with WAGO Kontakttechnik and EIK GmbH.
We are pleased to welcome an exclusive audience from Energy Management, Data Collection and Process- and Cost Optimization to exchange information and knowledge.

The three partners will guide you through the agenda:

• Linking Processes - Resources - Energy
• Lots of data: Well then? (Collection, Storage, Allocation, Reporting)
• 3 years energy management: Was it worth it? (practical examples with concrete approach for your company)

We will show you, how your company is made ready for today's and future fierce competition and challenging requirements on industrial enterprises.

The event will take place on May, 9th 2017 on castle Wasserburg Heldrungen (located between the cities of Erfurt and Leipzig). You can download the whole agenda here.

apromace data systems GmbH is looking back to a successful participation at the intec/Z trade fair in Leipzig (Germany) and many interesting discussions with prospective customers, clients and partners.

Mathias Steudtner, Marketing Manager at apromace said:

Besides our solution for industry and manufacturing apromaceMES, many visitors were very interested in our new system for thermal analysis. It's not only suitable for foundries but also for welding processes, the food industry and glass industry.

In addition partners of the apromace network and the apromace development department answered to visitors' questions with their expertise on data collection, maintenance and condition monitoring, process optimisation, traceability and energy management.

apromace data systems GmbH is going to take part in the Week of Open House in the administrative district of Mittelsachsen (Central Saxony) this year again.

Pupils from grade seven to twelve are invited to learn more about careers and work at apromace. Entry opportunities for young people are apprenticeships, a work and study at a Berufsakademie, and internships and theses for students.

The connection of our core competences automation, IT and process-knowledge in apromaceMES is going to be the main topic of the day.

The events are going to take place on the following dates.

Information about the Qualified IT Specialist (m/f)

• Tuesday, 14.03.2017 at 14:30
• Thursday, 16.03.2017 at 14:30

Information about the Software Engineer (m/f)

• Tuesday, 14.03.2017 at 16:00
• Thursday, 16.03.2017 at 16:00

apromace data systems GmbH took part at the Match & Meet event ORTE at University Freiberg this year again.

Pupils, students and graduates from engineering studies, science studies and business studies asked the career counsellors of apromace about job- and entry-opportunities. The visitors were especially interested in the wide area of applications from automation, IT and process competences in different sectors.
In addition, employees from the apromaceMES-development were available for questions on the diverse job routine.

apromace data systems GmbH is going to exhibit at the INTEC in Leipzig this year again. The international trade fair for machine tools, manufacturing and automation will take place together with subcontracting fair Z (parts, components, modules and technologies) from 07 - 10 March 2017.

apromace is going to present its apromaceMES solution for data collection, maintenance and condition monitoring, energy data management, and traceability and process optimisation.

We are looking forward to your visit at the Gemeinschaftsstand Mitteldeutschland in Hall 3 Stand A14 / B15 at INTEC in Leipzig from 07 - 10 March 2017.