An essential resource focused on visual art from a Black perspective Culture Type explores the intersection of art DOCUMENTA 16 will take place under the artistic direction of Naomi Beckwith Beckwith is Deputy Director and Jennifer & David Stockman Chief Curator at the Solomon R Guggenheim Museum and Foundation in New York Documenta is one of the most prominent art shows in the world the next edition of Documenta will be open from June 12 to Sept managing director of documenta und Museum Fridericianum gGmbH announced Beckwith’s appointment this morning She will be the first Black woman to organize the international exhibition “It is the honor of a lifetime to be selected as Artistic Director for documenta 16 documenta is an institution that belongs to the entire world as well as an institution that is in perpetual dialogue with history as much as it is a barometer of art and culture in the immediate present,” Beckwith said in a statement “I am humbled by the breadth of this responsibility and equally excited to share my research and ideas with this storied and generous institution: one that affords space and time for focus as well as an institution that is in perpetual dialogue with history as much as it is a barometer of art and culture in the immediate present.” — Naomi Beckwith BECKWITH JOINED the Guggenheim Museum as deputy director in 2021. She is the first Black person to hold a leadership role at the international institution since its founding nearly 90 years ago and archives and plays a key role in planning and implementing strategy she engages with curatorial teams at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice and has been providing guidance as collection and programming strategies develop for the forthcoming Guggenheim Abu Dhabi In New York, Beckwith curated “By Way Of: Material and Motion in the Guggenheim Collection,” which is currently on view through Jan Beckwith is serving as guest artistic director leading the curatorial team as it prepares for an American Season in fall 2025 a series of exhibitions and programs introducing French audiences to U.S Earlier in her career, Beckwith was an associate curator at the Studio Museum in Harlem, where she organized “Lynette Yiadom-Boakye: Any Number of Preoccupations” (2010-11), the British painter’s first-ever solo museum exhibition, and “30 Seconds off an Inch” (2009–10) which featured 42 artists spanning three generations who work with non-art materials and “challenge ideas of what art can be.” Beckwith has lectured and published widely Her academic credentials include a master’s degree from the Courtauld Institute of Art in London (1999) She was a visiting professor at Northwestern University and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago Driskell Prize in African American Art and Art History at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta The prize recognizes exceptional contributions to the field of African American art Beckwith was a member of the curatorial team that stepped up to work on “Grief and Grievance: Art and Mourning in America” after the death of Okwui Enwezor (1963-2019) the former director of Haus der Kunst in Munich (2011-18) Enwezor had conceived the exhibition as a guest curator at the New Museum in New York Nigerian-born Enwezor was one of the few and earliest Black curators to work on a show at the Guggenheim, when he was brought on to co-curate “In/sight: African Photographers, 1940 to the Present” in 1996 Enwezor became the first non-European and first Black artistic director of Documenta when he curated Documenta 11 in 2002 Beckwith will be the second Black person to serve as artistic director A six-member finding committee selected Beckwith as artistic director of Documenta 16 an independent curator and expert on cultural policy based in Paris and Dakar; Yilmaz Dziewior director of Museum Ludwig in Cologne; Sergio Edelsztein an independent curator based in Berlin and Tel Aviv; Gridthiya Gaweewong artistic director of the Jim Thompson Art Center in Bangkok; Mami Kataoka director of the Mori Art Museum in Tokyo; and Yasmil Raymond Beckwith is taking on the role as Documenta is emerging from a challenging period dealing with controversies related to artistic freedom and the political climate surrounding the war in Israel and Gaza we have worked purposefully on reorienting the documenta organization and laid many good foundations The fact that today we can present Naomi Beckwith as the new Artistic Direction for the forthcoming documenta 16 exhibition in Kassel in 2027 marks the start of a new future for documenta,” said Lord Mayor Sven Schoeller Chairman of the Supervisory Board of documenta und Museum Fridericianum gGmbH “I warmly welcome Naomi Beckwith to the documenta city of Kassel and just like the entire art and cultural sphere I look forward with excitement and anticipation to her artistic concept I would like to thank the high-caliber group of candidates and all those involved in the selection process They have done documenta a great service in a difficult situation.” CT FIND MORE “Melvin Edwards: Some Bright Morning” is currently on view at The Fridericianum in Kassel The first extensive solo exhibition of Edwards at a European institution features more than 50 works and will travel to Kunsthalle Bern (June 11 2025) and at Palais de Tokyo in Paris (October 15 XHTML: You can use these tags: <a href="" title=""> <abbr title=""> <acronym title=""> <b> <blockquote cite=""> <cite> <code> <del datetime=""> <em> <i> <q cite=""> <s> <strike> <strong> Do you enjoy and value Culture Type? 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pressure vessels made by filament winding carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) over a plastic liner first producing cylinders for storing compressed natural gas (CNG) in 1992 and by 2019 had organized its CNG and renewable natural gas (RNG) pressure vessels and systems within its Hexagon Agility business and established Hexagon Purus (Oslo Norway) to deliver zero-emission solutions including battery systems for electric vehicles and Type 4 pressure vessels for storing hydrogen (H2) in mobility and infrastructure applications CW has written extensively about Hexagon Purus and completed its global capacity build-out This tour is of the company’s state-of-the art production in Kassel truck and rail systems that store compressed H2 gas at a range of pressures These cylinders can measure up to 760 millimeters in diameter and 4,000 millimeters long The exact number of cylinders produced depends on the mix of tank sizes and pressures ordered by various customers Higher pressure cylinders have a thicker wall and thus require longer cycle times Cylinders for trucks are typically 350 or 700 bar The latter store a maximum of 18.4 kilograms of H2 for a total of 74 kilograms in a four-tank system mounted behind the cab Tanks can also be mounted on the side rails while pressure vessels for Toyota are produced in the U.S cylinders are 350 bar storing 10 kilograms of H2/cylinder and 50 kilograms/system Gillig and New Flyer are supplied from the U.S “We are developing the next generation of cylinders per the new R134 regulation,” says Heiko Chudzick responsible for operations at the facility “This is for transit buses and we have developed a completely new system with new cylinders and less steel in the frame to minimize weight and increase possible payload We also have better packaging and maintenance access.” we started with leading players like Stadler and Alstom,” he notes Tanks here are 350 bar and store up to 8.4 kilograms of H2/tank and several hundreds of kilograms/system These are designed for a 30-year service life Rail customers include Alstom for its Coradia iLint trains Stadler and Linsinger for railway maintenance trains which will likely use H2 internal combustion engines (ICE) instead of fuel cell-based electric power systems “We are seeing growth in H2 mobility first in transit buses and heavy-duty equipment where batteries struggle to provide enough energy density and then longer term in rail and maritime applications,” says Chudzick “Real use and growth of H2 in passenger cars won’t start until after 2030 with increased H2 production and refueling infrastructure Hexagon Purus has focused on the H2 infrastructure market which involves truck transport of H2 from production facilities to end users or H2 refueling stations (HRS) as well as stationary storage at HRS and mobile refueling modules Distribution and refueling modules comprise multiple cylinders loaded into a custom build ISO container or similar module These cylinders can vary in size by customer and end use but are produced in Kassel on the same production line as those for mobility applications Chudzick describes four sets of players in this market: “All of these need distribution and some part of that will be using trucks,” he notes and though there are legacy steel tube trailers with limited payload due to over-the-road weight limits they cannot be returned to service.” In contrast Type 4 cylinders can be tested and recertified for extended service “We are seeing more and more older Type 4 tanks being recertified for another 10 years of use,” says Chudzick “The distribution market is continuing to expand as demand grows for using H2 to reduce emissions for industrial facilities and power generation.” now part of Hexagon Agility,” says Chudzick we had a local workforce with filament winding experience and other specific skills that are hard to find elsewhere Kassel is also well situated logistically in the center of Germany and Europe and this site offers room for expansion.” Production in Kassel operates in synergy with the company’s systems facility in Weeze “We send composite cylinders to Weeze,” explains Chudzick “where they are assembled into complete H2 fuel systems enclosed in steel frames and equipped with pipework These integrated systems are then tested and delivered to customers.” the site in Kassel features two buildings: the left has offices and a test lab while the right has the main production line and room for expansion We exit the office area and enter an open production hall To our left is a pilot production line used for R&D testing new products and new process improvements There is also an area for performing load cycling and burst tests “Having this dedicated area for R&D allows us to focus on production in the other side of the plant,” says Chudzick we have a one-spindle and a three-spindle winding machine and three small ovens We can do small-series production with a clear focus and most effectively run new trials.” The Kassel production line is based on decades of Hexagon’s experience in composite cylinders and Chudzick’s background in industrializing production for top tier manufacturers “We spent a long time thinking about the design of this line,” he notes multidisciplinary team that worked together well The result is very different from how Hexagon has done cylinder production in the past It is optimized for space and material flows with robotically controlled handover points and an IT system that meshes with our logistics.” Production includes: (1) Preparing the plastic liner (5) valve installation and leak test and (6) finishing (coating marking) and shipping. “The line has a circular flow because it minimizes the distance between operations,” notes Chudzick And that’s what you want for sustainability and efficiency It’s also fully automated with no operators inside the main cell designed with redundancy should we have any issues in the automation but also with a high level of safety This includes reduced touch points for operators so that they’re not in the path of moving equipment or handling heavy tanks.” All movements of cylinders — which can be up to 4 meters long and weigh up to 450 kilograms — are done by robots or automated cranes The machines in the production line are also all connected and controlled so it can run cylinders for bus rail or distribution/refueling modules one after the other “The line reads the QR code on the liner weight and type of cylinder it is and then sets how that cylinder will be filament wound and moved through subsequent steps per its specifications,” says Chudzick “The whole layout was based on the takt times we measured for each operation per each tank type These parameters determine how much fiber is wound and how long the cure and test cycles take “We also have online monitoring and can see if parameters are drifting,” he continues “We have upper and lower limits built into the control system but the operators watch on top of that and we don’t want to get rid of that The operators have to approve and release each tank “We continue to add monitoring systems and capability including for environmental data,” says Chudzick “Any of this data can be pulled up on our company smartphones and also feeds the data exchange with our ERP and SCADA systems we are continuously improving how we use the data including our production planning and control and our future vision to report the environmental footprint of our cylinders.” This is detailed further below “Our goal is to have a digital twin of the production We’re in the process of completing this now,” adds Chudzick “We then can take that to our pilot line and test new improvements but it also allows us to look at how to develop new cylinder products for our customers.” We exit the office/pilot line building and walk across to the main production  building we walk first to the liner bay where thermoplastic polymer liners are prepared To the left is an incoming liner station where all liners are pre-inspected before being sent to the liner bay Polymer liners are first dried and then annealed in two large vertical stations Liners can come with the metal boss molded in at the end of the cylinder for filling and refilling or the boss can be welded in during production Although this bay produces all the liners for this production line without a high degree of automated handling a new liner welding station located in the heart of the liner bay is highly automated “It can weld a liner in one shot and provides much more data collection and process control All the data is shown in a digital display that also includes camera footage of each welding operation.” we walk to a station where QR codes are applied to each of the winder adaptors used on each end of a liner to install it into the spindles of the filament winding machine “We then check for pressure,” says Chudzick “We maintain pressure inside the liner to prevent it from collapsing or changing shape during filament winding.” supported a few feet above  the ground five liners with adaptors are loaded into the frame the station lifts the frame into a vertical position and it is then moved by the production line’s cranes into the central production area where it will be loaded into the filament winding station Most composite cylinders produced in Kassel are filament wound using only carbon fiber “We have fewer and fewer customers who want a glass fiber outer layer,” explains Chudzick it is more common for customers to specify an outer coating that meets their requirements.” The filament winding station supplied by Roth Composite Machinery (Steffenberg The tows are fed through a tensioning station for efficient fiber feed and control and then a resin bath Carts with spare parts sit just outside the winding station we had three winding machines,” notes Chudzick We walk past the creels to an area where feed lines from resin totes run up to a mezzanine over the creels which houses the system that meters and mixes the epoxy resin and dispenses that into the resin baths The automated system requires a single operator and provides continuous control of flow parameters are displayed for each spindle and resin bath “We capture 3.5 gigabytes of data for every cylinder including process parameters,” says Chudzick. “We then calculate and track impregnation.” There are also cameras monitoring the process and two additional displays — one for the system handling the five-cylinder racks and another for the curing ovens there is a handling portal where the rack from the winding station is moved by crane into one of four ovens that cure the composite cylinders at up to 150°C we filament wind five tank cylinders at a time per type,” explains Chudzick “These will then move into the cure oven together We have eliminated the waiting time for an oven because this automated line has optimized the operations per each tank type’s cycle time.” a centralized robot on a rail completes all tank handling through the next steps The winding adaptors are removed and replaced with proof test adaptors These enable hydrostatic proof testing at pressures up to 1,050 bar there is only one station to do this testing,” notes Chudzick the robot removes it and places it into one of multiple drying stations While this is happening the buffer tank is flipped up and over into the test station there is very little wait time and no need for a second test station.” the robot moves them to a station where the proof test adaptors are removed and the cylinders are inspected for cleanliness Liners that have valves welded into them move directly to leak testing after drying For cylinders with liners that don’t have valves pre-welded in they are next moved into the valve installation station This is a semi-automated operation that occurs inside a type of enclosed clean room where the boss valve is integrated with the cylinder Movable arms are used to install the valves with location and torque recorded to ensure precise and repeatable installation per specification each tank is placed in a test chamber and undergoes a leak check using test gas pressurized up to 875 bar Which cylinders are tested first is decided by the production line depending on the ship date for each customer order because it takes a long time to get the gas out of the tanks after the pressurized test 85-90% of it is collected and reused — a small amount escapes during connection and disconnection with the pressurization equipment the tanks leave the production line and any coatings are added followed by adhesive bonding of shoulder pads as specified by the customer rows of tanks sit while moving through various finishing steps There is a lot of room to expand at this end of the building “We’ve already thought all of this out and know how we would extend the robotic system and add modular units depending on what type of cylinder production expansion is needed,” says Chudzick “We’re trying to think 10 years ahead.” This forward-thinking strategy is also seen in Kassel’s use of the data collected — for example emissions waste — in efforts to improve the sustainability of its operations and publish that in its annual ESG report “We issued the first ESG filing for this facility in 2024,” says Chudzick “and have developed Scope 1 and 2 data but are just now trying to expand our Scope 3 reporting with our supply chain we will include data from suppliers in our online collection and are in the process of automating that within our ERP system We are allocating this online data to each machine each batch of cylinders and even each spindle within the batch.” This data is then used for the facility’s own decarbonization strategy development “We will set these goals in in the near future,” he explains “because it’s part of our business model as a company trying to help decarbonize the planet.” For example one issue is the use of carbon fiber because its manufacture uses a high amount of energy and thus produces significant CO2 “But having the data is key and necessary to develop an intelligent strategy,” adds Chudzick “We started this process in 2021 with Hexagon Composites Kassel and then began developing our life cycle analysis [LCA] for cylinders being produced in Kassel we will publish our LCA internally and then publish it externally we plan to publish our Environmental Product Declaration which certifies our LCA and we will then update that annually starting in 2028.” The H2 market is extremely dynamic and challenging but Hexagon Purus has spent a decade validating its various segments establishing a strong global customer base and then building production capacity focused on efficiency This approach is exemplified in Kassel and part of what enables the Hexagon Purus overall to be profitable at a commercial scale via diversified products before any single segment reaches mass adoption “We are a decarbonization company and so we look at the overall H2 economy and how fossil fuel is being replaced over a broad range of applications and sectors,” says Chudzick He notes Kassel’s production approach has also been used in the company’s facility in China adapted for the local variation in skilled labor and capable of scaling to 100,000 cylinders/year “This approach allows us to expand in a modular way meaning we can integrate improved equipment or adapt as needed depending on how the market evolves.” Decarbonization is vital to mitigate climate change and save our planet thus the Kassel facility’s ability to help achieve this is of huge importance But another key contribution is the ability of this well-considered compact production line to take such a step forward in Composites 4.0 automated manufacturing It provides a lesson to other CFRP parts producers that sustainable smart processes are possible and necessary for our industry’s future Hexagon Purus’ production line for Type 4 pressure vessels in Germany is fully automated and connected using robotics and a takt time-optimized digital control system to produce different size and pressure CFRP cylinders on a single line capable of up to 40,000 hydrogen (H2) storage tanks/year. Source (All Images) | Hexagon Purus CW has written extensively about Hexagon Purus Hexagon Purus Kassel produces a wide variety of CFRP cylinders for H2 storage which are sent to its assembly facility in Weeze for systems used in medium– and heavy-duty trucks such as this behind the cab system for Ford (top) and for zero-emissions buses (bottom) H2 storage cylinders are also used distribution modules such as these 20-foot container units (top) and in maritime systems designed by Hexagon Purus Maritime (Alesund “The line reads the QR code on the liner … and then sets how that cylinder will be filament wound and moved through subsequent steps … based on the takt times we measured for each operation per each tank type.” This highly automated station welds a liner in one shot while providing process control Finished liners are ready for filament winding Liners are loaded into five-spindle frames, shown here exiting the filament winding station before being lifted by crane into one of four curing ovens Carbon fiber tows are fed from creels through a tensioner and resin bath before entering the five-spindle automated filament winding station (top) which winds the CFRP laminate onto plastic liners Wound laminates are then transferred into one of four ovens for cure (bottom) The filament winding station supplied by Roth Composite Machinery (Steffenberg The compact Kassel production line is seen at top from the liner bay with four curing ovens appearing as stacked white containers in the center Orange frames move cylinders in and out of the winding and cure stations to the right of those ovens the central orange KUKA robot moves cylinders between hydroburst testing One of many leak test units is shown at bottom each batch of cylinders and even each spindle within the batch This data is then used for the facility’s own decarbonization development. LCA for cylinders which will be published in the near future The page you’re on features premium CW editorial content videos and podcasts from the CW editorial team we ask all new website users to provide some information about themselves before they are provided free access to the content We thank you for your continued interest in and support of CW Caiden and Landon Kassel were attending Liberty Launch Academy in Liberty Lake Washington near the Washington-Idaho border accepted a job to become the president at Prinsco the family moved nearly 1,300 miles to Willmar Something that got the boys excited for the move was the success of the Willmar wrestling team The Cardinals are ranked fifth in the state in Class AAA heading into Saturday's Kiffmeyer Duals at St “You see they got (fifth) in the state and they’re one of the top teams here “Getting to meet with the coaches and getting to meet the Carlson boys and Cam (Champagne) and the Anez boys … there’s so many people here and getting to meet them and welcoming us “I love the community here with wrestling.” And the Kassels had some awfully good credentials as newcomers Caiden was a 113-pound state champion as a freshman in Washington’s smallest class Landon is in eighth grade and is eager to follow in his brother's footsteps the Kassel brothers have helped solidify the front of the varsity lineup with Landon at 107 pounds and Caiden at 114 Caiden sports a 12-4 record and is ranked fourth at 114 pounds in Class AAA “Those guys are definitely earning their positions on the team,” said Cardinals head coach Ed Oehlers “It just provides more competition in the room and more drive.” Phil Kassel started wrestling in third grade and fell in love with the sport He was the first one to wrestle in his family so there was a lot of self-learning involved Once Caiden and Landon found their aptitude for the sport it became a way for Phil to give his boys some guidance it’s the opportunity and the blessing that I have to not just be their dad to give them what I didn’t have,” Phil said “I can help them to approach such a unique sport in a way that I wish was being told to me I had a great support system with my parents Caiden and Landon both grew to love wrestling Landon has taken some licks along the way from his older brother but that hasn’t dampened his enthusiasm “It’s a challenge wrestling with (Caiden) and he pushes me to be a really good wrestler,” Landon said “And our dad loves to work with us after practice or before the youth practice It’s just helping me become a better wrestler.” As the brothers were talking about their season after practice Monday Dad put on his wrestling shoes and was ready to roll around with his sons for some extra work “What a great opportunity to do this in a sport that you love,” Phil said on mentoring his sons on the mat but life is a big wrestling match and that’s how we approach it It’s me hoping to instill those principles and values that are gonna make them not just successful here but to be successful in life.” That drive helped Caiden become Liberty Launch Academy’s first state champion The school has a K-12 enrollment of 120 students according to the Washington Federation of Independent Schools Caiden won the Class 1B/2B championship at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma “It’s a huge dome and they fit 24 mats in there,” Caiden said “It’s something I had been working towards since fifth grade … It felt really good to win that state title and jump into my dad’s arms.” The Kassels' arrival in Willmar was a blur “We got here a week before school started,” Caiden said “We got here a week before classes started We bought a house and just threw pictures up and jumped right in.” Oehlers heard rumblings that a new wrestling family was moving into town Oehlers met with the family and gave them a tour of the school “It was a quick change for them,” Oehlers said I think they were excited to be able to join our program It was nice to get in here and make them a little familiar with the school before classes started.” worked with the Kassels in the morning weight room who battled a staph infection following the Washington State Wrestling Association Greco-Roman State Championship in May Phil said Caiden was cleared to wrestle for Willmar the day before the season started “That was another sign just showing what their character was because every single day when they could they’d do workouts and would ask what they could do to improve,” Oehlers said Having the wrestling connection helped with making new friends at school “They’ve been really welcoming here,” Landon said He’s a wrestler and that’s how we got connected and became friends It’s just making connections through wrestling.” Oehlers credits the brothers for how they’ve handled the added stress of being newcomers with a reputation due to Caiden’s pre-Minnesota success “There’s a lot of hype for both of them,” Oehlers said “There’s the family that moved in with the state champ and there’s the brother and they’re both good wrestlers There’s extra pressure to perform and they’ve really risen to the occasion with that.” The Kassels were familiar with how good wrestling is in Minnesota “There’s hammers there (in Washington),” Caiden said “but the competition is definitely deeper here It’s good; it pushes me to make adjustments mentally and physically.” Willmar’s December schedule made for plenty of high-quality competition for the newcomers The Cardinals opened the season with a tournament at state power St Landon went 1-2 in his first varsity tournament Caiden went 3-1 and reached the 114 finals “I’m really proud of how he jumped back in and was able to be a hammer,” Phil said of Caiden’s showing at STMA following the staph infection “The guys that he’s wrestling against have been wrestling all year long and he’d been off the mat since May … He had been in with a PICC line and an IV for 10 weeks and had been on antibiotics for months perseverance and tenacity to get back in and be in the arena with that competition.” Caiden followed that up with a fifth-place showing at the MatBoss Minnesota Christmas Tourney in Rochester and a second-place finish at the Rumble on the Red at the FargoDome in Fargo All four of Caiden’s losses have come to wrestlers ranked in the top three of their respective weights It’s about making that mental switch in your head to say I’m going to war every single match … That just brings out the beauty in the sport.” After going 1-3 at STMA and 0-2 in the championship bracket of the Christmas Tourney Landon found success at the Rumble on the Red “It’s really been a blessing to be able to wrestle on the varsity with all these great wrestlers,” Landon said it’s a mental switch that we need to get to just go out there and compete it’s really good competition to see where you’re at and what you need to improve on Oven reduces energy requirements by around 3,250 MWh per year which optimizes operating costs and reduces the environmental impact The chip melting furnace at the Kassel foundry which has been in operation since June 2024 represents significant progress in the recycling cycle The implementation of this furnace will reduce energy requirements by around 3,250 MWh per year which will not only optimize operating costs but also reduce the environmental impact CO2 emissions will be reduced by over 1,400 tonnes per year making a significant contribution to achieving climate targets.  Volkswagen's ‘goTOzero’ mission statement   These measures support Volkswagen's ‘goTOzero’ mission statement which aims to drastically reduce CO2 emissions in production and to promote sustainable The Kassel foundry is thus positioning itself as a pioneer in the implementation of environmentally friendly technologies and is actively contributing to the transformation towards a more sustainable industry.  An important step towards a circular economy and sustainability   The return of all aluminium chips produced at the Kassel plant to the casting process is an important step towards a circular economy and sustainability which takes place directly on the factory premises not only reduces energy requirements by around 3,250 MWh per year but also cuts CO2 emissions by over 1,400 tonnes per year.  Reduction of transportation costs   Another advantage of this measure is the reduction in truck traffic as transportation to external recycling companies is no longer necessary This not only helps to reduce transportation costs but also reduces the environmental impact through less traffic this project shows how Volkswagen is actively working on implementing sustainable production methods at the Kassel plant and increasing efficiency at the same time.  Melting down aluminum chips in-house   emphasizes the importance of the decision to melt down aluminium chips on such a large scale himself He describes this step as courageous and pioneering as the process is both innovative and complex One crucial aspect is that no corrosion is allowed to form as the corrosion must not form on the chips in order to guarantee the quality of the melting process.     The importance of collaboration   Wöllenstein also emphasizes the importance of cooperation across different plants and business areas in order to achieve maximum CO2 savings This demonstrates the Kassel foundry's commitment not only to increase efficiency but also to actively contribute to reducing environmental impact.  around 20 tons of aluminium chips are produced in Kassel alone the foundry plans to melt down an additional 40 tons of material from other European Volkswagen plants the quantity should increase to up to 80 tons of chips “By eliminating an additional external remelting process we will remain more ecological and economical than before despite the transportation routes to Kassel that will then be required,” says Wöllenstein.  I would like to receive the bi-weekly Foundry-Planet newsletter with all latest news Plus the special newsletters – all can be cancelled anytime and at no cost Get important news about your town as it happens Get the top stories from across our network Are you sure you want to unsubscribe from daily updates An inmate accused in two Harrisburg homicides stabbed and killed a fellow prisoner at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) in Camp Hill Pennsylvania State Police announced on Wednesday Hezekiah Campbell (right) and Spencer Curtlin Kassel (left).  Campbell and the Harrisburg Amtrak station who is awaiting trial for two separate fatal shootings in Harrisburg fatally stabbed fellow inmate Spencer Curtlin Kassel in the prison's recreation yard before being detained by correctional staff Prison staff immediately provided life-saving measures until Lower Allen EMS arrived and continued advanced support SCI Camp Hill Superintendent Michael Gourley said Pennsylvania State Police from the Carlisle station responded to SCI Camp Hill which authorities have classified as a homicide Campbell is facing charges in two separate Harrisburg killings, as Daily Voice previously reported: When police searched Campbell’s home following Cobb's murder they found a Smith & Wesson 9-millimeter handgun and a notebook in which he allegedly confessed to Cobb’s murder and to killing someone else Court records show Campbell underwent a mental health evaluation sometime between July 31 and Nov when a "Order Scheduling Status Conference Dauphin County District Attorney's Office" was listed on his court docket was serving a one-to-two-year sentence for aggravated assault out of Centre County He had been incarcerated at the prison since Dec native was also a registered Tier 1 sex offender Court records show he was convicted in 2017 in Michigan for "accosting for immoral purposes," with the victim being a minor The Pennsylvania State Police and the Cumberland County Coroner’s Office continue to investigate the homicide Officials emphasized there is no threat to the public Kassel attended Northwest High School and worked as a roofer for Billy White Roofing LLC in 2013 Daily Voice has reached out the The Dauphin County District Attorney's Office for a comment on Campbell's previous cases and has yet to hear back at the time of publishing (WPBN/WGTU) -- Eighty years ago this month a mission that few people know of took place between American and German pilots Those who took part would join each other at a memorial commemorating the mission And a Leelanau County woman will soon have a special mission of her own to continue her father's legacy at that memorial before every mission," said Linda Dewey But William Dewey surely offered a few extra prayers as the events of September 27 played out in front of his own eyes as he piloted his B-24 over Germany "They were flying to a place called Kassel The stated target was a Tiger tank factory," Linda said more than 150 Luftwaffe fighters responded All the rest of them were in shreds," Linda said they said they had never seen one hold together that was that damaged He had a three foot hole in the side of his plane," Linda said "It was the worst loss the division ever had in a battle for a single day's battle," Linda said made it out of the war and tried to move on with life "He was one of those guys that just wanted to put it all behind him and just move ahead in life," Linda said Let's move ahead and just compartmentalize that.'" "And that worked for about four decades and and then it began to eat at him," Linda said In the late 1980's he started reaching out And my dad had always wanted to meet the Germans [they] fought against in this honor among airmen kind of thing," Linda said "He didn't think of them as Nazis He thought of them as people doing their job." and asked if the Germans would be interested in collaborating," Linda said to erect a memorial on German soil to both country's servicemembers lost that day came to fruition in 1989; nestled in the German countryside where the lead American bomber went down and where dozens of German pilots lost their lives in a matter of minutes fighting against the raid "It's the 80th anniversary of that mission on September 27th And every year since that memorial in 1990 the Germans have been there religiously every year Because this celebrates a friendship between former enemies," Linda said the memorial has fewer and fewer of the veterans in attendance Bill Dewey, who made it a mission to honor that day by founding the Kassel Mission Historical Society So his daughter Linda will be making the pilgrimage I've been asked to speak for the Americans," Linda said At a sight where so many lives were lost or changed forever by combatants a transformation to a place where those who were once enemies "And it's so metaphorical and so symbolic These people fighting and thinking of one another as the other And it's just my hope that we could do that now," Linda said While Linda will be traveling to Germany to take part in that anniversary event there are events scheduled around the country to honor the service and sacrifice of those who took part in the mission PAUL — Willmar’s Caiden Kassel has wrestled in two state tournaments in two different states Cassel wrestled in the Washington state tournament in the Tacoma Dome and became a 113-pound state champion at Liberty Launch Academy he made his Xcel Energy Center debut in the Class AAA 114-pound bracket of the Minnesota State High School League State Championships “The Tacoma Dome is really big and has 24 mats,” Kassel said on Saturday I went to the NCAA nationals last year (at Kansas City Missouri) and this venue’s a lot like it with the closeness of it It helps when the Cardinals’ sophomore found a high degree of success Kassel went 5-1 and finished in third place Kassel won a 13-3 major decision over Stillwater’s Joe Dauffenbach ‘I got to go grind on the back side,’” said Kassel “Something I heard before was that the best guy gets first It was a debut of sorts for Caiden in the Minnesota state tournament He was able to enjoy it with his younger brother Landon “I’m so proud of him,” Caiden said of Landon that’s something that a lot of the greats in Minnesota have done “There’s going to be some state titles coming.” The stress was high for Adamaris Chable Rodriguez The Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg senior was once again the lone area wrestler in the girls tournament She was back for the second time after finishing sixth as a sophomore in 2023 her sister and practice partner Tianna came down with a skin condition that prevented the two from getting Adamaris ready for Saturday “I wasn’t able to do much but run,” Adamaris said That didn’t stop Adamaris from winning her opening-round match in the 170 bracket against third-seeded Makaya Gotchie of Deer River “She’s always been a nervous wrestler,” said KMS coach Jesse Engler “But we can control that match and we can control that pin We got a first-minute pin and that was good.” I did the best I could and I’m really happy with my results.” The KMS standout went 1-2 on the day and placed fourth She wraps up her high school career as a two-time state medalist I’m happy I took the chance in ninth grade to come out I’m happy that my uncle was a wrestler and was able to teach me so much and that his family friend happened to be my coach In her semifinal match against Bemidji’s Maya Schmidt Adamaris was unable to catch her breath and had to break out her asthma inhaler Schmidt won the match with a second-period fall at 2:42 I get really nervous so that inhaler calms my nerves or tricks my brain into calming down,” Adamaris said Adamaris lost by fall to White Bear Lake’s Jinet Demanou in 1:43 she wrestled really well and aggressive,” Engler said Adamaris’ post-high school plans are to join the National Guard She also wants to resume her wrestling career “I want to hopefully get into a college with a good girls wrestling team and continue that,” she said Thirty area wrestlers — 29 boys and one girl — came into the two-day individual tournament looking to become the state’s best 17 came back to the area as state medalists: A team of researchers at the University of Kassel is working with Daimler Truck AG to develop a system that can be used to install electric drives for electric cars in commercial vehicles A two-speed gearbox plays an important role While the range of electric models for cars and heavy goods vehicles is growing the University of Kassel believes that the introduction of electric vehicles in the minibus or delivery vehicle sector has been “difficult so far” – due to a lack of technically suitable vehicles Although there are already numerous electric vans on the market are only suitable for certain driving profiles As the number of commercial vehicles is comparatively low the development costs for in-house solutions are often not worthwhile And installing car drives in commercial vehicles is “not a solution,” according to the German company “High power reserves would be required to meet the torque and speed requirements at the same time volume and weight and would also be disadvantageous in terms of energy.” The project ‘Scaling effects through modular drive architectures for commercial vehicles’ A newly designed two-speed gearbox and a newly developed operating strategy were developed for this purpose The goal is to enable lightweight and affordable electric drives from passenger cars to also be used in commercial vehicles – and in an energy-efficient manner “This enables scaling effects as well as significantly reduced development costs and risks The basic research objective of the project is to cover the highly variable and demanding driving dynamics requirements,” the university wrote in an explanation a highly dynamic shift strategy was developed to implement the gear changes in the multi-speed gearbox efficiently and without compromising comfort a predictive driving strategy was developed that anticipates the most energy-efficient driving strategies based on current usage behaviour.” which was funded by the German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) with around 1.8 million euros is a collaboration between the university and the Daimler Truck plant in Kassel The electric drive with the new transmission was demonstrated in a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Since the split of Daimler AG into Mercedes-Benz Group AG and Daimler Truck AG Daimler Truck is no longer actually responsible for the Sprinter segment as the Kassel-Lohfelden plant is the global competence centre for commercial vehicle axles within Daimler Truck AG projects of this kind are a logical step for the company uni-kassel.de I agree with the Privacy policy electrive has been following the development of electric mobility with journalistic passion and expertise since 2013 we offer comprehensive coverage of the highest quality — as a central platform for the rapid development of this technology Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume has confirmed that the Scalable Systems Platform (SSP) will be manufactured at the Kassel-Baunatal component plant in central Germany The plant will produce components for up to one million vehicles per year The plant in Kassel-Baunatal, which is managed by Volkswagen Group Components, already plays an important role in the supply chain for electric vehicles based on the MEB. For example, the APP310 electric motors and the newer APP550 are assembled there. Since 2023 VW has also been developing the power electronics for future electric cars in Kassel As Blume stated to the local paper HNA (Hessische/Niedersächsische Allgemeine) on the fringes of the group’s annual press conference in Wolfsburg the Kassel plant will play a major role for SSP both as a development and production site – for the electric motors as the power electronics are sometimes called in the VW group we’re talking about a million units a year All new electric models from VW will be built on this a great future lies ahead for Kassel.” The VW Group’s Scalable Systems Platform (SSP) is an electric platform that is currently under development it is intended to cover a wide range of models to reduce costs The MEB is currently used in the compact segment with the VW ID.3 while the upcoming small electric cars based on the VW ID.2 will use a front-wheel-drive architecture derived from the MEB called ‘MEB Small.’ It is not yet known whether these models will also be converted to the SSP in the next generation The SSP is expected to debut in 2028 – at least that’s what VW brand CEO Thomas Schäfer had publicly stated last summer The new platform was originally announced for 2026 there have also been reports of an even longer delay hna.de (in German) If you have questions regarding your subscription of European Security & Defence contact our subscriber service: from dragging into next year.The talks are now most likely to end in the early hours of Wednesday though the outcome remained unclear."Workers don't want to go into Christmas in fear," Cavallo told union members before talks began early on Monday the fifth round since early September.Reporting by Victoria Waldersee Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles., opens new tab Autos correspondent in Germany, covering the industry's transition to electric vehicles. 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All rights reserved When engineers envision modern lightweight construction researchers at the University of Kassel have introduced an innovative approach using 0.5-millimeter-thick wood veneers wound and glued by robots offering new possibilities for sustainable architecture.  The process involves creating ceiling elements and supporting pillars from wound veneer wood These structures are exceptionally lightweight making them ideal for adding storeys to existing buildings or modernizing and extending structures plays a crucial role in sustainable construction.  Veneer wood retains the microstructural properties of the original wood allowing stable constructions with minimal thickness and weight The veneer tape (48 mm wide and 0.5 mm thick) must be applied without folds or creases and glued with high pressure Precise alignment of the natural grain direction within the components is essential for load-bearing effectiveness necessitating high tensile forces during application ABB robots are used for development and production The robots perform complex and variable movements to wind the veneer tape around the formwork element Algorithms synchronize robot arm movements with the rotational movement of the raw body being wrapped The application ensures optimal tension and uses polyurethane wood glue for adhesion.  Working with millimeter precision on three-dimensionally complex structures is challenging requiring precise application of the veneer tape Imagine wrapping a strip of paper around a vase without creases—it’s a delicate process.    This innovative approach combining sustainability and precise robot control to create high-strength wooden structures is opening possibilities for architectural creativity and resource-efficient building methods.  Grasshopper empowers designers with a visual programming approach it allows users to create models by assembling “nodes” (components) and connecting them with “wires.” The magic lies in parameterized design—changes in parameters have an immediate effect on the modeling the “Robot Components” plugin is open source enabling intuitive planning and simulation of construction processes within 3D models it automatically generates program code for precise robot control Safety testing is facilitated through ABB RobotStudio allowing students to refine their code virtually and avoid costly real-world mishaps.  Absolute measurements ensure the necessary precision for veneer processing two compact ABB IRB 1200 industrial robots were used for model production experiences were transferred to larger systems—two IRB 4600s—via the “BBSR Research Prototype” competition The IRB 4600 boasts minimal interference surface and radius Its impressive reach (up to 2.55 meters) facilitates versatile applications.  parameter-oriented control inspires further development The ultimate goal: sustainable façade profiles that reduce reliance on aluminum a material with a significant carbon footprint this interdisciplinary approach - combining software development and craftsmanship - ushers in a new era for wood processing.  The University of Kassel has forged a strong partnership with ABB Robotics leveraging their cutting-edge technology for research purposes the university explores novel ways to enhance construction processes and architectural design ABB Robotics actively supports this vision by providing hardware components and expert assistance ABB’s robots offer unparalleled precision in component manufacturing these robots produce flawless pieces directly Streamlined construction processes and reduced rework the integration of 3D algorithms allows for intricate and lightweight shapes—triangular or asymmetrical—opening exciting possibilities for architects and designers.  ABB's website uses cookies. By staying here you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Learn more I agree He is the son of Gary and Sandy Kassel of Jackson Kloess is a graduate of Brentwood High School She received a bachelor of science degree in nursing from the University of Missouri-Columbia She is employed at Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital in St Kassel is a graduate of Jackson High School He received a doctorate of pharmacy from St He is also employed at Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital 29 wedding is planned at First Baptist Church in Dupo Connect with the Southeast Missourian Newsroom: Home MONTICELLO — Seven Willmar wrestlers claimed state berths at the Section 8AAA individual tournament on Saturday. Five Cardinals — Caiden Kassel, Sully Anez, Conlan Carlson, Cameren Champagne and Steven Cruze — were section champions at their respective weights. Landon Kassel and Cavin Carlson both took second place. The first- and second-place finishers at eight weights qualify for the two-day state individual tournament on Friday and Saturday at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. Caiden Kassel won the 114-pound title after pinning Moorhead’s Tru Mahlen in 1 minute, 1 second. Caiden heads to his first Minnesota state tournament after winning a state championship in Washington in 2024. Conlan Carlson had two wins by tech fall at 152, including a 17-2 result in the finals against Moorhead’s Dalton Humeniuk to secure his sixth trip to state. Anez heads to his fifth state tournament after winning the 145 bracket with an 8-6 decision over Brainerd’s Easton Dircks. Champagne won a 10-1 major decision over Bemidji’s Alec Newby in the 160 finals. Cruze qualified for state at 172 after pinning Brainerd’s Tyce Faber in the finals in 1:16. Landon Kassel was the 107 runner-up with a 2-1 record. Cavin Carlson lost in the 139 final to Bemidji’s Nick Strand before coming back with a 17-1 tech fall in the true second-place match against Brainerd’s Cale Ostrowski. Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg, Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa and Paynesville each had four wrestlers qualify for state following the Section 5A tournament at Granite Falls. BBE also had three section champions. Brett DeRoo was first at 160 with a 10-0 major decision over Canby’s Blake Giese. Carson Gilbert was the 215 champion after pinning Minneota’s Cale Fier in 2 minutes, 24 seconds. At 285, Hunter Laage took first after a 13-4 major decision over Rudningen. Noah Jensen will go to state after placing second at 107. Paynesville walked away with two champions. Tyson Meagher beat Jensen in a 9-5 decision to win the 107 bracket. Peyton Hemmesch was the 189 champ after beating Minneota’s Eli Gruenes in an ultimate tiebreaker, 3-2. Jamison Meagher (114) and Roman Roberg (121) are both state bound after placing second. Also going to state after second-place finishes are: Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City’s Edwyn Gonzalez (133) and Joseph Sherwood (145); Benson’s Max Nygaard (139); and BOLD’s Brady Kiecker (152). The Dawson-Boyd/Lac qui Parle Valley/Montevideo United are sending three to state following the Section 3AA tournament at Dawson. United had one section champion in junior Ben Gunlogson. He went 2-0 in the 139-pound bracket, including a win by fall over Windom/Mountain Lake’s Kameron Koerner in 2 minutes, 49 seconds. Eli Olson also clinched a state berth by taking second at 107. In the true second-place match, Olson pinned New Ulm’s Regan Johnson in 1:40. Kameron Sather also won a true second-place match at 152, clinching a 4-1 decision over MAHACA’s Andrew Marty. New London-Spicer’s Carson Nelson (127) and Isaiah Nelson (133) both finished in third place. Led by sophomore Miles Wildman, Minnewaska is sending three wrestlers to state following Day 2 of the Section 8AA championship at Park Rapids. Wildman went 3-0 and won the 121-pound championship with a 10-7 decision against Perham’s Dresdan Wegscheid. Landon Schiffler and Chase Smith both placed second. Schiffler was 3-1 and was the 107 runner-up after pinning Alexandria’s Brock Manderschied in 56 seconds in the true second-place match. Smith also won a true second-place match at 133. He pinned Fergus Falls’ Kassten Hartwell in 1:36. Dassel-Cokato/Litchfield’s Paxton Peterson (107 pounds) and Gavin Terning (145) both finished in fourth place in the Section 6AA tournament at Cokato. Sex educators have a lot of thoughts on how to shop for the best rabbit vibrator. Here are their top recs. load moreSign Up for Our Daily NewsletterGet all the latest in wellness, trends, food, fitness, beauty, and more delivered right to your inbox.Subscribe... Got it, you've been added to our email list. © 2025 World of Good Brands. All rights reserved. After a break for the holidays, the WCT Sports show is back. Tom Elliott, Joe Brown and Michael Lyne ring in 2025 by talking wrestling, boys basketball and girls basketball. 0:30: Joe kicks off the show by discussing his feature on Willmar wrestlers Caiden and Landon Kassel. Then, he takes a look at the Cardinals' opponents at the upcoming Kiffmeyer Duals on Saturday in St. Cloud. 9:50: Michael discusses his upcoming WCT Sports Spotlight with Willmar junior boys basketball player Avery Christensen. 13:25: Michael talks about the KMS girls basketball team, which remains undefeated at 11-0. Follow the footsteps of the knights to the magnificent Löwenburg castle deliberately and artistically designed to resemble a semi-ruined medieval castle The baroque interior of the castle houses royal rooms an armory equipped with weapons from the 16th and 17th centuries which can be explored as part of a guided tour | Anatol Rurac / Unsplash Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, a UNESCO World Heritage Site is a top contender for the most stunning parkland in Europe took 150 years to be designed and boasts a number of amazing attractions (including the Löwenburg castle) The 526 meter (1,725 ft) tall Karlsberg Mountain towers over the park from where a waterfall rushes down to the gardens below Another important sight of this park is the 17th-century castle Schloss Wilhelmshöhe Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe woos visitors with stunning water displays that work on gravity hundreds of plant species and over 1,500 species of flowers Entry to the park is free but you need to purchase tickets to visit the castles and some of the other attractions Walter De Maria’s Vertical Earth Kilometer Step off the beaten tourist path and visit this interesting spot in the Friedrichsplatz Park The Vertical Earth Kilometer is a 1 km (.62 mile) long brass rod driven in the ground through six geological layers with only its top (resembling a small metal disc) visible on the surface of the ground The VEK is the work of American artist Walter De Maria Brothers Grimm, creators of magical fairy tales we all grew up listening to spent several years in Kassel and also researched for their work at the town library The Brüder Grimm-Museum is dedicated to the life and works of the legendary sibling duo and houses first editions of their famous fairy tales translated versions and the brothers’ correspondence furniture and other objects connected to the Brothers Grimm or their era can be found in this museum is an outstanding ensemble consisting of a symmetric system of canals marble baths and the flower island Siebenbergen that bursts into a riot of colors in spring-summer the most popular attraction of this Baroque park is the palatial Orangerie housing scientific equipments and a planetarium Sign up to our newsletter to save up to $800 on our unique trips See privacy policy Marmorbad (Marble Baths) Marmorbad is a unique attraction in Kassel and the last surviving of its kind in the country It is situated adjacent to the Orangerie in the Karlsaue Park contains twelve beautiful marble sculptures Visitors are welcome to tour the Marmorbad with an audio guide Museum für Sepulkralkultur is one of the most unusual museums you will visit in Europe The museum walks visitors through themes of death and pictures and sculptures related to death from the Middle Ages to the modern days Fans of castles will find the short journey (11 km / 6.8 miles) outside Kassel to Schloss Wilhelmsthal an excursion worth the time and effort Built in the mid-18th century as a summer pleasure palace it is considered to be one of the finest examples of the Rococo style of architecture in the country Take a tour of its grand interiors and you will surely be impressed with its Gallery of Beauty consisting of beautiful paintings The Neue Galerie When in Kassel, art lovers must make a beeline for The Neue Galerie It boasts a greatly enjoyable collection of artwork and sculptures from the 19th and 20th centuries Especially popular are the works of Max Slevogt and the sculptures by Joseph Beuys If you are one of the millions of people who can’t get enough of the magic that the Brothers Grimm wove with words, good news for you! Kassel has yet another museum dedicated to them Journey through the fascinating world of Grimm fairy tales See & Do Germany's Most Beautiful Abbeys and Monasteries See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in September See & Do The Best Weekend Trips From Heidelberg See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in Summer See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in July See & Do A Guide to River Cruises in Germany: What to Know See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in October Art 10 Masterpieces You Can Only See in Munich Design The Most Beautiful Churches in Berlin Guides & Tips The Best European Cities to Visit in December See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in Autumn Guides & Tips The Best European Cities to Visit in November US: +1 (678) 967 4965 | UK: +44 (0)1630 35000 tripssupport@theculturetrip.com © Copyright 2025 The Culture Trip Ltd About us | Advertise with us | Contact us Posted: 27 November 2024 | | No comments yet DB Schenker and enabl Technologies have launched a pilot programme at the Kassel logistics hub using remote-controlled forklifts to enhance flexibility and productivity in response to demand fluctuations In a significant step toward logistics automation, DB Schenker has announced that it has introduced remote-controlled forklift operations at its Contract Logistics site in Kassel launched in partnership with the German technology start-up enabl Technologies enables drivers to operate forklifts remotely via enabl’s digital platform allowing a single operator to control multiple forklifts across various locations Vice President of Global Engineering & Innovation at DB Schenker’s Contract Logistics this collaboration is aimed at enhancing operational flexibility and productivity in response to fluctuating demand “The collaboration with enabl allows us to react flexibly to fluctuations in demand and automate our processes to increase productivity We see this partnership as a valuable addition to our Contract Logistics digitalisation strategy which will help us to secure our competitiveness in the long-term.”  emphasised the importance of this project for his company’s future “Our solution has been in continuous use at DB Schenker for nine months and has shown that our product meets the needs of our customers and market trends This collaboration is a big step for us on the way to becoming a global leader in warehouse automation We are pleased that our safety concept makes it possible to dispense with a support driver with immediate effect.” The partnership aims to address persistent challenges in the logistics industry by allowing drivers to work remotely rather than being physically present at each site This separation of the driver from the forklift opens possibilities for DB Schenker to efficiently scale its logistics operations across multiple locations The companies recently signed a Letter of Intent to deepen this collaboration, setting the stage for the potential deployment of enabl’s remote control and automation technology at other DB Schenker sites worldwide This long-term strategy signals DB Schenker’s commitment to advancing warehouse automation and adopting innovative technology solutions for its global logistics network , , By No comments yet All subscriptions include online membership giving you access to the journal and exclusive content By By Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id" "ae3e99ce37396eab33e5819f8f2721f7" );document.getElementById("j0f0bb4fb4").setAttribute( "id" Write for us | Advertise with us Global Railway Review is published by: Russell Publishing Ltd.Court LodgeHogtrough HillBrasted © Russell Publishing Limited Website development by e-Motive Media Limited If you have done all of this and still can't find the email  Our beloved Arthur (Art) Kassel peacefully passed away April 8 in the comfort of his own home surrounded by the love of his family Despite the challenges of the pain and illness his resilience and strength shined through till the end.  After graduating high school he joined the military in September of 1964 This is where he met the love of his life Kazuko Art served 20 years in the United States Air Force He retired from the military in November of 1984 as a Senior Master Sergeant During his time in the military he used his GI Bill to get a Computer Engineering degree Because of this he was able to get an exceptional job for the State of Utah and had his own computer consultant company called KANL Enterprises After retirement he would volunteer on Hill Air Force Base helping several veterans get on disability for the next several years in his spare time he taught computer science and mathematics at Salt Lake Community College He was incredibly smart and loved to help others His main passions in life were his children He loved them all dearly and was like a second father to them You’d often find him in his garage passionately crafting and constructing items There seemed to be no task beyond his expertise; he was our favorite go-to-handyman he took pleasure in helping others with their computer issues there truly wasn’t anything he couldn't do.  Art became a dedicated member of Layton Hills Baptist Church His commitment to the church held immense importance in his life one of his greatest joys was to rise and sing he never wavered in his desire to hear the word of God we can envision Jesus welcoming him with the words good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things Enter into the joy of the Lord." (Matthew 25:23) his trademark phrase “no thank you I have to drive” and his laughter will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him His sweet spirit was always “fantastic”  We find peace and comfort  knowing he is no longer suffering and now in the presence of Jesus Christ where he remains “fantastic” forever.  Arthur is preceded in death by his grandson Arpidet We invite you to join us in celebrating the life of Art   A viewing for friends and family will be held Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m We wanted to thank IHC hospice Julia and Catherine for all their help and kind  words during this difficult time were deeply appreciated.  these cities found renewal in the creative expression of artists from around the globe documenta Kassel 2017. Image © marcostetterIn India, the Kochi-Muziris Biennale launched in 2012 honoring a pre-colonial era when Kochi was an important center of trade and cultural exchange Exploring the subtleties of post-colonial Indian identity the Biennale served as a platform for artists to explore the themes of colonialism The public engaged to reconcile what was lost and the morphing identity of the coastal city in a safe and expressive manner Related Article Temporary, but with Long-Lasting Effects: 6 Ways in Which Architecture Festivals Can Revitalize a City Through art, both cities were able to reclaim their urban spaces. Kochi's colonial-period buildings were repurposed to host the Biennale, rewriting stories of oppression these structures once carried. Similarly, Documenta played a role in Kassel's post-war reconstruction, configuring its urban landscape to reflect new cultural institutions and the repurposing of existing spaces.  its restoration and adaptation for contemporary art exhibitions highlight Documenta's role in Kassel's post-war reconstruction and urban planning The exhibition's importance to the city also includes the emergence and expansion of cafés and restaurants around the exhibition venues In contrast, the Kochi Biennale's interventions primarily involve adaptive reuse of existing structures and temporal installations that breathe new air into the city every two years. The Biennale's use of historic buildings creates a strong dialogue between contemporary art and traditional architecture, while in Kassel, the integration often takes the form of modern structures and public art projects within the rebuilt city. highlighting the ongoing challenges of addressing historical traumas The Kochi-Muziris Biennale and Documenta depict creative approaches to using art and art exhibitions to negotiate history and rebuild identities As a space that provides reflection and dialogue these events have helped their host cities to evolve beyond their past and showcase resilience amongst their communities they remain crucial platforms for their respective cities to engage with their pasts and imagine their futures You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors The information on this page is intended for journalists If you click NO you will come back to Mynewsdesk.com has signed an agreement to acquire BP Europa SE's tank terminal in Kassel The terminal has a capacity of around 8,500 cubic metres and offers facilities for loading and unloading railcars and trucks The acquisition is in line with the Mabanaft Group strategy Mabanaft offers its customers a broad and flexible range of products while at the same time playing an active role in providing a route to market for low carbon fuel solutions Expanding and repurposing core assets and capabilities is critical to enable Mabanaft to meet the evolving needs of its current and growing customer base while contributing to tackling the challenges of the energy transition Oiltanking Deutschland will expand its portfolio to a total of twelve domestic locations The storage facility offers the Mabanaft Group the opportunity to supply its customers in the greater Kassel region with liquid fuels “This terminal adds another key location to our network which will enable us to expand our footprint in Germany further and help us provide high-quality liquid fuel products to our customers in the region while maintaining the highest safety and environmental standards” Head of Storage at Mabanaft/MD of Oiltanking Deutschland The parties aim to complete the transaction in the first half of 2025 subject to fulfilling the necessary conditions a joint venture between Oiltanking Deutschland and BP will continue to operate the terminal after the transaction is completed The Mabanaft Group is a leading independent and integrated energy company providing its customers with innovative energy solutions for their transportation distribution and marketing of petroleum products and supports its customers’ transition to cleaner fuels by providing alternative long-term solutions the Mabanaft Group’s tank storage business has been active in tank storage logistics since 1972 and is one of the largest independent operators of tank terminals for oils and biofuels in Germany The company owns and operates 11 terminals in Germany with a total storage capacity of 2.375 million cbm Mabanaft CommunicationsMabanaft GmbH & Co KGcommunications@mabanaft.com+49 40 37004-0 KG is a leading independent and integrated energy company When you choose to create a user account and follow a newsroom your personal data will be used by us and the owner of the newsroom for you to receive news and updates according to your subscription settings To learn more about this, please read our Privacy Policy, which applies to our use of your personal data, and our Privacy Policy for Contacts which applies to the use of your personal data by the owner of the newsroom you follow Please note that our Terms of Use apply to all use of our services You can withdraw your consent at any time by unsubscribing or deleting your account CAMDEN – The state Supreme Court has issued a public reprimand to a judge who repeatedly complained from the bench during a temporary assignment here Superior Court Judge Michael Kassel was disciplined for multiple violations of court rules between April 10 and June 15 The high court acted June 1 on a recommendation made in April by its Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct. More: Prosecutor's remark tainted trial 'Unmistakably improper' Here's why Paulsboro man will face fourth trial in woman's slaying had to handle family-law cases one day a week due to another judge’s illness during the 2021 period The state's Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct investigates complaints of potential Judicial Code of Conduct violations If a complaint is found to be warranted and the judge has violated the conduct code the committee can issue a private discipline or recommend the state Supreme Court mete out discipline a judge can be given guidance; a caution; an admonition; a reprimand; or censure Those are all done in a private letter to the judge the committee sent the case to the Supreme Court for discipline which could have included a public admonition; a public reprimand; a public censure; suspension or the start of removal proceedings The court opted to issue a public reprimand Judge Kassel asked to be treated like 'a ninth grader'According to the presentment Kassel told Family Court participants that he lacked familiarity with their cases and was unhappy with his temporary assignment and how it was made Kassel directed attorneys to walk him through their issues “step by step” and to treat him like “a ninth grader in high school." Investigation found similar remarks in at least 15 other matters The review of Kassel’s behavior stemmed from a June 2021 complaint from a participant in a Family Court hearing The committee found “clear and convincing evidence” that Kassel violated five court rules Some of those rules require a judge to observe high standards of conduct and to promote public confidence in the judiciary The committee said Kassel also failed to maintain order and decorum in court proceedings and did not wear judicial robes during some proceedings in open court Kassel was cleared of two complaints alleging a potential conflict of interest at one hearing The committee recommended a reprimand in April when it noted Kassel's acknowledgement that he made "inappropriate" criticisms and had "failed" people in the Family Court sessions The committee also cited Kassel's "lengthy period of committed service to the bench" as a mitigating factor the high court said Kassel had accepted the committee’s findings and its disciplinary recommendation It also noted the judge had waived his right for a hearing before the Supreme Court Jim Walsh is a senior reporter for the Courier-Post Burlington County Times and The Daily Journal