Suchergebnisse für „Casting“  266

Siempelkamp joins Maschinenraum network

The Maschinenraum, an alliance of almost 80 family-owned businesses, university partners and other innovators, is working on the transformation of SMEs. Siempelkamp is no...

Bühler liefert Megacasting-Lösung an Honda

Honda hat in mehrere Bühler Carat 610-Druckgiessmaschinen investiert. Auf diesem Weg will der japanische Automobilhersteller die Produktion von Elektrofahrzeugen in seine...

Bühler supplies Megacasting solution to Honda

Honda has invested in several Bühler Carat 610 die casting machines. In this way, the Japanese car manufacturer intends to accelerate the production of electric vehicles...

GMH subsidiaries cooperate on die-casting project

Schmiedewerke Gröditz and Kind & Co will be working more closely together in future. Specifically, the sister companies from the GMH Group want to supply new solutions fo...

Save the date: Metal, Diecasting & Nonferrous China

The 23rd China International Foundry Expo (METAL CHINA 2025) together with the 18th China International Diecasting Industry Exhibition and Nonferrous China, will be held...

Megacasting: Maßstab für den Fahrzeugbau

Neue und größere Druckgießmaschinen machen es möglich, die gesamte Rohkarosserie eines Fahrzeugs in einem Stück zu produzieren. Ist das Megacasting eine überzeugende Alte...

2024 is record year for wind energy

Last year, more new onshore wind turbines were approved in Germany than ever before. This is a positive sign for manufacturers and suppliers, who can expect demand to gro...

Ortrander Eisenhütte files for insolvency

Ortrander Eisenhütte has once again filed for insolvency. Despite full order books, proceedings have been initiated which, according to the insolvency administrator, prom...

DISA grinding machine automates cleaning work

Manual grinding is a labor-intensive process that tends to be unpopular. With a machine specially developed for foundries, the DISA Group can now automate this process.

Management buy-out at Hertwich Engineering

Hertwich Engineering GmbH is now taking its own path into the future. The manufacturer and developer of aluminum casting technologies has been taken over by its managemen...

Doerrenberg verkauft Gießerei und Stahlwerk

Doerrenberg Edelstahl hat seine defizitären Geschäftsbereiche Gießerei und Stahlwerk an Callista Private Equity verkauft. Gründe seien Konjunktur und Preisdruck.

Doerrenberg sells foundry and steelworks

Doerrenberg Edelstahl GmbH has sold both its foundry and steelworks divisions to Callista Private Equity GmbH. The reasons are the economic situation and price pressure.

Laempe delivers 3D printing line to BMW

Laempe is entering the field of additive manufacturing with specially developed printing solutions. The company has now delivered six 3D sand printers including periphera...

GF Casting Solutions reduziert Fertigungszeiten

Schnelle Rüstzeiten sind entscheidend, um Kosten zu senken, flexibel zu bleiben und eine hohe Qualität zu gewährleisten. GF Casting Solutions setzt hierfür auf neue Anlag...

GF Casting Solutions reduces production times

Fast set-up times are crucial in order to reduce costs, remain flexible and guarantee high quality. GF Casting Solutions relies on new systems from Emco for this purpose.

50th Barbara Colloquium at Aalen University

Big anniversary: On December 5, over 170 participants took part in the 50th Barbara Colloquium at Aalen University to discuss current developments in the foundry industry...

Dr. Peter Hofer-Hauser - Neuer Professor am Lehrstuhl für Gießereikunde

Mit seiner langjährigen Erfahrung in Wissenschaft und Industrie widmet er sich dort insbesondere der Weiterentwicklung von Dauerformverfahren, wobei numerische Simulation...

Dr Peter Hofer-Hauser - New Professor at the Chair of Casting Technology

With his many years of experience in science and industry, he is particularly dedicated to the further development of permanent mould processes, where numerical simulatio...

ECOCAST ONE – The smart feeder innovation

ECOCAST ONE offers users of feeder sleeves a plus in quality and performance with 100% sustainability.

Harz Guss Zorge under new management

GMH sells specialist supplier of complex iron castings from the southern Harz region to strategic investor of choice

gh AUER GUSS relies on IPG for magnesium components

Following the delivery of a high-pressure die casting (HPDC) machine, ItalPresseGauss (IPG) is now installing a complete HPDC cell.

GMH Gruppe acquires Kind & Co., Edelstahlwerk, GmbH & Co. KG

The company’s integration strengthens GMH’s market position in the tool steel industry

Citizens experience the fascination of aluminium

On 29 October, Trimet opened the gates of its aluminium smelter in Essen-Bergeborbeck to the public.

GIFA Mexico 2024 celebrates successful premiere

Record international participation and an enthusiastic atmosphere in the exhibition halls ensure global appeal.

Neues automatisches und manuelles Hochdruckzentrum zum Entfernen von Keramikschalen

Diese Technologie von Triplex Systems, Inc., stellt einen weiteren Fortschritt in der Verpflichtung zu Qualität, Effizienz und Sicherheit am Arbeitsplatz dar.

New Automatic and Manual High Pressure Ceramic Shell Removal Center

This cutting-edge technology from Triplex Systems, Inc. of Minnesota, marks a continued advancement in its commitment to quality, efficiency, and workplace safety.

Hunter Foundry Machinery acquired by SMG Group

The acquisition was finalized on July 24, 2024 at Hunter headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois (Chicago).

Handtmann starts megacasting at its Biberach site

Handtmann is the first European tier-1 to invest in the emerging technology.

3D printing for a green aviation and aerospace industry

The European Commission has set ambitious targets: the ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation stipulates that CO₂ emissions from aviation must be reduced by 60 per cent by 2050 com...

Green foundries: digital know-how reduces CO2 emissions and boosts competitiveness

The ENGAGEMENT project is researching how the company's own CO2 footprint can be reduced by digital methods.

Zinc instead of brass – the ‘Zinkpositiv’ funding project

A team from the South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences in Iserlohn is developing energy-efficient and low-pollutant components made of wrought zinc alloys.

Understanding and Controlling Hot Sand in Green Sand Molding

Hot sand is a significant challenge in green sand molding, impacting casting quality and production.

The focus is on the component cleaning process chain

Adapting the component cleaning process chain to changing requirements in the automotive industry

Innovative triple solution for continuous and mould casting

Drache is presenting its new Filter Combibox for the first time at the ALUMINIUM Exhibition.

MEIKO iron foundry in Ettenheim, Baden, to be closed

For years, the foundry industry has been affected by the continuing high costs of energy and raw materials and by the current market distortions.

100 years of the Fürstenwalde foundry: Hawle Guss celebrates a major anniversary

What began as a small foundry in 1923 has developed into a forward-looking partner for machine-moulded iron casting over its 100-year history.

EcoZert from Creditreform Bielefeld

In June, Creditreform Bielefeld confirmed that Hohnen meets all certification criteria in the areas of resource efficiency, social action and good corporate governance by...

Volkswagen Group Award 2024

In der Kategorie „Transformation“ zeichnete am 2. Juli die Volkswagen AG das Handtmann Metallgusswerk mit Group Award aus.

The fourth dimension in 3D printing

Experts refer to the possibility of integrating completely new material properties into the microstructure of materials, in addition to the practically freely selectable...

Member of the European Parliament Andrea Wechsler visits metal foundry Schüle GmbH

During the visit, Wechsler emphasised the important role of medium-sized and family-run companies for Germany's competitiveness.

CSSP Holding GmbH acquires Isselburg Guß und Bearbeitung GmbH

The strategic partnership is focused on the long-term and successful development of the company.

CO2-saving battery casings for electric cars

More charging power, more range, more climate-friendly – in the joint project COOLBat, researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology...

Vulcain project: Saint Gobain PAM modernises its foundry

In the French town of Foug, an old cupola furnace is being decommissioned and replaced by a more climate-friendly induction furnace.

Ultra-thin, hard and durable non-stick coating revolutionises moulding processes in injection and pressure casting

The UltraPLAS coating developed by Fraunhofer researchers has proven to be a groundbreaking solution for the challenges of primary shaping processes.

Reducing lead content and saving energy: new processes for the casting industry

The TH Köln and Martin Luck Metallgießerei GmbH (MLS) are developing an AI-based centrifugal casting process that reduces the lead content in the component and improves e...

Exlabesa expands recycling capacities and strengthens sustainable aluminium production

Exlabesa is expanding production at its aluminium recycling plant in the Spanish province of A Coruña.

Sea wind for climate neutrality: measures to accelerate the expansion of offshore wind power

In order to achieve the target of 80 per cent renewable energies by 2030, Germany must more than triple its offshore wind power compared to today.

Changeover at LEDA

Folkmar Ukena is succeeded by Fynn-Willem Lohe.

Magnesium through the ages

This report summarises the presentations at GIFA 2019 ‘MAGNESIUM – a history’ and GIFA 2023 ‘MAGNESIUM – lighter, faster, higher’.

Rheinmetall site in St. Leon-Rot to receive district heating system, saving up to 800 tonnes of CO2 per year

This is made possible by the cooperation with the neighbouring SLR foundry, which was signed at the beginning of 2024.

Energy-intensive and medium-sized – a model that is becoming obsolete?

The 3rd Future Day of the Foundry Industry took place in Düsseldorf on 19 June 2024.

ACHEMA-Plakette in Titan an Clemens Schmees vergeben

In seinem über elfjährigen Engagement im DECHEMA-Vorstand agierte er als wichtiges und erfolgreiches Bindeglied zwischen den ACHEMA-Ausstellern und dem DECHEMA-Vorstand.

ACHEMA plaque in titanium awarded to Clemens Schmees

During his eleven years of service on the DECHEMA board, he acted as an important and successful link between ACHEMA exhibitors and the DECHEMA board.

Millions for the circular economy

Speira is investing 40 million euros in additional recycling capacity to further develop the Rheinwerk and realise a total of up to 1.5 million tonnes of CO2 savings per...

Basic research sheds light on the last corners of the ‘black box’

The 2024 Foundry Technology Conference: Casting has a tradition that goes back thousands of years – and there is still a lot to be discovered about casting and moulding m...

Decarbonisation is shaping the aluminium industry

Around 80 participants attended the AMAP forum in Aachen from 25 to 26 April. MAGMA GmbH provided the premises for the event. The invitation was issued by Dr.-Ing. Peter...

The platform that proves that you can also buy castings online

CASTFAST uses the advantages of 3D sand printing to radically digitise and streamline the casting process from quotation to delivery and reordering.

Foundry group takes over Eisenwerk Hasenclever & Sohn

Insolvency administrator Martin Mucha of the law firm GRUB BRUGGER has found an investor for the insolvent Eisenwerk Hasenclever & Sohn GmbH in Battenberg.

15 girls at Girls Day

ASK Chemicals, Hilden, took part in Girls Day on 25 April 2024 with its sites in Germany.

First benches donated

To mark its 125th anniversary, ACO Guss GmbH has donated 80 benches in an unusual design to the city of Kaiserslautern. The first of these have now been installed.

InCeight Casting 2025: Call for Papers - Fristverlängerung

InCeight Casting C8 ist der Kongress, der den übergreifenden Erfahrungs- und Wissensaustausch aller am Produktlebenszyklus von Gussbauteilen beteiligten Disziplinen biete...

InCeight Casting 2025: Call for Papers - Extended deadline

InCeight Casting C8 is the congress that offers the overarching exchange of experience and knowledge of all disciplines involved in the product life cycle of cast compone...

10. Zinkdruckguss-Preis – die Gewinner stehen fest

Unter dem Motto „Zeigen was Zinkdruckguss-kann“ und vor allem was Unternehmen können, wurden am 16. Mai auf dem Gießerei Kolloquium an der Hochschule Aalen die Gewinner v...

10th Zinc Die Casting Prize - the winners have been announced

Under the motto ‘Show what zinc die casting can do’ and above all what companies can do, the winners of the ZINK initiative were honoured on 16 May at the foundry colloqu...

5th company anniversary in South Africa

On 18 March, the James Durrans Group in Sasolburg celebrated the 5th anniversary of its subsidiary Carbon International Trading.

Institutsleiter im Ruhestand

Am 1. April ist Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Matthias Busse nach 21 Jahren als Institutsleiter des Fraunhofer IFAM, Bremen, in den Ruhestand gegangen.

Institute director retires

On 1 April, Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Matthias Busse retired after 21 years as Institute Director of the Fraunhofer IFAM, Bremen.

Protective shield procedure enables reorganisation

The two casting companies ‘Franken Guss GmbH & Co. KG’ and “Sachsen Guss GmbH” have started to reorganise themselves with the help of a protective shield procedure. This...

‘Salzburg has sworn us in’ - Major Foundry Technology Conference 2024

Salzburg 2024 - that was 25 specialist presentations in front of more than 600 participants, an attractive and well-booked specialist exhibition - and two keynote speeche...

How the induction furnace becomes an energy store

The metalworking industry is one of the biggest industrial producers of CO2 emissions worldwide. An alternative solution for reducing CO2 is induction for heating process...

Comparison of briquetting vs. centrifuging

Before investing in a chip treatment system, it is important to thoroughly analyse the potential it offers.

Strategically expanding added value - heavy metal from the Sauerland region

The family business M. Busch is constantly growing and modernising. New halls, high-tech automation and investments in the millions are the result of a modern corporate s...

The Blöcher foundry produces large aluminium tools for plastics technology

The German foundry Blöcher specialises in the short-term provision of aluminium tool casts for the production of large-format plastic parts.

Trimet makes aluminium recycling greener

The aluminium manufacturer has expanded the site's production capacity and at the same time significantly reduced CO2 emissions by converting the energy supply.

Order notification from Otto Junker

The iron foundry Th. Schultz commissioned OTTO JUNKER GmbH with the delivery and commissioning of a medium-frequency induction crucible furnace system.

Call for Papers - InCeight Casting C8 - 2025

Der Schwerpunkt der Vorträge liegt auf der Verknüpfung von Methoden und Kompetenzen aus verschiedenen Disziplinen mit dem Ziel, ein gemeinsames Verständnis für die versch...

Call for Papers - InCeight Casting C8 - 2025

The focus of the presentations is on linking methods and expertise from different disciplines with the aim of developing a common understanding of the various requirement...

ae group and Alutech Holding set course for the future

SME investor buys shares in the Thuringian automotive supplier ae group

New CTO at 3D sand printing platform

Since January, Rahul Prasad has been Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Castfast, the 3D sand printing platform that was spun out of the iron foundry Römheld & Moelle at t...

Handtmann receives major order for high-voltage battery housings

The Light Metal Casting division has won the largest order in the company's history from a well-known German OEM.

Magnesium die casting specialist Castwerk Technologies files for the opening of insolvency proceedings

The court granted the application and appointed the experienced restructuring expert Dr. Michael Lojowsky, partner in the nationwide law firm Brinkmann & Partner, as prov...

Lienen foundry protects climate and resources by investing in modern plant technology

The GussStahl Lienen foundry has sustainably reduced its process energy consumption by making intelligent use of waste heat and investing in modern plant technology.

"Showing the industry that it can shape the transformation itself"

From best practice to foundry technology - focus on megatopics of the future

The future of casting - transformation, young talent, technology

Major Foundry Technology Conference on April 25 and 26, 2024 in Salzburg

Profitabilität gesteigert, Megacasting-Lösungen für China

Bühler, Uzwil (CH), liefert vier neue Carat 92-Megacasting-Lösungen an den chinesischen Automobilzulieferer Duoli Technology, Wuxi, China. Zudem steigerte das Unternehmen...

Increased profitability, megacasting solutions for China

Bühler, Uzwil (CH), is supplying four new Carat 92 megacasting solutions to the Chinese automotive supplier Duoli Technology, Wuxi, China. The company also increased its...

Prize for work on recycling

The Verband der Metall- und Elektroindustrie Baden-Württemberg e.V. has awarded the Südwestmetallpreis to Edwin Heinle from Julius Schüle Druckguss GmbH. Heinle received...

BDG-Service GmbH - New managing director appointed

Ralf Gorski leaves - Ralf Stog takes over. After six years, Ralf Gorski is handing over the baton to his successor. The handover is planned and business operations will n...

One hundred years of Otto Junker

Otto Junker, Simmerath, celebrates its centenary in 2024. It was not until 2023 that the company consistently focused on sustainability and transformation. It is confiden...

Materialprüfung von (Giga-)Guss

Die zwei neuen Inline-Röntgenprüfsysteme von VCxray sind speziell auf die Gießerei-Industrie zugeschnitten. Schnell, einfach und automatisch soll die Inspektion mit den S...

Material testing of (giga) castings

The two new inline X-ray inspection systems from VCxray are specially tailored to the foundry industry. Inspection with the systems should be fast, simple and automatic....

EUROGUSS 2024 – Großer Zuspruch, große Sorgen

Steigende Besucherzahlen und volle Stände mit intensiven Business-Gesprächen prägten die EUROGUSS 2024. Insbesondere aus deutscher Perspektive aber auch Sorgen: um die si...

EUROGUSS 2024 - Great popularity, great concerns

EUROGUSS 2024 was characterised by rising visitor numbers and full stands with intensive business discussions, but also concerns, especially from a German perspective: ab...

German ship propellers for the largest ships in the world

Mecklenburger Metallguss GmbH is a dynamic company specialising in the large-scale production and international distribution of ship propellers.

Und es geht doch: GIGA-Presse für GIGA-Casting!

Werden Strukturteile bisher meist auf Schiebe-Kipptisch-Pressen entgratet, steht bei diesen Abmessungen die „normale“ 4-Säulen-Presse im Vordergrund.

And it does work: GIGA press for GIGA casting!

While structural parts were previously mostly deburred on sliding/tilting table presses, the "normal" 4-column press is now in the foreground for these dimensions.

Uddeholm presents Dievar for 3D printing

This innovative material transfers the proven properties of Dievar hot work tool steel to additively manufactured mould inserts and components

Shaft melting furnaces - full performance, attractive price!

Green heatelligence stands for maximum energy efficiency through intelligent heating technology in numerous industries and applications.

Nahtlos integrierte Lösungen von Chem-Trend und SurTec

Zum dritten Mal präsentieren Chem-Trend und SurTec, Unternehmen der Freudenberg Chemical Specialities Group, auf der EUROGUSS 2024 gemeinsam zukunftsweisende Lösungen für...

Seamlessly integrated solutions from Chem-Trend and SurTec

For the third time, Chem-Trend and SurTec, companies of the Freudenberg Chemical Specialities Group, will jointly present future-oriented solutions for the die casting in...

FLOW-3D CAST: Die Simulation im Druckguss

Mit FLOW-3D CAST können alle gängigen Gießverfahren und Werkstoffe, beginnend im Konzeptstadium über die Prototypenphase bis hin zur Serienfertigung, effektiv und umfasse...

FLOW-3D CAST: Simulation in die casting

FLOW-3D CAST can be used to effectively and comprehensively investigate, analyse and optimise all common casting processes and materials, from the concept stage through t...

"mido" revolutionises tool cost calculation

At EUROGUSS 2024, Teraport presents the "mido" software, a ground-breaking solution for cost estimation in product development.

Lightweight construction solutions for the automotive industry

This year's exhibition on the two-storey stand is dedicated to four topics: developed design, innovative technologies, sustainable solutions and moulded and assembled pro...

Electromobility as an opportunity for the foundry industry

At the end of 2019, Franken Guss was awarded the contract for another project for a BEV platform.

Better crucibles & innovative sand core binders

In Hall 7A on the Foseco stand, we will be showcasing many of our latest innovations for non-ferrous and HPDC foundries, including Melt treatment, crucibles and refractor...

Recycling-Gusslegierung mit niedrigem CO2-Fußabdruck

Die Recyclinglegierung AMAG AlSi7.Rec ist eine vielseitig einsetzbare Gusslegierung, die für die Herstellung von Konstruktionsteilen mit hohen Anforderungen an die Bruchd...

Recycled casting alloy with a low CO2 footprint

The recycling alloy AMAG AlSi7.Rec is a versatile casting alloy that can be used for the production of structural parts with high demands on elongation at break and good...

Pioneering licence agreement

In a significant stride towards international expansion, TriAlCo, a leading North American aluminum manufacturer, and FEHRMANN, a renowned innovator in aluminum alloys, h...

Erfolgreiche Innovationen aus einem Guss

Megacasting stellt die nächste Evolutionsstufe im Druckguss dar. Handtmann hat frühzeitig beschlossen, als erster Tier-1 in Europa, in diese Zukunftstechnologie zu invest...

Successful innovations from a single mould

Megacasting represents the next evolutionary stage in die casting. Handtmann decided early on to be the first Tier 1 in Europe to invest in this future technology.

The revolution in mould ventilation

The constantly advancing state of the art and growing competition in general mechanical engineering as well as in the automotive industry are leading to ever higher quali...

Advantages of standardised die-cast components

At EUROGUSS 2024, Meusburger will be presenting the advantages of standardised die casting components and over 55 years of experience in the machining of steel.

Teraport presents veoCAST

Teraport, a leading provider of software solutions in the field of CAD analysis, will present the latest version of veoCAST at EUROGUSS 2024.

Spraying applications in the die casting industry - a sustainable turning point

The minimum quantity spraying process (Eco+Spray) developed by Wollin dispenses with the use of water for mould cooling.

Internal cleaning of spray moulds

Preparation is everything - with the right tools for a smooth production start-up and casting process

High-tech ECO die casting to take away immediately

We will show you the innovation package of the patented FGS (Frech Gating System), a mould concept from the Frech tooling team with ultra-short casting runs, combined wit...

Customised industrial furnaces: The solution for demanding thermal processing plants

Nabertherm, a leading manufacturer of industrial furnaces, presents a wide range of solutions developed and manufactured for a variety of applications. Nabertherm sets st...

Melt treatment for die casting applications

FOSECO will be exhibiting melt treatment solutions, crucibles and refractories, innovative sand core binder solution for HPDC and die casting processes and applications a...

Die G720F von GROB auf der EUROGUSS

Mit ihrem 5-Achs-A/B-Störkreis von 1500 mm und ihrer hohen Stabilität ist die G720F ein typischer Vertreter der Crossover-Baureihe für alle wichtigen Bauteile, vom Rahmen...

The G720F from GROB at EUROGUSS

With its 5-axis A/B interference circle of 1500 mm and its high stability, the G720F is a typical representative of the crossover series for all important components, fro...

Thorough and efficient cleaning of cast parts enables unrestricted functionality in the manufacturing industry

Thoroughly cleaned castings reduce the risk of unforeseen failures and are an essential part of quality management.

Euroguss 2024 - Die Casting Day programme confirmed

The Die Casting Day will take place from 16 to 18 January 2024 parallel to EUROGUSS at the Nuremberg Exhibition Centre.

Resilient foundries through AI assistants for sustainable automotive engineering

"ReGAIN" project launched at Kempten University of Applied Sciences. How can complex production systems be integrated into a networked value creation system and new digit...

"Back to the roots": Will car bodies be made from wood again in the future?

The research group led by Prof Dr Lothar Kallien, head of the foundry laboratory at Aalen University, has developed a new type of casting process. Here, wooden components...

32nd Freiberg Ledebur Colloquium - Researching, developing and arguing for the future

More than 250 participants accepted the invitation to Freiberg this year. In addition to new scientific findings and technical developments, the discussions also focussed...

Optimierte Formtrennstoffe für neue Bauteile aus naturharten Legierungen

Aktuell sehen sich Aluminium-Druckgießereien mit großen Herausforderungen konfrontiert.

Optimised mould release agents for new components made from naturally hard alloys

Aluminium die-casting foundries are currently facing major challenges.

Securing energy cost benefits through exhaust air management and intelligent heat recovery

As a provider of integrated solutions comprising exhaust air purification, heat recovery and heat utilisation, KMA will be presenting its entire range of environmental te...

Matthies Die Casting 4.0 - Die casting on the way to CO2 neutrality

The last few years have not always been easy for the foundry industry. It started with the pandemic and was exacerbated by the Ukraine conflict and some of the associated...

Registration for the Great Foundry Technology Conference in Salzburg is online

Everything revolves around casting at the Great Foundry Technology Conference in Salzburg on 25 and 26 April. It's all about the future of production technology and the i...

Follow-up and trend report for GIFA and NEWCAST 2023

Focus on green metal industries at Bright World of Metals

Zinc Die Casting Prize 2024 - Don't miss the closing date for entries

Apply now and enter the 10th Zinc Die Casting Award by 30 November 2023.

Additive processing of tool steels

Finding an alloy that has the required properties and can be additively manufactured is the aim of a project at the Chair of Materials Technology (LWT) at Ruhr-Universitä...

Sintering-based for high-precision small and micro components

While investment casting has been established for many years for complex metallic components, AM technology has experienced an impressive upswing in recent years.

Starting signal for CO2 calculation tool

With FRED, companies can now prepare themselves for the future and the current challenges.

Digital twin for ultra-light, reliable cast structures

Cast structures score highly in terms of component complexity and low production costs and are therefore predestined for the series production of functionally integrated...

Foseco presents new technologies for die casting applications at EUROGUSS

In Hall 7A, the company will present many of its latest innovations for non-ferrous and HPDC foundries.

Optimum blasting technology for cast parts

From 16-18 January 2024, AGTOS will be presenting cost-effective concepts for the post-processing of castings at Euroguss in Nuremberg.

SAUBERE STAHLGUSSTEILE BEI EXTREM NIEDRIGEN GIESSTEMPERATUREN FÜR HOCHLEISTUNGSANWENDUNGEN MIT DEM INNOVATIVEN ROTOCLENE-VERFAHREN

Dieser Artikel beschreibt eine neue Technik zur Verbesserung der Qualität von Stahlschmelzen in der Pfanne vor dem Gießen.

CLEAN STEEL CASTINGS AT ULTRALOW POURING TEMPERATURES FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE APPLICATIONS USING THE INNOVATIVE ROTOCLENE PROCESS

This article describes a new technique for improving the quality of Steel melts in the ladle prior to pouring.

Industrial Autumn will take place again in Targi Kielce in 2024

For three days, metallurgical sector companies will present modern technologies. The industry specialists will take part in numerous conferences and seminars.

Seed-Investment in Fraunhofer-Ausgründung CASTCOIL

Die Stiftung geht mit ihrem Seed-Investment bei dem jungen Unternehmen ins Risiko und liefert damit die finanzielle Basis für den Aufbau von Produktionskapazitäten in Deu...

Seed-Investment in Fraunhofer spin-off CASTCOIL

Efficient electric motors are an essential tool to protect the environment. They can be used to replace combustion engines, which are still operated almost exclusively wi...

Erster Guss in der neuen High-Tech-Leichtmetallgießerei

Die Leichtmetallgießerei des BMW Group Werkes Landshut startet in eine neue Ära.

First casting in the new high-tech light metal foundry

The light metal foundry at the BMW Group plant in Landshut is entering a new era.

Hybond bentonite additives

Tolsa SA, Madrid, has developed its Hybond bentonite additives specifically for green sand foundries to ensure consistent homogeneity and thermal stability of green sand,...

ASK Chemicals presents REZIANCE brand portfolio

ASK Chemicals unveils its new REZIANCE brand portfolio of industrial resins. Building on its expertise in phenolic resins in both the foundry and industrial resin busines...

EUROGUSS Talent Award 2024

The EUROGUSS Talent Award recognises bachelor's and master's theses that relate to an innovation, improvement or new application in die casting along its entire value cha...

Mehrheitsbeteiligung an Feinguss Blank unterzeichnet

Feinguss Blank wird durch eine Beteiligung der britischen Texmo Precision Castings zur „nachhaltigen globalen Kraft“.

Majority stake in Feinguss Blank signed

Feinguss Blank becomes a "sustainable global force" through an investment by UK-based Texmo Precision Castings.

ELCEE schließt sich mit Prins Castings & Forgings zusammen

Prins Castings & Forgings schließt sich der ELCEE-Gruppe an. Beide Unternehmen sind Lieferanten von mechanischen Komponenten und Baugruppen für ein breites Spektrum von B...

ELCEE joins forces with Prins Castings & Forgings

Prins Castings & Forgings joins the ELCEE group. Both companies are suppliers of mechanical components and assemblies to a wide range of industries. The merger is based o...

Gelungene Umstellung vom Kupol- zum Induktionsofen

Die Umstellung vom Kupolofen zum Induktionsofen ist ein entscheidender Schritt für Gießereien auf dem Weg zur Dekarbonisierung ihrer Produktion. Eine wichtige Herausforde...

Lean Production Award 2023

Die Leichtmetallgießerei des BMW Group Werks Landshut hat den renommierten Automotive Lean Production Award in der Kategorie „Component Supplier“ gewonnen.

Lean Production Award 2023

The light metal foundry of the BMW Group plant in Landshut has won the renowned Automotive Lean Production Award in the "Component Supplier" category.

Siempelkamp Foundry takes on all graduates of the first partial qualification as foundry mechanic

Those who started the partial qualification as foundry mechanic at Siempelkamp Foundry on March 1, 2023 were looking for a long-term professional future perspective with...

Insights into BMW and ExOne's AM journey.

Desktop Metal, Inc. a provider of additive manufacturing (AM) technologies for mass production, has released a video showing how BMW Group is using ExOne Binder Jet 3D pr...

Automatic grinding - Innovative software optimizes Maus machines

The Maus CAAT software, developed and patent pending by Reichmann, optimizes machining programs of Maus machines in previously unattained dimensions. Initial tests confir...

Additive manufacturing and simulation - The right pump impeller at the first time

The primary appeal of the developing additive manufacturing (AM) technology is the potential to reduce production times while enhancing part quality. A major impediment t...

3D measuring systems: new opportunities along the value chain

At voestalpine Stahl, Linz, 3D measuring technology has been in use for many years. Increased demands required flexible, hand-held systems with higher accuracy and shorte...

Increasing efficiency through digitalization

Skills shortages in the industry, rising energy costs, and shortages of raw materials are all presenting the foundry industry with major challenges. As a result, this ene...

30 years of metal briquetting by RUF

In 1993, RUF Maschinenbau succeeded in transferring the principle of alternating mould briquetting successfully from wood residues to metal chips.

Additive manufacturing moves into focus

Additive manufacturing is moving into the focus of manufacturers of mobile machinery for construction, agriculture and forestry at Systems & Components, which will be hel...

Focus on situation analysis

In the recently completed DNAguss research project, a consortium led by the Fraunhofer LBF, Darmstadt, has linked several software tools into a single software chain in w...

Kooperation bei Rheocasting

Der Schweizer Technologiekonzern Bühler und die schwedische Comptech Rheocasting AB haben sich auf eine strategische Minderheitsbeteiligung von Bühler an Comptech Rheocas...

Cooperation in Rheocasting

The Swiss Buhler Technology Group and the Swedish Comptech Rheocasting AB have agreed on a strategic minority investment by Buhler in Comptech Rheocasting AB.

Ship propellers at full speed

Mecklenburger Metallguss MMG, Waren an der Müritz, is benefiting from stricter environmental legislation in the production of its efficient ship propellers.

New market for foundry group

The foundry group, with companies in Denmark, Sweden, Germany, and Italy, is currently expanding this market by providing advice and developing more climate-friendly cast...

Rheinmetall gewinnt Neuauftrag im dreistelligen Mio-EUR-Bereich

Der Technologiekonzern Rheinmetall hat aus der Automobilindustrie einen Neuauftrag in Höhe eines niedrigen dreistelligen MioEUR-Bereichs für Strukturbauteile gewonnen.

Rheinmetall wins new order in the three-digit million euro range

The technology group Rheinmetall has won a new order from the automotive industry worth a low three-digit million euro amount for structural components.

Hydrotec to build new iron foundry in Wildeshausen

The Wildeshausen-based company Hydrotec plans to build a new iron foundry in the district town by the end of 2024. The investment sum is around 20 million euros and is ex...

New model in the Carat series

The Swiss company Bühler presented the Carat 840 megacasting solution at the "Megacasting unveiled" event in Austria, together with machine builder Engel.

Megacasting mit 8400 t Schließkraft

Bühler, Uzwil, Schweiz, präsentierte zusammen mit dem Maschinenbauer Engel auf deren Veranstaltung Megacasting unveiled in Österreich erstmals in Europa die Megacasting-L...

Exklusives Treffen von den Köpfen der Druckgussbranche

Am 4. und 5. Oktober veranstaltet die NürnbergMesse GmbH erstmals den EUROGUSS Executive Circle. Das neue Format spricht gezielt und exklusiv Köpfe aus der gesamten Werts...

Exclusive meeting of the leading lights from the die casting industry

On 4 and 5 October, NürnbergMesse GmbH will host the EUROGUSS Executive Circle for the first time. The new format is specifically and exclusively designed for the influen...

Sand-3-D-Drucksysteme für die Serienproduktion

Desktop Metal, Inc., ein weltweit führender Anbieter von additiven Fertigungstechnologien für die Massenproduktion, bekräftigte jetzt sein Engagement auf dem globalen Gie...

A first day full of novelties is taking shape

ALUMINIUM TWO THOUSAND World Congress

New furnace halves energy costs for Japanese foundry

Read an article from CP+T 01/2020. Hattori Diecast has become the first Japanese company to order and install a StrikoMelter melting furnace from StrikoWestofen.

Gewicht und CO2 reduzieren, Effizienz und Funktionalität steigern

Beim diesjährigen Aalener Gießereikolloquium diskutierten über 240 Vertreter der Gießerei-Branche die aktuellen Herausforderungen sowie technische und strategische Lösung...

20 years of alliance

FOSECO, the foundry division of Vesuvius and a world leading supplier of casting consumables, and MAGMA, a world leader in casting process simulation and virtual optimiza...

Improving the profitability with foundry chemicals

Foundries who want to cut costs, increase productivity, offer a high-quality product and at the same time lower the environmental impact must keep an eye on the entire va...

Das Home of Foundry ist nun international

Ab sofort ist das Home of Foundry auch in englischer Sprache verfügbar.

Resource-efficient – Environmentally-beneficial - Economical

In accordance with the growing market require-ments, KLEIN develops resource efficient and environmentally beneficial processes and systems which are economical at the sa...

EcoDrive System applied to Agrati AEE die-casting machines

Agrati AEE srl is one of the most prestigious Italian manufacturers of die casting machines in Europe. Its production site is located in Bergamo, a few kilometers from Mi...

Innovative conveying system for cleaning and sorting in foundries

Customer-specific conveying technology solutions from Aumund, Rheinberg, Germany, play an important role in linking the individual steps in foundry processes.

AlSi7_Mg++, the smart master-alloy

The master alloy is based on AlSi7, but with an increased Mg content, so that its addition to a AlSi7Mg melt is just increasing the Mg-level in a defined way, while leavi...

Image processing: automatic inspection of sand cores an castings

In 2018, Laempe acquired and integrated inspectomation, a company that specializes in automated image processing. With the help of its self-developed core products Core-V...

Digitize cast iron production

By using scientific models and artificial intelligence, a new PhD project will open the furnaces at the Danish iron foundry, TASSO, Odense.

For structural components of Cadillac Celestiq

voxeljet, Friedberg, Germany, and Tooling & Equipment International (TEI), one of the largest users of 3D sand printing in the US, expand their collaboration: TEI has pur...

Renewed certification of the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI)

Since almost two-thirds of the aluminum used at BMW's Landshut light metal foundry comes from the recycling loop and more than one-third of the new aluminum is produced w...

„Unlocking Your Potential – with MAGMA

Companies benefit from working with MAGMA as a partner: They use simulation effectively, retain knowledge for the long-term, communicate results in a targeted manner and...

Fritz Winter auf der NEWCAST

Um den Kunden zukunftsweisende Lösungen im Hinblick auf die Euro-7-Norm zu bieten, zeigt Fritz Winter erstmals sogenannte LMD-beschichtete Bremsscheiben, mit deren Hilfe...

FOSECO shows new feeding systems

Recent rises in energy and waste disposal costs is driving demand among iron and steel foundries for new feeding systems that improve process costs and casting yields, wh...

Interview - “When you wait, you’re late!”

Read an article from CP+T 01/2020: “Market and trends, and now?” – a question that many foundry men are asking – was the title of a presentation given by the former machi...

Second grinding machine extends portfolio

After installing the Maus 600 automatic grinding machine from Reichmann, Weissenhorn, Germany, the Schmiedeberg foundry has now expanded its machinable product portfolio...

Less energy consumption due to relining

The Hungarian die casting foundry Fémalk was able to reduce energy consumption by 26 % through an OEM relining of its StrikoMelter shaft melting furnace.

Circular project raises money

At the Danish foundry Birn, Holstebro, an optimization project has increased the share of so-called „doughnut briquettes“ from 15 % to 25 %. These consist, among other th...

Verbesserte Zähigkeit wappnet gegen Warmrissbildung

Lesen Sie einen Fachartikel aus der GIESSEREI 01/2018. Druckgussformen und Druckgießwerkzeuge aus Warmarbeitsstahl müssen den hohen Beanspruchungen dauerhaft standhalten.

Center of Gravity of the Additive Manufacturing Ecosystem

For four days, everything at Formnext 2022 in Frankfurt/Main revolved around the topic of Additive Manufacturing.

Art and more – a jack-ofall- trades in Saxony

Prozessoptimierung einer Druckgießzelle

Lesen Sie einen Fachartikel aus der GIESSEREI 01/2018. Effiziente Prozesse sind entscheidend für den wirtschaftlichen Erfolg von Druckgießereien. Produzenten versuchen da...

Zweites Gussputzcenter erweitert Portfolio

Nach Installation des Maus 600 Gussputzcenters von Reichmann, Weißenhorn, hat die Schmiedeberger Gießerei jetzt mit der Maus 900 das bearbeitbare Produktportfolio auf Tei...

Möglichkeiten und Perspektiven für das Verbindungsschweißen von Druckgussbauteilen

Lesen Sie einen Fachartikel aus der GIESSEREI 03/2019. Druckgussbauteile gelten bisher als schwer bis nicht schweißbar. Dies liegt insbesondere an den eingeschlossenen Ga...

Rheinmetall schließt internationale Kooperationsvereinbarung

Rheinmetall liefert mit seiner Expertise im Bereich der Mobilität eine Anlaufunterstützung zur Herstellung eines hochmodernen Zylinderkurbelgehäuses in Usbekistan für ein...

GF Casting Solutions Leipzig eröffnet ein neues Bearbeitungszentrum

Mit dem neuen Bearbeitungszentrum erweitert der Standort seine Wertschöpfungskette und kann Kundenaufträge effizienter und schneller abwickeln.

E-Mobilität: Stahl und Aluminium im intelligenten Materialmix

Das Messequartett "Bright World of Metals" wird entscheidende Impulse für die weitere Marktentwicklung von Schlüsseltechnologien setzen, vor allem in den Kernfeldern Addi...

Der nächste Schritt zur klimaneutralen Gießerei

Wärmerückgewinnung und Abluftreinigung an Schmelzöfen

50 Prozent Zeitersparnis mit neuem Gussputzcenter

Die Schmiedeberger Gießerei hat in das neue automatische Gussputzcenter Maus 600 des deutschen Maschinenbauunternehmens Reichmann & Sohn investiert.

Neuordnung der Geschäftsleitung in der Procast Gruppe

Graziano Sammati übernimmt alleinige Geschäftsführung der Procast Guss GmbH

Neue Leitung: Dr. Christoph Bleicher verantwortet den Forschungsbereich Betriebsfestigkeit am Fraunhofer LBF

Datenbasierte Verfahren zur Steigerung der Energieeffizienz

Gießereien müssen sich in der Zukunft einer Vielzahl von technologischen, wirtschaftlichen und nachhaltigkeitsbezogenen Herausforderungen sowie einem zunehmenden Wettbewe...

Rohstoff- und Energieeffizienz im induktiven Schmelzprozess steigern

Die Qualität eines Gussteils beginnt bereits mit dem Rohstoffeinsatz für die Schmelze.

Digitalisierung der Gießereien – der Weg in die Zukunft

Treiber sind der Wunsch nach Margenverbesserung des bestehenden Geschäfts und zunehmend die Herausforderungen der Dekarbonisierung.

GF Casting Solutions stellt auf der CastForge 2022 seine innovativen Gussteile vor

Demonstration komplexer Gusslösungen für Off-Highway-Fahrzeuge, Motorentechnik, Maschinen und viele weitere Anwendungen inklusive Prototypen, Bearbeitung und Logistik.

Wie die Gießerei-Industrie die E-Mobilität unterstützt

Durch ständige Weiterentwicklung von Produkten, Werkstoffen und Prozessen sowie die Förderung von Innovationen können die Gießereien den Automobilherstellern genau die Ko...

Das Beste aus zwei Welten

Ob Neubau einer zukunftssicheren Gießerei mit Industrie 4.0-Standard und Zero CO2-Emission oder Absenkung des Abfallstroms auf Zero Waste und der Ausschussrate auf Zero D...

Bühler gewinnt Volvo Cars als Megacasting-Kunden

Die schwedische Premium-Automarke Volvo Cars hat zwei Carat 840 Druckgiesszellen für das Produktionswerk in Torslanda (Schweden) in Auftrag gegeben.

PU-Platte mit hoher Abriebfestigkeit

Rampf, Grafenberg, präsentierte auf der Cast Expo die Polyurethanplatte Raku Toll WB-1258 zur Herstellung von Formplatten und Kernkästen. Aufgrund der nach eigenen Angabe...

InCeight Casting C8 - Call for Papers verlängert

Interessenten haben nun bis zum 3. Juni 2022 Zeit ihre Unterlagen einzureichen.

Mehr Abformungen. Schnellere Bearbeitung.

Die Polyurethanplatte RAKU® TOOL WB-1258 mit extrem hoher Abriebfestigkeit zur Herstellung von Formplatten und Kernkästen steht im Mittelpunkt des Auftritts von RAMPF Gro...

Call for Papers - InCeight Casting C8

Keine Windenergieanlage würde Energie wandeln, kein Auto das gewünschte Ziel erreichen, wenn nicht auch Gussbauteile leichter und ganzheitlicher optimiert gefertigt werde...

Komplexe Gussteile unterwegs im Orbit

Anspruchsvolle Gusslösungen stecken nicht nur im Automobil, die Gießerei-Branche bietet auch einiges für die Faszination Weltraum. GF Casting Solutions fertigt zum Beispi...

AGTOS tritt VDMA Initiative BLUE COMPETENCE bei

Mit der VDMA-Partnerschaft verpflichtet sich AGTOS zur Einhaltung der zwölf Nachhaltigkeitsleitsätze des Maschinen‐ und Anlagenbaus.

EUROGUSS Studio Edition mit interessantem Programm

In einem Online-Event präsentierte die EUROGUSS einen bunten Themenmix aus Preisverleihung einer Panel-Diskussion sowie einem Publikumspreis.

Storskogen investiert in weltweit führenden Hersteller für Druckgussformen

Storskogen hat 95 % der Anteile an der SF Tooling Group GmbH erworben.

Think Big…Giga-Castings

Leitthemen der MAGMA auf der diesjährigen Euroguss sind die virtuelle Prozesskette großer automotiver Strukturgussteile, sogenannter Giga-Castings, sowie Semi-Solid-Gießv...

Grenzebach stellt Weiterentwicklungen vor

Grenzebach nimmt auch 2022 an der internationalen Fachmesse Euroguss in Nürnberg teil.

Artificial Intelligence meets Metal

Die Tvarit GmbH aus Frankfurt a.M. veranstaltet am 19. Januar 2022 ein kostenloses Online-Seminar zu den aktuellen Trends in der Gießerei-Industrie sowie dem Einsatz von...

Höchste Genauigkeit trifft Benutzerfreundlichkeit

FLOW-3D CAST ist ein umfassendes und effizientes Simulationswerkzeug zur Unterstützung einer ökonomischen und qualitätsgerechten Fertigung von Gussbauteilen.

Galileo-Preis an Dr. Christoph Bleicher

Dr. Christoph Bleicher erhielt am 2. Dezember 2021 für seine Arbeiten und besonderen Leistungen zum Ermüdungsverhalten von Großbauteilen aus Gusswerkstoffen den Galileo-P...

Weltweit stärkste Druckgießmaschinen vorgestellt

Mit der Carat 840 und der Carat 920 baut Bühler aus dem schweizerischen Uzwil das Portfolio weiter aus. Grund dafür ist die steigende Nachfrage der Automobilindustrie nac...

TV-Betrag Plusminus - Die Folgen der Rohstoffknappheit

Das Wirtschaftsmagazin Plusminus (ARD) hat über die Lieferengpässe beim Leichtmetall Magnesium berichtet. Die Rohstoffknappheit spitzt sich zu. Die gesamte Wertschöpfungs...

Bühler stellt weltweit stärkste Druckgiessmaschinen vor

Mit der Carat 840 und der Carat 920 baut Bühler sein Portfolio weiter aus. Grund dafür ist die steigende Nachfrage der Automobilindustrie nach grösseren und komplexeren T...

CfP: 5. Internationale VDI-Tagung „Gießen von Fahrwerks- und Karosseriekomponenten“

Im März 2022 findet in Nürtingen die 5. Internationale VDI-Tagung „Gießen von Fahrwerks- und Karosseriekomponenten“ statt. Der Call for Papers für diese Tagung läuft noch...

Automatisches Gussputzen „Made in Germany“

Mit der Übernahme des geistigen Eigentums von MAUS hat Reichmann das technische Know-How und die Erfahrung beider Firmen kombiniert. Das Ergebnis ist die neue Produktlini...

Entwicklung von weltgrößtem 3-D-Drucker startet

Der Ausbau der Windenergie kommt nun mit Macht in Gang. GE Renewable Energy, das Fraunhofer IGCV sowie die voxeljet AG entwickeln mithilfe von Bundesförderungen einen San...

Entwicklung von weltgrößtem 3-D-Drucker startet

Der Ausbau der Windenergie kommt nun mit Macht in Gang. GE Renewable Energy, das Fraunhofer IGCV sowie die voxeljet AG entwickeln mithilfe von Bundesförderungen einen San...

Übernahme von italienischem Maschinenbauer

Der Schleif- und Trenntechnik-Experte Reichmann & Sohn GmbH ist seit dem 1. Juli im Besitz der Markenrechte und des geistigen Eigentums des italienischen Maschinenbau-Unt...

Der Verkauf ist gelungen

Der Verkauf ist gelungen Für rund 80 Mitarbeiter geht es weiter: Der bis zuletzt auf der Kippe stehende Verkauf der Königsbronner Gießerei an die Avir Walze Holding GmbH,...

Wo der Kunde an erster Stelle steht

Vom Tüftler im eigenen Fahrradkeller bis zum erfolgreichen Unternehmer – so liest sich der Schöpfungsmythos von Matthies Druckguss und seinem schillernden Gründer Willy M...

ZF Supplier Award geht an saarländischen Automobilgießer

> VOIT: Insgesamt sieben Unternehmen aus Europa, Asien und Nordamerika, darunter die saarländische VOIT Automotive, sind die Sieger der diesjährigen ZF Supplier Awards. S...