Nemak announced that it has been named a winner of the GM Supplier of the Year Award for its outstanding performance as a supplier of cylinder heads and engine blocks in 2017.

Indias` economy is sound. Its success can be attributed to the good framework conditions that prevail in the country. Those are also having a positive impact on the high pressure die casting sector.

According to the study "ELAB" by Fraunhofer IAO, electrification of powertrains is set to significantly reduce personnel requirements, with suppliers expected to take the hardest hit. Do these results also apply to the German die casting industry and light metal casters?

Mexico is the seventh-largest car manufacturer in the world and the fourth-largest car exporter behind Germany, Japan and South Korea. Of course, this growth is also paying off for the die casters in Central America

There is a new patented casting technology for the manufacturing of aluminum gravity sand mould casts with large geometries and thin walls.

3D printing of metallic components makes it possible to create completely new functions of smart products. Only post-processing is not yet ideal. That is why a university is looking for a suitable solution.

Although lightweight construction helps to reduce weight, the rapid success of mere material substitution hides the fact that it's not that simple at all. Magnesium plays an important role in this context, as it is most suitable for castings.

Perfectly sealed joints between aluminum and aluminum alloys are increasingly demanded by different industries, says Grenzebach. Friction-stir welding (FSW) solves this task with flying colors.

In compact cars is no room for high-performance fixed aluminium semi-trailers. Brembos` newly developed model based on gravity die casting is supposed to close this gap.

With a new name and a new 3D printing center: GF Casting Solutions, starts in the new innovation center in Leipzig, where the company wants to rearrange the casting sector with the serial production of sand core.

The die casting industry in China is growing at an enormous rate because of the rapid development of the Chinese automotive industry. The mega city of Shanghai is playing a key role in this process and thus also the perfect location for CHINA DIECASTING, International Diecasting Congress and Exhibition, which will already be held for the 13th time from 18 to 20 July 2018.

CHINA DIECASTING 2018 is the only trade fair with a wide-ranging focus on the chinese die casting industry. Hence it has established a leading position in the corresponding asian markt. This article gives you an overview about several onsite events.