This article series is dedicated to the changes and developments in the aluminum high pressure die casting industry. The fourth chapter deals with the recruitment of new employees and outlines the characteristics of new generations.

This article series is dedicated to the changes and developments in the aluminum high pressure die casting industry. The third chapter deals with new technologies, as one of the four challenges, and productivity improvements.

Data analysis can be an essential decision-making aid for foundries to control sand processes from estimate-based or experiential additive dosage to near accurate variable, dose-by-need additions for better casting outcomes.

The company filed for bankruptcy for the third time in December 2018. More than 160 jobs at Königsbronn site are affected as the planned rescue attempt with major customers failed.

Laserax launched its patent-pending shotblast resistant laser marking process that is a game changer for customers looking to achieve foolproof lean traceability.

Sandvik Coromant explains that thin-walled aluminum parts are frequently used in automobile production. For example, to make machining even more precise and economical, the tool manufacturer has developed a new face milling cutter.

Sandvik Coromant promises burr-free initial machining (cubing) of cast aluminum surfaces in a single operation with the newly developed M5Q90 tangential milling cutter.

The joint venture between Rheinmetall Automotive and China's HUAYU Automotive Systems has developed a production process that is particularly suitable for highly complex engine block geometries and electric motor housings.

The limits of computer-aided simulations are far from exhausted. At the Altair Technology Conference, the simulation specialist presented a variety of interesting applications with a focus on the automotive industry.

This year from 18th to 20th September 2019 the World Foundry Organization Technical Forum will take place in Portoroz.

Digitization was at the focus of the ZF Global Supplier Summit. At this occasion, the ZF Suppliers Awards were presented to companies from Europe, Asia and North America.

Altair has expanded its team with Amy Messano as Chief Marketing Officer and Ubaldo Rodriguez as Senior Vice President, Global Sales.