Modern lightweight design is particularly important when intelligent hybrid concepts have to fulfil several functions at the same time. Join the discussion at the "Lightweight Construction Summit" with a simultaneous english translation on 26 and 27 March 2019 in Würzburg, Germany.

Foundries are one of the best examples of resource efficiency and sustainability. Because castings implement the recycling concept almost completely.

Topics such as 3D printing, digital transformation and electromobility dominated the event Druckgusstag at the end of February in Schorndorf, Germany.

Stanley Black & Decker is now relying on a Bühler die casting solution in its brazilian plant. This new partnership, including Ecoline die casting cells and full support, is already boosting productivity and quality.

Together with prospective engineers from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, the service provider Parare has designed, adapted and manufactured an electric motor housing with integrated cooling channel.

What considerations must be made in the early stages of a design, in the move to low-volume and mass serial production?

A blasting concept was realised with parts lying flat on conveyor belts and being treated in a continuous process to eliminate the unavoidable manual suspension and removal tasks associated with hanger-type blast machines.

The Swiss company Exxentis AG will present the advantages of porous aluminum at Hannover Messe 2019.

The mold determines the contours of a die cast part and affects its properties. Moldmaking still has a huge development potential, particularly in view of using additive manufacturing processes.

ESA manufactured a complete rocket engine in a 3D printer. This engine has now been successfully tested by the DLR (German Aerospace Center). 3D printing could accelerate space travel enormously.

Emag Automation is now Emag Lasertec. The new name is intended to describe the focus of work and the strategic orientation more accurately, as the specialists see outstanding market opportunities for their integrated laser production solutions, the company announced.

Save the Date for this year's CHINA DIECASTING and CHINA NONFERROUS! With 36,900 sqm of exhibition space and more than 500 exhibitors, the trade fairs will take place in Shanghai from 17 to 19 July 2019.