On Tuesday, May 11, once more, a comprehensive programme of lectures and workshops awaits the participants of the EUROGUSS MEXICO Virtual Weeks. It is still possible for die casting experts from around the world to participate in the international Virtual Weeks. Registered participants can watch all presentations on-demand once the event is over.

The market in the metals industry is constantly on the move - and so are raw material prices. This report, which is published monthly by IKB Deutsche Industriebank, focuses on aluminum and zinc and highlights the most important developments in April.

Paul Köster GmbH manufactures complex assembly machine for engine and automobile manufacturer in China. As the special mechanical engineer from the Sauerland region explains in a press release, the medium-sized family business is taking on a major project with an order volume of around one million euros.

To be able to manufacture the increasing number of complex furnace plants from the industrial sector, Nabertherm started to expand the production area in March 2021. The official opening of the last production extension - internally called "B5" - took place in April 2017.

One of the next decades’ goals will be a further reduction of emissions to lower the growing environmental impact. Considering this, light metals as construction materials are generally viewed to become critical in the future.

One year ago the motto for 2019 was: Sales up, profits down. For two years in a row, growth had slowed down. But compared to the current situation and the findings from the first half of 2020, times were rather rosy.

While German foundries were already struggling with a downturn, the corona crisis has further shaken the industry. The challenge now is to provide assistance and make concrete recommendations for action.

The ongoing corona pandemic is dominating the world and is not stopping at the foundry industry. We have surveyed the industry and identified current and upcoming challenges facing foundrymen, suppliers, manufacturers and service providers.

Especially in times of the pandemic, digital industry exchange via different channels is essential. In April 2021, the LinkedIn community discussed the benefits of vacuum in HPDC. The majority of survey participants agreed that the most important characteristic of vacuum in HPDC is improving the parts quality. But there are more benefits worth discussing.

Removing sprue systems with saws is the fastest and most efficient way to separate them from the casting. Mössner, a specialist in mechanical engineering, automation technology, and robotics enable close to contour sawing.

Inther Group provides fully automated distribution systems for warehouses all over the world. Their subsidiary Inther Conveyor Equipment developed the the modular 24V curved conveyer, for which Vostermans Alu Foundries supplies sand-casted aluminum parts.

Magnesium metal is used in a diverse range of markets and applications exploiting the unique physical and mechanical properties of the element and its alloys. The use of magnesium increases annually as the lightweight properties are used to reduce weight, increase fuel efficiency, and reduce greenhouse emissions. But how is magnesium extracted?

Despite the ongoing pandemic, sustainability is more important than ever before. The reasons for this are government regulations and self-imposed goals set by companies to protect the planet. In an exclusive interview, James Herbert, Global Sales Director at ALTEK, discusses the trend and explains the role dross technologies play in it.

Altair is pleased to announce the 2021 Altair Enlighten Award is open for submissions. Presented annually with the Center for Automotive Research (CAR), the Enlighten Award has expanded beyond lightweighting to celebrate the greatest sustainability initiatives, which help reduce carbon footprint, mitigate water and energy consumption, and engage in material reuse and recycling.

New award for European die castings: For the first time, the German Die Casting Association and the trade fair EUROGUSS organize the European Die Casting Competition. It is intended to demonstrate the diversity of applications, the innovative strength, the high level of quality and the performance of the die casting process in the materials aluminum, magnesium, and zinc.

Comau is proud to have participated in theproduction of the New 500. The company has provided FCA and the Fiat brand with advanced automation solutions and its know-how in the development of innovative industrial processes to produce FCA’s first fully electric vehicle, a Made in Turin product.