Johannes Messer

The worldwide aluminum die casting industry has been in permanent growth since the 1980s. Since then, there have been new developments that shape the future of the German industry. What are the current trends and can the outcome be influenced?

The foundry industry is undergoing an enormous transformation. A strongly volatile economic situation and increasing insolvencies are a major source of uncertainty for the industry. But what challenges will foundries face when and with what solutions can foundries prepare themselves?

The first part of the article series highlights the importance of tool management for EBITDA and shows approaches for a short-term, sustainable and significant improvement in results.

This article series is dedicated to the changes and developments in the aluminum high pressure die casting industry. The summary shows clearly the most important conclucions and gives concrete recommendations for foundries.

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.

This article series is dedicated to the changes and developments in the aluminum high pressure die casting industry. The second chapter deals with the product portfolio, as one of the four challenges, and its changes in die casting.

The article series is dedicated to the changes and developments in the aluminum high pressure die casting industry. The first chapter deals with "Internationalization", as one of the four challenges, and its impact on booming new growth markets.

This article series are dedicated to the changes and developments in the aluminum high pressure die casting industry: "Internationalization", "Product Portfolio", "Technologies" and "Employees".

The German light-metal foundry industry has been in a difficult economic situation for many years. This article provides an insight into the current situation of aluminium die casting in Germany and highlights opportunities and risks for this industrial sector.