Volume Graphics is extending data export to the statistics software Q-DAS qs-STAT from its software for non-destructive testing based on industrial computed tomography.

The Association of German Die Casting Foundries e.V. (VDD) is committed to EUROGUSS as conceptual sponsor for at least four more years and will continue to organize Die Casting Day every two years parallel to EUROGUSS in the Exhibition Center Nuremberg.

Manufacturing companies in many sectors are currently struggling with supply bottlenecks for essential semi-finished products, starting materials and raw materials.

Rodin Cars, the New Zealand-based manufacturer has selected 3D Systems’ metal additive manufacturing solutions to produce parts for its soon-to-be-released hypercar, the Rodin FZero. Rodin Cars designs and builds completely bespoke single-seat, open-wheel high-performance vehicles that are designed to be faster than contemporary Formula 1 cars.

Through its subsidiary, KS HUAYU AluTech GmbH, a joint venture with Chinese automotive supplier HASCO, the technology group Rheinmetall AG has won a new contract from a German premium carmaker.

Smooth inspection processes are the key to consistently high product quality and thus to the sustainable, economic success of a manufacturing company. To make quality assurance more precise, faster and more efficient, continuous automation of the process chain makes sense.

In this interview, Cornel Mendler, the new Managing Director of Bühler Die Casting, says that larger and intelligent die casting solutions are the drivers in the industry. He sees mobility transformation, digitalization and sustainability as a key focus in the years ahead.

Lethiguel company, a French firm operating in the light metal casting industry, has acquired a 100 % stake in Midland Technologies Incorporated, Minneapolis-based casting solution provider that specializes in vent and vacuum technologies. Transaction was completed on July 2, 2021.

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 June 2021.

Auto Heinen GmbH, one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of aluminum die cast components and parts recommends StrikoWestofen’s new Westomat Plus+ dosing furnace, based on a product development pilot run in partnership with the furnace solutions specialist.