High tech for the road: 3D printing technology for a new six-cylinder engine 09 Apr 25 The foundry industry is facing profound change. Cast products manufactured using traditional processes such as core shooting are reaching their limits in the face of increasing demands for...
CASTcon 2025 – Future proofing the cast metals industry 09 Apr 25 Organised by the Cast Metals Federation with support from Foundry Training Trust, Cranfield University and event sponsors and exhibitors, CASTcon brings together the UK foundry industry to...
High Heat Hand Protection - is an aramid mitten a better option than a leather glove? 09 Apr 25 The hands are often the body part that is first exposed to the dangers of the task, whether this is handling hot materials or exposure to flames, radiant heat and spatter. Choosing the correct...
Swedish foundry expands capacity with investments in new machinery 09 Apr 25 Even in a time marked by economic downturn and global uncertainty, investing in growth remains essential, says Swedish company Kockums Maskin, which has just made a ten million SEK investment in new...
German iron foundry appoints new CEO 09 Apr 25 The board of the Fritz Winter iron foundry has elected Gabi Wilwers as its new managing director. In her new role, Wilwers will be responsible for finances and controlling, a role previously held...
Solutions for improved dry out of industrial furnaces 09 Apr 25 Calderys has launched CALDE® FD (Fast Dry), a refractory technology that can be used in many industrial applications, offering superior efficiency and reliability for all types of industrial...
Casting a more sustainable world 25 Feb 25 Unique silicon bronze art castings and an aluminium motor housing for electric vehicles triumphed at the 2024 Casting Industry Awards, being announced as joint winners of the Component of the Year...
Energy efficiency and metal cleanliness 25 Feb 25 The government’s net zero targets, and the war in Ukraine have resulted in some of the highest energy costs on record, writes Andrew Tagg, technical manager at John Winter & Co Ltd. This...