The V-Process – the sustainable silica free foundry of the future 19 Feb 26 The foundry industry is experiencing escalating pressure to mitigate its environmental impact through increased material recovery and reduced process emissions, writes Andrew Tagg, John Winter &...
Five industrial AI trends that will matter in 2026 19 Feb 26 As industrial AI moves from hype to infrastructure, five trends are emerging that will define real operational impact in 2026, revealing why success will depend on process redesign, domain specific...
FemPower in Metalcasting – passion and success 19 Feb 26 The ‘FemPower in Metalcasting – Passion and Success’ competition was created to recognise women in the Polish foundry sector who have established their place in the...
Function versus perfection – the real fight for our industry 19 Feb 26 WFO Summit highlights “unreal” obstacles for cast metals sector, and strategies to drive business success. Held against the spectacular backdrop of Chantilly Castle, France, on 2nd and...
WFO welcomes new president and executives 19 Feb 26 The World Foundry Organization (WFO) has welcomed a new President and new members of its Executive Committee for 2026. Taking over as president of the WFO, Prof Rafal Danko of Poland, said...
UK government urged to include foundries in manufacturing support 19 Feb 26 The Cast Metals Federation (CMF) has called on UK government to recognise the critical role that metal casting plays in UK manufacturing by making significant changes to the...
More positive signs for European foundry sector 19 Feb 26 The European foundry industry ended 2025 with more positivity, says the European Foundry Federation (EFF). The European Foundry Industry Sentiment Index (FISI), published monthly by EFF,...
A new era unfolds for measurement companies 19 Feb 26 FARO Technologies and Creaform, businesses of AMETEK, Inc, have announced a major new chapter in their evolutions which will reframe how industries approach metrology and reality...
American Foundry Society announces new CEO 19 Feb 26 The American Foundry Society (AFS), the largest professional and trade organisation serving the $52 billion metalcasting industry in the US, announced that Justin Scott PhD CAE, will become its next...
Breaking ground on new Indian manufacturing facility 06 Nov 25 The leading provider of grinding and abrasive solutions, The Tyrolit Group has started construction of its first manufacturing facility in Pune, India, marking a significant expansion into the...
Save the date – GIFA 2027 06 Nov 25 Online registration for the Bright World of Metals – GIFA – is now open. The start of online registration marks the beginning of a new phase for the global foundry and metals...
Launch of forward looking strategic partnership 06 Nov 25 Two long standing competitors in the core shooting machine sector are joining forces. Laempe Mössner Sinto (Germany) and Lüber (Switzerland) are entering into a strategic partnership to...
UK’s only commercial titanium foundry set to move following investment 06 Nov 25 An eighteen million pounds investment package is enabling Castings Technology to accelerate its steep growth trajectory by moving into new premises in Sheffield, enhancing one of the most advanced...
Back British Metals launches supporter network 06 Nov 25 Back British Metals (BBM) officially launched its new supporter network at the UK Metals Expo in September at the NEC in Birmingham. The campaign team is inviting businesses, organisations...
CEOs Reshaping the Foundry Industry 21 Aug 25 The lineup has been announced by the World Foundry Organization for the WFO World Foundry Summit, to be held in Chantilly, France on 2nd to 3rd October 2025. The two-day event includes technical...
Innovating refractory services for the foundry industry 12 Aug 25 Blending global expertise with deep local roots, Calderys’ Ellesmere Port facility has become the UK’s premier hub for precast refractory solutions and high temperature project services...
Successful mix and match Dual-Trak solution 12 Aug 25 A busy UK foundry has vastly improved the efficiency of its melting capabilities and notably reduced melt time following a modernisation of existing equipment inspired by proven supplier...
VDMA Metallurgy re-elects chairman of the board 12 Aug 25 The members of VDMA Metallurgy elected a new board on 11th June, ahead of the general assembly in Frankfurt am Main (Germany). Till Schreiter, CEO of ABP Induction Systems GmbH, was reconfirmed as...
Molten Metal Protective Clothing 12 Aug 25 An accident with molten metal presents one of the highest risk scenarios in the foundry. Selecting the right clothing is essential to increase protection against metal splash, contact burns, and...
Diecasting supplier becomes independent 12 Aug 25 ItalPressGauss (IPG) has completed its transition to independence from Norican Group, through a management buyout on 3rd June 2025. This milestone and strategic freedom marks a decisive moment in...
GF to divest GF Casting Solutions 12 Aug 25 GF has signed an agreement to divest GF Casting Solutions’ automotive business to Nemak SAB de CV, a Mexico based global leader in aluminium lightweighting solutions for the automotive...
The dawning of a new era for UK foundry suppliers 12 Aug 25 Having supported its members for a century, the Foundry Equipment and Supplies Association (FESA) celebrated its one hundredth anniversary in May at a dinner held in the convivial surroundings of the...
Materials Processing Institute acquires a cutting-edge induction furnace 10 Jun 25 To support ongoing research and production, Materials Processing Institute (MPI) has increased its range of furnaces following the recent £500,000 investment in a self contained 1000kg...
US foundry’s sand reclamation journey 10 Jun 25 Simpson’s Pro-Claim plays a key role in Waupaca Foundry’s sustainable sand reclamation, reducing waste and maximising sand reuse for a more sustainable operation. Waupaca Foundry, a...
King’s Award for Innovation for casting breakthrough 10 Jun 25 A global leader in complex aluminium sand castings has secured the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation after pioneering a new breakthrough in developing lightweight...
UK government urged to Back British Metals 10 Jun 25 A powerful new campaign, Back British Metals, has launched with a direct call to the UK government: ensure metals are recognised as strategically essential in the forthcoming UK Industrial...
Long term future ensured for castings company thanks to employee ownership trust 10 Jun 25 The Precision Tooling and Castings Group, comprising Anderson Stewart Castings and Precision Tooling Services, has transitioned to an employee ownership trust (EOT), securing the future of the...
HSE’s 2022-25 silica campaign and foundries – what has been discovered? 10 Jun 25 With the three-year long campaign with regards silica and foundries ending at the end of March this year, it is timely to consider the findings, and what the industry needs to do in response? Over...
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...
