Self-funding training thanks to resulting process improvements 18 Dec 23 Spring of 2022 saw the start of ICME’s Certificate in Cast Iron Production, Metallurgy and Quality Control course. This joint venture from ICME and the Cast Metals Federation was developed with...
Acquisition will set the benchmark in investment casting 18 Dec 23 In what is expected to be a boost to innovation within the investment castings industry, Texmo Precision Castings is to acquire a majority share of German company Feinguss Blank. Following the...
New President for The Diecasting Society 18 Dec 23 The Diecasting Society has elected a new president. On 1st November 2023, John Swift, group managing director of Alucast Limited took over from Stuart Gregory, Petrofer UK, who has been president for...
Strategic partnership for the green shift – focus on electric ladle and tundish preheaters 18 Dec 23 The steel and metal industry’s quest to decarbonise production requires new solutions for heating processes such as ladle and tundish preheating. A new strategic partnership...
Groundbreaking thinking for groundbreaking equipment – a zero carbon solution 19 Oct 23 The Diecasting Society (DCS) members were privileged to get an insight into (quite literally) groundbreaking patented technology when they visited the JCB engine plant at the company’s...
Metal’s sector optimistic despite international trade, energy and labour challenges 19 Oct 23 Rising energy prices, the impact of life after the EU and labour shortages remain the main challenges facing the UK metals sector according to a new report. Nearly a quarter of companies in the UK...
Swedish machined castings manufacturer appoints new MD 19 Oct 23 The Swedish manufacturer of machined castings Kockums Maskin – part of the BIRN foundry group – has appointed Johan Brengesjö as the new managing director. With his solid experience...
The HSE is returning to UK foundries 19 Oct 23 As a consequence of the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) ‘silica campaigns’ last year, a number of UK foundries were visited. The outcome – a high number of enforcement...
An expert solution for ladle supply and maintenance 19 Oct 23 In August, molten metal pouring and handling specialist Acetarc acquired the assets of A1 Roper, the latter company having ceased trading at the end of February 2023. The move signals the end...
Development of iron castings with improved resistance to corrosion and wear 19 Oct 23 AZTERLAN Metallurgy Research Centre has developed a new patented methodology that allows the production of cast iron components with improved wear and corrosion properties through surface...
Being well prepared for the future 19 Oct 23 In the dynamic world of diecasting manufacturing, industry leaders who combine expertise with innovation are instrumental in driving advancements. Stefan Fritsche, the chief strategy officer of...
MBO at UK castings specialist sparks renewed optimism 10 Aug 23 Grainger and Worrall Limited has completed a management buyout (“MBO”) along with the appointment of a new board of directors. Based in Bridgnorth, Shropshire (UK) and operating from...
Launch of the review of ethical culture and practices in UK engineering 10 Aug 23 The results of an independent national audit of ethical behaviour in UK engineering have been launched during a webinar. The event was hosted by The Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng) and...
European Foundry Women’s Award 10 Aug 23 For the second time the European Foundry Association, CAEF, has presented a European Foundry Women’s Award. This year’s recipient is Annalisa Pola, professor...
Difficult times and weak expectation for European foundry industry 10 Aug 23 It is alarming that the negative trend in the European foundry sector is intensifying, says the European Foundry Association, CAEF. The picture emerged following the results of the latest European...
New research project to digitise cast iron production 04 Jul 23 By using scientific models and artificial intelligence, a new PhD project will open the furnaces at the Danish iron foundry, TASSO. What exactly happens when molten iron is cast has always been a...
Blue skies thinking for an Industry 4.0 approach 04 Jul 23 Omega Sinto Foundry Machinery Ltd has been the chosen partner at the WEIR UK site for many years and has delivered several innovative solutions, including the installation of the fast loop shuttle...
Higher and more consistent – a regulated option thanks to induction melting 04 Jul 23 Achieving a consistent temperature is of course a critical part of proceedings to ensure a quality melt and a quality casting, so when temperature regulation became an issue at the bronze foundry of...
Engineering Council makes changes to international recognition titles 04 Jul 23 There have been some changes to the titles available through the Engineering Council and how these are awarded. The International Engineering Technician (IntETn) is now being awarded through the...
Foundry group launches first sustainability report 04 Jul 23 As one of the first in its industry, the foundry group BIRN Group has just released its very first sustainability report. The report is an initial step towards a more sustainable business model. The...
Midas Pattern Company Ltd honoured with Kings Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development 24 Apr 23 Midas Pattern Company Ltd has been honoured with the first ever a King’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development. Such is the strict criteria, that this prestigious accolade...
The sands of time are ticking on occupational health exposure to silica in foundries 23 Apr 23 The UK’s Health & Safety Regulator, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), started its latest health campaign, which directly affects foundries, last October. This campaign is not only...
Non-metallic inclusions in ductile cast iron, steel and aluminium castings 23 Apr 23 The term ‘non-metallic inclusions’ covers a range of casting defects with a range of causes. This article by Dr Wolfram Stets, Foseco Nederland BV, provides a short introduction to the...
Casthouse specialist partners UK university to develop energy-efficient recycling systems 23 Apr 23 Aston University has teamed up with a UK-based casthouse technology specialist through a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) to develop a suite of energy-efficient aluminium recycling...
ASK Chemicals saves 1,200 tons of CO2 through sustainable measures at Wülfrath site 23 Apr 23 ASK Chemicals, a global supplier of high-performance industrial resins and materials, has implemented successful measures to save gas and electricity at its European flagship plant in Wülfrath...
‘Net Zero’ roadmap urges government to act now to unlock a £10billion boost for the UK foundry sector 09 Mar 23 The leading voice for the foundry industry has released a five-point blueprint that will help the castings sector deliver a £10billion boost to the economy. Published by the Cast Metals...
WFO Foundry Young Researchers and Early Career Professionals Conference 09 Mar 23 The World Foundry Organization (WFO) has announced the inaugural Foundry Young Researchers and Early Career Professionals Conference, which will showcase scientific work and examples of best practice...
New president for European Foundry Association 09 Mar 23 While in 2022 the crisis management of the European foundry industry was once again put to the test, in 2023 it is still a matter of finding strategic answers for the long-term perspective of Europe...
Nadcap® program announces audit criteria for casting 09 Mar 23 The Nadcap program – which oversees critical process accreditations of suppliers in the aerospace industry – has published two new Audit Criteria, covering investment casting and sand...
Foundry group launches new group strategy 09 Mar 23 The iron foundry group BIRN kicked off 2023 with a new group strategy that it reports will create a renewed focus on customer-driven solutions, communication and collaboration. The strategy also...
SMEs not considered 04 Jan 23 The European Foundry Industry Sentiment Indicator (FISI) moved sideways in November. A minor improvement by 0.2 points brings the index to a value of 103.0 points, says the European Foundry...
Cast The Future – Diagnosis, Mission, Vision - 74th World Foundry Congress Review 21 Dec 22 Chair of the 74th World Foundry Congress organising committee Sang Mok Lee, reports on a successful event which brought the global foundry sector together in Busan, South Korea in October...
