As Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Fehlbier (Chair of Foundry Technology, University of Kassel) explains, this international industry event brings together leading experts, researchers, and professionals from Asia, North America, and Europe to discuss the latest developments and strategies in large-scale casting.
Key Topics:
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Cutting-edge insights from OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and foundries
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Innovations from equipment and tooling manufacturers
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Advances in simulation, materials, and sustainability
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Live technical presentations and exhibitions
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to network, exchange knowledge, and shape the future of GIGA-Casting!
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Save the Date: March 5–6, 2025
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Location: University of Kassel, Germany
Secure your spot now! For more details, visit our event page or contact us.
https://www.uni-kassel.de/maschinenbau/institute/produktionstechnik-und-logistik/fachgebiete/giessereitechnik/global-giga-casting-congress-2025
1. DAY - March 5, 2025
9.00 Registration and Exhibition
10.00 Welcome and Opening
Universität Kassel (DE)
10.15 Sponsoring - Words of welcome and contributions
10.45 Market Overview GIGA-Casting
Sebastian Lüttig, Schlegel und Partner GmbH (DE)
11.15 LK GIGA-Casting 2.0
Gao Zhan, L.K. Technology (CN), Christian Platzer, TPI Technology GmbH (AT)
11.45 HONGTU Strategy for GIGA-Casting
Gary Yao, Guangdong HONGTU Technology (holdings) Co., Ltd. (CN)
12.15 LUNCH & EXHIBITION
13.30 GF Strategy for GIGA-Casting
Frank Gensty, GF Casting Solutions AG (CH)
14.00 Honda's MEGA-Casting and aluminum alloy recycling initiatives
Kenichi Kawasaki, Kosuke Dateki, HONDA R&D Co., Ltd., (JP)
14.30 Addressing Large Structural Casting Challenges at Ford
Alan Gonzalez, FORD Motor Company (US)
15.00 Technology trends and potentials for GIGA-Casting
Martin Hartlieb, VIAMI International Inc. (CA)
15.30 COFFEE BREAK & EXHIBITION
16.15 Mg-Thixomolding for Automotive & Ultra-Large Structural Applications
Stefan Fritsche, YIZUMI Die Casting and Metal Forming (CN)
16.45 GIGA-Casting - One Stop Solution mould development
Tina Zhou, Ningbo SCIVEDA Technology Co., Ltd. (CN)
17.15 Final word
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Fehlbier, Universität Kassel, GTK (DE)
19.00 Foundry-Evening and conference dinner
"Alte Brüderkirche" (Old Brothers Church), Kassel
2. DAY - March 6, 2025
8.30 Registration and Exhibition
9.00 Sponsoring - Words of welcome and contributions
9.30 Large castings in the global purchasing environment: opportunities and risks
Frank Wimmer, BMW AG (DE)
10.00 Large Sized Parts - Right Sized Machines - The Volkswagen Approach
Benjamin Marks, Volkswagen AG (DE)
10.30 Think Big! Growing potential for large parts in HPDC
Stefan Kneer, Albert Handtmann Holding GmbH & Co. KG (DE)
11.00 MEGA-Casting status at VOLVO CARS: Foundries, Environmental Impact, Part Improvements, Cost Reductions
Klaus Hansen, VOLVO Car Corporation (SE)
11.30 COFFEE BREAK & EXHIBITION
12.15 Low carbon Aluminum HPDC Alloys for large Structural Components
Dr. Stuart Wiesner, Aluminium Rheinfelden Alloys GmbH (DE)
12.45 How to convince existing car makers using Big Structural Parts up to MEGA-Casting
Cornel Mendler, Michael Cinelli, Bühler AG (CH)
13.15 Optimizing Gigacastings with Total Cost of Ownership in Mind
Philipp Hettich, Laubinger + Rickmann GmbH & Co. KG (DE)
13.45 LUNCH & EXHIBITION
15.00 Latest developments and solutions at MEGA/GIGA-HPDC moulds
Siegfried Heinrich, Schaufler Tooling GmbH & Co. KG (DE)
15.30 Variothermal process control for future thermal management in permanent mold casting
Alexander Haban, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Fehlbier, Universität Kassel, GTK (DE)
16.00 PODIUM DISCUSSION
17.00 Final word
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Fehlbier, Universität Kassel, GTK (DE)
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