The term of office of the CEO will thus be extended by a further three years until summer 2024, effective July 1, 2021. "I would like to thank the Supervisory Board and the employees for their confidence in my work,” said Peter Mohnen. "I have been part of this company for almost ten years and really appreciate the unique KUKA spirit. Together we have stabilized KUKA and brought it through the COVID-19 crisis. Now we are continuing to focus on our vision for the coming years. Automation and...

Geiger + Co. Schmierstoff-Chemie GmbH has been known as an innovative developer of contemporary and sustainable fluids for the die cast industry for over 60 years. For some years now, we have committed ourselves to only introducing new products to the market that are not labeled as dangerous according to CLP regulations, provided that this is technically and commercially feasible. In the meantime, a large number of the release agents used in die casting have been labeled as a “hazardous mixture”...

Abstract: To introduce the development method, performance values and results newest generation of the integrated high-efficiency heater for the core machines, as well as a finite element analysis method to improve the performance of the heater, with an integrated design concept. The results show that significant results have been achieved in improving the curing efficiency of the core making machine, reducing energy consumption and creating catalyst material savings. 1. Introduction The gas...

The Italian company O.M.LER srl is renowned worldwide for decoring solutions for the foundry industry, in particular for gravity, low pressure and lost wax foundries. In partnership with overseas distributors and agents, and thanks to the expertise of its technical and sales team, O.M.LER markets and sells the pneumatic decoring hammers RVC70 and AF1470. Each is available in three different versions, according to the casting type to decore, both in Western and in Eastern countries. Besides the...

TCT Induktionstechnik was founded in early 2021 as an independent company within the extrutec group, a holistic solution provider with core competencies in heating, heat treatment and targeted cooling for various metals and branches of industry. The company's roots go back to 1993, when Zoran Tesic founded TCT Tesic GmbH, which gained an excellent reputation worldwide in the international trade with used foundry equipment and the associated services. TCT Induktionstechnik then emerged from the...

Software developed specifically for the cast metal industry Iron Foundry ERP Software    Steel Sand Foundry ERP SoftwareCentrifugal Casters ERP SoftwareAluminum Sand Foundry (Aluminium) ERP SoftwareDiecasting (Pressure Diecaster) ERP SoftwareGravity Diecasting (Permanent Molder) ERP SoftwarePrecision Moulder (Precision Molder) ERP SoftwareInvestment Casting ERP SoftwareLoss Wax & Lost Foam Casting ERP Software Say goodbye to spreadsheets and fragmented ageing systemsA fully integrated,...

TCT Induktionstechnik was founded in early 2021 as an independent company within the extrutec group, a holistic solution provider with core competencies in heating, heat treatment and targeted cooling for various metals and branches of industry. The company's roots go back to 1993, when Zoran Tesic founded TCT Tesic GmbH, which gained an excellent reputation worldwide in the international trade with used foundry equipment and the associated services. TCT Induktionstechnik then emerged from the...

Auto Heinen GmbH, based in Bad Münstereifel, Germany, has been a StrikoWestofen customer for almost 40 years. The expert in special alloy die-cast parts currently operates 15 Westomat dosing furnaces and 2 StrikoMelter melting furnaces to process around 4 t/hour in peak operation. Last year StrikoWestofen’s latest innovation, the Westomat Plus+, became a new addition to Auto Heinen’s impressive production set-up as part of a pilot project to experience and feedback on the furnace’s enhanced...

NPO Laboratory of Special Steels and Alloys, a company of PJSC Kirovsky Zavod, based in St Petersburg, Russia, has placed an order for a one-strand Vertical Semi-Continuous Caster (VERSCON) with SMS Concast, a company of SMS group (www.sms-group.com). Instead of using the classical ingot casting solution for small niche production, NPO chose the innovative and yield-optimized VERSCON technology to produce special alloys and stainless steel for industries with extremely high requirements on the...

Founded in 1997, Aurimoldes is a mouldmaking manufacture with 38 people. The team heterogeneity combines over than 40 years of experience with youth and dynamism of the human resources, which guarantees a more competent job. Versatility, adaptability and rigor, are key elements in the development of its projects. The ability to find quick and innovative answers, puts Aurimoldes at the forefront of industry of moulds, and allows greater efficiency and competitiveness in prices and delivery...

Long planned, we wanted to attend the visit to GERLIEVA Sprühtechnik GmbH despite Corona security measures and distance and we were able to experience in an impressive way how at the same time, medium-sized traditional and yet highly innovative and individual, the company from South Baden works. Our hosts, Armin Linbrunner, who runs the GERLIEVA company in the second generation, together with teammates Oliver Foesel and Roland Mader, did not want to dwell long on the topics of the pandemic. Die...

Based on more than 25 years of experience in pouring and Viking Analytics’ know-how of artificial intelligence, pour-tech AB leads to take the next step in automation. The software upgrades already existing pouring systems in an end-to-end automated solution. EASYpour™controls the pouring in a repeatable manner and is continuously adjusting and optimizing the pour parameters for gradual changes in the process like slag build up, variations in temperature, launder level, conditions of wearing...

HPDC by Gefond, with its line of temperature control units, looks to the future of the manufacturing industry as the ideal technology to combine with water-free lubrication and the production of structural castings. Thanks to the multi-channel function, it is possible to thermoregulate moulds with a flexibility and efficiency that cannot be achieved with conventional thermoregulation.  All the control units are ready for predictive maintenance thanks to PERPETUO, the first intuitive and...

In early 2019, Dotson Iron Castings, actively began using Sinto’s ePVS system on three of their equipment lines: molding machines, transfer stations and turn tables. Dotson has a long history with Sinto, going back almost twenty years, from molding, automatic grinding and pouring, to blast machines. Dotson is fairly well diversified between agriculture, heavy truck and the industrial market. Around 70% of the semi-trucks you see on the road have a Dotson casting on them. Learn more about Dotson...

TCT Induktionstechnik was founded in early 2021 as an independent company within the extrutec group, a holistic solution provider with core competencies in heating, heat treatment and targeted cooling for various metals and branches of industry. The company's roots go back to 1993, when Zoran Tesic founded TCT Tesic GmbH, which gained an excellent reputation worldwide in the international trade with used foundry equipment and the associated services. TCT Induktionstechnik then emerged from the...

By Michal Vykoukal, Markéta Přerovská, Alois Burian, Tomáš Bajer. SAND TEAM, spol. s r.o., Holubice 331, 683 51 Holubice, the Czech Republic. The GEOPOL® technology is currently used in the foundries for three basic production processes/technologies: (1) for self-hardening moulding mixtures, (2) sand mixtures hardened by gaseous carbon dioxide and (3) the hot box technology with hot air hardening. The GEOPOL® technology not only solves the binder system and the ways of hardening, but also deals...

In 1981 IDEAL MODEL built up their business with pattern production for foundries. Growing with the demands of their customers they added a wide range foundry equipment, consultancy and all services you can expect. Until today, IDEAL MODEL serves its customers with more than equipment - it also provides the knowledge of an experienced business. Together with partners from Europe and China, they support the industry with diverse solutions, successfully providing foundry solutions to customers in...

Altair, a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of simulation, high-performance computing (HPC), and artificial intelligence (AI), today announced updated solver technologies and enhanced user experiences with the release of its 2021 simulation software update. “In addition to accelerated simulation of real-world product performance and expanded simulation-driven design for manufacturing functionality, this release brings a robust end-to-end electronic...

by Dirk Steiner, business development manager, Yxlon If your company must reduce costs or headcount due to the pandemic, this is the opportune time to take advantage of the financial and economic benefits that converting to an industrial digital radioscopy x-ray system from old film technology provides. An assessment to comparing the technologies will determine if the return on investment (ROI) in your particular instance is worthwhile. X-ray in aerospace manufacturing Film technology came...