Rector Prof. Harald Riegel opened the colloquium and paid tribute to Kallien’s outstanding commitment to the university and to cast metal technology. The program offered several technical highlights: Prof. Wolfram Volk (TU Munich) presented the 3D-printing-based Liquid Shaping process, capable of producing ultra-thin aluminium castings (approx. 0.5 mm) without cold shuts and with excellent mechanical…

With this year’s Barbara Colloquium on December 4, 2025 , Prof. Dr.-Ing. Lothar Kallien bids farewell to a long-standing event series that has become an established institution in Germany’s foundry and materials engineering community. Since its inception, the colloquium has not only impressed with high-caliber technical presentations but has also set standards as an important platform for exchange between…

The lecture series opened with Stefan Kneer and Denis Hopp from Albert Handtmann Metallgusswerk, who presented on “Megacasting – Component Development in Transition.” Kneer discussed the evolution of megacasting technology and the increasing interest from European OEMs. Hopp delved into mechanical property changes in wall thicknesses over 6 mm and long flow paths, using a battery frame as an example from a…

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Lothar H. Kallien and his team are pleased to announce the Aalener Foundry Colloquium 2025 , taking place on May 8th and 9th, 2025 , in Aalen. The event enjoys cult status among experts and consistently attracts a large audience. Once again, Prof. Kallien has succeeded in putting together a highly interesting program focusing on light metal casting . Look forward to exciting presentations,…

In view of the current economic challenges, Prof. Kallien emphasized the importance of openness for innovation and investment. The event featured exciting technical presentations that provided valuable impetus for the industry. Traditionally, the highlight of the colloquium was the foundry evening at the Foundry Institute, which provided a relaxed atmosphere and intensive networking. Technical presentations…

At 15:15, the technical presentations will commence, covering topics such as: Energy and Resource Efficiency in Medium-Sized Hand Molding Foundries , presented by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dierk Hartmann from Hochschule Kempten. Isothermal Melting Using Electric Immersion Heating Elements , presented by B. Eng. Denis Babojelic from Lethiguel GmbH. Current Challenges for Medium-Sized Foundries in Germany , presented by…

When Prof. Dr.-Ing. Lothar H. Kallien and his team invite people to the Aalen Foundry Colloquium, it is always a celebration for international experts in the field of light metal casting. This was also the case in May 2024, when over 240 participants took part in a lively exchange on current topics in the foundry industry, accompanied by numerous exhibitors from the supply industry. With its Foundry…

Highlighting innovations in foundry technology and the future of materials with a focus on sustainability, the symposium offers a rich program featuring opening speeches, expert lectures, and a Table Top exhibition. Experts like Dr. Thomas Behr from Mercedes-Benz and Klaus Hansen from Volvo Cars will share insights on sustainable materials use and casting flow optimization. Don't miss this unique…

Mr Heinle's thesis, which was supervised by Prof. Lothar Kallien, focused on the casting of aluminium pipes in the die casting process. With regard to the future of the automotive industry, the technology of tube casting is becoming more and more important due to the mobility revolution. Power electronics are absolutely essential in electric vehicles. This releases a large amount of heat during operation,…

"Cobots" - are mobile service robots that are entering our living and working environment at high speed. In the article, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Markus Glück, Aalen University of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Optics & Mechatronics, explains the advantages of cobots and what must be considered in human-robot interaction. The result are found in the guide: 5 Elements of Success for a Robot - Introduction. "Cobots…