Waupaca Foundry, a world-class manufacturer of ductile and gray iron castings, has long prioritized sustainability in its operations. By implementing advanced sand reclamation processes across multiple locations, Waupaca has significantly minimized its environmental impact while reducing costs through sand reuse. Central to this transformation is a 3-step process featuring two Simpson Pro-Claim systems—one…

The Turkish Foundry Association, TÜDÖKSAD, and its partners are developing a new simulation computer game with the EU. DigiFoundry aims to reduce widespread training and skilled labor deficiencies in the foundry industry. Although Turkey has invested half a billion euros in its foundry sector since Covid-19, there are still huge gaps in its foundry education system, including a decreasing number of casting…

Energy efficiency comes down to one simple measure: the total energy used by the business per unit of sales. The main factors affecting energy efficiency are: Net process yield. Plant utilisation and melt capacity. Minimising lost energy. Utilisation of waste energy.

Since the acquisition of ZPF GmbH from Siegelsbach in January 2022, FRECH ZPF has established itself as a key player in thermal process technology. The founding of the new company, headquartered in Schorndorf, marked a significant step in expanding the corporate portfolio and opening new markets within the foundry industry. The roots of today’s FRECH ZPF date back to 1993, when the former ZPF Therm…

The Finnish foundry sand regeneration and recycling technology specialist Resand Ltd has signed a long-term cooperation agreement with the German TechnoGuss GmbH foundry. The ‘Sand As A Service’ (SAAS) agreement between the two firms was finalized in December 2024. Resand will provide TechnoGuss with an electrically driven sand reclaimer, which is designed to process an estimated annual volume of…

The calls from the industry for a new platform were unmistakable: more dynamism, more event, more modernity. By introducing The Ultimate World of Cutting and Welding – Urban Steel Expo, USE for short, Messe Düsseldorf has tailored a novel concept to the needs of the welding and cutting industries – a platform that creates a new way of exchanging ideas and networking, seamlessly blending technology, business…

The board of the Fritz Winter iron foundry has elected Gabi Wilwers as its new chief executive. Wilwers will succeed Jürg Müller on 1 February. In her new role, Wilwers will be responsible for finances and controlling. She will also be the central point of contact for banks, insurances and finance at Fritz Winter. Wilwers brings extensive expertise and in-depth know-how to the position. The fresh CEO has…

World-first designs have shown how aluminium components used for various modes of transport can be made almost 50 per cent lighter without compromising their strength. Coventry-based casting firm Sarginsons Industries has released designs which have taken an existing cast automotive subframe that was optimised for weight in 2022 being reduced from 28kg to 15kg. The designs have been made from new AI-driven…

For more than a century, OTTO JUNKER GmbH have pursued technical excellence and innova-tion in metal processing. In order to meet the growing demand for skilled experts and to impart knowledge in a practical and timely manner, the OTTO JUNKER Academy has, since 2014, of-fered an extensive professional training program regarding planning, modernization, operation, repair and maintenance of industrial…

Polytec’s new lineup of robotic solutions for foundries includes: PolySAMPLE: Temperature and sampling robot PolyDESCALING: Automatic scale cleaning system PolyEBT/SPOUT: EBT lancing and cleaning robot PolyTAG: Marking/Tagging robotic system PolySKIM: Robot for Skimming and Dross Removal The PolySAMPLE robot is designed to take precise temperature readings and samples from molten metal with minimal human…