On February 18, Torrance Casting welcomed the AFS Engineering Division for an exclusive tour of its state-of-the-art HWS molding line and its custom-designed vertical Grid-Based Automated Storage and Retrieval System (AS/RS). This award recognizes companies for outstanding achievements in plant engineering and innovative solutions that address modern challenges in the foundry industry. To achieve maximum…

We are delighted to invite you to participate in the 23 rd China International Foundry Expo, the 18 th China International Diecasting Industry Exhibition, 18 th International Nonferrous and Special Casting Exhibition (METAL/DIECASTING/NONFERROUS CHINA 2025), hosted by China Foundry Association from May 20-23 at the National Convention and Exhibition Center, Tianjin. The “3 exhibitions in 1”, METAL CHINA &…

Together with Cranfield General Manager Vladimir Tonevski and Jeroen Geraedts from GEMCO, we are on our way to Cranfield Foundry, about an hour’s drive from the capital, Skopje. One can immediately feel the warmth and ambition of the people in this southern Balkan region. Vladimir Tonevski (Vlado) talks about the attractive investment conditions, the excellent connection to the cross-border power grid, and…

Prof. Danko serves as Vice-Rector for Student Affairs at the renowned AGH University of Krakow and is also President of the Polish Foundrymen’s Association (Stowarzyszenie Techniczne Odlewników Polskich – STOP). With his academic expertise and industry experience, Prof. Danko will play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the WFO. The WFO Strategy Group now consists of representatives from…

Ferrari’s V12 Patent Ferrari has submitted a patent for a V12 engine with slotted pistons to the European Patent Office. The piston shape, often referred to as "oval," is not a new concept. Honda experimented with oval-piston engines as early as 1979 in racing motorcycles. The motivation at that time was to improve cylinder filling by increasing the number of valves per combustion chamber. Honda’s NR 500…

BYD has unveiled a new system for electric vehicles, which, according to the Chinese automaker, allows for charging nearly as fast as fueling a conventional car. BYD Chairman Wang Chuanfu stated that a new battery and charging system was able to achieve a range of 470 kilometers in just five minutes during tests with the new Han L model. Fast battery charging is a crucial selling point: If charging becomes…

The American Foundry Society (AFS), North America’s largest metalcasting association, today announced that past AFS President Denny Dotson will receive the Jozef Suchy Medal from the World Foundry Organization. It will be presented by Jose Javier Gonzalez of the WFO at the annual banquet on April 13 during CastExpo2025 at Atlanta. Professor Jozef Suchy served the WFO as a President, Treasurer and member of…

MCM Foundry is specialized in designing and manufacturing high-quality machines and complete plant solutions for no-bake foundry applications . With decades of experience, MCM provides cutting-edge, reliable, and customized solutions for various industries, ensuring efficiency and superior casting quality. Key Capabilities for Production: Valves & Pumps – High-precision molding lines and sand preparation…

The Düsseldorf based Rheinmetall Group continued on its profitable growth trajectory and closed fiscal year 2024 with record figures once again. A new record high was achieved in the consolidated operating result. As in the previous year, the technology group's Rheinmetall backlog also reached a record level. Major high-volume orders from military customers will ensure capacity utilization in the coming…

Automotive supplier Handtmann has announced the production of further components for vehicle manufacturing using the aluminum die casting process. Following its successful launch in fall 2024, the so-called megacasting will be expanded at the Biberach site in Baden-Württemberg. As Dirk Seckler, Managing Director of the responsible Albert Handtmann Metallgusswerk GmbH & Co. KG, confirmed at the Global Giga…