Customs reported that China imported steel products of 1.2 million tonnes in August, decreasing by 11.5% or 160,000 tonnes over prior year while increasing by 3.7% or 40,000 tonnes from that in July. Steel products exports attained 4.24 million tonnes up by 1% or 40,000 tonnes from the same period last year while down 1.6% or 70,000 tonnes from that in July. Meanwhile, China imported 30,000 tonnes billets…

WorldAutoSteel, the automotive group of the World Steel Association, is saluting the news that Volkswagen’s new Golf uses an increased amount of advanced steel grades to aid in its safety-conscious lightweighting efforts. The seventh-generation Golf is up to 220 pounds lighter than its predecessor and offers more features, better safety and improved performance. According to Volkswagen, advanced steels play…

China Knowledge reported that SAIC Motor Corp Ltd, China No 1 carmaker has announced that its auto sales rose 9.2% YoY to 358,187 units in August this year slowing from an 18% growth in July. In the first eight months, the group's auto sales reached 2.91 million units, up 12.88% YoY. Shanghai Volkswagen Automotive Co Ltd, a 50-50 joint venture set up with Volkswagen AG, sold 836,074 cars from January to…

A strong first quarter leads to improved growth expectations. The German engineering federation VDMA has raised this year’s estimate for machinery and industrial plant production from nothing to a price-adjusted figure of 2% and said output will increase "around" 2% in 2013. The federation announced in February that it expected no growth this year. Output was up 4% in the first half versus the year-earlier…

Minnesota foundry includes multiple layers from their organization to decide on the right casting process simulation tool Dotson Iron Castings in Mankato, Minnesota is an iron foundry that melts and pours 100+ tons of ductile iron castings daily, using 20X24 horizontal, high pressure, green sand molding machines. Products include over 3,000 different castings for over 300 customers in a wide range of…

Casting process simulation to automotive industry standards Continental is one of the five biggest international automotive suppliers worldwide. The two group sectors, Automotive and Rubber, provide a range of products addressed to automotive trends in the areas of safety, environment and information. In 2009, the 143,000 employees in six divisions generated sales of approximately 20 billion euros (~$28B).…

Heidelberg Foundry Amstetten simulates casting processes with MAGMASOFT® The 1400 °C hot cast iron melt gushes through the gate into the mold. The movement of the flowing metal in the casting rigging and in the gradually filling mold for printing press cylinders and the subsequent solidification process are only chaotic and accidental, at first glance. The engineers of Amstetten Foundry, which forms part of…

PREMIER ALUMINUM ANNOUNCES VIRTUAL TECHNOLOGY CENTER Premier Aluminum is an ISO 9001-2008 certified permanent mold aluminum casting and machine shop in Racine, Wisconsin with a reputation for partnering with its customers to find flexible and cost-effective solutions for a variety of products. The company serves the quantity casting market, from a few hundred castings per year to annual volumes of fifty…

One-stop shop for innovative solutions The METAL International Fair of Technologies for Foundry in Kielce, Poland, from September 25 to 27, is the most important gathering of members of the foundry industry. At this year’s event, ASK Chemicals will be in Hall F, Stand W-80, showcasing a comprehensive and innovative portfolio of foundry products. The first-class service and thorough knowledge of the foundry…

BLANK - Precision from the fire! The corporate slogan stands for more than the quality of its products and employees, because now the entire organisation has moved up another gear. In 2011, BLANK achieved the best sales result in its corporate history. Everything is geared to further growth. To support this development, new members have been added to the Managing Board and the company organisation has been…