Laid-off steel workers, their families and concerned members of the community will converge Tuesday on Granite City to urge the federal government to "Put America Back to Work." That's the theme of the march, which will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday at U.S. Steel in the Granite City Works parking lot at 20th Street and Lee Avenue, and will continue to Niedringhaus Avenue, then turn left, ending at American Steel…

It is first and foremost improved earnings and extension of the service portfolio rather than disruptive new business models that feature on the agenda of steel mills. New digitalisation solutions – from the transformation of the blast furnace to the vision of an autonomous steel mill, from digital melting operations to foundry 4.0 – will be a focal theme at the coming metallurgy trade fairs GIFA, METEC,…

In this exclusive feature, we delve into the remarkable journey of Stefan Fritsche in YIZUMI, exploring his contributions and his relentless pursuit of excellence in die-casting manufacturing. We uncover his strategic initiatives, the corporate plan for the future development, and his unwavering dedication to advancing the field of die-casting. To rank top-3 globally in the die casting industry is one of…

Stefanie Bischof, Head of Melting Operations at Prejudice is something that Stefanie Bischof has never allowed to daunt herself. Through dedication and expertise, she has demonstrated her capability to run the male-dominated melting operation at ERGOCAST Guss to everyone around. And her track record is impressive, indeed. One cornerstone of the foundry's success is its partnering cooperation with Otto…

Over the past six decades, the plant has set standards in operational excellence, technological innovation, and close ties to the Kokomo community. To mark the anniversary, KCP opened its doors to nearly 2,300 employees, retirees, and their families. Kokomo Mayor Tyler Moore also attended the celebration. A day for the people behind the success Guests were able to tour the production facilities that make…

With a traditional Indian ceremony the employees of Rösler India, together with Mr. Stephan Rösler - majority shareholder and chairman – and Mr. Sandeep Gulati - partner in this joint venture and managing director of Acton Finishing Ltd. UK – celebrated the official opening of the Rösler subsidiary in Pune in the Maharashtra district. This new manufacturing facility with attached office space in Pune…

The QuickCast build style is an SLA print methodology developed by 3D Systems to answer a pressing need of the investment casting industry. The speed advantages and the high accuracy and quality of 3D Systems’ SLA technology have made QuickCast one of the most popular and effective methods for 3D printed casting patterns in North America, as well as the preferred method for medical, aerospace and defense…

Steve began his career in 1988 with PPG Powder Coatings , where he served as an R&D technician until 1995. He then joined Spraylat and served in various technical roles until becoming technical director in 2003, a position he held for 9 years, playing a pivotal role in product innovation and technical excellence. In 2012, he moved to IFS Coatings , serving as operations manager overseeing the design and…

The NADCA Board of Governors has approved Steve Udvardy as President of the Association. Details can be found in the Chairman’s Note article which will appear in the upcoming July 2017 issue of Die Casting Engineer Magazine. Source: NADCA