Reducing CO₂ emissions is a key goal for the foundry industry. According to the company, Alpine Metal Tech's metal powder marking machine now offers a completely emission-free marking solution. Instead of natural gas or methane, the Metal Powder powder marking machine uses hydrogen as fuel for the gas flame that melts the powder. The result: clean ignition, an even flame pattern, and good contrast and…

The automotive industry has been undergoing a substantial transformation for several years, characterised in particular by diversification in the powertrain. This is accompanied by an ever-increasing demand for weight reduction, which has led to a significant increase in the use of aluminium castings in car body construction. This rapid development is resulting in increasingly complex and larger structural…

This places the company among the distinguished group of recipients, including Cato Networks, Kuusakoski Recycling, and Samac S.p.A. In its commendation, Ljunghall highlighted in particular: Introduction of new, environmentally friendly technologies Reduction of production costs through micro-spraying Ongoing decrease in energy costs for smelting Reliable and flexible deliveries from the local warehouse…

The International Magnesium Association (IMA) presents its prestigious Awards of Excellence each year during the IMA World Magnesium Conference. These awards honor exceptional accomplishments within the global magnesium industry, highlighting innovations in product design, manufacturing processes, environmental stewardship, and health and safety initiative.

With this investment, the company is taking an important step toward complete automation. At the same time, the commissioning marks another milestone for Idra , the Italian manufacturer of high-performance die casting machines, which is consistently expanding its presence in Europe. The IDRA X-Press The X-Press is a new generation of fully automatic high-performance die casting machines designed for…

The latest agreement between the EU and the US marks a step toward de-escalation in the tariff dispute. However, it does not solve the pressing problem of aluminum scrap exports from Europe. Even after the agreement, aluminum products will continue to be subject to a significantly higher tariff of 50 percent, while aluminum scrap will be subject to a tariff of only 15 percent. This means that aluminum scrap…

Düsseldorf-based Rheinmetall AG closes the first half of fiscal 2025 with new record figures for both sales and income. In light of the decisions made at the NATO summit in June and in view of significantly increasing defence budgets in numerous countries, demand in the defence business remains high. The core markets continue to be Europe, Germany and Ukraine. Due to the political situation following the…

The 19th Shanghai International Die Casting and Nonferrous Casting Exhibition impressively showed where the industry is heading: more internationalization, more innovation, more high-end. From July 16 to 18, 2025, the Foundry Division of the Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society (FICMES) presented the leading platform for die casting and nonferrous casting at the Shanghai New International Expo Center.…

Automotive Industry – A Powerhouse with Decades of Experience Thanks to nearly 50 years of experience in the automotive sector, Turkey has become one of the region’s leading suppliers and ranks among the world’s largest vehicle manufacturers – third in Europe. Metal, plastic, and rubber components are shipped to locations around the globe, including the world’s leading OEM plants and their suppliers.…

The Herforder Brewery is sending a strong signal for the future: with an investment of 20 million euros, the company is modernizing its bottling plant and empties yard. A central element of the new infrastructure is the innovative drainage technology from HYDROTEC. The HYDROblock® DN 300 system made of ductile cast iron is being used – a monolithic, maintenance-friendly solution that can also withstand the…