The Calderys Group has announced a significant investment to build a new innovation center for refractories research and development close to its production facility in Neuwied, Germany. The new 3,000-square-meter laboratory will feature advanced processes and leading-edge equipment, enabling Calderys to develop innovative solutions tailored to operations and customers across its Europe and Middle East…

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 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…

Grunewald has an extensive experience in low pressure sand casting, tool making and machine building. It is a family-owned business with 3 production sites in Germany. Grunewald provides design and engineering activities as well as manufacturing capabilities like casting, milling, assembly and qualification. Grunewald is specialised in low pressure sand casting of alumnium parts such as body structures,…

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…

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…

Of course, David & David from Newform won’t be coming to Atlanta empty-handed — quite the opposite! This year, they’ll be joining CastExpo 2025 with exciting new products they are ready to introduce to the North American market. Here’s what you can look forward to: Biologically degradable Mica lining for coreless induction coil furnaces at gray iron, steel and copper foundries. Silicon Carbide Ceramic Foam…

Tiroler Rohre GmbH (TRM), with over 75 years of experience as one of the leading producers of pipes and piles made of ductile cast iron, is breaking new ground: to meet the increasing requirements in the area of energy efficiency, the company is relying on an AI solution from the Viennese software start-up nista. Focus on energy efficiency In recent years, the topic of energy has become increasingly…

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…

UT is hosting its second METAL casting bootcamp this week, a unique collaboration between IACMI — The Composites Institute and UT’s School of Art and Tickle College of Engineering . Twelve participants — some college undergraduate students and some mid-career professionals — are getting a hands-on introduction to metallurgy, a field crucial to a broad range of industries including defense manufacturing, as…