Since I joined in 2019, there hasn’t been a dull moment or ‘business as usual’ - whether it was a global crisis like COVID or significant improvement programs and business recovery, positive change has been a constant. I also feel blessed to have worked with an incredibly talented and committed NORICAN team, who are making sure the company is not only leading but also shaping the industry. However, I…

While the technology itself has long been established, the real challenge today lies in its industrial implementation . This is exactly where innoMold GmbH positions itself as a specialized production partner for foundries. 3D Sand Printing - From Prototype to Series Production Additive manufacturing has been used in casting applications for more than two decades. The team at innoMold brings over 20 years…

On March 11–12, 2026 , VDI Wissensforum GmbH invites participants to the 7th VDI Conference “Chassis and Body Components – Structural Application of Cast Components.” This renowned technical conference will take place in Biberach an der Riß and will bring together experts from the automotive industry, supplier companies, as well as research and development. The aim of the event is to shed light on current…

Aktien-Gesellschaft der Dillinger Hüttenwerke (Dillinger) and SMS group have announced a cooperation agreement to optimize blast furnace operation by modeling and digitalizing logistics processes. The Raw Material Tracker will be based on the proven BFXpert software and include three different digital models that accurately track the bulk materials along the burdening-to-blast furnace process chain. This…

When it comes to refining the surface of castings and improving their performance characteristics, shot blasting is one of the most important treatment technologies. The broad equipment and blast turbine portfolio and comprehensive service package of Rösler is intended to meet the increased demands for product quality, productivity, cost-efficiency and sustainability. State-of-the-art shot blasting methods…

At EUROGUSS 2026 in Nuremberg, Plasmatreat GmbH demonstrated how atmospheric pressure plasma reliably prepares metal surfaces for subsequent processes such as coating, sealing, bonding, and printing. From January 13 to 15, 2026, visitors to Hall 6, Booth 219 experienced live how plasma technology is transforming surface treatment – with a clear focus on highly effective cleaning, innovative nano-coatings…

The foundry industry is a prime example of a functioning circular economy. At the same time, it faces increasing pressure to significantly reduce emissions generated during casting. With the so-called BREF (“Best Available Techniques Reference Document”), the European Union set binding requirements for industrial processes in December 2024 to minimize environmental impact. For foundries and their suppliers,…

For more than 55 years, Wall Colmonoy has been part of the Swansea Valley’s industrial community, evolving into one of the UK and Europe’s most innovative alloy and casting specialists. From its UK headquarters in Pontardawe, the company engineers proprietary advanced alloys, joining solutions and precision components that deliver better performance, longer service life and lower total lifecycle cost.…