Organised by RX and supported by sectoral partners Aluminium Deutschland and European Aluminium, ALUMINIUM 2026 is reinforcing its position as the essential meeting point for the global aluminium industry. “The early exhibitor response and enthusiasm have been exceptional,” states Patrick Herman, the new Event Director of ALUMINIUM at RX. “We are excited to host the entire aluminium value chain – from…

A renewed physical home in Brescia At the heart of Italy’s die casting industry, ItalPresseGauss has recently completed a comprehensive refurbishment of its die casting Technology Center in Brescia. The project reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to innovation, efficiency, and creating a productive, inspiring environment for its team. The renovation focused on upgrading the production areas to…

In line with the spirit of adaptability, innovation, and openness to change that characterizes our company, GEFOND is launching the development of the forging market in Italy, with a particular focus on combined cooling and lubrication solutions. AED FORGE SOLUTIONS: efficiency and reliability for forges Spraying molds in forging processes presents unique challenges: extreme temperatures, short work cycles,…

Going forward, the two businesses will integrate their operations to provide customers with a broader product line, deeper aftermarket support, and global printing services. ExOne Global Holdings will maintain the operating subsidiaries in Germany, the United States, Japan, China, and India that comprise the combined organization. These subsidiaries will continue and strengthen localized, regional support…

Georgsmarienhütte GmbH, a unit of GMH Gruppe, is taking its partnership with Volkswagen AG to the next level in the drive towards decarbonisation. Beginning in 2025, Volkswagen will rely on ‘Green Power Premium Steel’ from Georgsmarienhütte – a groundbreaking low-carbon steel that will be used in the in-house production of transmission components. This high-quality special steel is produced in an electric…

The full integration and rebranding of Alumetal is a strategic move that will enable Norwegian aluminium and renewable energy company Hydro to capitalize on new commercial opportunities with a unified presence in the market. It will not affect existing operations. “We are setting up a true one-stop-shop for recycled and low-carbon foundry alloys that includes the full strength of Hydro’s R&D capabilities…

The contest honors women whose knowledge, passion, and dedication significantly contribute to the development of the Polish foundry industry – both in science and in practice. This social and educational initiative aims to promote the role of women in technical professions, inspire young talents to pursue careers in the field, and break down outdated stereotypes within the engineering community. Awards will…

Meccanica Pi.Erre has further strengthened its technical expertise in the design and manufacturing of large-format trimming tools with the successful completion of a new GIGA TRIMMING TOOL . The tool was developed for a structural component of a high-end luxury vehicle and commissioned directly by a European OEM. The project involved all in-house engineering and production processes – from 3D design and…

At Dongfeng Motor’s integrated die-casting plant in Wuhan, the countdown to full production has begun. Covering 47,000 square meters , the facility houses two industrial giants — a 10,000-ton and a 16,000-ton die-casting machine , the latter being the largest in the world . With a clamping force equivalent to the weight of more than 200,000 people, it enables the production of massive structural parts in a…

The Black Country foundry, which employs over 100 people at its factory in Wednesbury, is targeting a multi-million-pound opportunity in low-pressure die casting with customers looking to tap into this form of casting to take weight out of parts and achieve high integrity, high-strength, components. An HDTD low pressure die casting machine is the latest addition to the firm’s dedicated cell and can produce…