ABP Induction has celebrated its 20th anniversary with an official ceremony: On November 1, 2005, the company was spun off from the ABB Group and began a new future as an independent entity. Heike Marzen from the Economic Development Agency of Dortmund praised ABP Induction as a vital part of the city’s economy and emphasized the importance of innovation and sustainable development for Dortmund as a…

Established by foundry technology experts DISA, the test facility will run production trials for new and existing castings to physically prove the green sand process meets both casting specifications and cost expectations. The test facility will also aid foundries producing iron castings. DISA president Ulla Hartvig Tønnesen, wants to make it easier for casting producers to unlock the potential of green…

Through targeted investments in new technologies, digitalization, and the development of strategic capabilities, the company is strengthening its position in key industries and accelerating its market- and customer-oriented approach. This is particularly evident in the dynamically evolving aerospace sector: in 2024, MAPAL established the Global Organisation for Assembly (GOA) , consolidating its expertise…

Click here to register for free: https://cast2025.expotec-group.com/?member/register&lang=en&code=FP CHINA DIECASTING & CHINA NONFERROUS stands as the leading event for the global die casting and nonferrous casting industry. Scheduled to take place from July 16 to 18, 2025 , at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) , the exhibition will span 49,200 square meters , featuring over 580 exhibitors…

Herborner has been relying on Laempe since 1985 – previously in the field of core shooting machines. With the new L3D-200, the company is now pursuing the strategic goal of additively manufacturing not only cores but also casting molds in-house in the future. The system is used for prototypes and small series, which are the norm in Herborner's production environment: The medium-sized family business is one…

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has ordered 400 MAN Lion's City buses for public transport in Dubai. At the UITP Summit in Hamburg, RTA Dubai, United Motors & Heavy Equipment Co. LLC and MAN Truck & Bus signed a contract for the delivery of the city buses. The agreement strengthens the long-standing local partnership between RTA and United Motors, and underlines MAN's role in realizing Dubai's…

As part of an in-depth interview and an extensive tour through the foundry, Sebastian Simon, Steffen Sasse, and Jan-Christopher Schwehn provided fascinating insights into the strategic repositioning and technical advancement of Breyden GmbH – formerly Buderus Guss – under its new owner AEQUITA. New Brand, New Values – Breyden repositions itself in the SME Sector “We had to rediscover ourselves to some…

Cast components are often characterized by complex geometries and varying wall thicknesses – a challenge for quality assurance in series production. With the development of an automated wall thickness measurement system, RS has now created a technological solution that enables seamless and non-destructive inspection directly within the production process. This innovation marks another milestone in…

As the EU reviews its targets for zero-emission vehicles by 2035, it faces a deeper question: how can it drive the green transition without losing its industrial strength? Europe's economic engine – the automotive industry – faces a multitude of challenges that threaten its future. Externally, increasing protectionism and volatile trading conditions are making planning difficult. Internally, the EU's…

A key feature is that USMCA-compliant goods are exempt from US tariffs, including those set for April 2, 2025. Compliance hinges on a significant portion of a product's value coming from North American sources. Thus, companies relocating production to North America and using regional inputs can avoid US import duties, with Mexico positioned to benefit strategically in the current trade environment, says…