Professor Dańko currently serves as President of STOP, Vice-Rector of AGH University of Krakow, and previously held the position of Dean of the Faculty of Foundry Engineering at AGH. He is the author of more than 350 scientific publications and holds ten patents. His professional work focuses on foundry technologies, additive manufacturing, recycling of moulding sands, and sustainable, low-emission…

Schaeffler is coordinating the lighthouse project ReDriveS – funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy – with 25 partners from industry, SMEs, and academia. The objective of the project is to develop an industrial, automated, and scalable recycling concept for electric axle drive systems – from non-destructive disassembly to innovative recycling processes and digital data use.…

The integration will focus on coordinated production planning, metallurgy, logistics and sales for the three companies. The GMH Group expects efficiency gains through joint capacity management, coordinated processes and the consolidation of interfaces. Clear positioning of the three brands within the GMH Group The Open-Die Forging Group assigns a defined industrial focus to each company: • Kind & Co. – hot…

Albert Handtmann Metallgusswerk GmbH & Co KG has further developed casting processes within the die-casting process, enabling the production of complete aluminium wheels for the first time. The new light performance wheels weigh up to 20 per cent less than conventional low-pressure die-cast wheels. The 360° solution provider is thus opening up a market segment that was previously unattainable in die casting…

This acquisition further strengthens ANDRITZ’s position as a comprehensive solutions provider for steel processing, in particular electrical steel. With the integration of Sanzheng, ANDRITZ now offers a complete suite of induction heating technologies, further enhancing its competitiveness in international markets. The expanded offering strengthens the group’s ability to deliver full-line solutions for…

MAN Truck & Bus has launched “MAN2030+”, a program designed to strengthen competitiveness and secure the future of its locations, and has reached a comprehensive agreement with employee representatives on this matter. In a key issues paper, the company, together with the co-determination body and IG Metall, has set out the main measures of the project. These are intended to reduce costs at MAN by around…

We can only confirm this with our personal impressions. The positive atmosphere at EUROGUSS 2026, which took place in Nuremberg from 13 to 15 January 2026, impressively underlined its role as the leading platform for the international die casting industry. Positive atmosphere at EUROGUSS 2026: The trade fair, which took place in Nuremberg from 13 to 15 January 2026, impressively underscored its role as the…

What are the major trends currently shaping the die casting industry? The die casting industry is undergoing rapid transformation driven by three main forces: lightweighting, sustainability, and digitalization. Automotive and aerospace manufacturers are moving toward aluminum and magnesium alloys to reduce vehicle weight and improve efficiency. At the same time, sustainability goals are pushing foundries to…

Five years ago, BMW Group installed a TF 5700+, at the time the largest high-pressure die-casting (HPDC) machine in Europe. This installation marked a significant step in advanced die-casting technology. The TF 5700+ quickly became a cornerstone for high-precision production. Its ability to deliver stable, repeatable performance on large and complex castings ensured consistently high quality, while its…

A new year brings new responsibilities at EUROGUSS, the leading European trade fair for die casting technology, processes, and products: Beginning with EUROGUSS 2026, Phuong Anh Do will take over the ongoing strategic and conceptual development of the event brand. In this role, she reports to Exhibition Director Heike Slotta, who had overall responsibility for EUROGUSS between 2009 and 2020 and continues to…