The board of the Fritz Winter iron foundry has elected Gabi Wilwers as its new chief executive. Wilwers will succeed Jürg Müller on 1 February. In her new role, Wilwers will be responsible for finances and controlling. She will also be the central point of contact for banks, insurances and finance at Fritz Winter. Wilwers brings extensive expertise and in-depth know-how to the position. The fresh CEO has…

World-first designs have shown how aluminium components used for various modes of transport can be made almost 50 per cent lighter without compromising their strength. Coventry-based casting firm Sarginsons Industries has released designs which have taken an existing cast automotive subframe that was optimised for weight in 2022 being reduced from 28kg to 15kg. The designs have been made from new AI-driven…

For more than a century, OTTO JUNKER GmbH have pursued technical excellence and innova-tion in metal processing. In order to meet the growing demand for skilled experts and to impart knowledge in a practical and timely manner, the OTTO JUNKER Academy has, since 2014, of-fered an extensive professional training program regarding planning, modernization, operation, repair and maintenance of industrial…

Polytec’s new lineup of robotic solutions for foundries includes: PolySAMPLE: Temperature and sampling robot PolyDESCALING: Automatic scale cleaning system PolyEBT/SPOUT: EBT lancing and cleaning robot PolyTAG: Marking/Tagging robotic system PolySKIM: Robot for Skimming and Dross Removal The PolySAMPLE robot is designed to take precise temperature readings and samples from molten metal with minimal human…

With a warm welcome by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Fehlbier , the GTK conference at the University of Kassel kicked off a high-caliber event that resonated strongly with industry experts. Well-organized with simultaneous translations in German, English, Chinese, and Japanese , the conference focused entirely on the latest developments in Giga-Casting . Particularly compelling were the diverse approaches and…

The Eisengießerei Teutoguss and Lüneburger Eisenwerk (now Focast Lüneburg) foundries, have filed for insolvency. According to Zeitschrift für Restrukturierung und Insolvenz, Teutoguss had entered insolvency proceedings again January 20th in Münster, following a slump in sales. Teutoguss, which is based in Hörstel in the northern Münsterland region, mainly produces machinery and plant engineering. The…

Only by joining forces and with a clear plan can the rapid defossilisation of the transport sector succeed: With a plea for more technological diversity, including the use of e-fuels, the 12th International Engine Congress (25-26 February 2025) in Baden-Baden ended. Many keynote speakers particularly called for more clarity in the political decisions in order to achieve the climate protection goals. More…

“This partnership is an important step in our strategy to diversify and strengthen our supply chains,” says Michael Fanger, Head of Division Minerals at CREMER ERZKONTOR. “In TAC, we have found a reliable partner whose high-quality alumina products will support our customers in key industries worldwide with a long-term price visibility.” For TAC, this partnership validates its business plan and project…

The 24th German Die Casting Day brought together leading industry representatives in Ingolstadt to discuss current developments, challenges, and opportunities in the die casting sector. The opening speech was delivered by Association President Hartmut Fischer (STIHL), who warmly welcomed participants and provided an overview of the economic situation in the industry. Challenging Market Conditions Figures…