How Digitalisation and Collaboration redefine Die-Casting
In the halls of Euroguss’s Executive Circle, a powerful idea is gaining traction. The future of die casting is collaboration
The Coming Digital Wave
Chatbots for alloy insights, machine learning in Gigacasting, and real-time production analytics are already visible on the horizon. AI is no longer speculative, it’s entering the shopfloor. But who is ready to harness it?
Many foundries are still small, family-owned operations with limited IT resources. They have data, millions of points per year from every machine, but lack the systems, skills, or strategies to make use of it. And that’s where the risk and the opportunity lie.
Mid-sized players may actually have the edge. They’re agile, unburdened by legacy systems, and can adopt new technologies faster if they choose to and allocate the resources. But it’s not just about tech. It’s about mindset, change management, and training your people not to fear AI but to leverage it.
Collaboration is the Untapped Catalyst
Digitalization and collaboration are intertwined. The die casting industry is too small to rely on external software vendors to solve all its problems. The tools that will make production smarter must come from within the industry and that requires working together.
The Executive Circle has already fostered unexpected partnerships. Companies located in the same region but unaware of each other began sharing ideas on recruiting strategies. Others discussed shared investments in marketing and software platforms. These aren’t just one-off anecdotes, they’re proof that open dialogue can spark meaningful change.
The idea of a “joint digital backbone” for the industry is still aspirational but increasingly necessary. Whether it’s for production optimization, predictive maintenance, or supply chain transparency, a shared commitment to data-driven operations will benefit everyone.
To move from buzzword to business impact, the next Executive Circle in Milano will feature a 90-minute AI workshop, not led by a tech vendor, but a former professional handball player turned digital entrepreneur. The goal is to show that anyone, not just data scientists, can implement smart tools into daily operations, from sales to production. And the key takeaway? You don’t need to solve AI overnight. You just need to start.
A Cultural Shift
Digital transformation is not just about sensors and dashboards. It’s about people, purpose, and the willingness to rethink how work gets done. Collaboration is not just a networking perk; it’s a competitive advantage.
The Executive Circle is showing that when the die casting industry comes together to share ideas, challenge assumptions, and embrace innovation, it becomes stronger. Not just as a sector, but as a community.
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