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Discover why young professionals have a once-in-a-generation chance to lead the foundry industry, as digital tools, gigacasting, and new roles reshape careers.
Traditional HPDC tooling costs for a Megacasting tool can be high due to wear from exotic alloys and high pressures. Rheocasting’s lower slurry temperature and reduced thermal shock extend tool life by 75%. For a 5 million Euro megacasting tool, Rheocasting allows 87,500 parts, reducing the cost per part from 100€ to 57.14€. This saves 42.86% compared to HPDC. Note: additional costs like tool management and maintenance vary by foundry and aren’t included.
Automotive production in Europe is declining, while EV adoption further reduces the number of castings per vehicle, putting pressure on foundries and capacity utilization.
At the beginning of September, we attended the S2P conference in Brescia. It is the conference on semi-solid research. Staffan talked about the venting of tools, and Fabian presented a market study for new Rheocasting series production applications. In our Gold Nugget we talk about our findings of the conference.
Understand the surprising impact of silicon on the carbon footprint of secondary aluminium alloys with insights from Erik Petré of Stena Aluminium. Learn how to achieve low carbon emissions and high-quality casting alloys while navigating the challenges of secondary gigacasting alloys in this episode.
Explore the North American HPDC industry in our 16th Gold Nugget, featuring insights from Jean-Claude Tawil of Dynatool Industries. Learn about the opportunities in US production, the impact of the new NAFTA agreement, and sustainable practices. Discover how American foundries surpassed European counterparts through targeted customer focus, innovative technology, and strategic decision-making.
Branding is not just about slapping your logo on products, trucks, or stationery. It’s about defining and communicating your company’s values.
Here’s the real question: What does your foundry represent? It’s not about the castings or your facilities. It’s about the why behind what you do.
Branding isn’t just a marketing exercise—it’s how you inspire people. Done right, it attracts the right customers and top talent who align with your vision. But here’s the truth: Building a brand takes time. Start now, communicate authentically, and consistently live out your values.
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