Keep foundry equipment running for decades with genuine spare parts 06 Nov 25 Encompassing a full range of chemically bonded sand equipment – such as mixers, reclamation systems and mould handling systems – Omega Sinto Foundry Machinery Ltd has a first class...
Powered respiratory protection: how is it relevant in the foundry? 06 Nov 25 HSE statistics (in the UK) show that there are an estimated twelve thousand lung disease deaths each year linked to past exposures of chemicals and dust at work. Causes include silica dusts,...
Humanoid Robots: ‘vision and reality’ 06 Nov 25 Humanoids are considered to be the next big thing in robotics: China, the world’s largest market for industrial robots, has set out specific targets for its plans to mass produce humanoids....
New test foundry to bring high efficiency casting process to more aluminium, steel and brass applications 06 Nov 25 DISA has built a new test foundry in Denmark to support producers of aluminium, steel, brass and bronze castings in adopting the highly efficient greensand moulding process. The test facility will...
Minkon expands into EUROPEAN FOUNDRY MARKET with steel plant expertise and new innovations. 01 Sep 25 Minkon UK is driving this expansion in close collaboration with Minkon Germany, where the group has its headquarters. Long respected for its precision instrumentation and steel plant technologies,...
Join industry leaders and discover tomorrow’s metals solutions at UK Metals Expo 2025 21 Aug 25 Set to return bigger and more impactful than ever, UK Metals Expo 2025 will once again take centre stage at the NEC Birmingham (UK) on 10-11th September. Rapidly established as the...
Application of CERACAT ICE filters in investment casting 12 Aug 25 A leading UK investment casting facility has solved an inherent problem in their casting process thanks to a newly available filter, developed specifically for the investment casting...
Becoming a more sustainable foundry 12 Aug 25 The foundry industry has long been rooted in metal recycling, yet it’s also been a notable producer of industrial waste, writes Andrew Tagg of John Winter & Co Ltd. Over the past...
An industrial renaissance: fusion of skills, strategy and innovation needed to revive flatlined productivity 10 Jun 25 The UK manufacturing sector is at a pivotal moment. The world is changing, global politics are in flux and whole economies are seeing seismic shifts. This unpredictability should be seen as an...
Digitisation and energy efficiency – make your foundry competitive 10 Jun 25 Olaf M Kramer of Heinrich Wagner Sinto Maschinenfabrik GmbH (HWS) highlighted to Castcon delegates the importance of digitisation and energy efficiency in the sector. To survive in...
Partnership to offer complete metal analysis solution 10 Jun 25 Icelandic metals analysis pioneer DTE and Dynamic Concept, a global supplier of molten metal process technologies and equipment to the aluminium industry, have announced a strategic...
Conference exceeds expectations for UK foundry industry 10 Jun 25 CASTcon 2025 was a great success for the UK industry’s trade association, the Cast Metals Federation (CMF), with over 170 industry delegates, speakers and exhibitors coming together at...
Simple controls for alkaline phenolic reclaimed sand 09 Apr 25 Alkaline phenolic ester cured sand binders are widely used across the globe for the manufacture of ferrous and non-ferrous sand castings. Sand from knocked out moulds is predominantly reclaimed by...
Celebrating ninety years of excellence in surface preparation 09 Apr 25 Winoa Ibérica has marked its ninetieth anniversary, celebrating nearly a century of innovation and leadership in the steel abrasives industry. From its origins as Talleres Fabio Murga SA in...
Pioneering innovation in induction melting technology 25 Feb 25 For over seventy years, Inductotherm Corp has been a global leader in revolutionising various industries. Renowned for designing and manufacturing advanced induction equipment, Inductotherm...
UK foundry innovates to seek a revolution in greensand re-use 25 Feb 25 As part of their company vision and commitment to a sustainable future, Eurac Poole (a member of the MAT Foundry Group) investigated how they could become a more environmentally friendly foundry....
Technology for greater circularity in metals and mining industries 25 Feb 25 ABB has been selected by GreenIron, an innovative Swedish company working in the mining and metals industries with its patented materials reduction technology, to provide automation and control...
Ultimate melting flexibility for non-ferrous metals 09 Jan 25 One aim of any foundry is to be able to meet the requirements of their customer easily and efficiently. Yet, the reality of traditional induction furnace designs often limits material selection to...
Best options for match-funded energy grants 09 Jan 25 With costs on the increase and a volatile energy market, it is vital businesses look at ways to save money. In sectors with high energy consumption, like foundries, reducing emissions can be a great...
Hand in hand – a clean solution for workwear and PPE re-use 09 Jan 25 A meeting of minds at a trade association gathering was the impetus behind a collaborative effort from two small companies to drive the future development of recycling for PPE workwear, thanks to...
YIZUMI-HPM: Expanding Facility for North American Growth 09 Dec 24 On 10th October 2024, YIZUMI-HPM held a grand ceremony for the new facility expansion at its Ohio factory, as well as an open house event. This move comes after the opening of YIZUMI's...
Transforming foundries through sustainable additive manufacturing 14 Oct 24 As a key part of global manufacturing, the foundry industry is under increasing pressure to improve its sustainability, as it faces traditionally high energy consumption and significant material...
Forty years of dedication to the industry 14 Oct 24 This year marks the fortieth anniversary of Omega Sinto Foundry Machinery Ltd, a milestone that was celebrated in July with colleagues and associates from around the world. Having been formed in...
Sea-change in aerospace/defence certification process 14 Oct 24 The International Aerospace Quality Group’s (IAQG’s) certification process for aerospace and defence organisations under the AS9100 series has undergone significant changes. Although...
Grede implements Monitizer in giant foundry IIoT project 14 Oct 24 Foundry giant Grede has begun a significant digitalisation effort across its nine North American foundries and chose Norican Group’s Monitizer® | DISCOVER IIoT solution for the...
YIZUMI Expands into Mexico to Accelerate Global Growth 06 Sep 24 On 15th August 2024 YIZUMI Precision Machinery (Mexico) Co Ltd (YIZUMI Mexico) hosted an open house to celebrate its official opening. This is another important milestone for YIZUMI’s global...
Nozzle technologies for iron and steel foundries 04 Sep 24 This article by Rudi Bittniok, Foseco, offers an overview of nozzle technologies for iron autopour and steel bottom pour applications. Looking at steel foundries in particular, lip pouring by...
The benefits of hybrid mould and core production with 3D sand printing 04 Sep 24 Hybrid production combines traditional sand mould making with 3D printing of complex sand cores and can give casting businesses competitive advantages. Learn how foundries are using this modern...
‘Do more with digital’ campaign launched to accelerate digitalisation across process industries 04 Sep 24 Global technology leader ABB has launched Do More With Digital, a global campaign highlighting the opportunities for the process industries to realise their full potential through digital...
Automated pouring takes on the challenge 04 Sep 24 There’s nothing simple about pouring molten metal into a mould, and the multiple variables associated with the&nbs...
YIZUMI LEAP9000 Delivered, Boosting New Energy Vehicle Development 12 Jun 24 On April 26, 2024, the LEAP9000 ultra large die casting machine was officially delivered from YIZUMI China Wusha No.3 Factory. This marks another significant milestone for YIZUMI in ultra large die...
How to enable the transition from fossil to renewable carbon in the chemical and material sector 05 Jun 24 In a comprehensive member survey, the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) collected ideas and opinions on what is needed to enable the transition from fossil to renewable carbon in Europe. The RCI says...
