New online ordering system for spare parts 19 Apr 22 Omega Sinto Foundry Machinery Ltd has unveiled the company’s new online spares ordering system, which will make spares management an even easier and smoother process in line with the...
How to manage workwear risks 19 Apr 22 Providing employees with suitable workwear to protect them from hazards, and then ensuring that it is maintained and cleaned properly can be a difficult and time-consuming task for businesses. While...
Exploding energy prices and raw materials supply difficulties require transparency across the value chain 19 Apr 22 In deep empathy with the people in Ukraine and for the sake of the European peace order, the European Foundry Association (CAEF) stands behind the sanctions against Russia. However, the consequences...
Die casting dashboard provides the key to production efficiency and continual improvement 19 Apr 22 Bühler’s Die Casting Dashboard gives production experts the critical information they need to improve day-to-day operations, whilst Downtime Analysis captures critical data for increasing...
Manipulating control for integrated connectivity 19 Apr 22 To facilitate the move towards Industry 4.0 and to aid troubleshooting and maintenance, Clansman Dynamics has developed a PLC based control system for its manipulators that gives customers the option...
Strategy for the future – clean, green and efficient 04 Mar 22 Scania’s new foundry in Södertälje, Sweden has a 65,000t p/a capacity, increased energy efficiency, reduced waste stream, and is CO2 neutral. Strategic product development,...
Subtractive sand mould production as a cost effective alternative to sand printing 04 Mar 22 An efficient, cost-effective solution for moving into a patternless mould making system, is how Omega Sinto describes its Robotic Sand Milling Cell (RSM).The system offers an alternative to...
European Die Casting Competition 04 Mar 22 An action-packed start to the year with lucky winners announced at the EUROGUSS Studio Edition On 18th January 2022, the winners of the first European Die Casting Competition were announced during...
The future’s now electric and efficient for a traditional sand foundry 04 Mar 22 Production and metallurgical flexibility, improved efficiency and environmental credentials, along with the ability to increase SG iron production has led to the transition to electric induction...
Repair, re-purpose, re-use – a waste management philosophy that has paid dividends within three years 04 Mar 22 Readers will know of the enormous strides Midas Pattern Co Ltd has made in the past two and a half years to become a carbon-neutral business, thanks to our regular environmental column, where Midas...
Melt quality investigation for high integrity aluminium castings 17 Dec 21 Critical metal treatment practice and quality analysis for aluminium foundries This article reviews some of the latest benefits observed with the MTS 1500 process in terms of improving...
Real time information for responsive and efficient induction melting 15 Dec 21 The prospect of green, efficient future-proof melting solutions starts with the solid foundation of the ‘global but local’ experience gained by induction melting specialist Inductotherm...
The connected foundry 15 Dec 21 Omega Connect is a web-based monitoring system incorporating state-of-the-art technology to link Omega Sinto control panels to the cloud. This enables the equipment to be monitored and adjusted...
Greensand back to coreshop reclamation 30 Oct 21 A leading foundry in Turkey has invested in a new Omega Sinto greensand thermal reclamation plant to improve casting surface finish and achieve significant reductions in bentonite addition and new...
EUROGUSS 2022 on track 30 Oct 21 Preparations are in full swing for EUROGUSS 2022, to be held at the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg (Germany) from 18th to 20th January 2022. EUROGUSS is the central meeting place in Europe for the...
Creating a better tomorrow for our planet, our communities, our people and our customers 30 Oct 21 From the very beginnings, Foseco’s core business has been to help its customers improve their operational performance. The company’s technology helps customers improve their processes and...
Partnership to study new application areas for wearable robotics within industrial environments 30 Oct 21 With the objective of strengthening the use of wearable robotics to facilitate human-machine collaboration, Comau and IUVO have partnered with Heidelberg University, one of Europe’s leading...
A cut above – post casting process that offers a safe and sustainable future 30 Oct 21 Much of the concern in post casting processes centres around the health and safety of employees, but the sensible re-use of ‘unwanted’ material removed from castings is also of...
Casting the dye with new £200,000 investment in testing capability 02 Sep 21 Delivering a single source manufacturing solution for aluminium castings is helping a UK foundry bounce back from the pandemic. Alucast, which employs nearly 100 people at its factory in Wednesbury...
Development of 3D printing ceramics for investment casting shells and cores 02 Sep 21 In a joint tailoring project, Japanese ceramics expert AGC Ceramics Co, Ltd (AGCC) and voxeljet AG have qualified the high-performance ceramic material Brightorb™ for 3D printing. In addition...
To diesel or not to diesel: should your business hire electric vans? 02 Sep 21 The van leasing market is changing. Innovation and development in infrastructure and competitive pricing are making electric vans the next big step in the industry. Thanks to UK government...
Quality – a workforce-led approach 02 Sep 21 Placing an emphasis on two of the most important aspects of business activity – quality and employee safety and engagement – have helped a world leader in the manufacture of chemically...
Printed Casting: 3D-printed moulds and cores for lightweight construction and electromobility 04 Jul 21 British company Brooks Crownhill Limited (BCP) relies on 3D printing systems from voxeljet to produce housings for electric motors. For many of its automotive parts, BCP has prototypes produced using...
Co-operation on digital transformation for diecasting 04 Jul 21 To support their goal of manufacturing quality parts, Toyota Industries Corporation and Siemens have co-operated to develop artificial intelligence (AI) that can predict product abnormalities in...
Efficiency, performance, and safety – all in the melting pot at UK casting facility 04 Jul 21 As part of its ongoing commitment to investing in the latest technology to meet customer expectations, Wall Colmonoy Limited (UK) is fully refurbishing its casting department, including upgrading the...
Ten integrations every manufacturer needs with its ERP 04 Jul 21 Today the best ERP systems incorporate all the new Internet of Things (IoT) technologies currently being developed, writes Daniel Carranco of Global Shop Solutions. They integrate with these...
Castings and counterweight OEM celebrates 75th anniversary 07 Jun 21 Incorporated in 1946, Blackwood Engineering will this year celebrate another key milestone in its history. The business, with its headquarters in Aberbeeg, South Wales, has a long-established...
Ecomelt LLC provides sustainable product to lower your carbon footprint 07 Jun 21 We are in the midst of a tremendous shift towards a circular economy, as the aluminium casting industry aims to lower its carbon footprint to meet the standards of the ‘net zero carbon...
Nimble sourcing approach reaps global benefits 26 Apr 21 Sticking to the guidelines, strength and depth in the supply chain, and teamwork in the literal and digital sense, have been important factors in ensuring supply remains intact during a complex...
Higher calculation speed using irregular mesh technology in mould 26 Apr 21 Calculation time for casting process simulation is always a very interesting development point, says Håkan Fransson, technical manager simulation, NovaCast Systems AB. With higher calculation...
Welcome to the digital foundry – powered by AI 26 Apr 21 Spanish foundry group Condals cut scrap by 45 per cent after implementing DISA’s Monitizer® digital solutions, with customised dashboards and Artificial Intelligence-driven recommendations...
Can CAD data be the future for Industry 4.0? 26 Apr 21 To satisfy the rising demand for smart design and digital transformation, CAD is in a prime position to aid engineers on the next steps in digital technology. Boris Fischer-Ribic, country manager of...
