Metrology helps create statue of civil rights activist 31 Jan 20 A statue honoring Cincinnati civil rights activist Marian Spencer is underway, thanks to the capabilities of Exact Metrology. While Cincinnati already has several representations of mythical...
Replace, remanufacture or repair? 31 Jan 20 Applying the circular economy to manufacturing When asked to think of the three Rs of the environment, people generally say: reduce, reuse, recycle. In manufacturing plants striving for...
Honouring the ‘professor of professors’ 08 Dec 19 The 2nd Carl Loper Symposium gathers more than 160 participants from 21 countries to share the most advanced technological innovations and applications of cast iron. Organised by AZTERLAN...
The Future, Lightweighting and Industry 4.0 08 Dec 19 Opening the Diecasting Society Technical Conference 2019, DCS president Stuart Gregory welcomed delegates to a day of “eye-opening” presentations in what he described as a period of...
Reducing time to market using modularisation: balancing speed and innovation 08 Dec 19 Statistics published by Consumer Goods Technology and Sopheon state that 79 per cent of new products fail to meet their expected launch dates. Combined with increasing customer demand, improving time...
Global Foundry Review 2019 – changing down a gear for automotive suppliers 09 Nov 19 By far the greatest influencer for the global cast metals sector in the past year has been the continued crisis in the automotive industry. The scandal of dieselgate, the ‘drive’ towards...
We don’t need no education 08 Nov 19 Engineering UK’s 2018 state of the industry report recommended that the UK needs to fill 124,000 core engineering roles a year to meet demand. The best way to fill this skills gap is to improve...
A reliable brand in uncertain times 08 Nov 19 To succeed in an increasingly competitive market, a worldwide network of supply and support is vital, but equally important is the ability to clearly and effectively communicate with customers, which...
Sales of German foundry machinery up by 17 per cent in 2018 08 Nov 19 In 2018, sales of the German foundry machinery manufacturers exceeded expectations, with growth of 17 per cent nominally, reaching a new record. However, domestic production failed to keep pace,...
Three developments in industrial safety – how Industry 4.0 technology can be used to improve staff safety 07 Oct 19 Increased productivity is not the only benefit of Industry 4.0. The focus on real-time monitoring and connected technology has allowed plant managers to place greater emphasis on the health and...
Moving beyond prototypes – can 3D printing be used in the manufacture of safety critical vehicle parts? 07 Oct 19 In the United States, an epic backyard project will see the creation of a life-size, functional Lamborghini Aventador. The car is not entirely 3D printed, but rather demonstrates the...
Digital Cell is a step change for the diecasting industry 07 Oct 19 At GIFA 2019 Bühler Die Casting introduced its vision of the Digital Cell, a solution that aims to deliver 0 per cent scrap, 40 per cent less cycle time, and 24/7 uptime to make the diecasting...
An innovative IoT platform for the casting industry 07 Oct 19 Bringing all data together to visualise the plant as a whole World-leading manufacturer of foundry plant, Sinto Group, is introducing an innovative IoT platform for the casting industry. With...
Theory and practice of grain refining for aluminium alloys 03 Sep 19 Brian Began, Foseco USA & Pascaline Careil, Foseco Europe The need for smaller grains is vital to achieving the required properties when pouring most cast aluminium alloys. Whether the desired...
The Bright World of Metals reinforces its position as an international leader 03 Sep 19 After five eventful days at the trade fair, the Bright World of Metals concluded successfully on Saturday 29th June. It fortified its international leading position as the world’s most...
The future is innovative – NEWCAST Awards celebrate innovation in cast parts 03 Sep 19 Opening the NEWCAST Awards ceremony during the recent Bright World of Metals show in Dusseldorf, the managing director of Messe Dusseldorf GmbH, Wolfram Nikolaus Diener, told attendees: “What...
A touch of genius 03 Sep 19 Visitors to the Inductotherm stand at GIFA entered an interactive world enabling them to experience the company’s vast range of induction technology in a more hands-on manner. Having placed...
A global perspective from British suppliers 03 Sep 19 Situated in the heart of hall 15, the FESA British Pavilion at GIFA 2019 enabled FESA member companies to exhibit at the show with greater ease and in a collective force. The FESA British Pavilion...
Winoa partners with DuPont Sustainable Solutions to organise its very first Health & Safety Week 05 Aug 19 World leader in the steel abrasive industry and world leading service partner, Winoa enlisted DuPont Sustainable Solutions (DSS), the international operations and safety management consulting...
Reclaiming the Revolution 05 Aug 19 Simplified programming could improve Britain’s robotics adoption. Until recently, the Industrial Revolution was largely associated with drastic engineering efforts that transformed...
Cost effective, technically and environmentally advanced diecasting 05 Aug 19 Profile on an international, family-owned, industrial company with headquarters in Hildesheim, Germany. As a leading formulator and manufacturer of industrial lubricants, speciality...
Dosing furnace lining with INSURAL pre-cast shapes reduces downtime in foundries 05 Aug 19 By using INSURAL* pre-cast shapes for furnace relining, sintering can be dispensed with and a constant density index can be achieved. The use of high-quality insulating materials in the lining...
A driven goal and a winning formula 05 Aug 19 In terms of mobility, sustainability and efficiency – a great deal can be learned from Williams Advanced Engineering and DCS members had the opportunity to see this for themselves during a...
Engineering History and Moulding the Future 03 Jun 19 Sixty years of innovation dating back to parent company Baker Perkins, a 35-year anniversary for the Omega brand and a year on from becoming part of the largest global manufacturer of foundry...
Take a seat for a fresh approach 03 Jun 19 This year Clansman Dynamics is celebrating 25 years of producing the world’s leading and largest ranges of handling manipulators. The company has built a worldwide reputation for continued...
Energising the future effectively 03 Jun 19 A new highly energy-efficient foundry being built for Scania in Sweden will benefit from the superior capabilities of the latest induction melting equipment. A proven track record, exceptional...
Creating an innovation culture – an environment for staff to thrive 03 Jun 19 To tackle the medical, engineering and environmental challenges of the future, innovation is essential. Scientists and engineers must contend with enhancing virtual reality, securing cyberspace,...
Impressive performance by the Bright World of Metals 03 Jun 19 More than 2,100 exhibitors at GIFA, METEC, THERMPROCESS and NEWCAST 2019 Excellent registration figures have been announced for the ‘Bright World of Metals’ with around 2,100...
Tremendous potential – environmental, economic and social sustainability in foundries 06 May 19 Foundries are one of the best examples of resource efficiency and sustainability as castings implement the recycling concept almost completely. Once their life cycle is over, castings are...
Reflecting a technology focused industry 06 May 19 A dramatic change of image to reflect a more polarised industry and adjusting to appeal to the next generation is how the new Diecasting Society president sees the development of the organisation in...
Industrial trends for 2019 06 May 19 Industry 4.0, the Fourth Industrial Revolution or the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), regardless of the phrase used to describe digitalisation in manufacturing, there’s no denying that a...
Getting melt into shape: tools and moulds in diecasting technology 06 May 19 A central issue regarding the diecasting process is the mould, it determines the contours of a die cast part and affects its properties. Mould making still has a huge development potential,...
