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04. February 2021 Meccanica Pi.erres new Trimming Press PTCR200T Meccanica Pi.erre is in the testing phase of its brand new trimming press, PTCR200T. The new machine is being made to order for an important American OEM client who will integrate the machine in a die-casting cell for the production of structural parts in automatic process. The trimming press is equipped with the innovative quick-change shuttle system. Further, it is implemented with an automatic system of clamping ...

03. February 2021 General Kinematics selected to fill the material handling system role in Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company greenfield development. General Kinematics, a vibratory equipment manufacturer and system integrator located in Crystal Lake, Illinois, has been selected to provide the material handling system for Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company’s new greenfield operation. The foundry, currently located in Charlotte, North Carolina, decided that a move was necessary to ...

CAEF: Significant increase of scrap prices burdens foundry industry Unusual strong growth in demand for steel products has given steel mills worldwide a good economic situation at the turn of the year. In addition, the Chinese government has relaxed its import strategy for primary and secondary raw materials, which means that currently there is a considerable increase in demand for these materials on the world market. This strong increase in demand in the scrap segment is being met by a supply ...

There are good reasons why the Himile Foundry, a leading windmill foundry, ordered 3 sets of degating hammers from Weijing

A message from the organizers of the 61st IFC Portoroz 2021

A major European OEM has signed an MoU to purchase five NXG XII 600 machines, with the first machine delivery in 2022. The agreement also facilitates the reservation and allocation of production-slots.

Tribo and BANTLEON decide on "strategic partnership” The German based companies Tribo-Chemie GmbH, 97762 Hammelburg and Hermann Bantleon GmbH, 89077 Ulm have decided on a strategic partnership with effect from 01.01.2021. Both companies have been lubricant specialists with high development and production competence for many years. The values lived in both companies, with a clear focus on innovation, quality, customer orientation, reliability, flexibility and commitment in word and in action,...

Rusal America releases new line of sustainable, high-performance aluminum Additive Manufacturing powders Rusal America announced today the expansion of its aluminum product offerings to include Additive Manufacturing (AM) powders. The new powders portfolio is comprised of four traditional Al-Si based casting alloys and five specialty alloys designed for use in the aerospace and automotive industries, and more broadly in general industry.  Rusal Americas expanded portfolio makes high-performan...

Thorsten Muschal: Optimism and caution prevail, entering into 2021 The automotive and mobility technology suppliers have started the year 2021 with mixed feelings of optimism and caution. Optimism, because demand for vehicles and components is picking up more rapidly than expected and the appetite for new, innovative technologies is accelerating. Caution, because the scars from 2020 are deep and the level of uncertainty remains high. What are the threats and opportunities for the automotive an...

NEW ECONOMIC FORECAST FROM AFS PROJECTS STRONG GROWTH IN 2021 The U.S. metalcasting industry is projected to grow at a rate of 19.7% in 2021, according to a new report published by the American Foundry Society. This and other vital business intelligence was released today in the biannual AFS Metalcasting Forecast & Trends, which provides a targeted economic outlook to foundries, industry suppliers, and others who must understand analysts projections for the short- and long-term future of the me...