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16. February 2021 A giant moment: Jiangzhong launches installation of Italpresse Gauss’s largest ever die-casting machine Nantong Jiangzhong Photoelectricity Co., Ltd. (“Jiangzhong”) has officially launched its latest project: installing an Italpresse Gauss TF5700 High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) machine. Held on 1st February 2021 at the company’s base in Jiangsu Province, China, the project launch ceremony follows the contract signed at the end of 2020. With its huge 3500 x 3500mm platens, the TF5700’s closing force of 5700 tons making it the ideal solution for large pa...

US - EV transition shakes up Michigan’s automotive supply chain As major automakers and government officials pledge ambitious electric vehicle targets over the coming decade, Michigan’s automotive suppliers are adapting to a business environment that’s swiftly changing yet still firmly rooted in internal combustion engines. “It is our longer-term future, but I must also say that I don’t expect the internal combustion engine on a pickup truck is going away anytime soon,” said Pat Greene, president of Grand Rapids-based Tier 2 supplier Cascade Die Casting Group Inc. “It’s an ex...

US - EV transition shakes up Michigan’s automotive supply chain As major automakers and government officials pledge ambitious electric vehicle targets over the coming decade, Michigan’s automotive suppliers are adapting to a business environment that’s swiftly changing yet still firmly rooted in internal combustion engines. “It is our longer-term future, but I must also say that I don’t expect the internal combustion engine on a pickup truck is going away anytime soon,” said Pat Greene, president of Grand Rapids-based Tier 2 supplier Cascade Die Casting Group Inc. “It’s an ex...

28. February 2021 Die casting training available from anywhere, anytime With lasting travel restrictions attending a practical training course keeps being difficult. Nevertheless, foundries might need to train somebody on a new equipment or wish for an introduction to die casting for someone who is new to the industry. Taking a look at the new Bühler web education format is worthwhile. Many of the known Bühler trainings are now available in webinar format. Bühler’s online courses – What is it? To provide effective training, no matter where someone works, Bühler developed a...

11. February 2021 Top Performance for Structural Parts Oskar Frech GmbH & Co. KG and Spartan Light Metal Products, USA are joined by a trustworthy collaboration in diecasting technology. Spartan Light Metal Products, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, USA is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aluminum and magnesium components for diecasting. The company's three production plants in the USA (Hannibal, Mexico, Missouri and Sparta, Illinois) demonstrate exceptional expertise when it comes to conventional diecasting and mechanical processing lines, assembly and dies for pro...