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24. February 2021 Now accepting submissions for 9th annual international award showcasing innovation in automotive lightweighting and sustainability Altair, a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of simulation, high-performance computing (HPC), and artificial intelligence (AI), is pleased to announce the 2021 Altair Enlighten Award is open for submissions. Presented annually with the Center for Automotive Research (CAR), the Enlighten Award has expanded beyond lightweighting to celebrate the greatest sustainability initiatives, which help r...

09. March 2021 Artificial Intelligence improves casting quality: Condals cuts scrap by 45% Spanish foundry group Condals has seen its scrap rates drop significantly after adopting DISA’s Monitizer® digital solution. Scrap rates dropped by 39% and 45% for two patterns during production testing with the Monitizer | PRESCRIBE optimisation tool. During the project, Condals first upgraded its Monitizer | CIM installation, then deployed Monitizer | GLOBAL to collect and monitor live process data from equipment – DISA and non-DISA – on all three of its casting lines. Next, it broug...

20. January 2021 A solution to rapid changes of nozzle size in bottom pour applications When using stopper and nozzle technologies for bottom pouring applications it may be desirable to change nozzle diameters between fills of the ladle or even between castings. In normal circumstances this would not be possible as it would require removing and replacing the nozzle and stopper. Foseco VAPEX FOSLOW is a new system that allows for changes in nozzle diameter, even in a full ladle. VAPEX FOSFLOW alumina graphite nozzles use both carbon and ceramic bond technology. The combination of th...

23. February 2021 RUMP STRAHLANLAGEN takes a step towards southern Europe RUMP STRAHLANLAGEN has chosen a professional with extensive experience in the field of shotblasting machinery as sales representative in Spain and Portugal, Alexis Vázquez. As part of RUMP's global expansion strategy, with more than 2,000 machines in operation around the globe, Alexis' main job will be to showcase our brand RUMP STRAHLANLAGEN in the Iberian Peninsula. In addition to our more traditional sectors in the Heavy Duty (foundry, forge and primary steel producers) we want to offer our services to th...

01. March 2021 New 100% electric core shooter from JML Industrie JML Industrie has launched their new e-shooter which is both Industry 4.0 compatible and 100% electric. The e-shooter is based on a lower static structure with a movable shooting and gassing head. The machine has been designed to provide better access for both cleaning and maintenance. Cleaning time is further reduced due to the absence of a shooting cartridge.  Simplicity, reliability and low management costs characterize JML equipment. This range of machines are designed to meet the needs of large series product...