Accelerated change on the cards for intensive energy users in 2024 29 Apr 24 From government plans to unlock access to grid connections to updates on support for major energy users, the focus on driving efficiency and supporting decarbonisation is set to continue in 2024. In...
Respiratory Protection – what’s right for you? 28 Apr 24 Why is respiratory protective equipment important? HSE statistics show that there are an estimated twelve thousand lung disease deaths each year linked to past exposures of chemicals and dust at...
METAL expo’s new format 28 Apr 24 This year's METAL and its accompanying exhibitions, Heat Treatment, Aluminium & Nonfermet, Control-Tech and Recycling, come in a slightly refreshed format. The expo cluster is held for two...
Improving melting efficiency with minimal expense 28 Apr 24 Many businesses are faced with the same dilemma, wanting to replace old equipment to modern efficient standards without production disruption and maintaining business continuity. David Harriman,...
75th World Foundry Congress – call for papers 28 Apr 24 The organisers of the World Foundry Organization’s 75th World Foundry Congress are inviting authors to submit congress paper proposals for the event, to be held from 25th to 30th October...
New and Future Leaders 28 Apr 24 The best training course I have ever been on, was just one of the positive comments from delegates on the New and Future Leaders course recently organised by ICME. As Amy Worrallo MICME, training...
Innovative water soluble core technology 06 Mar 24 The Cast Metals Federation has commended Foseco for the WASCO water soluble core process for aluminium diecasting at the UK Cast Metals Industry Awards. Foseco says the technology underlines the...
Uncertainties casting a shadow over European foundry sector 06 Mar 24 In December, the European Foundry Industry Sentiment Indicator (FISI) recorded a notable decrease, marking a downturn in the index to 90 points, reports the European Foundry Federation (EFF). This...
Ambitious transformation from blast furnaces to green steelmaking in the UK 06 Mar 24 Tata Steel will commence statutory consultation as part of its plan to transform and restructure its UK business. The announcement was made on 19th January as news broke about the decision. Under...
Iron foundry reduces natural gas consumption by 25pc using heat recovery 06 Mar 24 The Danish iron foundry, BIRN, aims to reduce its natural gas consumption by around 25 per cent by this year. The reason is the recirculation from two new heat recovery plants that utilise the excess...
Thumbs up for casting solution to improve lives 06 Mar 24 A prosthetic aluminium thumb for use by children who have lost a hand due to injury, congenital conditions or for other medical reasons, has picked up the prestigious Component of the Year award at...
Foundry casts its net for new opportunities following £2m investment 06 Mar 24 A two million pound investment drive is helping one of the UK’s leading aluminium foundries pass the ten million pound sales mark as it looks to make the most of new opportunities. Alucast Ltd,...
New name for European foundry association 18 Dec 23 The European Foundry Association, CAEF, marked a transformative milestone at its annual council meeting, held recently in Sofia, Bulgaria. The meeting, attended by representatives from leading...
Self-funding training thanks to resulting process improvements 18 Dec 23 Spring of 2022 saw the start of ICME’s Certificate in Cast Iron Production, Metallurgy and Quality Control course. This joint venture from ICME and the Cast Metals Federation was developed with...
Acquisition will set the benchmark in investment casting 18 Dec 23 In what is expected to be a boost to innovation within the investment castings industry, Texmo Precision Castings is to acquire a majority share of German company Feinguss Blank. Following the...
New President for The Diecasting Society 18 Dec 23 The Diecasting Society has elected a new president. On 1st November 2023, John Swift, group managing director of Alucast Limited took over from Stuart Gregory, Petrofer UK, who has been president for...
Strategic partnership for the green shift – focus on electric ladle and tundish preheaters 18 Dec 23 The steel and metal industry’s quest to decarbonise production requires new solutions for heating processes such as ladle and tundish preheating. A new strategic partnership...
Groundbreaking thinking for groundbreaking equipment – a zero carbon solution 19 Oct 23 The Diecasting Society (DCS) members were privileged to get an insight into (quite literally) groundbreaking patented technology when they visited the JCB engine plant at the company’s...
Metal’s sector optimistic despite international trade, energy and labour challenges 19 Oct 23 Rising energy prices, the impact of life after the EU and labour shortages remain the main challenges facing the UK metals sector according to a new report. Nearly a quarter of companies in the UK...
Swedish machined castings manufacturer appoints new MD 19 Oct 23 The Swedish manufacturer of machined castings Kockums Maskin – part of the BIRN foundry group – has appointed Johan Brengesjö as the new managing director. With his solid experience...
The HSE is returning to UK foundries 19 Oct 23 As a consequence of the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) ‘silica campaigns’ last year, a number of UK foundries were visited. The outcome – a high number of enforcement...
An expert solution for ladle supply and maintenance 19 Oct 23 In August, molten metal pouring and handling specialist Acetarc acquired the assets of A1 Roper, the latter company having ceased trading at the end of February 2023. The move signals the end...
Development of iron castings with improved resistance to corrosion and wear 19 Oct 23 AZTERLAN Metallurgy Research Centre has developed a new patented methodology that allows the production of cast iron components with improved wear and corrosion properties through surface...
Being well prepared for the future 19 Oct 23 In the dynamic world of diecasting manufacturing, industry leaders who combine expertise with innovation are instrumental in driving advancements. Stefan Fritsche, the chief strategy officer of...
MBO at UK castings specialist sparks renewed optimism 10 Aug 23 Grainger and Worrall Limited has completed a management buyout (“MBO”) along with the appointment of a new board of directors. Based in Bridgnorth, Shropshire (UK) and operating from...
Launch of the review of ethical culture and practices in UK engineering 10 Aug 23 The results of an independent national audit of ethical behaviour in UK engineering have been launched during a webinar. The event was hosted by The Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng) and...
European Foundry Women’s Award 10 Aug 23 For the second time the European Foundry Association, CAEF, has presented a European Foundry Women’s Award. This year’s recipient is Annalisa Pola, professor...
Difficult times and weak expectation for European foundry industry 10 Aug 23 It is alarming that the negative trend in the European foundry sector is intensifying, says the European Foundry Association, CAEF. The picture emerged following the results of the latest European...
New research project to digitise cast iron production 04 Jul 23 By using scientific models and artificial intelligence, a new PhD project will open the furnaces at the Danish iron foundry, TASSO. What exactly happens when molten iron is cast has always been a...
Blue skies thinking for an Industry 4.0 approach 04 Jul 23 Omega Sinto Foundry Machinery Ltd has been the chosen partner at the WEIR UK site for many years and has delivered several innovative solutions, including the installation of the fast loop shuttle...
Higher and more consistent – a regulated option thanks to induction melting 04 Jul 23 Achieving a consistent temperature is of course a critical part of proceedings to ensure a quality melt and a quality casting, so when temperature regulation became an issue at the bronze foundry of...
Engineering Council makes changes to international recognition titles 04 Jul 23 There have been some changes to the titles available through the Engineering Council and how these are awarded. The International Engineering Technician (IntETn) is now being awarded through the...
