College of Engineering, University Tenaga National, Malaysia

The research in this institute involves industrial metallurgy- metal casting, metal forming and metal joining, and computer simulation of metallurgical processes (solidification, metal deformation) using finite element analysis. Other researches include non-destructive testing, quality control, quality assurance, industrial experimentation, etc.

DUT, Dalhin, China

Research areas in this institute are Modeling and Numerical Simulation of Metal Solidification. Research faculty is studying the effects of temperature field, stress field and velocity field of fluid flow in castings based on modeling and numerical simulations. Defects of the castings such as shrinkage, porosity, crack deformation, etc can be predicted and controlled by the above study.

Korean foundry Society, Korea

KF society, purpose is to contribute to the society in general benefit in the field of casting to improve academic, technical and industrial development. Main propulsion is Casting industry to facilitate the exchange of information, Publications, Casting techniques and public speaking skills courses held- to Cast promote and suggestions for the development of industrial activities

Rapid Forming Technology Committee of China, Beijing, China

The Rapid Forming Technology Committee (RFTC), part of which is a third organization of the Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society (CMES), was set up in 1997. There are four divisions in the Center for Laser Rapid Forming (CLRF). Among these two divisions are doing research in casting areas. Another division is Reverse Engineering and Simulation Division.

SJTU, Shanghai, China

Strong group of research Faculties from the SJTU institute, working on the areas of Solidification theory and solidification processing, development principle of structure formation in constrained growth, solidification interface kinetics and rapid solidification of liquid metals, and also working in the areas of precision liquid forming of metal.

Tohoku University Division of Foundry Engineering Sendai, Japan

Tohoku University is one of seven imperial universities in Japan. The research area is solidification simulation package, called STEFAN. This is a 3-D heat and fluid flow package (FDM-based), which features simple treatment of complicated shapes, quick and reliable calculation of flow and flexible choices of hardware. Another research area is focused on thin-section castings.

China Foundry Association (CFA), China

China Foundry Association is a unique first-class national foundry industry organization in China. CFA, is a gateway for foreign businessmen, foundrymen, engineers and investors who are interested in world largest foundry market by providing consultation, publications, conference, education & training programs and annual international exhibitions.

Foundry Institution of Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society (FICMES), China

FICMES extensively develops the domestic and foreign casting industry academic, technological exchange and the trade cooperation. FICMES major activities : National Foundry Annual Conference, Diecasting Conference and Exhibition, International communication and training. FICMES sponsors many publications & professional books.

Hong Kong Die casting and Foundry Association (HKDFA), China

Hong Kong Diecasting and Foundry Association (HKDFA) is a non-profit making organization established in September 1985. Aim is to unite the participants within the diecasting industry and improve their technical and management knowledge in order to increase competitiveness, as well as enchancing the social image and status of this industry.

The Japan Foundry engineering Society (JFS), Japan

JFS is a scholarly organization,the advancement of technology, the improvement, the development of casting industry associated with it, was established in May 1932. Take the wave of advanced technology development, based on casting of new materials and components, the development of near-net-shape casting process, advance automotive, to the computer industry.

Federation of Malaysian Foundry & Engineering Industry Association (FOMFEIA), Malaysia

The Federation of Malaysian Foundries and Engineering Industries Associations (FOMFEIA) is the national representative body for the foundry and engineering trade and industries in Malaysia.It was established in 1977, The objective is to promote business interaction, co-operation and development in the foundry & engineering industries; to assist in science, technology and skill development.

Metal Casting Industry Association of New Zealand, New Zealand

Casting Technology New Zealand exists to promote the metal casting industry through: Championing development of World Class Foundries using Technology, Marketing and recognised best Practice. Encouraging active participation in quality Training at every level. Creating Publications useful to the industry including a dynamic Website.

Philippine Metalcasting Association Inc.(PMAI), Phillipines

The concept of organizing the foundry industry in the Philippines was born in mid-1958 The Society were dedicated to the advancement of the science and technology of metal casting , providing technical and laboratory assistance to the industry, an educational and training facility for budding foundry men and patternmakers .