Aachen University of Technology, Germany

Aachen university research is carried out in the fields of mould materials, investment casting, permanent mould casting, numerical simulation and fundamentals of casting, and solidification. This site also provides some links which describe the projects and publications concerning casting properties, component manufacture, metallurgy and melt Control, etc.

Technische Universitat Bergakademie Freiberg

The main focus of work here is to increase the use of castings by development of multifunctional, more complex shaped, thin walled and surface treated designs using methods like modeling of mold filling, solidification, static & dynamic properties and finite element methods for castings behavior. Research center of this university give a perfect scientific and technological frame.

Max Planck Institute of Iron Research and German Iron and Steel Society, Dusseldorf

Different research areas in the institute are numerical modeling of crack formation in continuous casting, near net shape casting, construction of thin strip casting units, micro structural characterizing of high silicon content transformer steels produced by strip casting, continuous casting of Cr-Ni stainless steel and heat resistant Ni3Al (B) and Ni (Fe) Cr wires.

Technische Universitat Clausthal,Clausthal-Zellerfeld

Metallurgy department of Technische University has been doing research in the areas of cast iron and steel, non-ferrous metal, molding materials, melting furnaces, and quality control of castings. Another area of research is continuous casting, which includes shrinkage of the strand during solidification and subsequent cooling (mold optimization).

Leibniz Universitat Hannover, Hannover

In this institute, research is ongoing to develop techniques for enhancing the industrial applications of magnesium materials. Owing to its low density, magnesium alloys can be the lightest materials. Research is being carried out on metallurgy and microstructure, manufacturing techniques, and composite materials of magnesium alloys.

University of Paderborn, Germany

The main focus of research in the institute is on Lost Foam Casting. The application oriented development in cooperation with the industry, hold of education and further education seminars for the industry has lead to the rewarded acceptance of the Zentrum f|r Vollformgie_technik (ZVG) of the University of Paderborn.

German Foundry Association (BDG)

The German cast manufacturers have a decisive competitive advantage across the value chain, high quality standard of the products. BDG highly focused on designing and casting, association is Participating in simultaneous engineering projects like: product development Machining, assembly, logistics services in various engineering and medical fields.

Association Technique de Foundries, France

Established in 1911, A.T.F. is an association of companies, individual technicians and engineers from the foundry and related industries. A.T.F. is one of the four main bodies representing the French foundry Industry. Its objectives are to continuously improve foundry technology and to provide technical assistance to its members. A.T.F also publishes Foundry magazine.

Association - Zinc Fonderie, Courbevoie

Die casting offers prototype manufacturing as "true technology, true material" using simplified tooling, with die life covering several thousand die castings. The most essential benefit is to be able to control the item both on aesthetic and dimensional aspects and also on its mechanical properties. Information on die casting process especially with Zinc alloys is available on this site.

Ecole Des Mines De Paris Center of Material Forming, France

They have developed 3-D finite element simulation software, which analyses the thermo chemical changes occurring during the cooling down of cast parts. It predicts the formation of cold shuts, stresses, turbulence and air gaps. Their aim is to develop 2D and 3D simulation codes for calculating filling time while modeling the liquid metal flow

Saint-Gobain Seva , France

This foundry is producing between 250 and 300 tons of castings per year of heat-resistant and stainless steel, nickel and cobalt-based alloys. The Seva Foundry is using its knowledge in molding, metallurgy and casting to develop and industrialize small and medium batches of castings with a high added value.

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich, Switzerland

The research faculty of physical metallurgy laboratory (LMPH) of the institute is focused on solidification of dendritic single crystals, continuous casting of aluminium alloys or thixoforming, computer simulation of microstructures and Solidification, phase transformation processes. Research is focused as a valuable contribution to the economy, politics and society in general.

Italian Association of Foundries (ASSOFOND), Italy

The Italian Association of Foundries - Assofond is founded in 1948. It is a member of Italian Manufacturers Association and its main objective is to support the industrial foundry sector in its relations with external bodies and agencies, with economic, political and social organizations either domestic from the European Community or international

Italian Metallurgical Association (AIM), Italy

AIM is a non-profit, non governmental cultural organization, devoted to gathering and dissemination of scientific knowledge in the field of metals and structural materials. This is accomplished through publications, conferences, meetings, technological transfer and mutual cooperation with several international materials societies throughout the world..

Portuguese Foundry Association (APF), Portugal

The APF is stated as a Technical and Cultural Association aims to foster the development of domestic technology, making companies more competitive, as well as representing and defending the interests of the global foundry industry. APF, have been undertaken courses with the participation of technicians from various companies, training courses in various fields of casting technology,.etc.

Spanish Federation of Foundry Associations (FEAF), Spain

FEAF is recognized by all government representing the foundry sector in Spain. FEAF consolidated to associates, including foundries of autonomous communities and is mainly composed of iron foundries (non-ferrous and steel of production). FEAF extending its value chain to continuing education -in the most modern facilities to the foundry handicraft, through technical activities and training Programs .

Tabira Foundry Institute, Spain

Institute- aims the development, exchange of knowledge and technology in casting, processes of metallic materials. In order to respond effectively to new technological challenges posed by the industry, it raises the following objectives:Promoting Knowledge and technology, develop model training. Stimulate and improve current frameworks for collaboration between supplier and customer.