Closely related topics include automation, robotics and process optimisation. Presentations may cover solutions for the casting cell, component handling or downstream process steps. New system concepts are just as relevant as improvements to existing processes that help stabilise workflows or increase availability.
Simulation, virtual development and digital twins are also among the topics, for example to validate development steps or create digital representations of systems and components.
Rethinking sustainability and materials
A second group of topics covers sustainability, decarbonisation and energy efficiency. Die Casting Day aims to provide a platform for projects that present concrete technical or organisational approaches – from more efficient systems and processes to the recording and evaluation of consumption data.
Contributions on circular economy topics may address the use of recycled material, material return, quality assurance or component and process design geared towards the respective material. Practical implementation experience is of particular interest.
The “Materials of the Future” topic covers aluminium, magnesium, zinc and copper. Presentations may focus on new or further-developed alloys, modified property profiles, processing experience and applications. The coordination of material, design and casting process is equally relevant.
From tools and machines to components
The Call for Papers also covers mould and toolmaking, die casting machines and innovative casting processes, as well as release agents and spraying technologies. Topics may include solutions that improve service life, make thermal processes easier to control, reduce scrap or increase process stability. New machine concepts, peripheral solutions and processes can also be presented.
Another area is component development and new fields of application. Die-cast components must meet demanding requirements in terms of geometry, strength, tightness, weight and further processing, and they often perform several functions. Contributions that trace the path from the initial requirement through design and simulation to production-ready implementation are of interest, as are presentations that demonstrate new potential applications.
Investment, financing and transformation are also part of the programme. Presentations may address decision-making processes, implementation strategies or the modernisation of equipment and production sites.
Skilled workers and knowledge as factors for the future
Technological change is always also a question of skills. Contributions are therefore sought on skilled workers, qualification and knowledge management, including onboarding, training programmes, digital assistance systems and the transfer of experience-based knowledge. A key question is how employees can understand new processes, interpret data and implement changes in their everyday work.
The Call for Papers is aimed at experts who would like to present an innovative solution, research findings or a successful practical example. Submissions are welcome from die casting foundries and supplier companies as well as universities, institutes and user industries.
The focus should be on a technically sound contribution with clear value for the audience. Presentations are particularly suitable if they clearly explain the initial situation, the chosen approach and the results. Experiences from ongoing projects can also be relevant if they provide new insights and contribute to the discussion.
