Many scientific papers in die casting focus on simulation, material behaviour, process parameters or sustainability strategies. In laboratories and on computers, models can be developed with great precision. At the trade fair, however, the finalists of the EUROGUSS Talent Award face practitioners who work daily with cycle times, tool wear and quality metrics.
This direct exchange shifts the focus. Suddenly, it is not only about methodological accuracy or a flawless layout, but about feasibility, economic viability and the finalists’ ability to present their ideas clearly.
“I come from Italy, not from Germany, so it meant a lot to me that both German and international participants voted for me,” says Elena Mingotti from the University of Brescia, who placed third in the Talent Award 2026. “At the end of the conference, many people came up to speak with me and ask questions about my work. That made me very proud of my research project.”
Research meets production practice
Anyone presenting at the Talent Award must explain their work precisely in a short amount of time – and in English, which may not be their native language. This is not a scientific colloquium, but an industrial setting with clear expectations: What is the topic? What problem does it solve? And what does it mean for real-world production?
