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Automated Mold and Core Inspection
Vision system uses “shadow modulation” techniques to detect defects

Signicast Orders New AS/RS Installations
Two inventory-management systems for investment casting foundries

Technologies Making a Difference
Robots have established a role in many aspects of metalcasting, but as demand grows their capabilities are expanding and their functionality is becoming more impressive.

Robots Bring Unprecedented Value to Metalcasting
Technological advances in robotics and complementary technologies represent an extraordinary opportunity

Automating the Process of Finishing Castings
Forward-thinking foundries will recognize the most available cost-reduction opportunity: achieving consistent product quality and repeatability

FS&D to Oversee Brembo Foundry Expansion
Five-year foundry expansion to incorporate advanced automation and quality control

CastExpo ‘10 Preview
A week in the sun never sounded so good. For metalcasters enduring weak demand and idle production, the fresh ideas and technical insights upcoming at CastExpo will seem even more welcome than a few days of warm weather and relaxation.

U.S. Pipe to Close North Birmingham Foundry
More efficient ductile-iron pipe plant in Bessemer, AL, makes consolidation possible

Executive Change at Vulcan Engineering
McMellon retires as CEO, LeVert takes charge as president/CEO

Enhanced Slagging Elevates Melt Shop Automation Package
As induction furnaces grow larger and faster, automated systems are the best alternative for operators to maintain reliable performance.

Robotic Automation in Permanent Mold Foundries
Foundries must be looking constantly for new ways to boost their productivity, cut costs and increase quality.

RFID for No Bake Molding
Radio-frequency identification tags moved from tracking finished parts to part production because they reduce operator errors, reduce overall labor, and increase jobbing productivity.

Back to Basics
Even when they have little or no capital to invest, foundry operators will note that hard work and careful review of processes are always in order — and prudent.

Robotic Surface Finishing Venture Targets Investment Casters
KMT Robotic Solutions, Acme Manufacturing to specialize in shell removal, cut-off, degating

NovaCast Takes New Order for Heavy Castings
Finnveden orders stamping press components

Metalcasting's Next Generation
Foundries’ and diecasters’ future leaders have an understanding of the past and a vision of the future, and they’re being shaped by the challenges of today.

Stahl Specialty Co., Alcast Co. Form Alliance
Specialty foundries aim to offer technical skill to common customer base

Up to the Task
The new generation of foundry-duty robotic systems are in the right place, at the right time, to bring reliability, efficiency, and savings to metalcasters.

Robotic Grinding Cell for Heavy Parts
A robotic grinding cell, centered on a foundry-duty robot together with measurement and software technologies to handle the dimensional variations inherent in the customer's process.

New Line Perfects Pouring for French Iron Foundry
Auto Chassis Intl. commissions Fomet automated pouring furnaces
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