Equipment refurbishment, retrofitting, and modernization provide highly competitive alternatives to purchasing new machinery, particularly in foundries operating mechanically robust assets that have become technologically obsolete. However, the decision to maintain, rebuild, modernize, or replace equipment should not be based solely on initial capital expenditure (CAPEX).

When we think of the World Cup, our minds immediately project images of star players elite-performing on the pitch, passionate fans chanting in unison, and monumental stadiums lit up on the night of the big match.

When we think of the World Cup, our minds immediately project images of star players elite-performing on the pitch, passionate fans chanting in unison, and monumental stadiums lit up on the night of the big match. However, beyond the athletic talent and stadium emotions, there is an invisible industrial engine that makes all of this possible.

When we think of a foundry’s shop floor, our minds immediately go to towering induction furnaces, incandescent pouring lines, automated molding systems, and robust blast cleaning equipment. But, living the metallurgical day-to-day for years as an engineer, there is one truth that never changes: our operation’s most valuable and complex asset moves on two legs. It is the human being.

The North American metalcasting industry is entering a significant period of transition and renewal. As the sector continues to navigate technological shifts and global economic changes, the American Foundry Society (AFS) has officially announced a leadership succession that will shape the organization’s direction for years to come.

The American Foundry Society (AFS) has announced the winners of the 2025 Casting Source Casting of the Year competition, celebrating innovation and excellence in the metalcasting industry. This annual event recognizes outstanding achievements in design, engineering, and manufacturing within the field.

Now, we present the conversation we had about another company that Carlos Quintella represents in the United States, DALCA, which specializes in process automation in various market segments, including the foundry market. Watch now the conversation we had at the DALCA booth during CASTEXPO 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.

In just 10 years, this company has earned recognition from customers and the market, becoming the top choice across South America and Mexico, while also operating in parts of Europe. Watch now the conversation we had at the AUTOMATIC booth during CASTEXPO 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.

We kicked off our youtube channel with a series of interviews featuring Carlos Quintella, a globally recognized professional in the foundry industry who represents several companies in the sector. Watch now the conversation we had at the KÜNKEL WAGNER booth during CASTEXPO 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.