StrikoWestofen’s head of research and development discusses the challenges and opportunities of digital transformation and Industry 4.0 in the foundry industry.

Opting to have four 15-year-old StrikoMelters relined and upgraded as part of an Equipment Modernisation Programme (EMP), Skoda Auto reduced energy consumption by 10%.

In partnership with StrikoWestofen, Handtmann modernised the tried and tested PneuCo system with a flanged riser tube. This modernisation project led to great improvements in dosing system availability and process stability.

The modernization of a nearly 20-year old furnace has resulted in a 20% reduction in energy use and a 40% increase in melting performance, exceeding both throughput and energy saving targets.

In cooperation with StrikoWestofen the company completed a comprehensive modernization project.

Norican Global A/S has entered into a binding agreement with Auctus Fund III GmbH & Co. KG, and its fellow investors to purchase 100% of their shares in Light Metal Casting Solutions Group, comprising of StrikoWestofen, Italpresse, Gauss and LMCS Tech.

Furnace experts, StrikoWestofen, showed how highly-efficient melting technologies can support the sustainable growth of die-casting industry in the region.