Thomas Fritsch
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Drones Become a New Growth Market for the Foundry Industry (opens the original)
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Just a few years ago, drones were primarily built from plastics and carbon-fiber composites. Today, however, the share of high-precision lightweight metal castings is steadily increasing in modern industrial, logistics, and defense drones. In particular, aluminum and magnesium die castings enable the cost-effective mass production of complex, lightweight, yet highly durable structural components. Key cast components include motor mounts, gimbal and camera housings, electronic and flight controll
Europe's Machine Tool Industry Under Price Pressure (opens the original)
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The decision was not driven by ideology, but by economic reality. For the first time, a medium-sized industrial company has purchased a Chinese machine tool—not because European manufacturers no longer deliver outstanding technology, but because the price gap has reached an entirely new dimension. What was once considered an exception could increasingly become a structural trend. The discussion is already taking place in many manufacturing companies, although mostly behind closed doors. Only a f
Solving yesterday`s challenges with new technology – IDRA’s vision (opens the original)
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Right from the start of our visit to IDRA, it became clear what sets the company apart: a culture of personal responsibility, multitasking and openness to new challenges. John Stokes, Managing Director of the IDRA Group, describes multitasking not as a special skill, but as a natural part of a corporate culture in which employees take responsibility and continuously develop their skills. This culture, combined with an international and multicultural team, forms the basis for the company’s innova
From Foundry Executive to AI Executive Guide (opens the original)
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When industrial experience meets artificial intelligence: We spoke with Ingo Bitzer about opportunities, responsibility, and the transformation of the foundry industry. For more than three decades, Ingo Bitzer held senior management positions in the automotive supplier and foundry industries, serving as Managing Director, COO and CEO. Throughout his career, his mission remained the same: making companies more competitive, more profitable and better prepared for the future. Automation, digitaliza
80 Years of AMAFOND – Looking Ahead: Leonardo Turini’s Vision for Italy’s Foundry Supply Industry (opens the original)
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The new AMAFOND Secretary General in an exclusive interview Leonardo Turini has recently succeeded Fabrizio Carmagnini as Secretary General of AMAFOND, the Italian Foundry Suppliers’ Association. In this interview, he shares personal insights into his background, outlines his assessment of the current market environment, and presents his vision for the future of the Italian and European foundry industries. Turini combines a clear strategic vision with extensive international experience. Driven b
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