Current Challenges

Shift to climate-neutral production
Automotive industry crisis due to energy costs
Strict EU regulations and global competition (especially from China)
Geopolitical tensions and reduced investments

Strategic Shift Toward Defence & Aerospace

Traditional markets (like automotive) are declining
Defence and aerospace sectors are receiving major investments across Europe
Foundries must act quickly and adapt production strategies

Steel Casting

DEMAND: Very high
Typical applications: Armoured and tracked vehicles (road wheels, gear housings, drive wheels, undercarriage components), gun barrels, gun carriages, breech blocks, as well as heavily loaded structural parts in ships and submarines.
Advantages: Exceptional strength and toughness, resistance to wear and impact, and good weldability.

Investment Casting / Precision Casting

DEMAND : High
Typical applications: Turbine blades for aircraft and helicopters (nickel-based superalloys), precision parts for missiles, drones, and guided weapons, as well as components for optical and electronic housings.
Advantages: Outstanding dimensional accuracy, fine geometries, excellent surface finish, and the ability to process highly complex and heat-resistant alloys.

Cast Iron

DEMAND : Medium to high – especially for ground vehicles
Typical applications: Engine blocks, gear housings, steering knuckles, brake discs and drums for armoured vehicles and trucks, as well as ballast and counterweights for mobile systems.
Advantages: Cost-efficient production, excellent wear resistance, and very good vibration damping.

Light Metal Casting (Aluminium, Magnesium, Titanium)

DEMAND : Very high in aerospace, increasing in land vehicles
Typical applications: Structural components for aircraft, helicopters, and drones, housings and carriers for radar and weapon systems, and titanium precision castings for highly stressed aircraft or naval applications.
Advantages: Low weight combined with high strength, corrosion resistance (critical for naval and air force use), and improved fuel efficienc