nt of solid-state batteries follows a transitional phase with semi-solid-state batteries and aims for the ultimate goal of all-solid-state batteries, covering multiple generations of products with an energy density of 350Wh/kg, 500Wh/kg, or even higher. With focus on the lightweighting of vehicle bodies, weight reduction mainly encompasses areas such as integrated die-casting, hot gas forming, and new material applications. Going forward, the joi...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/08

UCAL Limited, India, developing new components for cars and two-wheelers In its annual report for FY 2024-25 (ending March 31, 2025), UCAL Limited announced that its new product portfolio focused on the throttle body for the two-wheeler segment, oil pump, intake throttle valve, and HC doser products for the four-wheeler segment.  The Company further consolidated its position in the die casting and machining segment with the Built-to-Print produc...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/05

Teknia, Spain, developing Servohousing component for steer-by-wire steering systems On August 28, Teknia announced that it had taken on a project to produce a key product for Steer-by-Wire steering systems: the servohousing. Teknia uses aluminum die casting for the development of the housing used in the steering system electronics. Teknia carries out aluminum die casting at its plants in Ampuero (Spain), Oradea (Romania), Tepeji del Río (Mexico)...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/03

Endurance Technologies, India updates about plant expansions and OEM partnerships In an investor update, Endurance Technologies announced that it will set up a disc brake assembly plant in Chennai to supply TVS, Royal Enfield, and Yamaha India as ABS rules boost demand. It's AURIC Shendra’s new die casting plant has started shipping to a European OEM just four months after LOI, with series production set for Q4 FY 2026.Its Bidkin alloy wheel pl...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/26

ss operations from Faridabad Unit-1 to Units 2 and 3 to enhance operational efficiency and reduce overhead costs. The update follows an earlier intimation dated May 9, 2022.Craftsman Automation's manufacturing capabilities include state-of-the-art CNC machine tools (500+ CNCs & 30+ CMMs), aluminium die casting, sand casting, and precision machining services for critical automotive components. Based on Craftsman Automation Limited's stock exchang...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/12

s—Sandhar Technologies Limited (Tamil Nadu) Unit-I and Sandhar Technologies Limited (Haryana) Unit-V—to Sandhar Ascast Private Limited, its wholly owned subsidiary. The transfers will occur via slump sale on a going-concern basis. Sandhar Ascast Private Limited focuses on the aluminium and zinc die-casting business for the automotive sector. By consolidating these manufacturing units into Sandhar Ascast, Sandhar Technologies aims to streamlin...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/08

Tanaka Seimitsu to produce large aluminum die-cast parts for electrified vehicle parts Tanaka Seimitsu Kogyo Co., Ltd. (Tanaka Seimitsu) will expand its electrified vehicle parts business. The company will support upsizing of aluminum die-cast parts at its plants in Japan and the U.S., anticipating applications for next-generation electrified vehicles, and enhance production efficiency by installing automated production facilities. Tanaka Seimits...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/08

inches, in-house designed cockpit domain controllers (hardware & software), swing power doors with e-cinching latch and anti-pinch features, and mobile-connected clusters with real-time vehicle data. The wiring harness division delivered new low-voltage designs in collaboration with OEMs, while the Die Casting Division expanded capabilities with gravity and low-pressure die casting for battery enclosures and wheel hubs. Some additional innovation...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/31

Nemak announces agreement to acquire GF Casting Solutions’ automotive business On July 30, Nemak, S.A.B. de C.V. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the automotive business of Swiss-based GF Casting Solutions.  GF Casting Solutions automotive business will bring advanced expertise in the design and manufacturing of high-complexity structural components made from aluminum and magnesium– materials. The acquisit...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/31

initiative and the new industrialization upgrading of Africa with a green, low-carbon concept and flexible intelligent manufacturing. For emerging operations, CITIC Dicastal leveraged its R&D advantages in lightweight technology to continuously advance the expansion of low-altitude economy and embodied intelligence. To date, the prototype designs for four humanoid robot structural components and lightweight integrated joint modules have been com...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/29

UzAuto Motors Powertrain, Uzbekistan, exports CSS prime cylinder blocks to Latin America On July 24, UzAuto Motors Powertrain, in a social media post, announced that it has been exporting CSS Prime cylinder blocks to Latin America since December 2024. The total volume of shipments amounts to 40,000 units, worth USD 4.9 million. It has implemented an HPDC (High-Pressure Die Casting) line, enabling the production of high-precision cylinder block ca...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/24

Endurance Technologies, India advances R&D in EV die-casting, braking, transmission, and suspension systems In its annual report for FY2024-25, Endurance Technologies Limited reported a total R&D expenditure of INR 861.96 million.  At the Chakan R&D centre (die-casting), Endurance developed structural aluminium components for EV OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, along with special alloy parts for EVs and components for stationary engines. Process impro...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/22

he largest Honda auto engine plant in the world.  As part of the Honda EV Hub, AEP is one of three production facilities in Ohio that are advancing the concept of flexible motors on the same production lines. AEP has added three new processes to produce the aluminum EV battery case, including: megacasting, friction stir welding (FSW) and Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL) machining. When EV production begins in 2026, the EV battery case megacast...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/22

istory, with a total investment of over EUR 6 million. Designed to expand the plant's industrial capacity, it will result in a 30% increase in revenue. The Minister of Industry and Tourism toured the new production facilities, where housing for a power inverter is being produced using high-pressure die casting (HPDC) technology, essential for reducing weight in electric vehicles. Based on press release from the Ministry of Industry and Tourism...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/27

Future Motors breaks ground on intelligent plant in Xinjiang On June 2, Future Motors broke ground on an intelligent plant in Xinjiang, which will integrate the R&D, manufacturing, testing, and export of New Energy Vehicles. With a total floor area of around 265,000 square meters and a total investment amount of over CNY 1 billion, the plant is slated to contain functional areas for die-casting mold assembly, coating, final assembly, new vehicle ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/04

, until the end of FY 2027. To achieve its operating income target, it expects to improve profits by JPY 3.4 billion through efficiency improvements through DX, development process reforms to "produce no defects," and strengthening cooperation between groups. By leveraging dissimilar metal bonding, die casting, and other technologies it has developed in the existing business, the company will encourage the growth of new businesses that cover bus ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/04

G-TEKT develops large module component using hot stamped material G-TEKT Corporation (G-TEKT) has developed a large module component for mass-market vehicles that uses a hot stamped (hot pressed) material that can compete with “gigacast” integrated aluminum die-casting technology for automotive body frame parts. The new material features high strength, and reduces the number of components and weight. It can be processed with existing faciliti...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/26

FEV, Germany explores giga casting potential for modern vehicle design On April 1, FEV announced that is investigating the potential of Giga casting in the MeGiCast consortium project, along with 18 global partners from the automotive and metal industries. Aluminum die casting of entire modules is a key trend in modern vehicle design, enabling efficient production and faster development. FEV is advancing this with highly integrated body designs, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/01

Sandhar Technologies, India approves acquisition of Sundaram-Clayton’s die casting businesses On March 17, Sandhar Technologies announced that its board of directors approved the acquisition of the high-pressure and low-pressure aluminum die-casting businesses of Sundaram-Clayton Limited at its Hosur Plant. The acquisition will be carried out by Sandhar Ascast Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sandhar Technologies, through a slump s...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/18

ries Inc. has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Daya Group based in Sri Lanka to transfer automotive parts production technology and form a supply partnership. Based on the agreement, Orient Precision Industries will transfer its automotive parts manufacturing technology that uses die casting to the Daya group and set up a structure to partner with the group regarding the parts production and supply.  The Daya group’s main bu...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/18