European Investment Casters' Federation

🌟 Celebrating a Remarkable Year for the EICF! 🌟 As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on an incredible year for the European Investment Casters’ Federation. From the success of our Manufacturing Technology Course in Brno to exciting announcements like the 2025 International Conference in Liverpool, this year has been a testament to the strength and innovation of our community. We are thrilled to share these achievements and more in the December edition of INCAST—a perfect way to close the year by showcasing the milestones we’ve reached together. To all our members, stakeholders, and partners: thank you for your support and dedication. You continue to drive the growth and excellence of the investment casting industry. 🎄 Wishing you a joyful Christmas and a prosperous New Year! Let’s make 2025 even greater, together. #EICF #InvestmentCasting #INCAST #SeasonGreetings #Collaboration

INCAST November 2024 has been circulated . Please read all about ICI Technical & Expo Conference outcome. In addition find information on the critical role of heat treatment and Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) in delivering investment castings that meet the most stringent quality and performance standards. #InvestmentCasting #HeatTreatment #HotIsostaticPressing #PostCastingOperations #ManufacturingExcellence #EICF

📢 Reminder: Last Chance to Submit Your Abstract for the EICF 2025 Conference & Exhibition! 📢 The 33rd EICF International Conference & Exhibition is fast approaching! Taking place in Liverpool from 5 to 8 May 2025, this year’s theme, "Secure and Sustainable: Enhancing Supply Chain Resilience and Health & Safety in Investment Casting," will delve into critical discussions around the future of our industry. In addition to the main program, we’re excited to announce the first Seminar on Additive Manufacturing for Investment Casting Applications. This special session aims to explore how AM technologies are transforming our field, opening new opportunities for innovation and efficiency. 🔹 Abstract Submission Deadline: 30 November 2024 🔹 We encourage experts and innovators to submit an abstract and be part of the leading conference for investment casting professionals. Your insights could shape the conversation around supply chain resilience, sustainability, and the integration of new technologies within our industry. 👉 Download the Call for Papers Document below and join us in driving progress forward! #EICF2025 #InvestmentCasting #CallForPapers #AdditiveManufacturing #SupplyChain #Sustainability #HealthAndSafety

📢 Exciting Update from EICF! 🎉 We are pleased to announce that Mrs. Nicole Procter, Business Development Manager at ICD Europe, and Mr. Xavier Delandshere, General Manager at CPP Belgium & Slovakia, have joined the EICF Board of Directors! This important decision took place on October 30th at the Board of Directors meeting in Brussels. We warmly welcome Nicole and Xavier to the board, confident that their expertise and industry insight will greatly contribute to EICF's mission of advancing the investment casting industry across Europe and beyond. We look forward to the new perspectives and innovations they will bring to the table as we continue to foster growth, resilience, and sustainability within our sector. #EICF #InvestmentCasting #Leadership #BoardAppointment #CastingIndustry

Save the date! From 5 to 8 May 2025, the 33rd EICF International Conference & Exhibition is coming to the renowned ACC Liverpool, beautifully located by the Mersey river! 🌊 This year's theme, "Secure and Sustainable: Enhancing Supply Chain Resilience and Health & Safety in Investment Casting," is set to inspire cutting-edge discussions and innovative solutions for a resilient future. In the spirit of Liverpool’s legendary music history, we’re reminded of "Come Together" as we unite to tackle the challenges facing our industry. 📢 Call for Papers is now open! Don’t miss the chance to present your insights and contribute to this global event. #InvestmentCasting #EICF2025 #SupplyChain #Sustainability #HealthAndSafety #ACC #Liverpool #CallForPapers

Successful Conclusion of the Second EICF Investment Casting Manufacturing Technology Course at Brno University of Technology The EICF is proud to announce the successful completion of the second Investment Casting Manufacturing Technology Course, held from the 8th to the 14th of September at Brno University of Technology. We had the pleasure of hosting 15 participants from across Europe and India, all of whom brought a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to the program. Our deepest gratitude goes to the Brno University of Technology, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, and in particular the dedicated team at the Foundry Department (Institute of Manufacturing Technology). A special thanks to Dr. Antonín Zádera, Professor Milan Horacek, and Dr. Vladimir Krutis for their invaluable support and collaboration. We also extend our sincere thanks to our EICF members who generously contributed their time and expertise, providing insightful lectures and hosting technical visits, ensuring the success of the course. Together, we continue to advance the future of investment casting.

EICF IC Manufacturing Technology Course 2024 | Mission Accomplished Last Saturday 14 of September , Dr. Ing. Jiří Hlinka, Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering (Brno University of Technology ) delivered the Diplomas to the 15 participants to the 2024 EICF IC Manufacturing Technology Course, which certified 15 professionals from Serbia, Poland, India, France, United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Slovakia and Czech Republic as Investment Casting Engineering Specialist. Congratulations to the Participants and a great expression of gratitude to the team from the Foundry Department of the Brno University of Technology together with the specialists from EICF companies which generously contributed to disseminate their knowledge and expertise within this course.

EICF International Conference & Exhibition Liverpool 2025 Call for Papers The EICF 2025 International Conference & Exhibition shall be held in Liverpool from 5 to 8 of May. Conference, AMIC Seminar and Exhibition shall be held at the prestigious Congress Centre of ACC Liverpool, on the banks of the River Mersey at the heart of the city's iconic waterfront Conference Theme is : Secure and Sustainable: Enhancing Supply Chain Resilience and Health & Safety in Investment Casting Call for Papers is available here for download

EICF IC Manufacturing Technology Course at Brno University of Technology Last Sunday 8 of September the second edition of the EICF IC Manufacturing Technology course already started. The course is being held at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of the Brno University of Technology under the direction of the Foundry Engineering department , corresponding to the Faculty Institute of Manufacturing Technology. 15 International course participants from different European and International foundries and industries are attending the course. The course is being developed along the whole week finalizing on Saturday afternoon following by a closure ceremony in presence of the Faculty Dean. Course is being accomplished thanks to the participation of the University professors and experts from the field related with different industries EICF members. The course is complemented with visits to a set of different investment casting foundries and related industries within the area of Brno. Full information about the course shall be presented at the course conclusion at the INCAST magazine

INCAST July 2024 #INCAST #INVESTMENTCASTING Read all about the Education Proposals on Investment Casting and the importance of sustaining strategies in Talent Management