With the theme of "Building a New Pattern for the High-Quality Development Chain", from May 20–23, Metal China 2025 / Diecasting China / Nonferrous China 2025 was successfully held at the National Convention and Exhibition Center in Tianjin. The 80,000 sqm exhibition space was transformed into a grand carnival for the global foundry industry, attracting over 1,000 exhibitors and 133,996 visits from more than 50 countries and regions, as well as participation from upstream and downstream sectors related to the foundry industry.

As one of the most important foundry events in the world, Metal China 2025 / Diecasting China / Nonferrous China 2025 is a must-attend show for both Chinese and overseas exhibitors. It serves as a key barometer of the foundry industry, playing a vital role in linking supply and demand, fostering technological breakthroughs, and shaping blueprints for ecological collaboration—once again proving that "China Foundry Connecting the World".

Metal China 2025 / Diecasting China / Nonferrous China 2025 consisted of six themed halls, covering the entire materials range, full processes, and the whole industry chain of the foundry sector. Exhibits included advanced foundry equipment, green raw and auxiliary materials, and high-end castings, featuring an investment casting area, wear-resistant parts for mining and metallurgical heavy machinery and engineering machinery, industry cluster areas, as well as one hall dedicated to the latest technologies in aluminum and magnesium alloys, giga-diecasting parts, giga-diecasting technologies, high-pressure casting, low-pressure casting, extrusion, semi-solid processes, etc.

As the foundry industry in China has achieved great success and made significant technological progress in intelligence, green practices, and low-carbon solutions in recent years, Metal China 2025 / Diecasting China has become the most influential one-stop platform for foundry professionals worldwide who are looking for the best castings in various applications, the most reliable suppliers, and potential partners. It is not only the must-attend show for Chinese foundry professionals but also one of the most important industry events for the global foundry community.

The number of exhibitors exceeded that of the last Tianjin session in 2023, with the presence of international pavilions from Japan, South Korea, Russia, Türkiye, India, and others, providing one-stop access to first-hand international information, programs, and products.

Among the 1,000+ exhibitors, many debuted new products and technologies at Metal China 2025 / Diecasting China / Nonferrous China.

• Xiaomi Auto made its debut at DIECASTING CHINA 2025, showcasing its white body and integrated cast aluminum triangular beam and rear floor—one of the highlights of the event—attracting tens of thousands of visitors.

• Kangshuo Group showcased its brand-new intelligent manufacturing solutions, injecting digital momentum into industrial upgrading.

• The high-precision and advanced CNC machine tools of Gree Intelligent Equipment made a stunning presence, becoming a “game-changer” in the high-end manufacturing sector.

• A series of magnesium alloy products from FAW Foundry demonstrated strong innovation capabilities in lightweighting.

• Xingye Co., Ltd. recently released a series of high-performance materials, including bio-based self-hardening furan resin and ultra-long-lasting cold box resin, continuing to lead the new direction of green foundry.

• The Lianxin 3D printing sand regeneration system broke through technical bottlenecks, enabling 95% of the performance of used sand to be restored and effectively creating new value in the circular economy.

• Suzhou Foundry released a new high-speed profile automatic production line, setting a new benchmark for production efficiency.

• The new-generation AJS 3200 3D sand printing machine from Kocel Group sparked a revolution in sand mold manufacturing technology.

• The star products of SEW Drives (Tianjin) Co., Ltd., a Fortune Global 500 company from Germany, shined at the event.

• Yonghong Baoding Foundry Machinery Co., Ltd. / KW Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. comprehensively displayed a full range of equipment and components for foundry machinery, automotive parts, etc.

• Wanfeng Precision Manufacturing Co., Ltd. showcased its cutting-edge aluminum alloy lightweight products.

• The main unit of Delin’s fully automatic static pressure molding line DLJY100120 was launched, marking a new height in foundry technology.

Amid the wave of green manufacturing and intelligent innovation, the die-casting industry is reshaping the industrial landscape with powerful momentum. As the world-renowned Xiaomi Auto makes its remarkable debut with an integrated cast aluminum triangular beam and rear floor, 3D printing technology breaks through the constraints of traditional molds, and magnesium alloy semi-solid forming technology shines on the chassis of new energy vehicles, the long-established industry—carrying its industrial heritage—is accelerating toward lightweight, integrated, and low-carbon development, using material revolution as the foundation and process innovation as the driving force.

Whole process, all materials, and the entire industrial chain: visitors gain a comprehensive view and understanding of lightweight casting technologies, featuring high-pressure die casting, low/differential pressure casting, and semi-solid forming. The magnesium alloy show area connects from the Yulin Fugu raw mine base to the Qingyang aluminum-magnesium chain; the low-pressure die casting chain, semi-solid technology zone, and international high-pressure die casting area, as well as industrial clusters including the Xiangshan Mold Intelligent Manufacturing Cluster and the Ningbo Beilun Die-Casting Industry Base.

The exhibition welcomed 133,996 visits from more than 50 countries and regions. Among them, the largest numbers of overseas visitors came from South Korea, Thailand, India, Japan, Russia, Italy, Germany, Belarus, Spain, the UK, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brazil, Mexico, the United States, Türkiye, Iran, the Philippines, Singapore, Egypt, and others.

The exhibition hall was filled with a joyful and productive atmosphere. Most exhibitors and visitors commented:

• “There are many visitors coming to our booth, more than expected.”

• “We have made several deals at this exhibition.”

• “Face-to-face communication is really exciting.”

• “There are so many international buyers; we have established contacts and preliminary agreements.”

• “It’s a fantastic event with excellent organization and comprehensive services.”

• “The exhibition is bursting with vitality.”

• “It’s a worthwhile trip.”

• “We are looking forward to the next Metal China / Diecasting China / Nonferrous China”

Concurrent programs provided in-depth insights, featuring over 100 parallel events such as seminars, product launches, cooperation signings, and award ceremonies. These offered unparalleled networking opportunities and insightful discussions for esteemed visitors from various sectors at the forefront of industrial advancement.

How can the foundry industry achieve deep integration with intelligent technology, process design, and green manufacturing? In what ways will the material revolution reshape the industrial value system? From presentations of cutting-edge trends to analyses of industrial directions, from the exchange of innovative ideas within the industry to the signing of new product collaborations, the exhibition amplified the voice of international cooperation. By bringing together top-tier global expertise, it provided both Chinese solutions and international perspectives for the global foundry industrial chain, anchoring critical reference points in the context of the new industrial revolution.

For Information: 

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