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04/14/2025 | Forschung

What happens when foundry technology, AI and digitalization meet?

@Foundry Technology

The ReGAIN research project demonstrates this with strong results after 18 months.

ReGAIN 18M milestone meeting

ReGAIN stands for Resilient Automotive Foundries through the use of AI-supported assistants for sustainable processes. The aim of the project is to develop data-driven methods for optimizing processes and products in the foundry industry.

The GTK at the University of Kassel is working on optimizing the die casting process with a focus on the use of AI in impeller melt treatment and demand-oriented release agent application. With the help of digitalization, IR thermography and intelligent process control, the aim is to sustainably increase efficiency, resource utilization and product quality in aluminium die casting.

The 18-month meeting took place at the GTK of the University of Kassel on April 9 and 10, 2025.
Over 50 participants from 20 project partners and 7 associated organizations came together.

The meeting was opened by
- Dr.-Ing. Kai Kerber (consortium leader / insightfabrix solutions GmbH)
- Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Fehlbier (University of Kassel, GTK)
- Jan Grotendorst (VDI)

Results, visions and goals were presented in 17 sub-projects - with room for questions, exchanges and discussions.
The project's new learning platform was also on display. Participation in upcoming industry events such as the German Foundry Day and EUROGUSS 2026 was also discussed.

In addition to content input, the event also offered many opportunities for networking - with coffee, cake, the evening event at Bolero and the concluding tour of the casting technology center (Metakushalle) with a cozy barbecue afternoon.

Dr.-Ing. Kai Kerber and Jan Grotendorst thanked everyone for the successful event and the strong cooperation. The GTK is also delighted to have hosted the event and is looking positively to the future of the project.