Foundry Technology
Foundry technology
The Field of Foundry Technology at the University of Kassel is one of the leading international institutions for research in foundry technology. Our team researches and improves casting processes and develops plant technologies, always with a view to innovation, efficiency and industrial relevance.
The close integration of scientific teaching with current research projects - both basic and industry-oriented - enables a practical and theoretically sound engineering education in the field of foundry technology.
Foundry technology at a glance
Main research areas
- Die casting research: Development of innovative die casting processes for thin-walled lightweight components made of aluminum and magnesium
- Simulation & prototyping: CAE-supported analysis and optimization of casting processes through to prototype production
- Energy-efficient process design: including temperature-controlled permanent mold cooling systems with heat recovery for die casting
- Sand 3D printing: development and application of additive processes for the rapid production of sand molds and cores for highly complex cast components
Research foundry technology in an industrial context
As an interface between science and industry, we carry out research projects with renowned partners such as Volkswagen and Bosch. Our research in foundry technology includes modern temperature control solutions, ultra-lightweight construction and hot runner technologies - always with a high level of application relevance.
Why us?
- Expertise: Specialized in light metal casting, die casting research and sustainable process development
- Practical relevance: Intensive collaboration with industry partners and access to state-of-the-art testing technology
- Teaching & transfer: Combination of research-oriented teaching and applied development
- Interdisciplinarity: Cooperation with experts from CAE, materials science and process engineering
Your contact to the Foundry Technology department
If you are interested in joint projects, study programs or publications in the field of foundry technology research or die casting research, please contact us - we look forward to exchanging ideas.
GTK secretariat
✉️ sekretariat-gtk[at]uni-kassel[dot]de | ☎️ +49 561 804-7596Head of department: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Fehlbier