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Mega & Giga Casting in China and Beyond: Press Installation & Applications
In the global transition of the automotive industry towards new energy and lightweighting, the integrated die casting market has emerged as a core arena for industrial upgrading, serving as a crucial hub connecting materials, equipment, and end-user manufacturing. This disruptive technology has upended the traditional automotive manufacturing logic of assembly, propelling the die casting industry from "component processing" to "integral forming." It has catalyzed the restructuring and rebirth of the global market landscape, ushering in a new market cycle centered on mega-scale equipment and driven by multi-regional collaborative development.
From the perspective of key global market indicators, high-pressure die casting (HPDC) and thixomolding (THIXO) equipment with a clamping force (CF) of ≥6,000 tons serve as the core yardstick for measuring the maturity of the integrated die casting market. Their global installation footprint and capacity release efficiency directly determine the global supply capability of lightweight castings, profoundly impact cost control and technological iteration in the new energy vehicle industry, and are intrinsically linked to the achievement of global "dual carbon" goals and the optimization of supply chain layouts. China, driven by its immense end-market demand, robust industrial ecosystem, and supportive government policies, has become the core global market for the installation and application of mega-scale die casting equipment, leading global market expansion and technological advancement.
The rise and expansion of the global integrated die casting market is the inevitable outcome of the synergistic effect of three core factors: policy direction, technological innovation, and market demand. On the policy front, major economies worldwide have introduced industrial support measures. For instance, China's Guidance Catalogue for Industrial Structure Adjustment (2024 Edition) encourages the application of lightweight integrated die casting technology; the EU's 2035 ban on the sale of new internal combustion engine vehicles forces automakers to accelerate process innovation; and the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act incentivizes the establishment of local die casting capacity. These multi-regional policies collectively drive the standardized development of the market. Technologically, global advancements in mega-scale die casting continue to break barriers, with 16,000-ton class equipment achieving engineering application and semi-solid forming technologies undergoing continuous optimization, enhancing precision and efficiency, thereby laying the technological foundation for market expansion. On the demand side, the rigid requirement for lightweighting in new energy vehicles is fueling a surge in demand for core castings such as front underbodies (FUB), battery pack housings/enclosures, and C-pillar/D-pillar structural components. This directly stimulates the market demand for mega-scale die casting equipment and activates the vitality of the entire industry chain.
In this context, the 21st China Die Casting Congress is honored to invite Jost Gaertner, Managing Partner at ALUMAG® Automotive Marketing GmbH, to share insights on Mega & Giga Casting in China and Beyond: Press Installation & Applications
Brief Vita of the Speaker
Jost Gaertner,
Managing Partner, ALUMAG® Automotive Marketing GmbH
JOST founded ALUMAG® after holding senior roles in aluminum and magnesium automotive structures. With professional training in both production and market development, he pairs field verification with deal-making— bringing OEMs and suppliers in the same room and moving programs forward.
1. 30+ years of experience in automotive lightweighting, castings, extrusions and forgings
2. Global footprint spanning from Europe to MENA, Indo-Pacific to China, North America to South America
3. Known for turning "who casts, extrudes and forges what, where, how much" into action
Brief Abstract of the Presentation
This report summarizes Chinese landscape of high-pressure die-casting (HPDC) and thixomolding (THIXO) Press Installation with CF≥ 6,000T at OEMs and Tier suppliers. It focuses on analyzing the capacity utilization of such equipment in producing key lightweight / integrated cast components such as the Front Underbody (FUB) , HV Battery Frame/Tray, C-/D-Pillar and Rear Underbody (RUB) in aluminum and magnesium. In addition, This report also takes a look at markets in ASIA outside of China, Europe, and North America.
About Die Casting Congress
The 21st China Die Casting Congress will be held in Wuhan, China from March 25 to 27, 2026. Under the theme of "Al & Mg, Casting a Lighter Future", it will gather global industry leaders to jointly shape the lightweight future.
Register to be a delegate! Now!
Foundry Institution of Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society
Ms. You Yi
+86 24 25855793
youyi@foundrynations.com
From the perspective of key global market indicators, high-pressure die casting (HPDC) and thixomolding (THIXO) equipment with a clamping force (CF) of ≥6,000 tons serve as the core yardstick for measuring the maturity of the integrated die casting market. Their global installation footprint and capacity release efficiency directly determine the global supply capability of lightweight castings, profoundly impact cost control and technological iteration in the new energy vehicle industry, and are intrinsically linked to the achievement of global "dual carbon" goals and the optimization of supply chain layouts. China, driven by its immense end-market demand, robust industrial ecosystem, and supportive government policies, has become the core global market for the installation and application of mega-scale die casting equipment, leading global market expansion and technological advancement.
The rise and expansion of the global integrated die casting market is the inevitable outcome of the synergistic effect of three core factors: policy direction, technological innovation, and market demand. On the policy front, major economies worldwide have introduced industrial support measures. For instance, China's Guidance Catalogue for Industrial Structure Adjustment (2024 Edition) encourages the application of lightweight integrated die casting technology; the EU's 2035 ban on the sale of new internal combustion engine vehicles forces automakers to accelerate process innovation; and the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act incentivizes the establishment of local die casting capacity. These multi-regional policies collectively drive the standardized development of the market. Technologically, global advancements in mega-scale die casting continue to break barriers, with 16,000-ton class equipment achieving engineering application and semi-solid forming technologies undergoing continuous optimization, enhancing precision and efficiency, thereby laying the technological foundation for market expansion. On the demand side, the rigid requirement for lightweighting in new energy vehicles is fueling a surge in demand for core castings such as front underbodies (FUB), battery pack housings/enclosures, and C-pillar/D-pillar structural components. This directly stimulates the market demand for mega-scale die casting equipment and activates the vitality of the entire industry chain.
In this context, the 21st China Die Casting Congress is honored to invite Jost Gaertner, Managing Partner at ALUMAG® Automotive Marketing GmbH, to share insights on Mega & Giga Casting in China and Beyond: Press Installation & Applications
Brief Vita of the Speaker
Jost Gaertner,
Managing Partner, ALUMAG® Automotive Marketing GmbH
JOST founded ALUMAG® after holding senior roles in aluminum and magnesium automotive structures. With professional training in both production and market development, he pairs field verification with deal-making— bringing OEMs and suppliers in the same room and moving programs forward.
1. 30+ years of experience in automotive lightweighting, castings, extrusions and forgings
2. Global footprint spanning from Europe to MENA, Indo-Pacific to China, North America to South America
3. Known for turning "who casts, extrudes and forges what, where, how much" into action
Brief Abstract of the Presentation
This report summarizes Chinese landscape of high-pressure die-casting (HPDC) and thixomolding (THIXO) Press Installation with CF≥ 6,000T at OEMs and Tier suppliers. It focuses on analyzing the capacity utilization of such equipment in producing key lightweight / integrated cast components such as the Front Underbody (FUB) , HV Battery Frame/Tray, C-/D-Pillar and Rear Underbody (RUB) in aluminum and magnesium. In addition, This report also takes a look at markets in ASIA outside of China, Europe, and North America.
About Die Casting Congress
The 21st China Die Casting Congress will be held in Wuhan, China from March 25 to 27, 2026. Under the theme of "Al & Mg, Casting a Lighter Future", it will gather global industry leaders to jointly shape the lightweight future.
Register to be a delegate! Now!
Foundry Institution of Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society
Ms. You Yi
+86 24 25855793
youyi@foundrynations.com
Also organized by the Foundry Institution of Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society (FICMES), CHINA DIECASTING & CHINA NONFERROUS expo 2026, will be held from July 15 to 17, 2026 at Shanghai New International Expo Centre (Halls N1–N4). As Asia's largest specialized exhibition for die casting and nonferrous foundry, this edition, under the theme "Twin Engines: Al & Mg, A Lightweight Future," is expected to span 49,200 square meters, attract over 600 exhibitors, and welcome 28,000 professional visitors. Colleagues from around the world are warmly invited to visit and exchange insights.
