As one of the most anticipated featured activities of CHINA DIECASTING & CHINA NONFERROUS 2026, Casting Carnival 2026 is now officially open for participation.
Building on the success of previous editions, the 2026 program has been further optimized to create a more focused and efficient platform for technical exchange, industry benchmarking, and product showcase. The event will feature two core sections: Outstanding Casting Showcase and Premium Nonferrous Casting Awards, highlighting technological achievements, innovative applications, and manufacturing excellence across the global die casting and nonferrous casting industries.

Excellent Casting Appreciation

The Excellent Casting Appreciation will bring together representative cast components from leading domestic and international manufacturers.
Selected castings will be featured based on their product quality, manufacturing process, technical innovation, and industry influence. The showcase aims to present benchmark applications and demonstrate the latest developments in die casting and nonferrous casting technologies. In 2025, the organizers invited 95 companies to participate, with a total of 133 castings showcased, demonstrating the advanced manufacturing capabilities and innovative achievements of the global die casting industry. In 2026, more companies are expected to present their latest products and technologies, creating an even richer display of industry innovation and technical excellence.

Best Die Casting Competition

The Best Die Casting Competition have become one of the industry's most recognized benchmarking activities, continuously promoting quality improvement and technological advancement throughout the die casting sector.

A major enhancement introduced in 2025 was the implementation of material-based evaluation categories. Castings were assessed according to the unique characteristics and application requirements of different alloy systems, including aluminum, magnesium, and zinc alloys. This classification system enabled a more professional and targeted evaluation process while highlighting the strengths and innovation potential of each material family. In 2025, 39 companies submitted 52 castings for evaluation. The competition recognized 6 Gold Awards and 12 Excellence Awards in both casting and tooling categories, showcasing some of the industry's most advanced technological achievements.

For 2026, the organizers will continue to optimize and refine the category-based evaluation mechanism, further strengthening the technical representation and application value of different material systems. The program will provide participants with a more effective platform to demonstrate innovation, technological capabilities, and differentiated competitiveness.

We warmly invite more companies to submit outstanding castings and join us in advancing industry standards while exploring new possibilities for die casting and nonferrous casting technologies.

Focus Areas for 2026 Entries

The organizers welcome castings that demonstrate innovation in the following areas:
 

Advanced Materials

Applications utilizing aluminum, magnesium, zinc, copper, titanium, and other advanced alloy systems.

Full Spectrum of Nonferrous Casting Processes

Components manufactured using:

• High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC)
• Low Pressure Die Casting (LPDC)
• Squeeze Casting
• Differential Pressure Casting
• Semi-Solid Casting
• Other advanced nonferrous casting processes

Emerging Applications

Castings serving rapidly developing industries such as:

• Lightweight Automotive Solutions
• New Energy Vehicles (NEVs)
• 5G Infrastructure
• Consumer Electronics
• Humanoid Robots
• Low-Altitude Economy
• Two-Wheel Mobility
• Energy Storage Systems
• Aerospace
• Marine Power Systems
• Medical Devices

Competition Timeline

Entry Submission
Before June 15, 2026
Participants submit application materials and casting information.

Preliminary Online Evaluation
Before the end of June 2026
The expert panel conducts online reviews and selects finalists.

Finalist Notification
Before July 1, 2026
Qualified participants will be notified via email or SMS.

Final Onsite Evaluation
July 15, 2026
Final judging will take place during CHINA DIECASTING & CHINA NONFERROUS 2026.

Results Announcement and Awards Ceremony
Award winners will be announced on the same day and formally recognized during the exhibition gala dinner.
 

Participation Requirements

Each company may submit a maximum of two castings.
For each entry, participants are requested to provide:

• One as-cast component
• One finished component

Finalists are required to:

• Deliver exhibits to the exhibition venue before July 14, 2026
• Assign a company representative to attend the onsite evaluation session on July 15, 2026, for technical Q&A with the judging panel

Join Asia's Largest Specialized Exhibition for Die Casting and Nonferrous Foundry

The 20th Shanghai International Die-Casting and Nonferrous Casting Exhibition (CHINA DIECASTING & CHINA NONFERROUS 2026) will take place from July 15–17, 2026, at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (Halls N1–N4).

As Asia's largest specialized exhibition for die casting and nonferrous foundry, the event is expected to cover 49,200 square meters, bring together more than 600 exhibitors, and welcome over 28,000 professional visitors from around the world.

Casting Carnival 2026 will once again provide an international stage for companies to showcase benchmark castings, exchange technical expertise, and gain industry recognition. Industry professionals worldwide are warmly invited to participate, share innovations, and contribute to the continued advancement of die casting and nonferrous casting technologies.

For participation inquiries and application details, please contact the organizing committee. Registration for Casting Carnival 2026 is now open.

Contact: Ms.Sylvia HUANG | +86 135 5905 3006 | hsf@foundrynations.com

 

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