A new edition of the advanced training program by the European Investment Casters’ Federation (EIFC) and AZTERLAN Metallurgy Research Centre will gather investment casting professionals to explore how digitalization, AI and smart manufacturing are reshaping process control.
From 7 to 12 June 2026, the advanced international course “Investment Casting Manufacturing – Advanced Process Control for Industry 4.0” will be held at AZTERLAN facilities in Durango (Spain).
In the investment casting industry, manufacturing is often described as a “process of processes.” Product design, shell building, melting, casting, heat treatment, inspection and finishing all contribute to process variability that can ultimately affect component performance, productivity, delivery reliability and scrap rates.
For decades, process control methodologies have been essential to managing that complexity. Today, however, the emergence of advanced digital technologies is enabling a completely new level of visibility and control across manufacturing operations.
Artificial Intelligence, digital twins, advanced sensors, synchronized monitoring systems and real-time data analytics are transforming how foundries understand and optimize their production processes.
According to the organizers, this industrial transition requires more than simply incorporating digital tools into existing workflows. It demands a new, integrated philosophy of process control capable of establishing robust correlations between manufacturing parameters and final component quality.
A specialized program focused on practical industrial implementation
Designed for engineers, process specialists, quality managers and manufacturing professionals, the course combines advanced technical concepts with practical approaches for real production environments.
Main topics covered during the course:
- Advanced digital process control strategies
- APQP, FMEA, control plans and digital audits
- Integrated monitoring and synchronized process controls
- OEE, Lean Manufacturing, SMED and Six Sigma methodologies
- Digital twins and predictive process control
- Machine Learning and Generative AI applications
- Data acquisition, preprocessing and smart analytics
- Digitalization of destructive and non-destructive testing
- KPI management and continuous improvement through PDCA
- Industry 4.0 is becoming a competitive necessity
The increasing demand for traceability, efficiency, sustainability and quality consistency is accelerating the adoption of advanced digital manufacturing technologies throughout the investment casting sector.
As a result, smart process monitoring and data-driven manufacturing are rapidly becoming essential capabilities for companies seeking to remain competitive in the future industrial landscape.
Strengthening knowledge exchange within the investment casting community
With this new edition, AZTERLAN Metallurgy Research Centre and EIFC-European Investment Casters’ Federation continue reinforcing their commitment to advanced technical training and knowledge exchange within the global investment casting community, helping bridge the gap between traditional manufacturing expertise and next-generation industrial technologies.
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