This episode takes you far east into China. Staffan Zetterström and Fabian Niklas sit down with Tracy Feng, a long-time insider of the Chinese die-casting industry. From Shanghai, she brings a unique perspective on how the world’s largest automotive and die-casting market is evolving and what makes it so different from Europe.

Key Insights

* Gigacasting in China: while Europe still debates, Chinese OEMs are already in mass production and moving to the next challenge.

* The rise of magnesium & thixomolding: why these technologies are gaining momentum and what makes China a hotspot for innovation.

* Collaboration culture: how automakers, suppliers, universities, and machine builders work together and why that accelerates change.

* China’s speed advantage: what drives the rapid adoption of new technologies and the sheer pace of industrial transformation.

* Global ambitions: why Chinese die casters and automakers are looking beyond their home market, and what that could mean for Europe.

* Beyond automotive: how applications in robotics, drones, 6G, and new mobility forms are reshaping the die-casting landscape.

Learn about the Next Wave in China

Tracy’s insider view reveals not just where China is today, but where it’s heading, and why it matters for anyone in the global die-casting and foundry industry. Don’t miss this unique glimpse behind the curtain of the Chinese market, full of lessons, surprises, and signals for the future.

Thank you for listening. We’ll see you in the next episode, where we’ll continue to bring you the latest insights and updates from the casting world. Don’t forget to ask questions, write comments, or make suggestions for future episodes.

Until next time, keep casting strong!

Fabian and Staffan

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