Too much idle capacity, not enough profitable work? This episode is your field guide. Staffan Zetterström and Fabian Niklas welcome Dr. Per Jansson of Comptech (one of our sponsors) to map the fastest paths from Rheocasting theory to booked orders, as well as the small process tweaks that make buyers say “yes” to trials.

Key Insights

* From buzzword to backlog: How a few smart Rheocasting moves can turn idle capacity into booked work.

* Easy entry points: Where you can start with existing parts and alloys yet unlock fewer leaks, less porosity, and longer tool lifetimes.

* Heat Management is the new volume: Why thermal management parts are an overlooked market and what Rheocasting changes about fin height and thickness.

* Gigacasting productivity mindset: Where big structural ambitions meet gentler fill and why that combo matters for ductility and joining technologies.

* Winning the RFQ before it’s an RFQ: The positioning and proof steps that get buyers to say “yes” to a trial and come back for a program.

* Outlook by region: Who’s moving first and why; a quick tour across Japan & Korea, China, India, North America, and Europe.

Foundries need a new Playbook now!

If you’re staring at idle capacity, leaky problem parts, or RFQs that only talk price, this episode is your nudge to try something different. Start small, prove fast, and turn one stubborn part into the pilot that changes your pipeline.

Listen in for the “start on Monday” version of Rheocasting: where to begin without redraws, how to frame a low-risk trial, and which markets are buying right now.

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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