Recently, this aluminum alloy product was officially launched by Shri Anil Kumar Singh, Commercial Director of National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), in the presence of senior officials at the Kolkata stockyard. IA91 is a high-performance silicon-based cast alloy designed to provide the optimal balance among castability, mechanical strength, and corrosion resistance. The product was officially launched by Singh in the presence of senior officials at the NALCO warehouse in Kolkata, India. The product is specifically designed for advanced casting applications and is ideally suited for gravity die casting and low-pressure die casting, with primary applications in the automotive, electrical and power equipment, industrial sectors, and foundries.

[SMM Express] Recently, at the 2025 Ningbo Die Casting Industry Peak Forum, Lijin Group introduced its independently developed EPRESS series new generation intelligent cold chamber die casting unit. This unit integrates high-precision control, high dynamic performance, and green energy-saving design. The EPRESS series adopts a distributed IO control architecture and a dual closed-loop real-time control system, enabling millisecond-level dynamic response and adaptive process control. Equipped with intelligent mold clamping force control and mold surface cladding hardening technology, the series significantly enhances mold durability and molding stability. With a maximum system pressure of 210 bar, it meets the molding requirements of high-density, complex structural components. Additionally, the series features modular and highly compatible designs, allowing synergistic application with Lijin's self-developed TPI semi-solid forming technology. It excels in safety, energy efficiency, and flexible manufacturing, providing customers with more efficient and reliable intelligent die casting solutions.

Anhui Xiongbang Die Casting Co., Ltd. held a production launch ceremony in the morning. This marks the completion of Wencan Group's new production site layout in Central China, demonstrating its determination and strength in the global automotive lightweighting revolution. The factory is of a grand scale, covering an area of over 135,000 m² with a construction area of 116,000 m², making it the largest factory in terms of single-building construction area within Wencan Group. The factory is fully equipped, capable of producing 28 sets of large-scale intelligent die-casting units, 250 machining centers, 200 high-end robots, and 50 fully automated production lines, becoming the most automated, intelligent, and digitized factory among Wencan Group's smart factories.

[SMM Magnesium News] Trump's new 50% steel/aluminum tariffs batter US manufacturers. Minnesota metal plants report slumping orders as aerospace/auto clients delay redesigns. Twin Cities Die Castings cites supply cost surges and flat sales, while drill bit maker Minnesota Twist Drill calls tariffs "complete havoc" for operations.

[SMM Magnesium News] Global die casting market to grow from $82B (2024) to $120B by 2034 (4.7% CAGR), fueled by lightweight demand in EVs/3C sectors. Mg/Al die-casting gains traction for battery housings/aerospace components, with Asia-Pacific as key growth hub. Integrated casting tech & recycled metal applications are transforming the industry.

SMM 2025 Global Battery Technology Conference Conference Time August 21-22, 2025 In response to climate change, countries worldwide have set carbon neutrality targets to drive the transition of energy structures towards clean energy. The intermittency and volatility of renewable energy sources have imposed higher requirements on energy storage. As a key technology for energy storage, battery technology has become increasingly important. In recent years, new battery technologies such as lithium-ion batteries, solid-state batteries, and sodium-ion batteries have continuously emerged, with continuous improvements in key indicators such as energy density, safety, and cycle life, providing strong momentum for the development of electric vehicles (EVs), energy storage power stations (ESS), consumer electronics, and other fields. The battery industry chain involves multiple links, including resources, materials, manufacturing, and applications, requiring the joint efforts of experts from various countries and fields worldwide to overcome technical challenges and promote the healthy development of the industry. Against this backdrop, SMM is organizing the first 2025 SMM Global Battery Technology Conference , scheduled for August 21-22, 2025. Here, SMM cordially invites major battery dealers to participate in this grand event. Registrants will receive free admission and visit passes, and enjoy surprise gifts for SMM members! Scan the QR code to inquire about preferential details for conference participation. Participants Representative Participating Enterprises As of May 20, over 66 representative enterprises have registered to participate in this conference. The specific list of participants is as follows: The conference focuses on six hot topics ▲ Discussion and exchange on cutting-edge battery technologies ▲ New battery equipment ▲ Latest progress in solid-state battery technology, materials, and equipment ▲ Analysis of sodium-ion battery application technologies and implementation prospects ▲ Sharing of research progress on lightweight, high-energy-density materials for batteries Scan the QR code to learn more about the conference details. Conference Agenda Battery Equipment Forum (August 21) 14:00-14:30 Innovation in Lead-Acid Battery Plate Manufacturing Equipment: Optimization of High-Speed Coating and Curing Processes Guest Speaker (pending): Wang Lina, President, Fengfan Storage Battery Research Institute, Expert in Lead-Acid Battery Technology 14:30-15:00 Innovation in Lead-Acid Battery Formation Process Equipment: Intelligent Charging/Discharging and Energy Consumption Control Guest Speaker (pending): Li Jun, Technical Director, Shuangdeng Group, Expert in Lead-Acid Battery Formation Technology 15:00-15:30 Application of AI Vision Inspection in Lead-Acid Battery Production: Identification of Plate Defects and Leakage Guest Speaker (pending): Zhou Hua, Chief Technical Engineer, Shanghai Haibao Special Power Supply Co., Ltd., Expert in Intelligent Inspection Technology 15:30-16:00 Panoramic View of Differences in Lithium/Sodium/Solid-State Battery Equipment: From Material Handling to Packaging and Testing Guest Speaker (pending): Wu Kai, Chief Manufacturing Officer, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited 16:00-16:30 Analysis of Compatibility between Sodium-Ion Battery and Lithium Battery Equipment: Retrofitting or Building New Production Lines? Guest speaker (pending): Yongsheng Hu, Founder of HiNa Battery, Pioneer in the Industrialisation of Sodium-ion Batteries 16:30-17:00 Mass Production Equipment for High-Nickel/Silicon-Based Anode Batteries: Process Breakthroughs from Slurry Coating to Pole Piece Rolling Guest speaker (pending): Shilin Huang, Co-founder of Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited, Senior Expert in Lithium Battery Equipment August 21st Morning: Corporate Visit. Itinerary: Jiangsu New Chunxing Resource Recycling Co., Ltd. (Regenerated Lead Industrial Base) - C&D Technologies (Power Supply) - Xiaoyang Power - Great Wall Motor Precision Die Casting - Kingfa Science & Technology (Regenerated Plastics Industrial Base) - Great Wall Motor Hive Transmission - Southern Permanent Magnet (Regenerated Magnetic Materials Industrial Base) (Limited to the first 100 registrants) Main Forum 09:00-09:20 Latest Breakthroughs in High-Energy-Density Battery Materials: From Solid-State Electrolytes to Silicon-Based Anodes Guest speaker (pending): Minggao Ouyang, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences 09:20-09:35 Commercialisation Pathways for Sodium-Ion Battery Materials: Balancing Cost and Performance Guest speaker (pending): Yongsheng Hu, Researcher at the Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Leading Figure in the Field of Sodium-Ion Batteries 09:35-10:10 Technological Evolution of ESS Batteries in the Context of New Power Systems Guest speaker: Xianghui Meng, Chairman of Aoguan Group 10:10-10:35 Preparation Technology and Applications of Large-Capacity, High-Safety Aluminum-Based Lead-Carbon Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) Batteries Guest speaker: Zhongcheng Guo, Professor at Kunming University of Science and Technology 10:35-11:00 New Electrolyte Systems: Breakthroughs from Liquid to Quasi-Solid-State 11:00-12:00 Roundtable Discussion: Exploring the Possibility of Standardising the Entire Lead-Acid Battery Industry 13:30-13:55 Global Competitive Landscape of Power Battery Materials: A Comparison of Technological Routes in China, Japan, South Korea, and Europe Guest speaker (pending): Yu Wang, Chairman of Farasis Energy (Ganzhou) Co., Ltd., Senior Expert in the Battery Industry 13:55-14:20 New Processes in Lead-Acid Battery Manufacturing: Numerical Simulation and Its Implications Guest speaker: Lixu Lei, Professor at Southeast University 14:20-14:45 High-Power Lead-Carbon Battery Technology: Selection and Composite Processes of Capacitor Carbon Materials Guest speaker (pending): Zhiping Chen, Deputy Director of the Research Institute at Zhejiang Narada Power Source Co., Ltd. 14:45-15:10 Development and Industrial Application of Low-Cost Reed-Based Hard Carbon Anodes for Sodium-Ion Batteries Guest speaker: Lei Zhang, Associate Professor at Central South University 15:10-15:35 Upgrading of AGM Separator Materials: Composite Technology of Ultra-Fine Glass Fibers and Modified PE Guest speaker (pending): Shijun Yang, Technical Vice President of Leoch International Technology Co., Ltd. 15:35-16:00 Approaches to Improving the Lifespan of Lead-Acid Batteries Guest speaker: Shusong Chai, Senior Engineer For more collaboration opportunities, please contact: Lin Zhang Mobile Number: 15221678846 Email Address: zhanglin@smm.cn