[SMM Express] According to reports, following BMW's first adoption of the TURBU-DURCK die-casting process for mass-producing aluminum alloy wheels on the M5 model in 2025, Mercedes-Benz also introduced the TURBUDRUCK die-casting technology for mass-producing aluminum alloy wheels on its new S-Class model launched on January 29, 2026. Relying on an AI-supported software solution for autonomous regulation and using 100% recycled materials, the technology can produce popular and high-end wheel hubs under 24 inches. Through an economical dual-plate mold solution and die-casting machines with a clamping force ranging from 1,300 to 1,800 metric tons, the production of aluminum and magnesium alloy wheel hubs can be achieved.

Lizhong Group: Actively Expanding Capacity Construction for Aluminum Alloy Wheels in Mexico and Thailand, and Developing Emerging Industrial Layout for Aluminum Alloy Materials Li Zhiguo, Vice President and Board Secretary of Lizhong Group, stated that the company's capacity utilisation rate for aluminum alloy wheels and new functional master alloy materials is at a relatively high level within the industry, while the capacity utilisation rate for secondary cast aluminum alloy is relatively low due to the overall impact on the industry. To meet the company's continuously increasing orders for aluminum alloy wheels and mitigate international trade risks, the company is actively expanding its overseas capacity construction for aluminum alloy wheels in Mexico and Thailand. Meanwhile, the company is actively developing its layout for aluminum alloy materials in emerging industries to further enhance the capacity utilisation rate of its cast aluminum alloy business.

Lizhong Group: Actively Expanding Capacity for Aluminum Alloy Wheels in Mexico and Thailand, and Developing Emerging Industry Layout for Aluminum Alloy Materials Li Zhiguo, Vice President and Board Secretary of Lizhong Group, stated that the company's capacity utilisation rate for aluminum alloy wheels and new functional master alloy materials is at a relatively high level within the industry, while the capacity utilisation rate for secondary cast aluminum alloy is relatively low due to the overall impact on the industry. To meet the company's continuously increasing orders for aluminum alloy wheels and mitigate international trade risks, the company is actively expanding its overseas capacity for aluminum alloy wheels in Mexico and Thailand. Meanwhile, the company is actively developing its layout for aluminum alloy materials in emerging industries to further enhance the capacity utilisation rate of its cast aluminum alloy business.

[The World's First Magnesium Alloy Semi-Solid Injection Molded Automotive Wheel Successfully Trial-Manufactured] According to Magnesium Window News: Recently, under the guidance of Academician Fusheng Pan from Chongqing University, the National Engineering Research Center for Magnesium Alloy Materials at Chongqing University, in collaboration with the National Key Laboratory of High-End Equipment Casting Technology, Chongqing Dicastal Jieli Wheel Hub Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Ningbo Free Trade Zone Haitian Zhisheng Metal Forming Equipment Co., Ltd., Baowu Magnesium's Chongqing Boao Magnesium-Aluminum Metal Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Chongqing Borun Mold Co., Ltd., and Chongqing Mingyue Lake Laboratory, jointly developed and successfully trial-manufactured the world's first magnesium alloy semi-solid injection molded automotive wheel in batches using Haitian Zhisheng's newly launched 3600T magnesium alloy semi-solid injection molding machine. This is another innovative product continuously introduced by Chongqing University and its associated teams following the release of the world's largest magnesium alloy die-cast automotive rear floor in 2023.

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