On July 15-16, 2019, the 14th China International Die Casting Conference and the 5th International Seminar on Nonferrous Alloys and Special Casting Technology were successfully held in Shanghai. The event was hosted by the Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society, the Die Casting Committee of the World Foundry Organization, and the Nonferrous Alloys Committee of the World Foundry Organization, with co-hosts including the Foundry Branch of the Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society, the Productivity Promotion Center of the Foundry Industry, the National Key Laboratory of Light Alloy Casting Technology for High-end Equipment, and the Shanghai Aerospace Precision Machinery Research Institute.
During the welcome ceremony held on the morning of July 15, Researcher Lou Yanchun, Executive Director of the Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society, Executive Committee Member of the World Foundry Organization, Chairman of the Foundry Branch of the Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society, and Director of the National Key Laboratory of Light Alloy Casting Technology for High-end Equipment, delivered a welcome speech on behalf of the main co-hosts. In his speech, he warmly welcomed all the guests and representatives attending the conference, expressed gratitude to the experts who would present wonderful reports at the conference, and sincerely thanked all supporting units and media.
Chairman Lou Yanchun's speech
During the two-day conference, a total of 36 experts and scholars from universities, national key laboratories, and well-known enterprises at home and abroad delivered wonderful reports, sharing their research and application results.
Conference venue
On the afternoon of July 16, after the last speaker finished their presentation, the results of the best presenter selection for this conference were announced. Professor Sun Jianfei from Harbin Institute of Technology, Professor Huang Yuanding from the Helmholtz Institute in Germany, Mr. Sasaki Hidetaka, Chief Researcher of the Technical Department of Mino Industrial Co., Ltd. in Japan, Professor Dong Anping from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and Dr. Jiao Xiangyi from Tsinghua University were awarded the best presenters of this conference. Chairman Lou Yanchun, Vice Chairman Su Yanqing, and Vice Chairman Yuan Xiaoguang of the Foundry Branch of the Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society presented the best presenter commemorative plaques. The best presenter selection was supported by Jinan Shengquan Group Co., Ltd.
Best presenter award ceremony
During the conference on the 15th, a new book launch for 'Defects in Die Casting: Problems and Countermeasures Case Collection' was held.
New book launch
This conference had a high degree of internationalization, with reports covering both cutting-edge technologies and hot topics in related fields, as well as analyses of development trends. The two days of exciting reports attracted over 200 professionals to attend, with engaging presentations from the speakers, professional hosting and commentary from the moderators, and active interaction between the attendees and the speakers during the Q&A session, creating a lively atmosphere at the conference.