33rd EICF International Conference & Exhibition, 5 to 8 of May 2025 – Liverpool
33rd EICF International Conference & Exhibition: Advancing Investment Casting Through Innovation and Resilience
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he 33rd EICF International Conference & Exhibition is set to take place from 5 to 8 May 2025 at ACC Liverpool, an iconic venue along the historic Mersey
River. This premier event will bring together key figures from the investment casting industry, including technical experts, business leaders, and suppliers, to engage in discussions on technological advancements, supply chain resilience, and health & safety standards.
Conference Focus: Sustainability, Resilience, and Innovation The 2025 edition of the EICF conference is centered on the theme: “Secure and Sustainable: Enhancing Supply Chain Resilience and Health & Safety in Investment Casting.” The industry faces dynamic challenges, including supply chain disruptions and regulatory advancements, and this event will serve as a platform for sharing strategies and innovations that foster efficiency, sustainability, and growth.
Keynote Speakers and Featured Sessions The conference will showcase high-level keynote speakers and specialized sessions, addressing critical industry trends and challenges. Notable sessions include: • Opening Plenary Session: Chaired by Dr. Julio Aguilar, this session will provide a strategic outlook on investment casting and its evolving landscape.
• UK Foundry Industry Overview: A deep dive into the UK’s foundry sector, presented by the Cast Metals Federation (CMF).
• Keynote Building Resilient Supply Chains: A two-part session led by Dr. Owen Draper, exploring strategies for mitigating supply chain risks and health & safety best practices
Exhibition: A Hub of Industry Innovation The exhibition will feature a diverse range of leading industry suppliers and service providers, offering attendees a chance to explore the latest advancements in the investment casting sector. The reader could find full details on the companies
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exhibiting on the following pages. This exhibition provides a prime opportunity for discovering
networking, innovative fostering new business partnerships.
Technical Sessions and Parallel Tracks The conference program is structured into two parallel tracks of technical sessions, allowing attendees to select presentations that align with their expertise and interests. These sessions will feature in-depth technical discussions delivered by leading industry experts, researchers, and innovators, covering topics such as: Advancements in Investment Casting Technologies, Raw Material Sourcing and Supply Chain Risk Management, Process Control and Quality Assurance. Automation and Digital Manufacturing in Foundries, Sustainability, Safety & Emerging Technologies, Health & Safety Compliance and Best Practices, Environmental Sustainability in Investment Casting, The Role of Additive Manufacturing in Investment Casting and Energy Efficiency and Waste Reduction Strategies, and structured as per:
Day 6 of May 2025 Track 1: Session 1 - Health & Safety Session 3 - Process Innovation Session 5 - IC Market Review
Track 2: Session 2 – Automation Session 4 - Circular Economy I Session 6 - Supply Chain
Day 7 of May 2025 Track 1: Session 7 - Circular Economy II Session 8 - Shell Systems Session 9 - Sustainable Casting through Defect Reduction
technologies, and
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