An increase in automation is inevitable if productivity is to be improved in UK foundries, at the same time helping to reduce accidents in workplace. The future of the UK cast metals industry will depend upon bringing new technology to the industry that is suitable and adaptable to existing plants and buildings.

This webinar, delivered to the West Midlands, Birmingham and Coventry Branch of the ICME on Monday 7th March 2022 by Neil Yoxen of FMS Limited (Foundry Machinery and Spares Limited) gave members an educational and informative overview of current technologies and practices and the new process equipment available today to the industry.