Casting the Future: Metal China/Diecasting China/Nonferrous China 2026 X 40th Anniversary of China Foundry Association Officially Launched

As a premier barometer and bellwether of the global foundry industry's development, the 24th China International Foundry Exhibition (METAL CHINA), the 19th China International Die Casting Industry Exhibition (DIECASTING CHINA), and the 19th International Nonferrous and Special Casting Exhibition (NONFERROUS CHINA), initiated in 1987 and sponsored by China Foundry Association, will be held concurrently from May 6 to 9, 2026, at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai.

Under the theme "Casting Green and Intelligent Future", the combined exhibition area will span 120,000 square meters, featuring over 1,200 renowned exhibitors and attracting approximately 150,000 professional visitors from more than 60 countries and regions. The event will host over 100 industry-focused forums and activities, forming an integrated exhibition matrix that encompasses the entire spectrum of foundry, die casting, and nonferrous metal casting industries. This platform will facilitate international exchange, technological demonstration, and trade cooperation by showcasing comprehensive materials, advanced processes, and end-to-end industrial chain integration.

Through synergistic collaboration, the three exhibitions will not only highlight the latest advancements in sustainable and environmentally responsible manufacturing technologies from China and around the world but also provide strategic insights into key future trends such as intelligent manufacturing, digital transformation, and industrial upgrading. The event is poised to reaffirm its status as the preeminent annual gathering for the global foundry community.

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Focus on Key Areas: Green Foundry, Digital Intelligence and Innovative Technologies

Are you seeking globally leading technologies and solutions in green casting, energy conservation, and environmental protection? Are you interested in the latest advancements in refractory materials technology? Would you like to explore state-of-the-art melting processes and innovative projects that are shaping the future of the foundry industry? At Metal China, Diecasting China and Nonferrous China, you will discover advanced melting techniques and comprehensive solutions for optimal furnace linings, supporting sustainable and efficient production. Learn how tailored metal formulations can enhance casting performance and improve final product quality, while exploring cutting-edge developments in molding and core-making technologies. Engage directly with industry experts and exhibitors on emerging digital innovations, including digital melting systems, AI-driven optimization of casting parameters, Foundry 4.0 initiatives, and the latest applications of 3D printing and additive manufacturing. The exhibition will showcase high-performance castings across diverse materials-from precision miniature components to critical parts used in major national equipment such as automobiles, machine tools, construction machinery, rail transit systems, aerospace platforms, and marine vessels, demonstrating exceptional engineering excellence. Expand your knowledge of nonferrous metal forming processes, examine the pivotal role of large-scale integrated diecastings in new energy vehicles, and experience firsthand 10,000ton die-casting machines, magnesium alloy forming technologies, lightweight structural component manufacturing, and other key innovations driving the new energy vehicle sector. This event offers a one-stop platform to gain comprehensive insights into how enterprises are achieving forward-looking transformation and industrial upgrading through advanced technologies and innovative processes.

Four major theme pavilions:

1.1H High-Quality Foundry Raw Materials and Auxiliary Materials Pavilion: Comprehensively showcasing green foundry raw materials and auxiliary materials as well as advanced environmental protection production technologies, to enhance the green and environmental protection level of the foundry industry and contribute to the realization of the "dual carbon" goals;

2.1H Die Casting and Non-ferrous Foundry Hall: Covering large-scale integrated die casting processes and die castings; die casting, extrusion, and semi-solid processing technologies; the new energy vehicle and battery sectors, focusing on cost reduction and efficiency improvement to empower the high-quality development of the industry.

3H High-End Foundry Equipment Hall: It comprehensively showcases the latest technologies and equipment in the high-end, intelligent, green and safe aspects of the foundry industry, providing strong support for cultivating new quality productivity and building a new type of industrialization.

4.1H High-End Castings Hall: The "star" products of the equipment manufacturing industry are showcased here, covering upstream and downstream industries such as machine tools, auto parts, mining and metallurgy, construction machinery, new energy vehicles, agricultural machinery, general machinery, internal combustion engines, rail transit, hardware products, and power tools. Innovation never stops, and many series of products make their debut.

The featured exhibition areas: 

- High-end casting equipment area 

- High-end casting components area 

- High-quality casting raw materials and auxiliary materials area 

- Special exhibition area for wear-resistant castings in mining, metallurgy, heavy machinery, and construction machinery 

- Investment casting area 

- 3D printing technologies area

- Art-casting demonstrate area 

- High-quality diecasting components area 

- Advanced extrusion, Low-pressure, and Semi-solid processing display area 

- Magnesium alloy display area 

- Special exhibition area for New Energy Vehicle technology 

- Special exhibition area for New Energy Lithium Battery technology 

- Industrial clusters area 

- International pavilions

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Exhibition and forums synergy, Shaping the future

On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of China Foundry Association, more than one hundred events will be organized during the exhibition to foster exchanges, promote collaboration, and drive industry development. These supporting activities include: the 40^th Anniversary Celebration Ceremony of China Foundry Association, the 22^nd China Foundry Association Annual Congress, International Foundry Forum, New Product Launch Conference, Enterprise Strategic Cooperation Agreement Signing Ceremony, Symposium on Industrial Chain Synergistic Innovation Technology, Foundry Parts Procurement and Supply Chain Negotiation Conference, Symposium on Advanced Foundry Technologies and Applications, Q&A Session with Foundry Experts, Dialogue Forum for Foundry Entrepreneurs, Foundry Culture Experience Activities.

China Foundry Connecting the World

As one of the most influential exhibitions in the global foundry industry, the Metal China, Diecasting China, and Nonferrous China have emerged as premier platform for global foundry enterprises to engage in showcasing innovative products. These events have also become the annual gathering of choice for the international foundry community. Leveraging a robust industrial and supply chain infrastructure, China's foundry industry is well positioned to deliver competitive, high-quality products and services that meet diverse global demands. Emphasizing international collaboration, the exhibitions continue to attract growing attention from foundry companies and buyers worldwide, fostering stronger partnerships between Chinese and international enterprises.

2025 Visitor Statistics

In 2026, marking the 40th anniversary of the founding of China Foundry Association, the organizing committee warmly invites leaders, experts, enterprise representatives, and media professionals from over 20 countries, including Russia, Germany, Italy, the United States, France, Spain, Mexico, Turkey, Japan, South Korea, India, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Poland, Belarus, Brazil, and South Africa, to participate in this landmark event.

Together, participants will examine global industry trends, present cutting-edge foundry technologies and products, and discuss the challenges and opportunities arising from the transformation of the global supply chain. Through an international exhibition platform and in-depth technical exchanges, traditional foundry practices will be infused with renewed vitality, strengthening the integration of China’s foundry expertise into the global market and contributing to the sustainable and high-quality development of the global foundry industry.

From May 6 to 9, 2026, join us in Metal China, Diecasting China, Nonferrous China in Shanghai, China, where industry professionals will convene to explore the latest advancements and innovative solutions in metalcasting, engage with transformative technologies, and collaboratively shape the future.

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