NEWCAST Düsseldorf

When planning your visit, knowing the NEWCAST Düsseldorf dates and opening hours is essential for organising meetings with casting manufacturers, precision casting specialists, component suppliers, and procurement professionals evaluating sourcing partnerships.

Professional buyers in this industry evaluate more than individual products. Casting quality, dimensional accuracy, material properties, surface finish, production consistency, reliability, and total sourcing cost all influence procurement and supplier selection decisions.

NEWCAST Düsseldorf provides a professional environment for exploring developments across finished cast products, precision cast components, materials and alloys, casting technologies, and supplier capabilities.

Why Visit NEWCAST Düsseldorf?

For professional visitors, NEWCAST Düsseldorf offers a concentrated setting to compare casting products and component solutions, discover emerging innovations, evaluate suppliers, and follow developments across the global casting industry within one event.

The event brings together manufacturers of finished cast products, precision castings, and component suppliers with procurement professionals, production managers, technical directors, design engineers, quality control specialists, and component buyers from automotive, aerospace, mechanical engineering, medical technology, electronics, rail transport, energy, shipbuilding, construction, and other industrial sectors.

Visitors can compare product ranges, evaluate suppliers, identify partnership opportunities, examine technical documentation, and follow developments in casting processes, materials science, lightweight construction, and quality assurance. NEWCAST is the international trade fair for castings, taking place every four years in Düsseldorf alongside GIFA (International Foundry Trade Fair), METEC (International Metallurgical Trade Fair), and THERMPROCESS (International Trade Fair for Thermo Process Technology).

The next edition will take place from 21 to 25 June 2027 at the Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre in Düsseldorf, Germany. Visitor opening hours are from 10:00 to 18:00 from Monday to Thursday and from 10:00 to 16:00 on Friday. In 2023, NEWCAST hosted 482 exhibitors across 8,138 m² of exhibition space, with 71% of visitors being buyers and 31% coming from purchasing departments in major user industries. Across the four Bright World of Metals trade fairs, 2,188 exhibitors and 63,262 visitors from 116 countries participated.

Visitors should check the organiser’s official website for the latest ticket, registration, programme and access information.

Source: NEWCAST Official Website — NEWCAST – International Trade Fair for Castings

Exhibition Background & Industry Context

NEWCAST is the international trade fair for castings, taking place every four years in Düsseldorf. The event takes place together with GIFA (International Foundry Trade Fair), METEC (International Metallurgical Trade Fair), and THERMPROCESS (International Trade Fair for Thermo Process Technology).

Together, these four trade fairs form the “Bright World of Metals”, covering the entire foundry and metallurgical value chain. NEWCAST specifically focuses on finished cast products and precision castings, serving as the platform where component buyers and sourcing professionals meet casting manufacturers and suppliers.

NEWCAST covers finished cast products from filigree precision parts to heavy components, in precise details across all sizes and thicknesses. Previous editions have featured formats such as the Newpart Innovation Park for innovative cast components. Visitors should check the official 2027 programme for confirmed special presentations.

Key areas at NEWCAST Düsseldorf include:

• Finished Cast Products — castings for automotive, aerospace, mechanical engineering, medical technology, electronics, rail transport, energy, shipbuilding, construction, and architecture
• Precision Castings — investment castings, precision components, and high-tolerance parts
• Ferrous Castings — grey iron, ductile iron, malleable iron, cast steel, and high-alloy steel components
• Non-Ferrous Castings — aluminum, zinc, copper, brass, magnesium, nickel, and other non-ferrous metal components
• Sintered Products — sintered metal parts, powder-metallurgy components, and application-specific sintered products
• Casting Processes — sand casting, investment casting, die casting, gravity casting, low-pressure casting, and centrifugal casting
• Customised and Series-Produced Castings — components for automotive, mechanical engineering, medical, energy, rail, shipbuilding, and other industries
• Lightweight and High-Strength Castings — lightweight alloys, high-strength alloys, and engineered materials for demanding applications
• Supplier Capabilities — machining, heat treatment, surface finishing, dimensional inspection, non-destructive testing, material certification, engineering support, and logistics

Is This Trade Fair Right for You?

Relevance depends on your role within the casting supply chain and whether your objectives involve sourcing cast components, identifying qualified suppliers, evaluating manufacturing capabilities, or understanding market trends in the casting industry.

Ideal For

• Procurement professionals and technical buyers
• Component sourcing managers and supply chain specialists
• Design engineers and product development professionals
• Technical directors and engineering managers
• Production managers and plant managers
• Quality control and testing specialists
• Manufacturers using ferrous and non-ferrous cast components
• Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive and industrial suppliers
• Engineers and component designers
• Manufacturers from automotive, aerospace, mechanical engineering, medical technology, electronics, rail transport, energy, shipbuilding, construction, and architecture sectors
• Consultants, designers, and industry planners
• Researchers, educators, and students
• Media, associations, and investors monitoring innovation across the casting sector

These professionals can assess product ranges, compare supplier capabilities, examine technical documentation, and evaluate casting quality, dimensional accuracy, material properties, and long-term supply reliability.

May Be Less Relevant For

NEWCAST may be less relevant for consumers seeking retail products or small-scale metal goods. It is primarily a professional trade event for the casting industry, focused on B2B relationships between component manufacturers, suppliers, and commercial buyers. Registration as a trade visitor is required.

Industries & Business Areas Represented

• Finished Cast Products — castings for automotive (engine blocks, cylinder heads, transmission housings, suspension components), aerospace (structural components, turbine parts), mechanical engineering (pump housings, machine frames, gearboxes), medical technology (implants, surgical instruments, device housings), electronics (electrical housings, connector components), rail transport (rolling-stock components, brake parts), energy (wind turbine components, valve bodies, power generation parts), shipbuilding (propellers, hull components, marine hardware), construction (architectural castings, structural components), and architecture (decorative castings, building elements)
• Precision Castings — investment castings, high-precision components, and intricate parts with tight tolerances
• Ferrous Castings — grey iron, ductile iron, malleable iron, cast steel, and high-alloy steel components
• Non-Ferrous Castings — aluminum, zinc, copper, brass, magnesium, nickel, and other non-ferrous metal components
• Sintered Products — sintered metal parts, powder-metallurgy components, and application-specific sintered products
• Selected Forged Components — forged parts and components
• Lightweight and Specialty Alloys — cast components manufactured from lightweight, high-strength and application-specific alloys
• Supplier Capabilities and Supporting Services — machining, heat treatment, surface finishing, coatings, plating, non-destructive testing (X-ray, ultrasonic, magnetic particle, dye penetrant), metallurgical analysis, dimensional inspection, material certification, casting simulation, engineering support, and logistics

These business areas are connected by the commercial and operational requirements of the casting sector, where casting quality, dimensional accuracy, material properties, and supply reliability are as important as individual products.

Products & Solutions You Can Explore

Relevant products and supplier capabilities may include:

• Automotive castings — engine blocks, cylinder heads, transmission housings, suspension components
• Aerospace castings — structural components, turbine parts, landing gear components
• Mechanical engineering castings — pump housings, machine frames, gearboxes, industrial components
• Medical technology castings — implants, surgical instruments, device housings
• Electronics castings — electrical housings, connector components, heat sinks
• Rail transport castings — rolling-stock components, brake parts, structural elements
• Energy industry castings — wind turbine components, valve bodies, power generation parts
• Shipbuilding castings — propellers, hull components, marine hardware
• Construction and architecture castings — structural components, decorative castings, building elements
• Precision investment castings — intricate components with tight tolerances
• Sand castings — large and complex components
• Die castings — high-volume components in aluminum, zinc, and magnesium
• Gravity, low-pressure, and centrifugal castings
• Sintered metal parts and powder-metallurgy components
• Selected forged components
• Cast components manufactured from lightweight, high-strength and application-specific alloys
• Supplier capabilities — machining, heat treatment, surface finishing, non-destructive testing, metallurgical analysis, dimensional inspection, material certification, engineering support, logistics

Business Opportunities

• Compare casting suppliers and component manufacturers against defined quality, material, and cost requirements
• Assess whether suppliers meet dimensional accuracy, material properties, and quality standards
• Evaluate casting process suitability, achievable tolerances, annual production capacity, prototype and small-series capability, and serial-production readiness
• Assess tooling ownership and maintenance, PPAP and APQP capability for automotive buyers, EN, ISO and industry-specific certifications, material certificates and batch traceability, machining and assembly capability, defect prevention and corrective-action systems, and delivery continuity and geographic supply risk
• Identify qualified casting suppliers, component manufacturers, and technology partners
• Evaluate competing approaches to casting processes, materials, and quality control
• Compare how suppliers address lightweight construction, sustainability, and circular economy
• Clarify certification requirements, quality documentation, and technical compliance through direct discussions with potential partners
• Compare suppliers based on unit and landed cost, tooling and pattern costs, minimum order quantity, production capacity, lead time, dimensional consistency, rejection and defect rates, material traceability, certification, delivery reliability, supply continuity, and prototype-to-series capability
• Network with component manufacturers, suppliers, designers, and procurement professionals
• Explore synergies with concurrent GIFA, METEC and THERMPROCESS exhibitions for foundry technology, metallurgy and thermal processing

How to Prepare for a Productive Visit

Before attending NEWCAST Düsseldorf, careful planning can significantly improve the value of your visit:

• Define your strategic priorities: Identify whether your focus is on ferrous castings, non-ferrous castings, precision castings, sintered products, selected forged components, lightweight alloys, or specific application areas (automotive, aerospace, mechanical engineering, medical technology, electronics, rail transport, energy, shipbuilding, construction, architecture)
• Prepare questions about supplier capability and quality standards: For component suppliers, ask about casting method (sand, investment, die, gravity, low-pressure, centrifugal), dimensional accuracy and tolerances, material properties and certifications, annual production capacity, prototype and small-series capability, serial-production readiness, tooling ownership and maintenance, PPAP and APQP capability, EN, ISO and industry-specific certifications, material certificates and batch traceability, machining and assembly capability, defect prevention and corrective-action systems, delivery continuity and geographic supply risk, lead times, and quality control procedures. Consider unit and landed cost, tooling and pattern costs, minimum order quantity, rejection and defect rates, and long-term supply reliability
• Explore the combined trade fairs: NEWCAST takes place alongside GIFA (foundry technology), METEC (metallurgy and metal production), and THERMPROCESS (thermal processing). This allows you to explore the complete foundry and metallurgical value chain. Visitors should check the official 2027 ticket conditions for access arrangements to all four events
• Review the supporting programme: Previous editions have featured formats such as the Newpart Innovation Park for innovative cast components. Visitors should check the official 2027 programme for confirmed forums, special areas, and presentations
• Divide the exhibitor landscape by key areas: Before the event, group exhibitors by key areas — ferrous castings, non-ferrous castings, precision castings, sintered products, forged components, materials and alloys, supplier capabilities — to structure your visit efficiently. NEWCAST is scheduled to occupy Halls 14 and 15. The fair takes place from 21 to 25 June 2027 at the Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre
• Plan meetings with potential partners: The event provides an opportunity to coordinate with manufacturers, suppliers, and industry professionals in one location

Review the organiser’s current exhibitor directory and group relevant companies by business objective, product area, or hall location before planning meetings.

Exhibitor Perspective

Exhibitors at NEWCAST range from international casting manufacturers, precision casting specialists, and component suppliers to material providers, quality control companies, and engineering service providers. In 2023, NEWCAST hosted 482 exhibitors across 8,138 m² of exhibition space, with 71% of visitors being buyers and 31% coming from purchasing departments in major user industries. Across the four Bright World of Metals trade fairs, 2,188 exhibitors and 63,262 visitors from 116 countries participated.

Visitors evaluating potential partners should look beyond individual products to understand casting quality, dimensional accuracy, material properties, supply reliability, and total sourcing cost. The event’s focus on innovation, lightweight construction, sustainability, and B2B networking provides additional engagement opportunities for visitors and exhibitors.

Planning to exhibit rather than visit? Explore the NEWCAST Düsseldorf Strategic Exhibitor Guide.

Continue Your Research

Research companies participating in the exhibition — explore the NEWCAST Düsseldorf Exhibitor List to identify casting manufacturers, precision casting specialists, component suppliers, material providers, quality control specialists, and engineering service providers before your visit.

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At NEWCAST Düsseldorf, a productive visit depends on evaluating casting quality, dimensional accuracy, material properties, supply reliability, and strategic fit across the casting ecosystem.