Radar Meets Foundry: How modern sensor technology drives the digitalization of casting
Radar technology is transforming the way foundries understand and control their casting processes. At the Barbaratagung on November 27, we will showcase how real-time, contactless radar monitoring opens the door to higher quality, efficiency, and sustainability in sand and die casting.
Digitalization in foundry technology is advancing rapidly — and radar is becoming a key enabler in this transformation. We are therefore excited to take part in this year’s Barbaratagung hosted by Fraunhofer IGCV on November 27 where we will discuss the next steps toward the fully digital foundry together with experts from research and industry.
Why radar? New opportunities for sand and die casting
Radar technology offers unique advantages for monitoring industrial processes. In sand and die casting in particular, it opens up new possibilities thanks to its ability to measure in real time, contactlessly, and under extreme environmental conditions.
This enables:
- Temperature monitoring without interfering with the process
- Solidification analysis during critical phases
- Detection of material behavior throughout the casting process
These insights provide a significantly more accurate understanding of what happens inside the mold — a crucial step toward improved quality, repeatability, and sustainability in production.
More precision, efficiency, and sustainability
Data-driven process control reduces scrap, saves energy, and extends tool life. Radar makes previously invisible process states transparent and enables control loops that were not feasible before.
In this way, the technology contributes directly to shaping the foundry of the future.
Barbaratag in Garching
We look forward to inspiring discussions, new perspectives, and an active exchange with everyone driving the digital transformation of foundry technology.
Together, we aim to explore how radar can unlock the next wave of innovation across the industry.
Have a look if you want to know more about this event or get to know, how mecorad´s single-sensor products and solutions can support your production.
