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Aqua Casting more than halves its average scrap rate with DISA and Monitizer®
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Aqua Casting more than halves its average scrap rate with DISA and Monitizer®

By combining DISAMATIC moulding technology with Monitizer | DISCOVER and DETECT, Aqua Casting has empowered its people with real-time production insights and predictive maintenance, cutting 2.5% off its average scrap rate, improving uptime and driving more consistent production performance.

DISA RBA Ferro Investing in DISAMATIC 280
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DISA RBA Ferro Investing in DISAMATIC 280

A safer investment for long-term success - RBA Ferro upgrades to DISAMATIC 280

INTERVIEW: By China, for China: how we built the DISAMATIC C5
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INTERVIEW: By China, for China: how we built the DISAMATIC C5

DISA’s project team reveals the design story behind its new moulding machine for the Chinese market

Foundry Tech Expo 2026
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Foundry Tech Expo 2026

September 9 (Wed) - 11 (Fri), 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight, South Hall. Visit our booth to explore the latest innovations in green sand molding, digital foundry solutions, aftermarket services and complete foundry technologies that help improve productivity, quality and sustainability.

DISA Yeong Hwa Case Study
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51 million molds later: DISA support keeps Yeong Hwa running smoothly

After more than 25 years of exceptional productivity and uptime from its DISAMATIC 230C, South Korea’s Yeong Hwa is looking to the future.

DISA Jiangsu Weide case study
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Jiangsu Weide switches from old horizontal flask lines to DISA matchplate molding to triple capacity, halve labor costs and boost casting quality

For more than two decades, Jiangsu Weide Sports Equipment Co., Ltd (“Weide”) has been supplying the health and fitness industry with heavy-duty gym equipment such as dumbbells and kettlebells. Demand for its products continued to climb, but its production capacity couldn’t keep up.

Eren | Disa
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Breaking the myth: Green sand delivers speed, quality and cost advantage

Today, we spoke with Edouard Tavernier from Saint Jean Industries, who has over 20 years of experience in sales and business development across Europe, and Eren Koc, Team Leader for OEM Sales at DISA, who has been with the company for around five years.

Join us for a live demo of the DISA GRIND
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Join us for a live demo of the DISA GRIND

More than a demonstration, this is a working session designed for you to ask questions, challenge the process, and walk away with real, applicable knowledge.

DISAMATIC C5 image
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DISAMATIC C5 is here

The new DISAMATIC C5 sets a fresh benchmark in high-performance moulding, combining advanced automation with precision engineering to boost productivity, quality, and uptime. Discover how DISA is redefining modern foundry operations with its latest innovation.

Älmhults Gjuteri
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Älmhults Gjuteri strengthens grinding performance with DISA GRIND

Discover how Älmhults Gjuteri is blending tradition with cutting-edge manufacturing to stay competitive in today’s industrial landscape. With decades of expertise in cast iron production and a strong focus on quality and sustainability, the company continues to evolve—serving key sectors such as automotive, construction, and engineering.

Progressive case study
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Consistency at 200+ moulds per hour: Progressive Foundry’s DISA MATCH experience

Founded in 1916, Progressive Foundry in Perry, Iowa (USA) has more than a century of experience adapting to change. In the last seven years alone, the foundry has installed three DISA moulding machines. Learn more here.

DISA BCI
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BCI accelerates production, cuts cost per casting, and raises quality with DISA MATCH

BCI replaces two matchplate machines with one DISA MATCH. The family-owned foundry modernizes its molding line to boost reliability, streamline operations, and secure stronger long-term support. Learn more here.

lianhuashan
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Lianhuashan Foundry unlocks quality, efficiency and energy savings with Monitizer | DISCOVER

By partnering with Monitizer, Lianhuashan Foundry has brought every aspect of production into one clear, real-time view - unlocking greater efficiency, reducing energy costs, improving quality and increasing uptime. Learn more here.

DISA Teksid
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28 million moulds later: Teksid upgrades to next-generation DISAMATIC performance with ease

In a fast, smooth project, Teksid Iron Poland has replaced its veteran DISAMATIC 2013 moulding line with a new DISAMATIC D5 to gain an immediate performance increase.

DISA Trakya Dokum
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Full automation, fast installation: Trakya Döküm accelerates casting production with DISA’s seamless pouring integration

Located in Lüleburgaz, 140km west of Istanbul, the giant, state-of-the-art Trakya Döküm foundry supplies 100,000 tons of iron castings annually to industries like automotive, heavy trucks, white goods and agriculture.

30% improvement in mould hardness | DISA | Nelcast
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30% improvement in mould hardness at Nelcast

DISA’s latest visit to Nelcast and conversation with Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Deepak Reddy Ponnavolu, showcased the transformative impact of the Multi Piston and Double Squeeze System (DSS) on modern foundry operations.

Fansuld builds state-of-the-art foundry with complete DISA moulding line and sand plant | DISA
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Fansuld builds state-of-the-art foundry with complete DISA moulding line and sand plant

Fansuld wanted a modern foundry, fast. With a DISA Complete Foundry built around a DISAMATIC D3 vertical moulding machine and full-service support, they got it.

Discover green sand for aluminum at EUROGUSS: 5 times faster, 15% lower cost
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Discover green sand for aluminum at EUROGUSS: 5 times faster, 15% lower cost

DISA’s Eren Koç and Per Larsen will be on the ground to discuss green sand opportunities for aluminum and showcase a wide range of aluminum castings produced in green sand. Here, they explain how green sand could be your new competitive edge.

EUROGUSS 2026: Shape of What’s Next
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DISA Euroguss 2026

At the event, we’ll demonstrate how DISA’s advanced green sand technology - alongside StrikoWestofen and Monitizer—delivers tighter tolerances, smoother surfaces, and cleaner castings for superior quality and efficiency in foundries.

DISA celebrates 125-year anniversary with customers and employees
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DISA celebrates 125-year anniversary with customers and employees

DISA, the global leader in green sand moulding technology, celebrates its 125th anniversary on November 21, 2025. Read more about the celebration in the full press release

FROM MADSEN MACHINE GUNS TO DISAMATIC - DISA 1900-2025
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FROM MADSEN MACHINE GUNS TO DISAMATIC - DISA 1900-2025

Get the book to read the full story about DISA and the creation of the famous blue machines

Grede and Monitizer | DISA
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Grede implements Monitizer in giant foundry IIoT project

Every Grede foundry running Monitizer | DISCOVER has reduced scrap rates and made substantial cost savings.

We want to challenge the industry mindset
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"We want to challenge the industry mindset"

DISA President Ulla Tønnesen on the power of green sand beyond iron. Read the full interview about innovation and DISA's investment in a new test foundry.

The numbers speak for themselves!
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The numbers speak for themselves!

Read the full case study of how Automatic Pattern Change has completely transformed the production at Aquasub.

DISA News | DISA
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Recent DISA News

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“It’s hard to make a breakthrough on your own”
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“It’s hard to make a breakthrough on your own”

DISA’s Per Larsen on a test foundry that’s driving a revolution in non-iron casting production. Read the full interview about innovation and DISA's investment in a new test foundry.

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All-electric mould handling for DISA MATCH

DISA has launched a new all-electric Automatic Mould Handling (AMH) system for its DISA MATCH moulding lines.

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Streamline your grinding team with DISA GRIND automation

Streamline your grinding team with DISA GRIND automation

News | DISA
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Complete Connected Foundry Support at Donsco

A complete connected foundry supports big ambitions at Pennsylvania-based Donsco.

News | DISA
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DISACOOL upgrade cuts sand and casting temperatures

A DISA Equipment Modernisation Programme gave this foundry full control of its sand and casting temperatures.

News | DISA
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Inauguration of manufacturing facility at DISA India

The state-of-the-art facility in Tumkuru was inaugurated by His Excellency F. Svane, Embassy of Denmark in presence of A. Wilhjelm, CEO Norican Group, U. Toennesen, President DISA, DISA India Board of Directors, Customers, partners, and employees of the Norican group in India.

Simplifying foundry operations with a seamless corporation
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Simplifying foundry operations with a seamless corporation

Read the full press release on how DISA Industries and pour-tech are collaborating to combine the best available foundry technology for the industry.

DISAMATIC C3-350s deliver millions of moulds with superb quality, speed and uptime
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DISAMATIC C3-350s deliver millions of moulds with superb quality, speed and uptime

After a leading Chinese compressor casting manufacturer’s first DISAMATIC C3-350 arrived in December 2017, this green sand, vertical moulding line produced 10 million moulds within the first five years – and has now produced over 15 million moulds.

Yuemei D3 Case 20 million moulds
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Yuemei D3 Case 20 million moulds

“DISA vertical moulding guarantees high uptime and quality”: DISAMATIC D3 delivers 20 million moulds in under five years"

DISA BRACKELSBERG 50TH ANNIVERSARY
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DISA BRACKELSBERG 50TH ANNIVERSARY

“Our DISAMATIC has run and run for us without any major downtime. We expect a new DISAMATIC will require even less maintenance than our old one.” Philipp Martin-Mohaupt, Operational Management, J.D. Brackelsberg."

Steel container corners in green sand
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Steel container corners in green sand

Every year, over 4 million containers are produced, requiring more than 32 million new container corner castings.

 DISA helps BQC cut scrap by over 50%
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DISA helps BQC cut scrap by over 50%

Find out more how DISA helps BQC cut scrap by over 50% using the DISA MATCH for aluminum castings

The power of vertical: Letec chooses DISAMATIC C3-X-350 for high speed, high quality and low investment brake disc production
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The power of vertical: Letec chooses DISAMATIC C3-X-350 for high speed, high quality and low investment brake disc production

When China's Letec Automotive Co., Ltd decided to move from horizontal to vertical moulding for its brake disc production in 2021, DISA'S locally manufactured DISAMATIC C3-X-350 machine was the natural choice.

MAT Group to implement Monitizer | PRESCRIBE for AI-driven scrap reduction
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MAT Group to implement Monitizer | PRESCRIBE for AI-driven scrap reduction

How to reduce scrap and make the automotive process stable: everything you need to know about our AI solutions

Morikawa targets 40% scrap reduction
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Morikawa targets 40% scrap reduction

A longstanding DISA customer, Morikawa has relied on high-speed, vertical DISAMATIC® moulding machines since 1979. The foundry now expects DISA’s state-of-the-art Industry 4.0 tools to provide significant competitive advantage and transform it into a digital leader.

DISA India transforms Nelcast’s moulding line performance
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DISA India transforms Nelcast’s moulding line performance

Nelcast increases overall production, reduces downtime and scrap, and enhances its staff’s skills thanks to the Service Contract with DISA India.