Metal China 2026 (24th China International Foundry Expo)

"The suite of tools help us reduce scrap and increase efficiency... We have already achieved a 54.1% reduction in our overall scrap rate for AI-optimized compliant castings."

- David de la Cruz, Chief Digital Officer, Condals

“Monitizer has definitely helped us improve casting quality while lowering resource and energy consumption. That has lowered our carbon emissions and DISCOVER's digital process view will also be invaluable as we begin our new sustainability initiative."

– Javier Heredia, Plant Manager, Draxton

“Monitizer delivered immediate, measurable results. Cutting sand‑related downtime by more than 80% directly improves throughput, cost control, and reliability across our foundry operations.”

- Héctor González, COO, IPS Americas

Metal China 2026 highlighted a clear shift: foundries are increasingly focused on turning production data into measurable performance improvements. Monitizer demonstrated how IIoT and AI can go beyond data collection to deliver actionable insights that support more stable operations, improved quality, and better decision-making.

Visitors showed strong interest in digital solutions that create a connected production environment. By linking equipment, processes, and people, foundries gain a real-time, holistic view of operations—enabling earlier issue detection, reduced scrap, minimized downtime, and improved overall performance.

Live demonstrations and discussions focused on practical applications of data-driven monitoring and AI-driven optimisation. The emphasis was on delivering consistent, day-to-day improvements that enhance efficiency, reliability, and productivity across the foundry.

A key highlight was Eric Zhang’s on-booth presentation, showcasing how IIoT-driven data optimisation complements MES systems. By combining structured production control with advanced analytics, foundries can unlock continuous improvement and long-term operational gains.