34th EICF International Conference & Exhibition 2026 Proceedings
The Complete Knowledge Resource from the Global Investment Casting Community
The official Proceedings of the 34th EICF International Conference & Exhibition provide permanent access to the knowledge, innovation and industry expertise shared during one of the world's leading investment casting events.
Held in Seville, Spain, from 10 to 13 May 2026, the conference brought together 310 delegates representing 134 companies from 21 countries, creating a unique international forum for technical exchange, professional networking and strategic discussion across the investment casting industry.
Under the conference theme, "People, Skills & Knowledge: The Future Workforce of Investment Casting", industry leaders, technical experts, researchers and suppliers explored both the technological developments transforming our industry and the workforce challenges that will shape its future. The Proceedings capture these valuable contributions and make them available as a lasting technical and educational resource.
What's Included
The Proceedings cover the complete conference programme, including:
• 1 Industry Keynote Address
• 1 Workforce Development Keynote
• 1 Strategic Panel Discussion
• 7 Theme Seminar Presentations
• 21 Technical Papers
• 4 Regional Market Reviews
• Contributions from leading foundries, suppliers, research institutes and universities from around the world.
Comprehensive Technical Coverage
The publication addresses a broad range of topics relevant to today's investment casting industry, including:
• Ceramic Shell Systems
• Wax Technology and Surface Engineering
• Melting and Solidification Technologies
• Sensor Technology and Inline Process Monitoring
• Digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence
• CAE Simulation and Process Optimisation
• Automation and Robotics
• Additive Manufacturing Applications
• Aerospace Casting Technologies
• Advanced Materials and Metallurgy
• Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP)
• Process Innovation and Sustainability
• Global Investment Casting Market Reviews and Industry Trends.
More Than Traditional Conference Proceedings
The 2026 EICF Proceedings provide access to a complete digital learning experience.
Each contribution includes not only the technical abstract and speaker information, but also direct access to the original presentation slides and the recorded conference video exactly as delivered during the event. This allows readers to experience the presentations as conference delegates did, benefiting from the speaker's technical explanations, practical insights, visual material and industry experience that often extend beyond the written paper itself.
The combination of written proceedings, presentation materials and recorded conference sessions transforms this publication into a comprehensive digital knowledge library, preserving the expertise shared by leading investment casting professionals and making it accessible long after the conference has concluded.
An Essential Reference for Industry Professionals
Whether you attended the conference or were unable to participate, the 34th EICF Conference Proceedings offer a unique opportunity to access the latest technical developments, industry best practices, market intelligence and workforce strategies presented by some of the most respected experts in the global investment casting community.
A valuable resource for foundries, suppliers, engineers, managers, researchers, educators and students committed to technical excellence, innovation and the future development of investment casting.