Finding the right solution for each challenge ...
- Product development from concept to serial production
- Reliable & accredited testing of prototypes and serial products
- Development of optimized materials and processes
One-stop technology partner
... by unlocking the full potential of any infrastructure
- Agile solutions through co-development with our OEMs and early involvement in the development process
- Mastering the development requirements through our local and global R&D competence
« Over the next decade, GF Casting Solutions will combine AI with traditional engineering to sustainably shape our industry’s future. By accelerating innovation cycles, we’ll deliver resource-efficient solutions for global markets in the US, Europe, and Asia, creating lasting value for our customers.»
Frank Gensty, Head of Technology
Innovation & Applied Research
Challenging the status quo to realize your project
Through customer-centric innovation, GF Casting Solutions is shaping the future of mobility.
As a leader in sustainability and innovation, strong development capabilities and a culture of innovation are key to achieving this goal.
Our global network enables continuous technology scouting and innovation ideation through effective internal collaboration in order to support our customers in mobility and energy projects.
Technology Development
Taking your concept to serial production
Performance simulation
GF Casting Solutions provides exceptional expertise in lightweight design optimization for highly complex castings.
State-of-the-art performance simulation tools streamline product development, ensuring precise analysis and validation of designs, thereby reducing development time and enhancing efficiency.
GF Casting Solutions is uniquely positioned to meet the increased demands of today's and future products thanks to our long-standing experience in the foundry industry and our global network of experts.
Process development
GF Casting Solutions excels in process development by integrating advanced digitalization tools to optimize every stage of the manufacturing workflow, from initial design to serial production.
Optimized processes with advanced technologies ensure efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality solutions in an increasingly digital manufacturing environment. In addition, various data science techniques and virtual development are implemented to optimize production processes and improve overall efficiency, all for the customers benefit.
The following services are offered:
- Feasibility studies
- Product design development
- Lightweight design optimization based on bionic principles
- Topology optimization
- FEA simulations (linear and non-linear)
- Process-optimized design and simulations
- Filling and solidification simulation
GF Casting Solutions is committed to ensuring manufacturability, scalability, and cost efficiency through enhanced performance and process development.
Product Validation
Testing of your castings at the highest level of competence
GF Casting Solutions ensures the highest level of validation of new designs and concepts through its accredited Product Validation Team. Using state-of-the-art testing methods to evaluate materials, components and functions, validation enables faster development. As a result, prototyping cycles are shortened and costs are reduced.
Backed by years of experience in large and small series production, GF Casting Solutions supports customers at every stage, confirming performance prior to serial production.
Download GF Casting Solutions Accreditaion by the Swiss Accreditation Service SAS here:
Swiss Accreditation for Testing laboratory for metal materials, parts and component systems
Validation scope
- product performance
- material durability
- calculated degree of function
Our accredited testing methods include:
- Static tests
- Multi-channel dynamic bench tests with up to four channels
- Impact tests
- Verification of numerical simulation and validation
- Measuring technology (strain gauge, GOM etc.)
- Dynamic test under corrosion and / or temperature
- NVH test
- Prototyping
