CastForge Stuttgart – The trade fair for castings and forgings with machining

Efficiency, precision, and cooperative exchange along the metal value chain

CastForge in Stuttgart is a specialized trade fair with a clear focus: cast and forged parts and their mechanical processing. It is aimed specifically at industrial buyers, purchasers, developers, and production managers who require customized components for machines, vehicles, drives, assemblies, or industrial systems—and who value quality, transparency, and efficiency throughout the supply chain. What makes CastForge so special is that the trade fair closes an important gap between raw part production and ready-to-install products. Here, foundries, forges, machinists, and system suppliers meet on equal terms with the aim of presenting solutions along the entire process chain.

Overview of processes, materials, and markets

At CastForge, exhibitors from all over Europe will demonstrate how modern metal components are created—and how they can be produced economically, with high precision, and on schedule. The trade fair will feature, among other things:

• Iron casting, steel casting, and non-ferrous casting
• Die forging, open die forging, cold extrusion
• CNC turning, milling, grinding, drilling, and other machining processes
• Heat treatment, coating, surface finishing
• Design support, materials consulting, and simulation
• Logistics, packaging, and just-in-time delivery
• Quality management and non-destructive testing
• Supply chain management and supplier strategies

The focus is on both individual parts and series production – from prototypes to long-term framework agreements. Anyone interested in other trade fairs in the region can find a comprehensive overview of the regional event portfolio at Stuttgart Trade Fair.

Target group: Procurement officers, developers, producers

The visitor structure at CastForge is clearly defined—and that is what makes it so effective. The following people meet at the trade fair:

• Purchasing managers and supply chain managers
• Development engineers and product designers
• Production managers and manufacturing experts
• OEMs and system suppliers
• Quality assurance specialists
• Engineering service providers and materials engineers
• Technical universities and research institutions

The discussions are usually very specific—often directly related to a project or existing need. This means that the trade fair not only generates contacts, but often leads to long-term partnerships.

Focus on quality and reliability

A key topic at CastForge is reliable supply chains—especially in times of international uncertainty and increasing demands on quality, sustainability, and documentation. Many exhibitors are therefore presenting not only their manufacturing technologies, but also their certifications, traceability systems, and sustainability strategies. The growing importance of sustainability in the metalworking industry will also be addressed at the trade fair – for example, through resource-efficient processes, low-carbon manufacturing, and the use of recycled materials.

CastForge – the specialized platform for metal expertise

In a world where technological complexity, delivery capability, and cost efficiency are increasingly intertwined, CastForge in Stuttgart offers just the right environment for finding solutions. It is the place where high-precision components and sustainable business relationships are created—practical, efficient, and future-oriented. Further information can be found on the organizer's website: www.messe-stuttgart.de