From megacasting to AI Euroguss 2026 highlights transformation across the die casting value chain

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With 722 exhibitors from 37 countries and around 15,000 trade visitors, Euroguss 2026 confirmed its status as the leading international platform for the die casting industry

An upbeat mood characterised Euroguss 2026, held in Nuremberg from 13 to 15 January. The trade fair once again underlined its position as the leading international platform for the die casting sector. A total of 722 exhibitors from 37 countries showcased their technologies, solutions and services, welcoming around 15,000 trade visitors from across the global industry.

The exhibitors demonstrated how consistently and innovatively the die casting industry is responding to structural change and market transformation. Die cast components remain a central element of modern value creation, particularly in mobility, infrastructure and industrial applications. Aluminium, magnesium and zinc die casting enable the cost-efficient serial production of highly complex geometries and are therefore a key enabler for both established applications and emerging market segments.

For the first time, Euroguss occupied six exhibition halls, making the 2026 edition the largest in the event’s history. Coinciding with its 30th anniversary, the fair clearly positioned itself as more than a conventional exhibition. Alongside its role as a marketplace, Euroguss continues to function as a knowledge platform and a central meeting point for an industry undergoing technological, structural and strategic realignment.

Phuong Anh Do, who is responsible for the ongoing strategic and conceptual development of the event brand, was impressed by the show: “Three days of live die casting and a mood that has been consistently upbeat: I am thrilled by how the industry is working together to shape the future of die casting in Europe. Euroguss is a successful concept that unites the entire die casting value creation chain, including foundries, to drive innovation.”

Satisfied exhibitors and visitors

At Euroguss 2026, 722 German and international exhibitors showcased their products and services across the die casting supply chain to an engaged audience of industry professionals. Almost one in three exhibitors, and around half of the some 15,000 visitors, came from outside Germany. Visitors from Italy, Austria, Poland, the Czech Republic, Turkey, and Switzerland were especially well-represented in Nuremberg. However, there was also immense global interest in the European market from visitors who had travelled from North America, India, and Asia.

Alongside OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, the event also attracted manufacturers and users from various sectors, including electrical engineering, energy technology, DIY, plumbing, home and garden, medical technology, communication technology, aerospace, and lifestyle products. Euroguss is distinguished by technical excellence, engineering ingenuity, and process expertise, as evidenced by the numerous executives, development managers and investment decision-makers in attendance. “We are delighted by the calibre of the visitors. We had high-ranking decision-makers visit our stand, and the response was excellent,” says Aulbach Pressenbau. Kira Jülicher, CEO of Course, sums up Euroguss in one sentence and praises the atmosphere: “Metal industry innovations from across Europe in one place. I am impressed by the many stands and other display areas, and by the considerable creativity demonstrated by participating companies at Euroguss as well as their openness to making new contacts with both suppliers and customers.”

For three whole days, Euroguss focused on both established and new areas of application for die casting, covering aspects such as megacasting, AI-supported manufacturing, material innovations, lightweight construction, quality assurance, highly automated production cells, or recycling.

Euroguss showcases innovative strength

Traditionally, the German Die Casting Conference, which celebrated its 25th round this year, has been held at Euroguss in partnership with the event’s institutional sponsor, the Association of German Die Casting Foundries (VDD). Regarded as the most important German-speaking die casting conference, it offered in-depth knowledge transfer on all three days of the event in around 30 presentations, discussions, and best practice examples. Following the remarkable success of the contest in 2022 and 2024, Euroguss organised the European Die Casting Competition for the third time in association with the Association of German Die Casting Foundries (VDD), the fair’s institutional sponsor. The competition showcases the diverse applications, innovative strength, high quality standard and capabilities of die casting as a forming process using aluminium, magnesium and zinc.

In the Speakers’ Corner at the heart of the trade fair action, the 47 practice-based presentations explored the event’s focus topics. Over the three days of the fair, an audience of more than 3,000 people learned about the latest developments in sustainability and circular economy, mega/giga casting, digitalisation and AI, innovation, HR issues, and supporting young talent.

An industry that is actively shaping progress and the future will always be dependent on the next generation of well-trained recruits. And this is something that Euroguss actively supports. At the Young Talent Day, students, young professionals and companies came together to present innovations, raise the profile of young talent, and encourage dialogue about the future of the industry. Young researchers were also honoured with the Euroguss Talent Award, which recognises the work of graduates and their outstanding final papers on die casting-related topics. This year’s award was won by Selina Freygang from Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg/Audi.

The next Euroguss will be held in Nuremberg from 18 to 20 January 2028. In the interim, the die casting community will gather worldwide at various Euroguss Family events: The Executive Circle, for example, will reconvene in Paris on 1 and 2 July 2026. Alucast will take place in New Delhi from 10 to 12 December 2026, while Euroguss Mexico will be held in Guadalajara from 16 to 18 November 2027.

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