2025 2nd SEA Die Casting Congress Successfully Held in Bangkok

2025 2nd SEA Die Casting Congress was grandly held on May 28-29, 2025, at Dusit Princess Srinakarin Bangkok in Thailand. The Congress, themed Collaborative Development · New Energy Vehicles Leading Market Transformation, is the largest and most influential industry summit to date in Southeast Asia, combining new energy vehicles with die casting technology. Over 350 representatives from automobile manufacturers, die casting companies and solution providers from Thailand, China, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Germany, France, Switzerland, Sweden, etc. jointly explored new opportunities in the industry and collaboratively charted a new blueprint for its future.
 

Conference Site

Gathering in Bangkok for Grand Event Opening

The Congress grandly commenced on the morning of May 29, 2025. Distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony included:

■ Bao Linlin，Secretary-General, World Foundry Organization (WFO) Die Casting Commission and Director of Conference & Exhibition, Foundry Institution of Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society (FICMES)
■ Mongkol Aksinikul, President, Thailand Die Casting Association (TDCA)
■ Chaowalit Limmaneevichitr, Vice President and Associate Professor, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT)
■ Siamnat Panassorn，Vice President, Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand (EVAT)

Ms. Bao Linlin, Secretary-General of WFO Die Casting Commission and Director of Conference & Exhibition of FICMES, delivered an opening speech on behalf of the organizers. In the speech, she extended a warm welcome to the guests and expressed her heartfelt thanks to all partners. She said that in the process of global manufacturing transformation, die casting technology has become a key support for strategic areas such as automotive  lightweighting and new energy. The Congress, bringing together top wisdom around the world, aims to break down geographical barriers and promote the development of the industry through technical collaboration, mutual recognition of standards, and deep integration of the industrial chain. She earnestly looks forward to participants embracing an open mindset to jointly pursue innovation, putting into practice the collaborative spirit of "If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together," and working hand in hand to shape a new future for the global die casting industry.

Ms. Lindsay Bao

Joining Forces for Shared Glory

■ Experts Gathered for Solutions and Accelerated Industrial Upgrade
In order to further deepen the talent cooperation between China and Thailand in foundry, give full play to the technical advantages of experts in Thailand, and promote the coordinated development of industry and academia in China and Thailand, FICMES held an expert appointment ceremony and issued certificates during the event. The newly appointed experts, with profound domain mastery across academic research, technological innovation and market expansion and distinguished contributions to the industry, hail from prestigious organizations including TDCA, Ryobi Group, ATA Casting, Aisin Corporation and Maxion Wheels (Thailand). Ms. Cao Xiumei, Deputy Director of Education and Training FICMES, issued letters of appointment to the experts.

2025 SEA Die Casting Expert Appointment Ceremony

■ Collaboration for an Intelligent Future-Salute to Best Partner

The success of this event is inseparable from the strong support of partners from relevant areas in Thailand. Professional, efficient and cooperative, they provided an all-round guarantee for the smooth progress of the event, showcasing Thailand's industrial strength and technical heritage in die casting and building an important platform for Sino-Thai industrial exchange promotion. The organizers held a special appreciation ceremony to express their sincere gratitude to Thailand Die Casting Association (TDCA) and King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT).

■ Annual Die Casting Industry Service Star
In order to further stimulate industrial vitality and promote service spirit, establish a model of industrial service, and promote the healthy and sustainable development of the die casting industry, FICMES presented the 2025 Die Casting Industry Service Star award at the Congress to recognize individuals for excellent performance and outstanding contributions to the development of the industry. Award winners are Adisak Banpot, a high-pressure die casting expert from Delta Electronics (Thailand), Tanwa Longthong, Managing Director of Storemate, Phromphong Pandee, Associate Professor of KMUTT, and Pattrawut Khunwipusit, President of Preston.

Collaborative Development · New Energy Vehicles Leading Market Transformation
As China's automotive industry enters a new stage of globalization, Thailand has emerged as a key strategic location for Chinese automakers expanding across the Southeast Asian market. Under the theme of Collaborative Development · New Energy Vehicles Leading Market Transformation, this conference convenes distinguished global experts to explore new opportunities for regional synergy and technological advancement.
Technical Speech
 

Speaker: Siamnat Panassorn, Vice President, EVAT
Topic: Thailand's EV Leadership: Policy, Innovation, and the Ripple Effect on Component Manufacturing
 

Speaker: Mongkol Aksinikul, President, TDCA
Topic: All in One Solution for Casting Industrials
 

Speaker: Motoda Kazutaka，President, ATA Casting Technology Co., Ltd.
Topic: Amid the Global EV Boom, ATA Casting is Working on Electric Vehicle Parts and its Future Strategy
 

Speaker: Rafael Diem，Head of Advanced Materials SEA, Bühler Group
Topic: Sustainability in Diecasting
 

Speaker: Hardy Zhu, Casting Specialist, Eaton (China) Investment Co., Ltd.
Topic: Co-design and Development of Castings
 

Speaker: Angus Liang，Global Sales Manager - Semi-Solid Magnesium Alloy, Die Casting Machine Division，Yizumi International Business Co., Ltd.
Topic: Latest Development and Application of Mg Thixomolding and Al Rheocasting Technology
 

Speaker: Luciana Stuewe，COO，MAGMA Engineering Asia-Pacific Pte Ltd.
Topic: Enhance Process Reliability & Part Quality in Semi-solid Casting through Advanced Simulation Optimization
 

Speaker: Yusufcan Karadag，Application Engineer, LK Group
Topic: TPI Technology & Lightweighting in Automotive Industry

Speaker: Dr. Paolo Milanese，Sales Director Europe, Haitian Die Casting
Topic: Haitian Giga Die Casting and Thixomolding Magnesium Solution
 

Speaker: Adisak Banpot，Aluminum High Pressure Die Casting Expert, Delta Electronics (Thailand)
Topic: Quality Control of Die Casting Parts by "Technical Review / DFM" Principles

Speaker: Thanakorn Thangwanichkapong，Director of Asia Operations, Maxion Wheels
Topic: Trend of Die Casting Products for EV

Speaker: Sam Chen, Manager of Die Casting BU, TOOL TEMP
Topic: A New Generation of TCU with Energy Efficiency and Intelligent Control
 

Speaker: Tina Zhou, General Manager Second Division, Sciveda Technology Co., Ltd.
Topic: One Stop Solution for GIGA-Casting in Sciveda
 

Speaker: Fu Gang, Director, Phoenix Contact (Nanjing) Smart Technology and Solutions Co., Ltd.
Topic: Decode the Dual-carbon Goals and Embark on a New Journey of Green Transformation for Enterprises

■ Workshop

☆ Sino-Thai Die Casting Tech Training – Demo Session
The organizers set up Sino-Thai Die Casting Tech Training – Demo Session, bringing together senior experts and executives at home and abroad, to carry out Sino-Thai Die Casting Technology Training in a "Chinese and foreign parallel tutors" mode for the first time in Thailand. In this session, Chinese and Thai experts taught on the same stage and students actively interacted with each other, bringing to Southeast Asian market the die casting technological solutions verified by China's industrial practices and attracting rounds of applause at the scene!

Liu Zhentan, Specially Appointed Expert, FICMES
 

Chaowalit Limmaneevichitr, Vice President and Associate Professor, KMUTT

☆ Sino-Thai Die Casting Alliance: China's Know-How, Thailand's Make
The workshop, featuring Sino-Thai Die Casting Alliance: China's Know-How, Thailand's Make, saw the potential of cooperation in die casting between the two countries adequately explored. In a warm atmosphere, experts carried out in-depth exchanges about supply chain construction in Southeast Asia, automotive industry opportunities and overseas market expansion among other topics. China's mature industrial experience and Thailand's localization advantages combined brought tremendous inspiration to participants, and provided new ideas for the Sino-Thai die casting industrial cooperation. There were ample interactions and many entrepreneurs considered the workshop quite fruitful.

James Xi, Co-founder, Veteran Group Pte Ltd

Feng Zhaoyou, General Manager, Beijing Dolphin Digital Tech Co., Ltd.

■ Panel Discussion

☆ Southeast Asia Auto Parts Network: Innovate, Upgrade, Go Green
Against the backdrop of accelerated electrification in the global automotive industry and deepening regional economic integration, Southeast Asia is emerging as a pivotal new hub for automobile manufacturing. This initiative aims to establish a China-Thailand industrial collaboration platform, jointly exploring the development of a more resilient and sustainable regional automotive parts ecosystem. Such cooperation will empower Southeast Asia to capitalize on strategic opportunities arising from the ongoing transformation of the automotive sector.

Moderator：
Chaowalit Limmaneevichitr, Vice President and Associate Professor, KMUTT
Panelist：
Mongkol Aksinikul, President, TDCA
Siamnat Panassorn，Vice President, EVAT
Martin Knoss, Regional President Power Solutions ASEAN at Robert, Bosch Automotive Technologies (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Motoda Kazutaka, President, ATA Casting Technology Co., Ltd.
Hardy Zhu, Casting Specialist, Eaton (China) Investment Co., Ltd.
 

Brand Going Global into Southeast Asia: New Opportunities for Business Showcase and Market Expansion
■ Recommended Brands & Products Display

A dedicated Recommended Brands & Products Display Zone was set up at the conferece venue, providing participating companies with a platform for technology promotion and business collaboration targeting the Southeast Asian market. The latest technological achievements, innovative products, and industry solutions from 24 enterprises were showcased in the zone. Through immersive displays and in-depth exchanges, the exhibitors not only significantly enhanced their brand influence in the Southeast Asian market, but also established substantive connections with local buyers and industrial chain partners, creating strategic footholds for future market expansion.
 

 
■ Excellent Casting Display

Excellent Casting Display, held concurrently with the Congress, brought together cutting-edge achievements in the global foundry industry. Leading companies such as ATA Casting, Storemate, and SPEY Technology (Thailand) showcased high-precision castings, impressing attendees. With live demonstrations and technical exchanges, the event highlighted the innovative synergy between Chinese, Thai, and international foundry supply chains, while providing participants with a cross-regional business matchmaking platform.
 

Exploring Southeast Asia, a Field Investigation Journey
On May 28, conference attendees visited CHANGAN Automobile, Rayong for an on-site study tour. Mr. Cai Hongwei, General Manager of Changan Automobile Thailand and Changan Automobile Southeast Asia Co., Ltd., warmly guided the guests through the facility. By observing the intelligent production lines and advanced manufacturing processes, participants gained in-depth insights into Changan’s achievements in technological innovation and lean management. The factory’s highly efficient production flow and rigorous quality control system left a lasting impression, further strengthening confidence in Changan’s global competitiveness. This visit not only provided valuable industry insights but also laid a practical foundation for future collaboration.
 

CHANGAN Automobile Rayong, a key production base in Changan's global strategy, began construction in November 2023 and officially commenced operations on May 16, 2025. The facility integrates smart workshops for welding, painting, general assembly, engines, and batteries, with automation reaching 90% at critical quality control stations. With an initial annual capacity of 100,000 units (expandable to 200,000 in Phase II), the plant embodies a Green & Smart design philosophy. It employs cutting-edge technologies such as solar power generation, rainwater recycling, air recirculation, virtual simulation, and digital twin systems, significantly reducing energy consumption per-vehicle while boosting manufacturing efficiency. This project exemplifies the high productivity and sustainability of Intelligent Manufacturing from China.

Global Elites Gathering in Bangkok

On May 28-29, the organizers hosted the China-Thailand Industry Elite Exchange followed by a gala dinner, gathering global leaders in the die casting sector for in-depth discussions in a vibrant atmosphere. Participants engaged in multi-dimensional dialogues on cutting-edge industry trends such as spanning technological innovation, market development, and international collaboration, yielding valuable insights. This intellectual feast not only fostered friendly interactions among fellow practitioners, but also built consensus and strength to advance high-quality development in the die casting industry.
 

During the two-day event, the Congress gathered renowned experts, scholars, and industry leaders from global die-casting sector to deliver speeches, conduct workshops, and engage in panel discussions on cutting-edge industry topics. A total of 27 enterprises participated in the featured brand exhibition and premium casting display, while attendees also visited CHANGAN Automobile, Rayong. This pragmatic and forward-looking international die casting summit has established a crucial global exchange platform for the integrated development of new energy vehicles and die casting technologies, significantly advancing worldwide collaboration and progress of the die casting industry.