Precision Casting: Automated Shell-Making Systems for Investment Casting Foundries
VA Technology is proud to be a leading partner to the European investment casting market. With more than 35 years of expertise in designing and manufacturing advanced shell‑making systems, the company focuses on delivering robust shellroom solutions that support process optimisation across a wide range of investment casting foundries.
Across Europe, more than 150 IC‑series Shellmaker® systems are in daily operation within investment casting facilities. Each ceramic shell‑making system is engineered around the customer’s specific production requirements and floorplan, ensuring maximum efficiency, reliability and ease of use. Recognising the importance of system uptime, VA Technology’s specialist field service and engineering teams provide comprehensive support throughout Europe. From routine servicing and on‑site maintenance to remote diagnostics, the company delivers over 350 contracted service days, to Europe alone, each year to keep customers’ shellroom systems performing at their best.
As an active member of the European Investment Casters’ Federation (EICF), VA Technology remains closely connected to the latest developments in investment casting. The company’s recent participation in the 33rd EICF International Conference in Seville, Spain, highlighted ongoing innovation in shell‑making processes, automation and equipment design. “Looking back on the event, it really was another great EICF conference. It brought together investment casters, buyers and suppliers, and gave everyone a chance to talk about what’s new in ceramic shell building,” said Stephane Sabatino, Sales Manager: Europe. “This year has been especially interesting for our system design team. We’ve been working on some really complex multi‑level projects, dealing with tight floor‑space challenges, and system upgrades with enhanced tools to meet the operational requirements of our customers.”
As technology advances, so do production expectations within many foundries. VA Technology understands the precision required in shell production, and its support extends far beyond installation. Tailored training programs at dedicated training centres, combined with rapid‑response service, ensure customers gain maximum value from their shellroom systems.
Why Choose VA Technology?
Our systems empower customers to increase throughput, reduce shell defects and waste materials, and improve shell reproducibility. Many have transitioned from manual to automated shellroom systems, supported by our team of engineers and field service technicians through project management and bespoke training programs.
Built to last, our robust shellroom equipment provides confidence in achieving high-quality shell-making standards. We manufacture equipment tailored to suit specific production requirements and floorplans. Our product range includes:
- IC-Series Robots
- Rapid Drying Systems
- Slurry Preparation Systems
- Dust Collection Systems
- Environmental Control Systems
- Slurry Pumping Systems
- Integrated Shell Management Systems, and more.
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Our expertise spans industries such as Aerospace, Medical Devices, Automotive, Turbocharger, and Commercial Castings, among many others.
