ALUCAST^® – COEP Industry Connect Session on Career Pathways in Die Casting

Aluminium Casters' Association (ALUCAST)®, India, in association with COEP Technological University, Pune, successfully conducted an interactive session titled "Career Pathways in Diecasting for Metallurgy Students" on 25^th March 2026 at 4:00 PM at the Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering.

The session was organized to provide valuable industry exposure and career guidance to metallurgy students. The program witnessed active participation from engineering students of the department.

The session was conducted by experienced experts from ALUCAST India :

• Mr. B. B. Lohiya, Director - Compax Industrial Systems Pvt. Ltd.& Treasurer of Pune Centre - ALUCAST
• Mr. N. Ganesan, Trustee & Editor of ALUCAST Journal, fmr. Director - Ultraseal India Pvt. Ltd.
• Mr. N. Toraskar, Trustee & Hon. Treasurer - ALUCAST, fmr. General Manager Die Casting - Buhler (India) Pvt. Ltd.
• Ms. Vidhi Daryanani, Secretary General, Alucast.

They shared their extensive industry experience and guided students on career opportunities in the die casting sector, highlighting practical challenges, growth prospects, and the skills required to excel in the industry.

Key Highlights of the Session :

• Industrial Careers in Diecasting
• Fundamentals of Diecasting & Metallurgy
• Industry Experience Sharing
• ALUCAST as a Bridge for Students

As part of the session, informative videos on various die casting processes such as HPDC (High Pressure Die Casting), LPDC (Low Pressure Die Casting), and GDC (Gravity Die Casting) were presented. This helped students gain a better understanding of real-world manufacturing practices.The interaction continued with discussions on industry components and applications, enabling students to connect theoretical knowledge with practical exposure.

Students were also apprised of ALUCAST's initiatives, such as, Industry events (International Exhibition & Technical Conference), Webinars and Training Programs, Industrial Visits, Internship & Placement Opportunities.

ALUCAST acts a bridge between industry and academia, thereby further strengthening the industry–academia connect.The session concluded with a Thank You note and an interactive Q&A segment. It concluded on a positive note, with students gaining valuable insights and motivation to pursue careers in the die casting and metallurgy domain.

ALUCAST^® Signs MoU with MIT World Peace University to Strengthen Industry-Academia Collaboration

We are delighted to announce that ALUCAST^® has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University, Pune, on May 19^th, 2025.

This partnership marks a pivotal moment in aligning academic learning with industry needs in the aluminum die-casting sector. The MoU outlines a comprehensive collaboration that includes :

• Academic Integration : Introduction of a dedicated elective program on die casting at Diploma, Graduate, and Postgraduate levels, with ALUCAST® contributing to curriculum development and faculty training.
• Industry Exposure : Facilitating student internships, live industrial projects, factory visits, and hands-on training programs.
• Faculty and Student Development : Organizing guest lectures and faculty development initiatives to ensure contemporary industry knowledge transfer.
• Research and Innovation : Joint R&D projects, publications, and initiatives to promote sustainable manufacturing and process improvements.
• Workforce Upskilling : Offering continuing education and management development programs for professionals in the die-casting industry.

This collaboration reflects ALUCAST®'s commitment to nurturing talent, driving innovation, and building a resilient, future-ready ecosystem for aluminum die casting in India.