Three Trends in 2026: Customization, Green Intelligence, One-Stop Integration

Three core trends are shaping the foundry industry in 2026. First, customized production is becoming mainstream, with small-batch, multi-variety, fast-response flexible manufacturing emerging as a procurement necessity. Second, green and smart casting is being fully implemented, with digitalization, automation, and green processes advancing in parallel. Third, one-stop integrated supply is becoming a decisive factor when customers select suppliers.

According to the China Foundry Association's 2025 industry report, domestic precision casting output reached 5.2 million tons in 2025, with demand from instrumentation, aerospace, and nuclear power continuing to grow. Experts advise foundry companies to move faster from "delivering single castings" to integrated services spanning process design, precision casting, and post-machining, to capture higher-value markets.