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5th International Conference on INGOT CASTING, ROLLING & FORGING

13 Oct – 15 Oct 2026 · Verona

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5th International Conference on INGOT CASTING, ROLLING & FORGING

13 Oct – 15 Oct 2026 · Verona

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Day 1 · Tuesday 13 October Day 2 · Wednesday 14 October Day 3 · Thursday 15 October

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Lilium+Iris room

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Coffee break10:30–11:00 Lunch12:40–14:00 Coffee break15:40–16:10 Conference dinner19:00–21:30

Discrete Particle Modelling of Inclusion Transport and Localization in Bottom-Poured IngotsDiscrete Particle Modelling of Inclusion Transport and Localization in Bottom-Poured Ingots08:50–09:10AGArianna GottiTransvalor Optimization of Hot Rolling Processes Using Temperature-Dependent Ductile Damage ModellingOptimization of Hot Rolling Processes Using Temperature-Dependent Ductile Damage Modelling09:10–09:30CT

Advanced Energy-Saving Technologies in Open Die Forging Presses: A Case Study on Press UpgradeAdvanced Energy-Saving Technologies in Open Die Forging Presses: A Case Study on Press Upgrade08:50–09:10LBLuca BertoldiSales Director Next-Generation Metal Forming: Utilizing the PMSD as a Universal Drive for Hydraulic PressesNext-Generation Metal Forming: Utilizing the PMSD as a Universal Drive for Hydraulic Presses09:10–09:30SP

A CAD/CAE Integrated Simulation Method for the Hydraulic System of Forging Presses Based on Model Parameter MappingA CAD/CAE Integrated Simulation Method for the Hydraulic System of Forging Presses Based on Model Parameter Mapping11:00–11:20ZHZhiqiang HeYanshan University An ICME‑Enabled Digital Framework for Modeling of Microstructure Evolution during Industrial Steel Casting and ForgingAn ICME‑Enabled Digital Framework for Modeling of Microstructure Evolution during Industrial Steel Casting and Forging11:20–11:40

Advanced Copper Solutions for Remelting TechnologiesAdvanced Copper Solutions for Remelting Technologies11:00–11:20CDChristof DratnerDipl.-Ing., Dipl.-Wirt. Ing.PLASMA – Value add for metallurgical refining in VID-ProcessesPLASMA – Value add for metallurgical refining in VID-Processes11:20–11:40HFHenrik Franz

Heating Ingots with Oxyfuel and Hydrogen before Rolling and ForgingHeating Ingots with Oxyfuel and Hydrogen before Rolling and Forging14:00–14:20JVJoachim von ScheeleLinde GmbH Effects of Axial Feed Direction on Forged Shape in Mandrel-Less Incremental Forging of Circular Variable-Cross-Section Tube EndsEffects of Axial Feed Direction on Forged Shape in Mandrel-Less Incremental Forging of Circular Variable-Cross-Section Tube Ends14:20–14:40

Research on Pulsed Current-assisted Rolling Forming and Microstructure–Properties of Pure Titanium Ultra-thin StripsResearch on Pulsed Current-assisted Rolling Forming and Microstructure–Properties of Pure Titanium Ultra-thin Strips14:00–14:20SWShufeng WeiCollege of Mechanical Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, China Heat Transfer Study in Descaling and Roll Cooling on Blooming LineHeat Transfer Study in Descaling and Roll Cooling on Blooming Line14:20–14:40

A Combined Physics-Based and Artificial Intelligence Through-Process Modelling of Steel Production PathA Combined Physics-Based and Artificial Intelligence Through-Process Modelling of Steel Production Path16:10–16:30BŠBožidar ŠarlerUniversity of Ljubljana and Institute of Metals and Technology A dynamic permeability model based on real-time local solidification time for macrosegregation modeling in alloy directional solidificationA dynamic permeability model based on real-time local solidification time for macrosegregation modeling in alloy directional solidification

The Effect of the Slip Transition in the Rolling Deformation Zone on the Wear Behavior of Hot Rolling Work RollsThe Effect of the Slip Transition in the Rolling Deformation Zone on the Wear Behavior of Hot Rolling Work Rolls16:10–16:30STSunrui Tao Two-Stage Descaling at PSM Plate Mill for High-Alloy PlatesTwo-Stage Descaling at PSM Plate Mill for High-Alloy Plates16:30–16:50CR

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Chaouki TAHRIArcelorMittal

Machine learning models to classify non-metallic inclusions in as-cast steel ingotsMachine learning models to classify non-metallic inclusions in as-cast steel ingots09:30–09:50MWMu WangzhongLulea University of Technology

Intelligent Integration of Reheating Furnace Control and Hot Rolling Process to Reduce Energy Losses and Delays in Steel Bar ManufacturingIntelligent Integration of Reheating Furnace Control and Hot Rolling Process to Reduce Energy Losses and Delays in Steel Bar Manufacturing09:50–10:10GSGulvir SinghGuru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana

AI-Driven Surface Inspection Enabling Automated Grinding of Forged IngotsAI-Driven Surface Inspection Enabling Automated Grinding of Forged Ingots10:10–10:30HSHannu SuopajärviSapotech Oy

Stefan PahnkePahnke Systems

Development of Linear Elastic and Elastoplastic Finite Element Solvers for Forging SimulationDevelopment of Linear Elastic and Elastoplastic Finite Element Solvers for Forging Simulation09:30–09:50QLQi LiuCollege of Mechanical Engineering. Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, China

Three-Roll Skew Rolling of Titanium/Steel Bimetallic Composite Tubes: Simulation and ExperimentThree-Roll Skew Rolling of Titanium/Steel Bimetallic Composite Tubes: Simulation and Experiment09:50–10:10QDQingshan DingCollege of Mechanical Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, China

Efficient electrification of round steel bars heating during rolling processEfficient electrification of round steel bars heating during rolling process10:10–10:30PJPello JimbertUniversity of the Basque Country UPV/EHU

CLChunhui LuoSwerim AB

LEVERAGING DOWNSAMPLING AND EXPERT SYSTEMS FOR DATA-DRIVEN PROCESS OPTIMIZATION IN THE FORGING INDUSTRYLEVERAGING DOWNSAMPLING AND EXPERT SYSTEMS FOR DATA-DRIVEN PROCESS OPTIMIZATION IN THE FORGING INDUSTRY11:40–12:00GMGeorg Maiervoestalpine Böhler Edelstahl GmbH & Co KG

Surrogate modeling of the cogging process in open die forging simulationSurrogate modeling of the cogging process in open die forging simulation12:00–12:20GHGustav HäggströmSwerim AB

Revitalizing Lifecycle Support for Heavy Forging Equipment – Modernization and Upgrade Strategies for Existing Manipulator SystemsRevitalizing Lifecycle Support for Heavy Forging Equipment – Modernization and Upgrade Strategies for Existing Manipulator Systems12:20–12:40JBJörg BlumDANGO & DIENENTHAL Maschinenbau GmbH

Effect of Cu addition on microstructure, mechanical properties, and Heat treatment response of in situ Al-15Mg2Si-4.5Si compositeEffect of Cu addition on microstructure, mechanical properties, and Heat treatment response of in situ Al-15Mg2Si-4.5Si composite11:40–12:00MMMohammed Kedir MustofaIndian Institute of Science Bangalore, Karnataka, India-560012

White Spot Origins, their Impact on Critical Components, and a Pathway for Prevention using VARmetricWhite Spot Origins, their Impact on Critical Components, and a Pathway for Prevention using VARmetric12:00–12:20ESEike Schmilinsky

Improving ingot casting technologyImproving ingot casting technology12:20–12:40JCJohn CampbellUniversity of Birmingham, UK

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Takahiro MakiyamaInstitute of Technologists

Industrial trials with renewable dimethyl ether as fuel in an ingot reheating furnaceIndustrial trials with renewable dimethyl ether as fuel in an ingot reheating furnace14:40–15:00GHGustav HäggströmSwerim AB

Optimizing Induction Heating for Steel Billets: A Multiphysics Approach to Electrification and DecarbonizationOptimizing Induction Heating for Steel Billets: A Multiphysics Approach to Electrification and Decarbonization15:00–15:20MGMatteo GregoriRINA Consulting – CSM S.p.a.

Water Footprint Reduction in the Metallurgical Sector through Oily Emulsion Reuse and the WASM MethodWater Footprint Reduction in the Metallurgical Sector through Oily Emulsion Reuse and the WASM Method15:20–15:40AFAngelo FerrantiContec Industry

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Milan HnizdilBrno University of Technology, Heat transfer and fluid flow laboratory, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

Extending SBQ Rolling to Large Diameters: Stainless and Special Steels from 3.75 to 16 inches at FRISA SteelExtending SBQ Rolling to Large Diameters: Stainless and Special Steels from 3.75 to 16 inches at FRISA Steel14:40–15:00AVAlberto Vazquez

Extension and Application of Hot Workability Prediction Model in Thermomechanical ProcessingExtension and Application of Hot Workability Prediction Model in Thermomechanical Processing15:00–15:20SGSHUO GUOPoliclinico di Milano

Shear and dynamic effects on hot deformation of Fe-25Mn-5Al-0.7C lightweight steelShear and dynamic effects on hot deformation of Fe-25Mn-5Al-0.7C lightweight steel15:20–15:40RLRuowei LiPolitecnico di Milano

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HXHaoran XuInstitute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Digital Twin–Based Simulation Chain for Rail Manufacturing: Roll Pass Design, Head Hardening, and StraighteningDigital Twin–Based Simulation Chain for Rail Manufacturing: Roll Pass Design, Head Hardening, and Straightening16:50–17:10NBNikolay Biba

ESR simulation: prediction of quality and grain size for nickel based ingotESR simulation: prediction of quality and grain size for nickel based ingot17:10–17:30CVCristian ViscardiECOTRE Valente srl

Ingot uphill casting defect potential reasons and forecast by different approach and analysis.Ingot uphill casting defect potential reasons and forecast by different approach and analysis.17:30–17:50FPFerruccio Pastorino

Christian Redl

INTECO melting and casting technologies GmbH

Rapid Interface Strengthening of Cold-Rolled Bimetallic Composite Strips via Electric Pulse TreatmentRapid Interface Strengthening of Cold-Rolled Bimetallic Composite Strips via Electric Pulse Treatment16:50–17:10XNXiaomiao NiuTaiyuan University of Technology

ECAI Omega: 2 machines in one!ECAI Omega: 2 machines in one!17:10–17:30CSClaudia SolariAIM

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Gardenia room

Lilium+Iris room

Coffee break10:30–11:00

Lunch12:40–14:00

Coffee break15:40–16:10

Conference dinner19:00–21:30

Discrete Particle Modelling of Inclusion Transport and Localization in Bottom-Poured IngotsAGA. Gotti Optimization of Hot Rolling Processes Using Temperature-Dependent Ductile Damage ModellingCTC. TAHRI Machine learning models to classify non-metallic inclusions in as-cast steel ingotsMWM. Wangzhong Intelligent Integration of Reheating Furnace Control and Hot Rolling Process to Reduce Energy Losses and Delays in Steel Bar ManufacturingGSG. Singh AI-Driven Surface Inspection Enabling Automated Grinding of Forged IngotsHSH. Suopajärvi

Advanced Energy-Saving Technologies in Open Die Forging Presses: A Case Study on Press UpgradeLBL. Bertoldi Next-Generation Metal Forming: Utilizing the PMSD as a Universal Drive for Hydraulic PressesSPS. Pahnke Development of Linear Elastic and Elastoplastic Finite Element Solvers for Forging SimulationQLQ. Liu Three-Roll Skew Rolling of Titanium/Steel Bimetallic Composite Tubes: Simulation and ExperimentQDQ. Ding Efficient electrification of round steel bars heating during rolling processPJP. Jimbert

A CAD/CAE Integrated Simulation Method for the Hydraulic System of Forging Presses Based on Model Parameter MappingZHZ. He An ICME‑Enabled Digital Framework for Modeling of Microstructure Evolution during Industrial Steel Casting and ForgingCLC. Luo LEVERAGING DOWNSAMPLING AND EXPERT SYSTEMS FOR DATA-DRIVEN PROCESS OPTIMIZATION IN THE FORGING INDUSTRYGMG. Maier Surrogate modeling of the cogging process in open die forging simulationGHG. Häggström Revitalizing Lifecycle Support for Heavy Forging Equipment – Modernization and Upgrade Strategies for Existing Manipulator SystemsJBJ. Blum

Advanced Copper Solutions for Remelting TechnologiesCDC. Dratner PLASMA – Value add for metallurgical refining in VID-ProcessesHFH. Franz Effect of Cu addition on microstructure, mechanical properties, and Heat treatment response of in situ Al-15Mg2Si-4.5Si compositeMMM. Mustofa White Spot Origins, their Impact on Critical Components, and a Pathway for Prevention using VARmetricESE. Schmilinsky Improving ingot casting technologyJCJ. Campbell

Heating Ingots with Oxyfuel and Hydrogen before Rolling and ForgingJVJ. von Scheele Effects of Axial Feed Direction on Forged Shape in Mandrel-Less Incremental Forging of Circular Variable-Cross-Section Tube EndsTMT. Makiyama Industrial trials with renewable dimethyl ether as fuel in an ingot reheating furnaceGHG. Häggström Optimizing Induction Heating for Steel Billets: A Multiphysics Approach to Electrification and DecarbonizationMGM. Gregori Water Footprint Reduction in the Metallurgical Sector through Oily Emulsion Reuse and the WASM MethodAFA. Ferranti

Research on Pulsed Current-assisted Rolling Forming and Microstructure–Properties of Pure Titanium Ultra-thin StripsSWS. Wei Heat Transfer Study in Descaling and Roll Cooling on Blooming LineMHM. Hnizdil Extending SBQ Rolling to Large Diameters: Stainless and Special Steels from 3.75 to 16 inches at FRISA SteelAVA. Vazquez Extension and Application of Hot Workability Prediction Model in Thermomechanical ProcessingSGS. GUO Shear and dynamic effects on hot deformation of Fe-25Mn-5Al-0.7C lightweight steelRLR. Li

A Combined Physics-Based and Artificial Intelligence Through-Process Modelling of Steel Production PathBŠB. Šarler A dynamic permeability model based on real-time local solidification time for macrosegregation modeling in alloy directional solidificationHXH. Xu Digital Twin–Based Simulation Chain for Rail Manufacturing: Roll Pass Design, Head Hardening, and StraighteningNBN. Biba ESR simulation: prediction of quality and grain size for nickel based ingotCVC. Viscardi Ingot uphill casting defect potential reasons and forecast by different approach and analysis.FPF. Pastorino

The Effect of the Slip Transition in the Rolling Deformation Zone on the Wear Behavior of Hot Rolling Work RollsSTS. Tao Two-Stage Descaling at PSM Plate Mill for High-Alloy PlatesCRC. Redl Rapid Interface Strengthening of Cold-Rolled Bimetallic Composite Strips via Electric Pulse TreatmentXNX. Niu ECAI Omega: 2 machines in one!CSC. Solari