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July 27, 2026

So here it is ….

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/luca-greco-991641275_volkswagen-group-ordered-new-9000-ton-gigacasting-share-7487480506146648064-FUsD/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAwiV-YBIX5g8bPKcpmec63IDHkjRKgHkbw This  discreet message was posted on Linkedin:  VW is buying 16 × 9,000-ton GIGA presses from Bühler. Possible allocation: 8 Volkswagen, 4 Audi, 4 Škoda-Auto.
July 25, 2026

After vacation I

So I’m back home after my vacation and I’m experiencing one shock after another. The first is ZETOR and the definitive end of production. That doesn’t
July 3, 2026

Automotive

Fig. 1 – Pillars of strategic development for commercial heat treaters Fig. 2 – Automotive ecosystem in CZ  The last chapter I want to write about
June 25, 2026

Where are we going – do we know?

I am constantly asked about my vision for the future of heat treatment. In a way, it is an honor, but in another way, it is
June 24, 2026

Strategy

I published an infographic on Linkedin (see Fig. 1) on the topic of ECM ICBP Flex. However, I found that my view is not entirely identical
June 22, 2026

Not LPC as LPC

It is still claimed that, unlike classical carburizing, where we control the carbon potential Cp with an oxygen probe, or using a dew point or via
February 21, 2026

ECM dominates LPC

ON the website “The Monty.com” was published this aticle https://themonty.com/15-largest-captive-heat-treats-north-america-2/ In total, there are 193 carburizing cells  from ECM in the TOP 15 hardening plants in
February 3, 2026

What about quenching in helium?

With the increasing demand for LPC, it is crucial for the choice of equipment whether to quench in a gas stream or into oil. And if
December 25, 2025

Linserka

Although it is seemingly not related to my metallurgical topics, the opposite is true. On Saturday, December 20, the reconstructed building of the former factory in
December 22, 2025

Tesla Aluminum Recycling

Elon Musk continues to amaze. The fact that he flies into space is already taken for granted, and I have the impression that we are moving
September 2, 2025

Volvo Košice

Taken from: https://www.industryarsenal.com/p/weekly-gigacasting-news-40?utm_source=www.industryarsenal.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=weekly-gigacasting-news-40 The project appears to be entering its final stages. In recent months, more and more suppliers have been sharing photos of their products,
March 30, 2025

Cars, Trump and new tariffs

https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7311086664230072320/ Everyone here is crying today about the new 25% tariffs on European car imports to the US. But how is it the other way around?
November 15, 2023

Volvo Gigafactory Košice

So I thought I was completely wrong when I prepared a lecture at a conference in Jihlava on the topic: Heat treatment of large dies for
September 20, 2022

Electromobility II or with electric cars in Kimberley?

In the first part, I detailed the types of cars for electromobility from an article on Linkedin. There would be nothing strange about that. However, in
September 19, 2022

Electromobility I

Interesting data for electromobility was published on Linkedin. There was a significant year-on-year increase in sales of cars with an electric motor or plug-in hybrids. This
September 16, 2022

Tatra Truck

Sad news from the newspaper. In Tatra Kopřivnice, there was a fire in the heat treatment plant. …What else to say .. https://www.auto.cz/v-hale-tatry-v-koprivnici-horelo-skoda-se-odhaduje-na-nejmene-pet-milionu-korun-145586   September 16,