ESI Group, a leading innovator in Virtual Prototypingsoftware and services for manufacturing industries, announces the new version of its casting simulation software ESI ProCAST; a Virtual Manufacturing solution of ESI that enables foundries to improve the design and quality of the parts they produce. With ESI ProCAST, they`re able to predict manufacturing defects early and without the need for costly physical try-out. Consequently, they can correct part design and manufacturing processes well-ahead of production, achieving lower scrap rates and delivering quality parts in a consistent way. ProCAST 2016 promises even quicker turnaround times with new workflows dedicated to Gravity Casting and High Pressure Die Casting. Set-up time for gravity casting - the most widespread sand casting process - is reduced to just a few minutes, while the workflow for high pressure die casting addressed machine selection and bridges the gap between design and production to deliver increased efficiency on the shop floor.

Casting simulation helps industrial manufacturers and foundries comply with new and increasingly stringent market expectations and achieve the highest quality and productivity possible. To that end, ESI ProCAST provides a complete solution, covering all casting processes and the alloys used in diverse industry sectors and the latest 2016 version focuses on key industrial challenges specifically related to sand, investment and die casting processes in the automotive, aerospace and heavy industries.