25/5/2026 - 7/6/2026. Dongfeng launches the first vehicle with the 16,000t gigacasting machine. Toyota cancels Lexus LF-ZC production plans. Yizumi and Baowu also worked on Mg CCB. Changan and Baowu magnesium trial-produce first magnesium rear gigacasting. New magnesium thixomolding bulk purchase.
07/06/2026. Changan and Baowu Magnesium successfully trial-produce the first magnesium alloy rear underbody gigacasting in Chongqing, achieving over 20% weight reduction versus aluminum. First trial reached 67% yield rate; mass production still in development.
07/06/2026. Dongfeng’s eπ M8 is the first production vehicle featuring the world’s largest 16,000-ton gigacast battery tray, replacing 195 parts with a single casting at the new Wuhan facility. Mass production starts Q3 2026.
4/5/2026 - 24/5/2026. Seres, Baowu and Haitian celebrate mass production of thixo magnesium CCB. Overcoming corrosion resistance of traditional magnesium alloys. GAC issues public tender for 2 9100T die casting islands. Chenzhi Lightweight delivers 5000T magnesium thixo trunk liftgate mold. China’s primary magnesium output reaches 391,200 tons in first four months of 2026.
13/4/2026 - 3/5/2026. New vehicles with Gigacastings presented at the Beijin Auto Show 2026. Chery Auto and Huawei introduce "Electromagnetic Thermal Control System" for Gigacasting. Bole will deliver a 7,500 ton magnesium Thixomolding machine. TPI first sample trial on a 5,000 ton machine.
28/04/2026. Step-by-step breakdown of the modular gigacasting pepair procedures — Tesla’s structural adhesive, sectioning, precision guide lines, and Wes Morrill’s insights on true repairability.
23/3/2026 - 12/4/2026. Summary of the 21st China die casting congress and visit to Dongfeng’s gigacasting facility + next events. Duoli strengthens partnership with Bühler with a new order. Ford’s ‘Unicasting’ tech promises lower repair bills. Bojun Technology expands partnership with LK Machinery. Changhan’s subsidiary nears mass production with 5,000t magnesium thixomolding machine
05/04/2026. Chinese OEMs and suppliers achieve five breakthroughs in magnesium thixomolding.
04/04/2026. Zeekr 8X EREV debuts the world’s first mass-produced magnesium alloy 900V electric drive unit — 22% lighter at 77 kg with 8 dB better NVH — paired with the brand’s seventh rear underbody Gigacasting.
01/04/2026. Humanoid robots could unlock massive demand for lightweight, high-precision structural parts in aluminum and magnesium. Potentially massively expanding the foundry industry.
