EV Suppliers

ACTech produces casting prototypes and small batches for customers from various industries: for the automotive industry and its suppliers, for the aerospace industry, and for machine and plant manufacturers. As one of the leading global rapid prototyping companies, ACTech provides all design and production processes under a single roof for the speedy production of complete casting prototypes. From the 3D data set, ACTech produces complete castings ready for testing and installation. State-of-the-art rapid prototyping processes combined with CNC pattern making and CNC machining achieve extremely fast production of prototypes that, from the very first casting, are comparable to series production. This expertise benefits customers by reducing development time and lowering costs compared to conventional methods, achieving smooth production launches for their products. Today, more than 1,000 companies worldwide utilize ACTech’s unique service.

Twin City Die Castings Co. is a premier aluminum and magnesium die casting manufacturer with over 100 years of expertise serving critical industries. Founded in 1919, TCDC has evolved into a technically advanced supplier providing full-service solutions from engineering and design through finishing and assembly. Their capabilities span from prototype to high-volume production, utilizing sophisticated equipment including die casting machines from 400 to 1,600 tons. TCDCs dedication to innovation, quality, and collaborative engineering enables them to deliver complex components that meet demanding specifications. Their ISO and IATF certified operations in Minnesota and South Dakota combine cutting-edge technology with traditional craftsmanship to create value-added solutions for medical, defense, automotive, and industrial applications.

GROHMANN ALUWORKS is a specialized German manufacturer of high-precision aluminum castings for automotive and industrial applications with over 65 years of experience. Their expertise in low-pressure and gravity die casting technologies enables the production of complex components with exceptional mechanical properties and dimensional accuracy. Operating from a modern facility in Werdohl, they combine traditional German engineering excellence with state-of-the-art production methods and advanced quality control systems. GROHMANNs technical capabilities extend from alloy development to finished component testing, offering customers a complete development partner for aluminum casting projects. Their flexible production capabilities accommodate both small series and high-volume manufacturing requirements, while their engineering team provides comprehensive support from initial concept to series production, making them an ideal partner for demanding automotive applications.

Alma Automotive is a two-way connection between the Academia and the Automotive Industry; from these we have gained much of the experience that today we can put at the service of our customers. The world of Motorsport in particular has posed us challenges that we have always faced with the strength of our knowledge that have led us to be a reliable partner for the supply of excellent products and services. The Company is highly oriented towards new challenges to improve the performance of the tools provided to design and develop more efficient engines and powertrains. Our Group manages a wide range of applications, taking advantage of solutions already provided to solve different problems. Alma Automotive has gained deep experience in the simulation and prototyping of electronic control units. In particular, we offer our customers the possibility of implementing a V-ECU (Virtual Engine Control Unit) in a very short time: typically 2–3 months. We provide assistance for any type of engine: from petrol and diesel to full-electric powertrains. We are also able to develop Rapid Prototyping Systems for functional bypass and validation of new strategies.

Autocast Inc. is a premier aluminum casting manufacturer with over 50 years of innovation in the automotive industry. The company specializes in high-quality aluminum components utilizing permanent mold and low-pressure casting technologies, offering comprehensive services from design to delivery. With cutting-edge equipment and technological expertise, Autocast delivers consistent quality and precision for complex projects. Their dedicated team provides personalized customer service, flexible production capabilities, and competitive lead times, making them a reliable partner for automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers seeking excellence in aluminum casting solutions.

Pioneering racing transmission manufacturer supplying nearly every motorsport category. Since 1957 Hewland has produced championship-winning gearboxes, final drive units, and differentials known for their robustness and precision. With a focus on motorsport and high-performance EV systems, Hewland’s UK facility (ISO 9001 certified) produces both custom and small-series gearboxes, offering full design-to-manufacture services for competitive racing and specialty automotive projects.

USA Rare Earth, Inc. is building a fully integrated U.S. rare earth magnet supply chain. Established in 2018, the company controls the Round Top heavy rare-earth deposit in Texas and is developing a major NdFeB magnet plant in Stillwater, OK (planned 4,800 t/yr capacity). In early 2025, USA Rare Earth achieved a milestone by producing its first batch of sintered neodymium magnets at its Oklahoma “Innovations Lab”, which it touts as the only scalable neo-magnet manufacturing system in the Western Hemisphere. The company has secured raw material partnerships (e.g. with Australian and domestic suppliers) to ensure feedstock while its mine is being developed. USA Rare Earth’s vision is to be a leading Western supplier of high-performance magnets and critical minerals, serving EV, renewable energy, aerospace, and defense sectors. By onshoring mining, processing, and magnet production, it offers customers a secure, traceable source of magnets made to strict quality and security standards.

Handtmann Group is a diversified family-owned enterprise with over 145 years of history specializing in light metal casting, food processing equipment, and engineering systems. Their Light Metal Casting division is a global leader in aluminum die casting for automotive applications, producing complex, thin-walled components that contribute to vehicle weight reduction and performance enhancement. Handtmanns comprehensive capabilities include part design, process development, die casting, machining, and assembly delivered from advanced manufacturing facilities in Germany, China, and the US. Their technical expertise in high-vacuum die casting enables the production of structural components and safety-critical parts with exceptional integrity and mechanical properties. Handtmanns commitment to innovation, quality, and long-term partnerships has established them as a preferred development partner for automotive OEMs seeking sophisticated lightweight solutions that meet increasingly stringent performance and sustainability requirements.

GF Casting Solutions is a global manufacturer of lightweight components for the mobility and energy industries, combining over 200 years of metallurgical expertise with cutting-edge production technologies. As a division of Georg Fischer AG, they design and produce complex iron, aluminum, and magnesium castings that help reduce vehicle weight and emissions while enhancing performance and safety. Their comprehensive capabilities include bionic design, simulation, prototyping, and high-volume production using innovative processes such as high-pressure die casting, sand casting, and additive manufacturing. GFs international manufacturing network across Europe, Asia, and the Americas delivers engineered solutions for powertrains, structural components, and e-mobility applications. Their commitment to sustainability, digitalization, and technological advancement has established them as a strategic development partner for automotive OEMs seeking next-generation lightweight solutions.

Meridian Lightweight Technologies is the worlds largest supplier of magnesium die castings and assemblies, providing innovative lightweight solutions since 1981. Their expertise in magnesium technology enables design and production of complex thin-wall components that reduce vehicle weight, improve fuel efficiency, and lower emissions. As a division of Wanfeng Auto Holding Group, Meridian combines global resources with local engineering support through operations in Canada, US, Mexico, UK, and China. Their vertically integrated approach encompasses part design, tool construction, die casting, machining, assembly, and corrosion protection, delivering complete solutions for automotive applications. Meridians technical leadership in high-pressure die casting processes and magnesium alloy development has established them as the preferred partner for automotive OEMs seeking to meet increasingly stringent emissions and performance requirements through lightweight design strategies.