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HYDERABAD, India, Feb. 2, 2026
HYDERABAD, India, Feb. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — According to the latest report by Mordor Intelligence, investment casting market size is projected to reach USD 18.45 billion in 2026, up from USD 17.53 billion in 2025, and is expected to grow to USD 23.82 billion by 2031 at a 5.25% CAGR. The market is central to precision manufacturing, supporting aerospace fleet upgrades, automotive lightweighting, and advanced energy systems. Its near-net-shape production reduces machining, minimizes waste, and helps manufacturers achieve sustainability goals. Advances in silica-sol shells, 3D-printed patterns, and hybrid ceramics are improving quality while shortening production timelines.
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Investment Casting Market Trends and Drivers
Fleet Modernization Programs in Commercial and Military Aviation
The rebound in commercial aviation is driving demand for turbine blades and vanes, while defence programs are ramping up fighter and drone procurements that rely on advanced super-alloy castings. Manufacturers produce integrally cast airfoil components, reducing assembly complexity and weight. With industry certifications, suppliers can deliver directly to Tier-1 engine programs. Enhanced material efficiency, simplified designs, and improved thermal performance are supporting growth in the investment casting market as fleets are modernized.
Automotive Component Lightweighting Drive
Automakers are stepping up efforts to reduce vehicle weight, boosting EV range and efficiency. Mega casting techniques consolidate multiple chassis parts into single components, cutting costs and simplifying production. Investment casting supports these structures by delivering complex aluminium and magnesium parts like brackets, suspension knuckles, and thermal components that die casting alone cannot handle. Its near-net-shape approach reduces machining, saves energy, and lowers carbon impact, driving steady growth in the investment casting market as OEMs expand integrated casting across vehicle lines.
Investment Casting Market Share by Region
Asia Pacific leads the global investment casting market as foundries in China and India expand aerospace-grade production. Certified lines produce high-performance turbine components for OEMs, while regional growth is supported by defence programs, EV adoption, and ongoing infrastructure projects. Innovation hubs in Japan and South Korea are advancing additive-assisted patterns and super-alloy recycling, strengthening the region’s technological capabilities.
North America continues to lead in technology, driven by aviation hubs and defence spending. Major infrastructure investments are fuelling demand for metal-intensive components like valve bodies, rail couplers, and pump housings. Foundries are upgrading with automation, robotics, and environmental systems, strengthening their position in the investment casting market.
Investment Casting Industry Segmentation
By Process Type
- Sodium-Silicate / Water Glass
- Silica-Sol / Colloidal Silica
- Hybrid & Other Processes
By Material
- Carbon & Alloy Steel
- Stainless Steel
- Aluminium & Magnesium Alloys
- Super Alloys (Ni, Co)
- Others
By End-User
- Automotive
- Aerospace & Defence
- Industrial Machinery
- Energy & Power
- Medical & Dental
- Others
By Pattern Technology
- Conventional Wax Patterns
- 3D-Printed / Rapid Prototype Patterns
By Component Weight
- Up to 1 kg
- 1-10 kg
- Above 10 kg
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Companies in the
Investment Casting Industry
- Precision Castparts Corp.
- Alcoa Corporation
- Impro Precision Industries
- Signicast (Form Technologies)
- MetalTek International
- Milwaukee Precision Casting
- Zollern GmbH & Co. KG
- Georg Fischer Ltd
- CIREX Holding B.V.
- Dongying Giayoung Precision Metal
- Taizhou Xinyu Precision Manufacture
- PCC Structurals
- Hitachi Metals Ltd
- Texmo Precision Castings
- RLM Industries Inc.
- Arconic Inc.
- Thompson Investment Casting
- Barron Industries
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