We believe MCWASP XVII is a fantastic venue for providing visibility and networking with researchers at the cutting edge of modelling of casting, welding, and other solidification processes. In order to facilitate this, we are offering sponsorship and other partnerships to allow you to contribute to the success of this event. Details of our sponsorship packages can be seen in the file below, but if you have a unique partnership idea or just have any questions, then please contact us at mcwasp@greenwich.ac.uk.
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7-12 JUNE 2026
Norton Park Hotel, Spa & Manor House, Winchester,
UK
17th International Conference on
Modelling of Casting, Welding & Advanced Solidification Processes
Sponsor Details:
IOM3 (co-sponsor)
The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining (IOM3) is a professional membership organisation and registered charity with over 150 years of history. It brings together a wide community across materials, minerals and mining, supporting 22 Technical Communities and providing pathways to professional registration, mentoring and technical content.
IOM3 represents specialisms from mining to nanotechnology, biomaterials to packaging. Among these, the IOM3 Materials Processing and Manufacturing Group is a community for professionals who want to understand how materials are shaped, formed and transformed. The group supports shared learning across all areas of processing and manufacture, helping members explore how production methods influence material properties and guide the choices we make in engineering applications.
Members enjoy access to nearly 100 peer reviewed journals, Materials World magazine, technical reports and our library and information services, including both digital and physical resources. IOM3 also offers discounts for conferences, events, plus access to mentoring, CPD support and career resources. The IOM3 Training Academy delivers expert-led Materials courses and qualifications for professionals at all career stages, supporting development across a wide range of sectors.
Join IOM3 today and be part of a community shaping the future.
The Worshipful Company of Founders (ECR Award Sponsor)
The Worshipful Company of Founders was formed in 1365 as a medieval guild; promoting the interests of its members and ensuring high standards of quality and workmanship in articles of bronze and brass. More than 650 years later they continue to support research and education in related disciplines and industries, and support the City of London.
The very roots of the Founders’ Company are embedded in a real concern for supporting education and research in the material sciences and related fields in engineering, for those who need it most.
The Robert Warner Trust is one of the charities administered by The Founders’ Company, supporting education and research in materials science, engineering, and related disciplines. Its purpose is to assist students and early-career professionals through bursaries, awards, and opportunities for engagement with industry, with a particular focus on promoting social mobility and widening participation in these fields.
The Robert Warner Bursary Programme provides financial support of £700 per term to undergraduate students studying at the universities of Birmingham, Manchester, and Imperial. The scheme helps to reduce financial barriers for students pursuing degrees in materials science, engineering, or aerospace, enabling talented individuals from all backgrounds to continue their studies and build careers in industry.
In addition to bursaries, the Trust offers the Cranfield Award for the best MSc and PhD papers at Cranfield University, recognising academic excellence, and the Founders’ Industry Contribution Award, which funds attendance at technical conferences to support professional development.
Bursary holders are invited to take part in industry networking lunches, mentoring sessions, and site visits organised by the Founders’ Industry Committee. These activities provide practical insight into developments across manufacturing and engineering, while strengthening links between education, industry, and the Founders’ community.
MAGMA (Gold Sponsor)
MAGMA is a leading global developer and supplier of software for the simulation and virtual optimisation of casting processes. The product portfolio includes the software MAGMASOFT® as well as engineering services for the design and optimization of cast components, used worldwide in industries such as automotive and mechanical engineering.
Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Aachen, Germany, MAGMA employs more than 250 people worldwide and supports customers in over 60 countries.
MAGMA – Committed to Casting Excellence
University of Birmingham (Silver and Coffee Break Sponsor)
For more than a century, the University of Birmingham has been pursuing and sharing knowledge through outstanding teaching and world-leading research. Birmingham sits among the world’s top 100 institutions, a hub for innovation, delivery, and academic rigour, focused on global issues, within a collaborative, cross-disciplinary culture.
Researchers at Birmingham are pursuing one of the defining technological challenges of our time: a sustainable future for aviation. This is supported by the High Temperature Research Centre (HTRC), a design, simulation, and advanced manufacturing facility dedicated to accelerating product and process innovation and the ARCANE project (Advanced Research into Crystallographic Anisotropy & Nucleation Effects in Single Crystals), which focuses on lower ‘technology readiness level’ research, helping to bridge the gap between science and industrial application. ARCANE is led by Plenary Speaker, Nick Green.
For more information on Materials Science at the University of Birmingham visit our website and read our latest longform interview with Professor Sandy Knowles on Advanced materials for next-generation nuclear energy.
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Flow-3D (Silver Sponsor)
Flow Science is the developer of FLOW-3D CAST, a proven metal casting simulation platform that combines accuracy with versatility and ease of use. With process-specific modeling environments covering 11 casting methods, FLOW-3D CAST gives engineers an intuitive path to modeling success across the full spectrum of metal casting applications. Powerful filling, solidification, and defect prediction capabilities help casting engineers reduce costly physical trials, minimize rework, and produce higher quality castings.
