Recognized as one of the main events in the South American metallurgical sector, integrating the various segments of the production chain, the 13th edition of Metalurgia – International Technology Fair and Congress for Foundry, Steel, Forging, Aluminium and Services, will be held from October 7 to 10, 2025, in Joinville, Santa Catarina. The fair brings together the supply chain for the industry, including a range of state-of-the-art analysis and measurement solutions and industrial automation systems.
Arotec will be present at the fair with innovative solutions for materials laboratories and NDT inspection. The product range covers specimen sectioning and characterization via 2D and 3D microscopy image analysis, surface metrology and NDT (non-destructive testing) inspection. With over 50 years’ experience, Arotec stands out for its commercialization of cutting-edge systems and equipment, establishing strategic partnerships with renowned global companies.
Celebrating 40 years in the global market, GNR is officially launching the SIRIUS 500, its new multi-matrix optical emission spectrometer, which represents the latest in OES (Optical Emission Spectrometry) technology. Designed to meet the most demanding requirements of the metallurgical industry, the SIRIUS 500 combines ease of operation, analytical precision and energy efficiency in a single piece of equipment. The spectrometer has an innovative optical design that can accommodate up to 14 high-resolution CMOS detectors, each with 4096 active elements, ideal for analyzing all the main elements present in metal alloys, both ferrous and non-ferrous.
Recognized globally for its excellence in instrument development, Heraeus launches Chameleon Foundry, an automated temperature measurement system with fiber optic-based technology. The solution uses fiber optics to take temperature readings in liquid metals, eliminating the need for disposable sensors based on cardboard and conventional thermocouples. It was developed especially for use in cast iron foundries, meeting the highest requirements for precision and reliability.
The launch of the OE750A optical emission spectrometer is Labcontrol’s highlight product. This advanced equipment stands out for its technical and operational advantages, offering high precision, repeatability and efficiency in the consumption of gases and inputs. With CMOS technology, it represents a revolution in the qualitative and quantitative analysis of metals and metal alloys, and is widely used in foundries, metallurgical and analytical laboratories.
A global authority in optical emission spectrometry (OES), Metal Power Analytical presents its products and solutions. The company’s instruments help determine the precise chemical composition of metal alloys, down to parts per million (ppm), serving as an essential resource in quality control, production monitoring, research and compliance.
A benchmark in the characterization of metallic and polymeric materials, Metalab highlights its innovations, including the exclusive dirt analysis in Brazil to identify contaminating particles. With more than 26 years’ experience and accredited by Inmetro since 2014, the company is bringing its high-precision solutions to the fair, including dirt testing in accordance with ISO 16232 and VDA 19.1 and 19.2. As well as providing this essential service for the sector, Metalab also sells equipment and supplies for technical cleaning.
Micron highlights high-performance equipment and supplies for metallographic, petrographic and metallurgical analysis. The company sells national and imported products with high technology and excellent value for money, and offers specialized maintenance and calibration services for laboratory equipment.
Representing leading global brands and working with strategic commercial partners throughout Latin America, Tennessine brings its portfolio of high-performance analytical instruments to Metallurgy. The Spark Optical Emission Spectrometers (OES) are highly accurate in the analysis of metal alloys, with systems that optimize argon consumption and offer superior performance in industrial environments. The Innovatest Durometers and Microdurometers are renowned for their robustness, precision and state-of-the-art embedded technology, with an intuitive interface, advanced automation and a warranty of up to 15 years.
A global benchmark in high-tech equipment for laboratories and industrial quality control, Verder Scientific is highlighting the QATM range of equipment, the group’s brand for metallography. The company presents complete and innovative solutions for sample cutting, inlaying, grinding, polishing and microstructural analysis of metallic materials.
CR Metais presents innovative solutions in metal recycling, highlighting advanced technologies for separating and reclaiming metal waste, transforming scrap into high-quality raw materials. The company also provides specialized services such as portable spectrometer analysis, product shredding and de-characterization, heavy structure dismantling and waste recovery. The main difference is the use of KSS Steinert metal recovery technology operated by X-ray, cameras, laser and induction, as well as equipment such as Eddycurrent for separating non-ferrous metals and the modern Shredder for maximum scrap recovery.
MORE ABOUT METALLURGY
Held every two years and with more than 25 years of history, Metalurgia has established itself as a center of innovation and technology for the industry and an essential meeting point for suppliers and executives in the sector. The number of visitors to the 2023 edition reached the 13,000 mark, coming from 17 states, 344 different cities, covering all regions of the country, including representatives from most of Brazil’s foundries. There were also visitors from 11 other countries, three from Europe – Germany, Italy and Switzerland – and eight from the Americas – Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, USA, Ecuador, Mexico, Paraguay and Uruguay.
In addition to the exhibition, Metalurgia 2025 offers a series of simultaneous events, including a technical congress, business roundtables and workshops for exhibitors, among other parallel activities. In the last edition, there were more than 400 meetings in the business roundtable and 46 hours of content in parallel events.
SERVICE Metalurgia 2025 – International Trade Fair and Congress on Technology for Foundry, Steelmaking, Forging, Aluminium and Services
Date: October 7 to 10, 2025
Time: 1pm to 8pm
Location: EXPOVILLE Convention and Exhibition Centre – R. XV de Novembro, 4315 – Glória, Joinville – SC
Organization: Messe Brasil Organization and support: ABIFA Access from 14 years of age
