Join Kittyhawk at the 73rd ICI Technical Conference & Expo

Kittyhawk is excited to announce our participation in the 2026 Investment Casting Institute (ICI) Technical Conference & Equipment Expo, taking place October 25–28 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Visit Kittyhawk at Booth #119 to learn how our Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) services help manufacturers improve the quality, performance, and reliability of critical investment cast components.

Hosted by the Investment Casting Institute, the 73rd Technical Conference brings together manufacturers, suppliers, engineers, and industry leaders to explore the latest innovations and advancements in investment casting technology.

Founded in 1953, ICI has played an important role in supporting the investment casting industry through education, technical resources, and collaboration. Today, investment casting contributes more than $7 billion annually to the North American manufacturing economy, supporting industries ranging from aerospace and defense to medical devices and energy.

Kittyhawk is proud to participate in this year’s event and connect with professionals dedicated to advancing manufacturing quality and innovation.

While investment casting offers exceptional design flexibility and precision, internal porosity can develop as the molten metal solidifies. These microscopic voids can compromise mechanical properties, particularly in components exposed to high stresses or repeated loading.

Hot Isostatic Pressing helps address these challenges. By applying high temperatures and uniform gas pressure, HIP reduces internal, enclosed porosity within metal castings, improving their structural integrity and mechanical performance.

Since 1981, Kittyhawk has provided specialized HIP services to manufacturers across a wide range of industries. With decades of experience, AS9100 and NADCAP quality standards, and a commitment to fast turnaround times, we help customers meet demanding production and performance requirements.

Whether you’re looking to improve casting quality, address internal porosity, or explore the benefits of HIP for your next project, our team is ready to help.