ICME is the Institute of Cast Metals Engineers
The institute aims to bring together people from all sectors and levels of the cast metals and patternmaking industries, including the industry’s supply chain, offering help and advice, networking opportunities, technical information and professional development opportunities, enabling all of our Members to make the most of their careers.
From student to chairman, there’s a reason to become a member of ICME
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Get professional career guidance, support and development.
ICME is the Institute for all individuals involved in the castings industry. This includes design engineers, metallurgists, moulders, pattermakers, CAD technicians, methods engineers, researchers and suppliers to the industry. With a heritage of over 100 years, the Institute is a registered charity, dedicated to serving the needs of its members in the industry.
The Institute is run by its Members, for its Members – Members like you.
RUN BY ITS MEMBERS, FOR ITS MEMBERS
Benefits of Membership with ICME.
• A professional pathway to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in the cast metals industry
• Networking opportunities
• Professional development advice & guidance
• Access to member private health care scheme
• Advice on how to go about applying for professional
grades with the Engineering Council
• Technical webinars and social events
• A free technical journal (Foundry Trade Journal)
Latest News
Relevant news from the industry
West Midlands, Birmingham, and Coventry Branch – Technical lecture – Monday 7 September 2026
We are pleased to announce that the West Midlands, Birmingham, and Coventry Branch of the ICME will be
ICME Featured in BCIC West Midlands Toolbox Talk
The Institute of Cast Metals Engineers (ICME) was pleased to contribute to a recent BCIC West Midlands Toolbox
Raising Awareness of Casting in Schools
The Future Foundry Project has enabled over 1,600 school pupils in the UK to learn about castings and