Thirty-eight speakers will be included in this year's technical program, covering twenty-two topics, such as "Low Cost Metalcasting Ideas for High School Programs," Kyle Metzloff, Univ. of Wisconsin-Platteville, "Lost Foam Casting of Steel-Fill Mechanisms and Foam Decomposition Effects," Von Richards, Univ. of Missouri-Rolla; and the featured presentation, "The Future Challenges Facing the Metalcasting Industry," Paul Mikkola, AFS national president. A Friday breakfast presentation "The Journey to Best Small Company," with AFS Corporate Member Badger Mining also is scheduled.

Special room rates at the Pfister Hotel are available to those who pre-register. Mention the conference when registering to receive preferential rates. For more information, contact Donna Nagy at 262/594-2375 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .