Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to Discuss 'Leadership in Uncertain Times' at Metalcasting Congress 2024

The only leader in American history to serve both as Secretary of State and CIA Director, Mike Pompeo, will deliver the keynote address and respond to attendee questions at Metalcasting Congress 2024 in Milwaukee. His topic, certain to be of keen interest to everyone in the…

AFS Accepting Nominations for Board of Directors

The American Foundry Society is accepting nominations for candidates to serve on the AFS Board of Directors for four-year terms commencing in April 2024. The window for nominations will remain open through October 3, 2023.

AFS, FEF Team Up on PBS Video Highlighting Modern Metalcasting 

Television viewers nationwide will soon get a glimpse of the exciting world of metalcasting thanks to a fast-paced video from the American Foundry Society and the Foundry Educational Foundation. 

 “Spotlight on the Modern Metalcasting Industry” is a five-…

Industry Leaders Honored: AFS Announces 2023 Recipients of Keating and Grede Awards

The recipients of the James P. Keating Founders’ Freedom Award and the William J. Grede Award for 2023 have been unveiled by the American Foundry Society, marking two of the metalcasting industry's most distinguished management accolades.

Joey Leonard (TalentCast HR) and…

AFS Metalcasting Library Surpasses Milestone with 17,000 Digital Articles 

The Peters-Robison AFS Metalcasting Library further solidified its position as the largest of its kind in the world when it recently expanded its digital collection to more than 17,000 articles. 

International Journal of Metalcasting Continues to Surge in Influence

The International Journal of Metalcasting, a peer-reviewed research journal published by the American Foundry Society in partnership with Springer Nature Publications, is proudly celebrating its fifth consecutive year of increasing Impact Factor growth.

The…

AFS Issues Call for Papers for Metalcasting Congress 2024

The American Foundry Society invites submissions of papers and presentations for the 128th Metalcasting Congress, April 23-25, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Technical Papers & Presentations

AFS seeks technical papers and presentations on various…

Omni Grove Park Inn to Host 2023 Foundry Leadership Summit on Sept. 18-20

The vibrant golf and craft-brew city of Asheville, North Carolina, will host the 2023 Foundry Leadership Summit on Sept. 18-20, 2023. Organized by the American Foundry Society, the summit will bring together industry executives, business strategists, policy experts, and…

AFS Issues Call for Speakers and Presentations on Industry 4.0

Industry 4.0 is no longer just about the future. Smart, proactive metalcasters are using innovative technologies to improve productivity, quality, environmental performance, profitability, and worker safety.

The AFS Industry 4.0 Committee is seeking …

Registration Now Open for 2023 Copper Alloys Workshop

The latest advancements and applications in copper-base casting will take center stage at the 2023 Copper Alloys Workshop, hosted by the American Foundry Society on Sept. 27-28, 2023, in Schaumburg, Illinois.

The 2023 Copper Alloys Workshop will bring together…