Conferences

Industry 4.0 is no longer just about the future. Smart, proactive manufacturers are using innovation and technology to improve productivity, profitability, and worker safety. Evaluating and implementing technology today is the key to remaining competitive and sustainable into your tomorrow. Discover how at this innovative conference focused on Industry 4.0 for metalcasters.

Please note: This event also includes an optional outing at Eaglewood Golf Course on July 25.

Save the date and assemble a delegation to represent your AFS chapter at the Chapter Officers Conference at AFS headquarters in Schaumburg, IL. In addition to a fun social event at Topgolf the evening of August 8, chapter leaders from all AFS chapters will convene on August 9 to discuss best practices in meeting planning, communications, recruitment, student engagement, and more. There will be a comprehensive overview of AFS membership benefits as well as the resources available to you as chapter leaders.

Discover the latest advances in sand casting technologies at the 2022 Sand Casting Conference. Led by experts in green sand casting and chemically bonded molds and cores, this conference will provide practical tools to improve your processes. You'll learn how other metalcasters are perfecting their sand casting operations and have the opportunity to benchmark your operation.

Rejuvenate in idyllic White Sulphur Springs, WV, at the 2022 Foundry Leadership Summit, where leaders from all corners of the metalcasting industry will gather in an energizing setting for highly rated speakers, thought-provoking discussions, and rich networking opportunities.

Would you like to:

• Have the opportunity to discuss cupola issues and operations beyond the basics?
• Learn how to further reduce variations and improve the consistency and quality of the iron you melt?
• Gain a more in-depth knowledge and understanding of all things cupola?

Then join us for this two-day seminar with leading experts in the field who will teach you well beyond the basics of your cupola operation.

Explore the essentials of metalcasting health and safety at this two-day seminar for people who are relatively new to the field.

Topics include OHSA regulations and visits, industrial hygiene, emergency planning, incident investigations, electrical safety, machine guarding, lockout/tagout, fire protection, and more.

Benchmark your progress, network with peers, and learn the latest in metalcasting EHS developments at the 34th Environmental, Health and Safety Conference. Professionals from across the industry will gather to discuss successful foundry case studies and best practices, explore cutting-edge issues with industry and regulatory experts, and discover EHS equipment and services from leading vendors.

Note: The AFS Safety 101 Seminar will be hosted at the same venue from Oct. 2-3, 2022, leading up to the EHS Conference.

Rising metalcasting leaders are invited to Lodge Manufacturing Co. in South Pittsburg, Tennessee, to experience an immersive networking event from AFS Future Leaders of Metalcasting (FLM).

Attendees will learn to assess their emotional intelligence skills as leaders and identify how to cultivate a strategic professional network. This event includes a full tour of Lodge's manufacturing facilities and the new Lodge Cast Iron Museum.