2020 AFS Virtual Manufacturing Day
Discover the modern backbone of the metalcasting industry with the American Foundry Society! From submarines to kitchenware to rocket ships, metal castings are everywhere under the sea, on land, and above us. On Sept. 28-Oct. 2, AFS will take you on an exciting behind-the-scenes look at how metalcasting -- a highly technical process with ancient roots -- shapes the world around us.
Join us at AFSinc.org or follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for #MFGDay20 content! #MFGatAFS #makerswanted #foundryfamily
Host Your Own Manufacturing Day
Are you passionate about spreading the positive message of metalcasting? Manufacturing Day is your chance to open your doors to the public and educate on the importance of metalcasting. It’s also your opportunity to demonstrate to younger workers that metalcasting can be a great career. For many manufacturers, Manufacturing Day 2020 will look different than in past years. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, some in-person events may be postponed, modified, or transformed into online events. Whether you're holding a traditional plant tour, or hosting a virtual Manufacturing Day celebration, AFS has resources to support the success of these Corporate Member events.
Manufacturing Day is a great platform to remind your community that you are providing important jobs. You can even invite members of your local media to gain publicity for your business. Above all, the most important detail to remember is that Manufacturing Day is fun for you, students, and your community.
AFS has put together the following links to help you put together your own Manufacturing Day:
For AFS Member Companies:
- Step-by-Step Manufacturing Day Guide – A short guide of how to set up your own event, a PR & Media Checklist, and metalcasting fact sheet.
- Manufacturing Day News Release Template – Inspire the next generation of metalcasters by inviting local schools, elected officials, and the media to attend your Manufacturing Day event with this press release.
- School Invitation Template - Invite local schools to join your manufacturing day event by using this template.
- Foundry-In-a-Box – Click here to visit our how-to guide on running Foundry-In-a-Box.
- Manufacturing Day Metalcasting Facts Infographic - Share with any one wanting to know more about the Metalcasting industry in a fun graphic way.
- Manufacturing Day Metalcasting Facts Ads - This compressed folder contains social media ads for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and twitter. Each of the 16 types of ads has a metalcasting fact. All the files are contained in a compressed folder for easy downloading.
- Economic Impact Analysis - Visualize the impact of the U.S. metalcasting industry on the economy and jobs.
- Foundry-in-a Box Video - See a full demonstration of Foundry-in-a-Box.
- Careers in Metalcasting Video - Learn more about the careers available in the field of metalcasting.
- Castings. Wherever You Are Video - You are never more than 10 feet from a metal casting! Discover what common items contain metal castings.
- We Love Metalcasting Video - Learn why people in the metalcasting industry love being metalcasters.
- AFS 3D Printing Demonstration - 3D printing plays a big role in the metalcasting industry. But how does it work? Watch this timelapse and see for yourself!
- Register your event with the Manufacturing Day website here.
Interested in purchasing a finished Foundry-In-a-Box kit? Contact Trent True at Kent State University for details.
For Educators:
- Step-by-Step Manufacturing Day Guide – A short guide of how to set up your own event, a PR & Media Checklist, and metalcasting fact sheet. Manufacturing Day
- Foundry-In-a-Box – Click here to visit our how to guide on running Foundry-In-a-Box.
- Manufacturing Day Metalcasting Facts Infographic - Share with any one wanting to know more about the Metalcasting industry in a fun graphic way.
- Manufacturing Day Metalcasting Facts Ads - This compressed folder contains social media ads for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and twitter. Each of the 16 types of ads has a metalcasting fact. All the files are contained in a compressed folder for easy downloading.
- Foundry-in-a Box Video - See a full demonstration of Foundry-in-a-Box.
- Careers in Metalcasting Video - Learn more about the careers available in the field of metalcasting.
- Castings. Wherever You Are Video - You are never more than 10 feet from a metal casting, discover what common items contain metal castings.
- We Love Metalcasting Video - Learn why people in the metalcasting industry love being metalcasters.
- AFS 3D Printing Demonstration - 3D printing plays a big role in the metalcasting industry. But how does it work? Watch this timelapse and see for yourself!
- Register your event with the Manufacturing Day website here.
Interested in purchasing a finished Foundry-In-a-Box kit? Contact Trent True at Kent State University for details.
For Students:
- Manufacturing Day Metalcasting Facts Infographic - Learn more about the metalcasting industry.
- Foundry-in-a Box Video - See a full demonstration of Foundry-in-a-Box.
- Careers in Metalcasting Video - Learn more about the careers available in the field of metalcasting.
- Castings. Wherever You Are Video - You are never more than 10 feet from a metal casting, discover what common items contain metal castings.
- We Love Metalcasting Video - Learn why people in the metalcasting industry love being metalcasters.
- AFS 3D Printing Demonstration - 3D printing plays a big role in the metalcasting industry. But how does it work? Watch this timelapse and see for yourself!
AFS is committed to providing these resources as part of its Advocate-Educate-Innovate mission.
