AFS Library Advanced AI Search Reaches Major Usage Milestone
SCHAUMBURG, IL - The American Foundry Society (AFS) continues to enhance access to technical knowledge through use of the AFS Library Advanced AI Search tool, which has recently surpassed 60,000 citations provided to users and more than 400 AFS members utilizing the platform. These milestones highlight the growing adoption of AI-powered research tools and AFS’ on-going commitment to providing innovative resources that support the Metalcasting industry.
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SCHAUMBURG, IL - The American Foundry Society (AFS) continues to enhance access to technical knowledge through use of the AFS Library Advanced AI Search tool, which has recently surpassed 60,000 citations provided to users and more than 400 AFS members utilizing the platform. These milestones…
Submissions for the 2027 Casting Source Casting Competition is Open
SCHAUMBURG, IL – The American Foundry Society is accepting entries for the 2027 Casting Source Casting Competition. This competition gives participants the chance to show the engineering and purchasing community what a metal casting can accomplish. The 2027 winners will be showcased at…
Register for the Q4 AFS Webinars, Free for Members
SCHAUMBURG, IL – The American Foundry Society has multiple webinars planned for Q4 of 2026. Ranging from technical to government, members are encouraged to take advantage of these free webinars to enhance their understanding of current trends happening in the foundry industry. There are…
Safety and Environmental Achievements Honored at the 2026 EHS Conference
The American Foundry Society recognized 16 metalcasting facilities for outstanding safety and environmental performance at its 38th annual Environmental, Health and Safety Conference, held October 6-8 in Louisville, KY. The awards celebrated foundries and their teams that are leading the way by…
AFS Marketing & Sales Conference to Focus on Data, Strategy, and Doing More With Less
SCHAUMBURG, IL – The 2026 AFS Foundry Marketing & Sales Conference will be held Oct. 27-28 at the AFS Headquarters in Schaumburg, IL. This event will provide insight on industry trends specifically curated to help foundry leaders stay ahead of market standards.
Casting buyer behavior…
Ted Schorn of Enkei America Named 2026 Keating Founders' Freedom Award Recipient
SCHAUMBURG, IL - The American Foundry Society (AFS) has named Ted Schorn, Vice President of Quality and Technology at Enkei America Inc., recipient of the 2026 James P. Keating Founders' Freedom Award.
Named after James P. Keating of Neenah Foundry Co. This honor is awarded to those…
AFS Institute is Proud to Announce New Course for Purchasing Professionals
The AFS Institute is proud to announce Metalcasting for Purchasing Professionals, a course for new buyers, purchasing managers, and supplier development engineers.
Foundries operate differently from other supply bases, and those new to the industry can make costly mistakes when they…
Registration for the 2026 AFS Young Professionals Annual Meeting is Now Open
Registration for the 2026 AFS Young Professionals Annual Meeting is now open! This year’s event will take place in Neenah, WI on November 3-4, 2026. Join emerging metalcasting leaders from across the globe for a high-energy, high-value experience focused on learning, leadership, and connection.…