Sinto Donation Funds Scholarship for Young Metalcasting Leaders
Up-and-coming leaders in the metalcasting industry have a new opportunity to support their educations thanks to a generous donation from AFS Corporate Member SintoKogio Ltd.
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New Volume of AFS Transactions Collects Latest Metalcasting Research
The latest discoveries in metalcasting research are highlighted in AFS Transactions, Vol. 130, released this month by the American Foundry Society.
Learn Basics of Statistical Process Control With New AFS Institute Course
Statistical process control (SPC) is one of the seven basic quality tools, but many manufacturing professionals don’t understand it – or are intimidated by it – because of its heavy reliance on high-level mathematics. A new course from the AFS Institute simplifies this complex method, giving quality control personnel, engineers, and other metalcasters the tools they need to put SPC to work for them, improving their output.
Metalcasters Cautiously Optimistic on Economic Outlook
Seventy-nine percent of metalcasters have a positive business outlook for the next 12 months, down from a full 90 percent in June, according to a new survey from AFS.
AFS Seeking Members for Lead Rule Working Group
AFS is in the process of forming a working group to seek input from foundries and suppliers using lead in their facilities. AFS will be formally commenting on the ANPRM.
“Manufacturing Day Toolkit” Helps AFS Members Connect with Next Generation
As American Foundry Society members open their doors to their communities for Manufacturing Day 2022, AFS is providing resources for making these events a success.
AFS Welcomes 19 New Corporate Members
Nineteen new Corporate Members have joined AFS in recent months, bringing the Society to its highest corporate membership count in more than 15 years.
Summit Panel to Feature Waupaca, Dotson, D&L and Osco Executives
AFS today announced that the 2022 Foundry Leadership Summit will feature a panel on “Opportunities and Challenges Facing Metalcasters in 2023 and Beyond.”
AFS Announces Recipients of Prestigious Management Awards
Jeet Radia, Tom Teske and Jiten Shah will be honored by AFS for their contributions in industry management.
IJMC's 'Impact Factor' Grows 25%
The American Foundry Society’s peer-reviewed research journal continues to grow in stature and influence. For the fourth consecutive year, International Journal of Metalcasting (IJMC) improved its Impact Factor, growing 25% from 2020 to 2021.