AFS Announces New Research Board Chair, Member
AFS has welcomed a new member and announced a new chair for its Research Board, which oversees AFS’s substantial research program.
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AFS Issues Call for Award Nominations
The American Foundry Society is inviting people to nominate candidates for three major industry awards: the AFS Gold Medal, Award of Scientific Merit, and Service Citation.
Smart Adjustments for Cleaner Melts: Virtual Aluminum Conference Goes Live in July
A leading expert on aluminum casting and melt cleanliness will share his knowledge during an interactive online conference offered exclusively by the American Foundry Society.
Rafael Gallo, Technical Consultant at Pyrotek, is the presenter at the Molten Aluminum Cleanliness Virtual Workshop, live online July 20-23, 2021. Registration is open, and discounts are available for AFS members.
Engineering Division Expands Focus to Include Smart Manufacturing
The AFS Engineering Division is a leader in fostering the use of emerging technologies in foundries. Now, that focus is reflected in the group’s new name: the AFS Engineering and Smart Manufacturing Division.
AFS Issues Call for Papers for CastExpo 2022
The American Foundry Society has issued a call for papers and presentations for the 126th Metalcasting Congress and CastExpo, April 23-26, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio.
Back In Person: 2021 Foundry Leadership Returns Sept. 12-14 In Arizona
Nearly two years since the last in-person conference, the American Foundry Society is pleased to announce the 2021 Foundry Leadership Summit will be held Sept. 12-14 at the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona.
AFS Applauds Senate Passage of Legislation to Rebuild Our Nation’s Water Systems
The U.S. Senate recently approved the bipartisan Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021, which would authorize the investment of more than $35 billion in drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
International Journal of Metalcasting Honored for Editorial Excellence
International Journal of Metalcasting and Editor-in-Chief Tom Prucha performed in the top 10% of all qualifying journals based on Springer Nature’s Journal Author Satisfaction survey, the publisher recently announced.
AFS Announces Council Leaders for 2021-2022
Leaders will play key roles in advancing the AFS Mission and Strategic Plan.
AFS Announces Additions to Board of Directors for 2021-2022
The American Foundry Society, North America’s largest and most influential metalcasting association, today announced its officers and new members for 2021-2022.