Some U.S. Foundries Subject to Administration’s New Employee Vaccination Requirement
A new COVID-19 vaccine requirement recently announced by President Joe Biden will affect some U.S. metalcasters.
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Upgraded Alloy Database Project Goes Live
Casting Alloy Data Search, commonly referred to as CADS, is a tool to assist design and foundry engineers by providing comprehensive cast alloy engineering properties and pedigree information.
Exhibit Sales Open for CastExpo 2022, First Major Metalcasting Show Since 2019
Companies across the worldwide foundry supply chain will build brands and close deals at CastExpo 2022, North America’s largest metalcasting trade show and the first of its kind since 2019. Exhibit sales are now open for this powerful marketing and networking opportunity, coming live and in person to Columbus, Ohio, on April 23-26, 2022.
For Aluminum Foundries: New AFS Book Tackles Inclusions in Baths and Castings
The newest book from AFS promises to be a must-have technical resource for aluminum foundries and the companies that serve them.
Engineering/Smart Manufacturing Division Creates New Working Groups
The AFS Engineering and Smart Manufacturing Division has launched several new working groups focused on smart manufacturing in metalcasting.
AFS Commends Senate Passage of Bipartisan Infrastructure Package, Urges Quick House Passage
The Senate approved a sweeping $1 trillion infrastructure package after weeks of negotiations.
AFS Issues Revised Economic Forecasts for Casting Sales
A new report from the American Foundry Society includes updated estimates for U.S. metalcasting sales in 2021 and beyond.
AFS Selling Foundry Artwork to Benefit FEF
Sales of new artwork celebrating the American Foundry Society’s 125th anniversary will benefit the Foundry Educational Foundation thanks to a generous gift from the AFS North Mexico Chapter.
New Business Development Manager to Focus on Member Success
A new member of the American Foundry Society Business Development team will focus on delivering superior services to corporate and individual members of AFS.
AFS Technical Journal’s Influence Grows Again
For the third consecutive year, the International Journal of Metalcasting has grown in worldwide influence. AFS’ peer-reviewed technical and research journal saw its Impact Factor grow 34% from 2019 to 2020.