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Future Leaders of Metalcasting — Build Management, Workplace Skills

Young metalcasting professionals will learn time management and prioritization, and navigate problem-solving and decision making in their careers, during a virtual development series presented by AFS Future Leaders of Metalcasting.

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AFS Debuts Leading-Edge Virtual Conference Platform

Metalcasters have a new way to access the latest in technical and management expertise thanks to an interactive, user-friendly virtual conference platform: AFS OnLive.

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AFS calls on lawmakers to pass ‘bold’ infrastructure bill

The American Foundry Society is calling on U.S. lawmakers to make long-overdue investments in the nation’s critical infrastructure networks. As metal castings are used in 90 percent of all durable goods, they are integral to the nation's infrastructure.

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AFS Welcomes 25 New Corporate Members

The American Foundry Society, North America’s largest and most influential metalcasting trade association, today recognized 25 new Corporate Members who have recently joined the organization. AFS Corporate Members are comprised of metalcasters across all alloys and processes, industry suppliers, and casting designers and purchasers who support the association’s mission of Advocate-Educate-Innovate.

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Download the Newest Issue of International Journal of Metalcasting for Free Through Aug. 31

The latest issue of International Journal of Metalcasting, AFS’ technical and research journal, is available to download for free through Aug. 31, 2020. IJMC, Vol. 14, Issue 3, includes research from the Second Carl Loper Cast Iron Symposium held in Bilbao, Spain.

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AFS Introduces Three Services to Support Member Success

The American Foundry Society (AFS) today announced that it will be introducing and expanding several member services in July. “AFS is committed to supporting its members during the current challenges and beyond,” said AFS President Mike Lenahan (CEO, KB Foundry Services). “These new and expanded services reflect that commitment to our members and to the foundry industry.”

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International Journal of Metalcasting’s Influence Grows Again

The International Journal of Metalcasting, AFS’ technical and research journal, has seen its worldwide influence grow for a second consecutive year. IJMC’s Impact Factor, a widely-used metric which reflects the number of times a journal is cited by researchers, grew 33% from 2018 to 2019.

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OSHA Issues Guidance for Uniform Enforcement of its Crystalline Silica Standards

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently issued a compliance directive designed to ensure uniformity in its inspection and enforcement procedures when addressing respirable crystalline silica exposures in general industry, maritime, and construction.

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Make the Right Call on Workplace Challenges with AFS Virtual Roundtables

Anyone who manages employees in a metalcasting plant will benefit from a pair of AFS virtual “lunch-and-learn” roundtables scheduled for July. The Take Me Out to the Ballgame Series will feature peer insights into hot-button workplace issues ranging from employee drug testing to family leave policies.

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AFS Launches Virtual Conference for Additive, Sand Casting

Metalcasters will learn the keys to successful 3D sand printing and sand casting during a virtual conference hosted by AFS on Aug. 31-Sept. 3.

The AFS Sand Casting/Additive Manufacturing Conference, previously scheduled to take place in Milwaukee, will be presented as a live web event, with options for on-demand viewing as well. The conference will cover all technologies, metals and processes related to 3D sand printing and sand casting.

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