Ted Schorn and AFS: A comprehensive approach to visual inspection
Ted Schorn has a story to tell about visual inspection, and he’s sharing it three ways: in a course sponsored by AFS, at the AFS Aluminum Casting Conference, and in a new book.
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AFS welcomes new Corporate Members
The American Foundry Society, North America’s leading metalcasting trade association and professional society, welcomed 11 new Corporate Members from July to September 2018.
“We thank these new AFS Corporate Members for their membership, and for their support of AFS’ mission of advocacy, education and innovation,” said AFS CEO Doug Kurkul. “We also look forward to helping them with their business objectives.
Manufacturing Day a success for metalcasting at #AFS
After pouring molten metal during the American Foundry Society’s Manufacturing Day open house, a student had a predictable reaction.
“This is really cool,” he said.
Hotel deadline extended for 2018 Aluminum Casting Conference
The deadline to book a hotel room for the 2018 Aluminum Casting Conference has been extended to Oct. 10.
Conference attendees can reserve a room at the Crowne Plaza Knoxville at the AFS-negotiated group rate until Oct. 10. After that date, attendees should contact the hotel’s reservations manager at 865-522-2600, ext. 2330.
AFS to celebrate Manufacturing Day by opening doors to students
Along with AFS Corporate Members across the country, the American Foundry Society will celebrate Manufacturing Day with hands-on metalcasting demonstrations and an open house for students at its headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois, on Friday, Oct. 5.
Scholarships are par for the course at Western Michigan Chapter
The AFS Western Michigan Chapter knows its way around the links.
After 79 years, it should. That’s how long the chapter’s annual golf outing has raised scholarship money for metalcasting students.
AFS releases handbook on silica compliance, no cost to members
AFS members soon will have a step-by-step guide to silica compliance.
The Silica Handbook for Small and Medium-Sized Foundries was compiled by AFS Safety and Health Committee members. All AFS members, corporate and individual, will have access to the digital book this fall.
Foundries primed for metalcasting success at revamped Cast in North America exhibit
Metalcasters are getting ready for big crowds—and big success—in the revamped Cast in North America (CINA) exhibit at CastExpo 2019, April 27-30 in Atlanta, Georgia.
The new-look CINA has big changes in store this year: a new educational track just for designers and buyers, the return of the popular “Bring Your Own Blueprint” or "BYOB" program, and a prime location right on the show floor at the Georgia World Congress Center.
Chapter officers race to AFS headquarters for conference
What does it take to be an AFS Chapter officer? Dedication, enthusiasm—and a feather touch on the gas pedal.
Those were key requirements for leaders who came to AFS Headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois, Aug. 13-14 for the Chapter Officers Conference.
From the CEO: AFS is changing with you
A column from AFS CEO Doug Kurkul
How much has your business evolved over the last several years? Think of the new products or services you have introduced, and new technologies, processes, and policies you have adopted, to keep up with the demands of the marketplace and to serve your customers.
Much like foundries, trade associations must also evolve. This column focuses on 10 changes that AFS has made to better serve our membership and our industry.
1. New Strategic Plan