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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. 

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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. 

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AFS Supports EPA’s Proposed Affordable Clean Energy Rule

On August 31, 2018 the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed the Affordable Clean Energy (ACE) rule to address greenhouse gas emissions from existing coal-fired power plants.  This rule would replace the Obama Administration's Clean Power Plan (CPP) rule and provides greater flexibility for states in addressing emissions from existing power plants. The American Foundry Society has expressed opposition to the Clean Power Plan (CPP) from its inception.

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Catch this keynote if you can! Frank Abagnale to speak to metalcasters at CastExpo 2019

Frank Abagnale, one of history’s most infamous and successful conmen, will be the headline keynote at CastExpo 2019, April 27-30, 2019, in Atlanta. Abagnale is now one of the most respected authorities on forgery, embezzlement, and secure documents.

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Foundry Leadership Conference attracts global crowd

Foundry leaders from seven countries spanning three continents gathered in Amelia Island, Florida, Sept. 16-18 for the 2018 AFS Foundry Leadership Conference.

Attendees expressed enthusiasm for the content of the event. As one said, “Innovation and disruption were terrific! Economics and political policy discussions are always useful.”

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Cutting-edge technology at forefront of AFS additive manufacturing conference

The American Foundry Society knows the importance of being at the cutting edge of technology. That, again, was proven true during the 2018 Additive Manufacturing for Metalcasting Conference.
 
From Sept. 10-13 in Louisville, Kentucky, over 120 attendees heard about the latest developments in this new and crucial process.

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Trade show pro offers free web training to CastExpo exhibitors

One of highest-rated trade show educators in the country will host an exclusive webinar for CastExpo 2019 exhibitors at 9 a.m. CT Oct. 2.

Richard Erschik, who has a reputation in the trade show industry for generating and qualifying leads, will demonstrate how to get the most from North America’s biggest metalcasting trade show, CastExpo—before, during and after the event. The webinar is offered to CastExpo exhibitors at no cost.

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AFS additive manufacturing conference kicks off with tour

As people toured the University of Louisville Rapid Prototyping Center, the murmurs and whispers were the same. “They’ve got a pretty good layout here.”

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AFS announces Keating Founders’ Freedom Award winners

The American Foundry Society will honor two leaders in metalcasting for their contributions to the foundry industry in the field of government affairs.

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AFS iron inoculation conference draws global experts

Cast iron experts from North America, South America, and Europe converged on Louisville Aug. 20-21 for the 2018 AFS Cast Iron Inoculation Conference.

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