AFS Peters-Robison Library Surpasses 19,000 Listings
The AFS Peters-Robison Metalcasting Library continues to grow as the world’s largest and most comprehensive metalcasting library, recently surpassing 19,000 listings in its digital collection.
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Register for the Q4 AFS Webinars, Free for Members
SCHAUMBURG, IL – The American Foundry Society has multiple webinars planned for Q4 of 2026. Ranging from technical to government, members are encouraged to take advantage of these free webinars to enhance their understanding of current trends happening in the foundry industry. There are currently five webinars planned for the last part of the year.
Safety and Environmental Achievements Honored at the 2026 EHS Conference
The American Foundry Society recognized 16 metalcasting facilities for outstanding safety and environmental performance at its 38th annual Environmental, Health and Safety Conference, held October 6–8 in Louisville, KY. The awards celebrated foundries and their teams that are leading the way by protecting workers and reducing environmental impact.
AFS Announces New CATT Project
AFS is excited to announce, in partnership with the Barnes Global Advisors (TBGA), a new Industry 3.0/4.0 focused project titled “Casting Augmentation Tiger Team” (CATT).
AFS Marketing & Sales Conference to Focus on Data, Strategy, and Doing More With Less
SCHAUMBURG, IL – The 2026 AFS Foundry Marketing & Sales Conference will be held Oct. 27-28 at the AFS Headquarters in Schaumburg, IL. This event will provide insight on industry trends specifically curated to help foundry leaders stay ahead of market standards.
AFS Institute is Proud to Announce New Course for Purchasing Professionals
The AFS Institute is proud to announce Metalcasting for Purchasing Professionals, a course for new buyers, purchasing managers, and supplier development engineers.
Foundries operate differently from other supply bases, and those new to the industry can make costly mistakes when they don’t understand those details. This course helps close that knowledge gap by connecting metalcasting fundamentals directly to the decisions purchasing professionals make every week.
Registration for the 2026 AFS Young Professionals Annual Meeting is Now Open
Registration for the 2026 AFS Young Professionals Annual Meeting is now open! This year’s event will take place in Neenah, WI on November 3-4, 2026. Join emerging metalcasting leaders from across the globe for a high-energy, high-value experience focused on learning, leadership, and connection. This event provides the perfect opportunity to build valuable industry relationships that will leave you inspired to grow your career in metalcasting.
AFS Projects 8 Percent Casting Sales Growth For 2026
The American Foundry Society, North America's largest metalcasting professional society and trade association, has released its mid-year "Metalcasting Forecast & Trends," projecting an 8.0 percent increase in casting sales in 2026, year over year.
2027 AFS Metalcasting Congress Call for Papers & Presentations
The American Foundry Society is issuing a call for papers and presentations for the 131st Metalcasting Congress, April 20-22, 2027, in Cleveland, Ohio. Submissions are due August 15, 2026, paper uploads are due September 15, 2026.
Prucha Earns Prestigious Springer Nature Editor of Distinction Award
Thomas Prucha, Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Metalcasting (IJMC) has been honored through the Springer Nature Editor of Distinction Awards with the Editorial Contribution Award for his outstanding contributions to the journal in 2025.