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Metalcasting Congress 2023 Draws Thousands to Experience Industry Innovations

North America’s premier foundry event drew more than 2,200 attendees from around the globe this week for a three-day showcase of industry innovations. Hosted by the American Foundry Society, Metalcasting Congress 2023 welcomed guests from across the United States and from as far away as South Africa, Brazil, China, Mexico, Canada, and Taiwan to the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland.

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AFS Welcomes New Board President

The AFS Board of Directors has a new elected leader following the inauguration of Bradford Muller as president for 2023-2024.

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AFS Releases ‘Process Control for Engineers,’ a New Look at Quality Improvement

Process control is where quality improvement begins for manufacturers. Now, AFS has a new book that uses concise language to explain the complexities of process control procedures.

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AFS Calls on EPA to Withdraw Proposed Reconsideration of PM2.5 NAAQS 

The American Foundry Society is pushing back on a proposal from EPA to change a National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) that was previously updated in 2020.

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AFS Fights for Permit Reform in Washington

Congress should pass legislation to modernize America's burdensome permitting process, boosting the economy and improving the country's infrastructure in the process.

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AFS to Honor Scientific Achievements at Metalcasting Congress 2023

Two accomplished metalcasters will be honored for their scientific achievements by the American Foundry Society during Metalcasting Congress 2023.

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Metalcasting Congress 2023: Engineering and Supply Chain Strategies for Casting Designers & Buyers

Casting designers and buyers will take their business plans to the next level at Metalcasting Congress 2023, April 25-27 in Cleveland, Ohio. With informative presentations and a sold-out Cast in North America exhibit pavilion, it’s the perfect setting to find the next qualified source for cast metal components.

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AFS releases 2023 federal policy agenda

Supporting public policies that bolster competitiveness, fuel economic growth, and create jobs are at the top of the agenda for the American Foundry Society this year.

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Understand the complexities of foundry air permit compliance at the Advanced Air Seminar

The AFS Advanced Air Seminar is where the rubber meets the road for fully understanding foundry air permit compliance. 

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Women in Metalcasting to Honor Award-Winner at Metalcasting Congress

Susan Bear, known for modernizing her company’s approach to technology and engineering, is the winner of the 2023 Women in Metalcasting Award for Excellence.

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