Frank Headington to Provide Keynote Address at CastExpo 2025
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Olympic Gold Medalist Dominique Dawes to Speak at CastExpo 2025
CastExpo 2025, the premier event for the metalcasting industry, is proud to announce Olympic Gold Medalist Dominique Dawes as a featured keynote speaker. Dawes, a trailblazer in the world of gymnastics and a passionate advocate for perseverance and teamwork, will share her inspiring journey and message of empowerment with attendees.
AFS Celebrates 2025 Award Recipients for Excellence in Research, Technical Innovation, and Industry Advancement
SCHAUMBURG, IL, December 18, 2024 — The American Foundry Society is delighted to announce the recipients of three prestigious awards to be presented at the 129th Metalcasting Congress/CastExpo in Atlanta, Georgia. These honors recognize groundbreaking research, practical advancements, and influential ideas that are shaping the future of the metalcasting industry.
2025 AFS Applied Research Award
Brad Muller to Represent AFS, United States on WFO Executive Committee
(SCHAUMBURG, IL) The American Foundry Society (AFS), North America’s largest metalcasting organization, announced today that Brad Muller will represent AFS and the United States on the Executive Committee of the World Foundry Organization (WFO).
Safety Insights From a Top Gun Pilot And Other Timely Topics at Upcoming EHS Conference
The AFS Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Conference returns for its 36th year as the premier event for foundry industry EHS professionals. This year’s conference takes place October 1-3, 2024. Held at the Amway Grand Plaza in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the conference brings together industry leading experts and your peers to discuss the latest developments, innovations, and best practices in foundry EHS.
AFS to Bring Industry Innovators Together at 2024 Foundry Leadership Summit
The American Foundry Society is set to host the 2024 Foundry Leadership Summit from September 22-24 in beautiful Colorado Springs, Colorado.
This premier event gathers top professionals from across the metalcasting industry. Attendees of the event will learn about cutting-edge strategies and emerging industry trends. Additionally, attendees will benefit from leadership-focused sessions, networking opportunities, and discussions on the future of foundry operations.
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.
AI Futurist Steve Brown to Headline Foundry Leadership Summit
SCHAUMBURG, IL - The AFS Foundry Leadership Summit is a little over a month away taking place September 14-16, at the Stein Eriksen Lodge in Park City, UT. The summit is focused on leadership, the economy, workforce issues, AI, technology, and the political forces that go to the heart of leading your business. Speakers will provide foundry-industry focused expertise available at no other leadership conference. Event attendees include Company owners, CEOs, presidents, vice presidents and rising stars in the metalcasting industry.
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.
Metalcasting Congress 2026 Underway in Less Than Two Weeks
A convergence of professionals from across the global metalcasting industry, Metalcasting Congress 2026 will showcase the latest advancements in manufacturing technology, materials, and process innovation, while delivering unmatched opportunities for technical and management education, networking, and business development.