"Casting Defects and Countermeasures“ Now Available on AFS Bookstore
The top-selling “Castings Defects and Countermeasures” authored by the Japan Foundry Engineering Society is now available in English and for purchase on the AFS Bookstore.
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AFS Technical Council and Research Board Announce New Members
Schaumburg, IL - Congratulations to Scott Giese (UNI) and Curtis Veit (Waupaca), who were selected to join the AFS Technical Council next April. Both Giese and Veit will serve two-year terms as Members-At-Large. AFS would like to thank and congratulate Andy Bain (Ford Meter Box) and Tedd Sheets (Betz Industries) on the completion of their 2-year Members-At-Large term on the Technical Council.
Recipients Announced for AFS Highest Honors
AFS will honor seven industry leaders at the 130th Metacasting Congress held in Grand Rapids, MI, at DeVos Place, April 14-16.
Registration Opens for Metalcasting Congress 2026 - Premier Foundry Event Coming to Grand Rapids, MI April 14-16
Professionals from across the metalcasting supply chain are now able to register for Metalcasting Congress 2026, North America's premier foundry industry gathering, set to unfold on April 14–16 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, MI.
Updated AFS Health & Safety Guides Are Now Available
SCHAUMBURG, IL - AFS has released the 5th edition of the “Health & Safety Guides” with technical updates to 17 of the 68 chapters, one new chapter, and new full-color illustrations throughout to address new Federal OSHA regulations and improved information on hazards and best management practices for foundries.
AFS Announces New Partnership for Rapid Cast Parts
AFS announces a new project in partnership with AFS corporate member Renaissance Services. This 12-month project for piloting the “Rapid Cast Parts – Center of Excellence” (RCP-COE) focuses on accelerating government end-user casting delivery.
AFS Peters-Robison Library Reaches New Milestone
The Peters-Robison AFS Metalcasting Library has further cemented its status as the world’s largest and most comprehensive metalcasting library, recently expanding its digital collection to over 18,000 articles.
AFS Begins Work on Aluminum Casting Performance Initiative (ACPI) Projects
AFS announced that contracting for three new projects as part of the Aluminum Casting Performance Initiative FY2024 funding package has been finalized. These projects will provide a critical step towards improving reliability and quality of aluminum casting methods.
AFS Modernizes its Member Forum, Casting Connection, to Enhance Communications and Learning
AFS improved member-only community platform, Casting Connection, went live on October 8.
AFS Call for Papers & Presentations OPEN!
The American Foundry Society, in conjunction with the World Foundry Organization (WFO), is issuing a call for papers and presentations for the 129th Metalcasting Congress/CastExpo, April 12-15, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia.