Omni Grove Park Inn to Host 2023 Foundry Leadership Summit on Sept. 18-20

The vibrant golf and craft-brew city of Asheville, North Carolina, will host the 2023 Foundry Leadership Summit on Sept. 18-20, 2023. Organized by the American Foundry Society, the summit will bring together industry executives, business strategists, policy experts, and…

AFS Issues Call for Speakers and Presentations on Industry 4.0

Industry 4.0 is no longer just about the future. Smart, proactive metalcasters are using innovative technologies to improve productivity, quality, environmental performance, profitability, and worker safety.

The AFS Industry 4.0 Committee is seeking …

Registration Now Open for 2023 Copper Alloys Workshop

The latest advancements and applications in copper-base casting will take center stage at the 2023 Copper Alloys Workshop, hosted by the American Foundry Society on Sept. 27-28, 2023, in Schaumburg, Illinois.

The 2023 Copper Alloys Workshop will bring together…

AFS Applauds House, Urges Senate to Adopt House-Passed Debt Ceiling Bill

The American Foundry Society is calling on the U.S. Senate to pass the House’s debt ceiling bill which averts a default on the national debt while incorporating vital provisions for the manufacturing economy.

Approved by the U.S. House last night, the debt agreement contains many…

AFS Calls on Congress to Approve Bipartisan Debt Limit Bill

AFS is calling on lawmakers to approve a bipartisan bill that would avert a default on the national debt while incorporating vital provisions for the manufacturing economy.

AFS to Showcase North American Metalcasters, Innovative Research at GIFA

The American Foundry Society is pleased to announce its participation in the GIFA trade fair, where AFS will promote North American metalcasters, showcase the value of AFS, and highlight its wide range of technical books and research.

Taking place in Düsseldorf, Germany, on June 12-16,…

AFS Criticizes Administration’s Failure to Designate Copper as a Critical Mineral

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has denied a bipartisan request to immediately add copper to the official Critical Minerals list due to a dangerous supply risk. 

Gain Team-Building Tools at Management Training and Development Summit

Supervisors, front-line managers, and human resources pros will expand their understanding of effective team-building during an immersive event hosted by the American Foundry Society.

The 2023 Management Training and Development Summit is July 12 to 14 at AFS…

Institute, Missouri S&T Partner to Offer 3D Sand Printing and Sensor Design Course

Metalcasters looking to enhance their understanding of 3D sand printing and design have a new learning opportunity thanks to a 2.5-day class offered by the AFS Institute and Missouri University of Science and Technology.

The dual course, Design &…

Sen. Young, Rep. Granger to Receive 2023 Congressional Champion Award

The American Foundry Society is proud to announce that Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) and Rep. Kay Granger (R-TX) have been selected as the recipients of the 2023 Metalcasting Industry Congressional Champion Award.

The award is presented to lawmakers who have…