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…

AFS Metalcasters Week in D.C. Advocates for Industry on Capitol Hill

Metalcasters and industry suppliers from across the country will gather on Capitol Hill the week of June 19-23, 2023, for AFS Metalcasters Week in Washington, D.C. The week, which coincides with the annual AFS Government Affairs Fly-In on June 20-21, is dedicated to…

TEI Wins 2023 Casting of the Year Award for Innovative Aluminum Rear Rail 

AFS Corporate Member TEI (Livonia, Michigan) has been named the winner of the prestigious 2023 AFS/Casting Source Casting of the Year Award. The award recognizes TEI's innovation and excellence in casting technology and…

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…

AFS Welcomes New Board President

The American Foundry Society’s Board of Directors has a new elected leader following the inauguration of Bradford Muller as President for 2023-2024.

Muller’s term officially started at the conclusion of Metalcasting Congress 2023, which ran April…

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

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

Process Control for Engineers by Ted Schorn provides a…

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.

In comments filed with the agency on March 29, AFS said EPA's plan to lower the PM2.5 emissions…