Engineering Division Expands Focus to Include Smart Manufacturing

The AFS Engineering Division is a leader in fostering the use of emerging technologies in foundries. Now, that focus is reflected in the group’s new name: the AFS Engineering and Smart Manufacturing Division.

Led by Chair Brandon Kruse (Magaldi Technologies LLC…

AFS Issues Call for Papers for CastExpo 2022


The American Foundry Society has issued a call for papers and presentations for the 126th Metalcasting Congress and CastExpo, April 23-26, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio.

Produced by AFS, Metalcasting Congress/CastExpo is one of the foundry industry’s…

Back In Person: 2021 Foundry Leadership Returns Sept. 12-14 In Arizona

Nearly two years since the last in-person conference, the American Foundry Society is pleased to announce the 2021 Foundry Leadership Summit will be held Sept. 12-14 at the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Bringing together industry executives and leaders from…

AFS Applauds Senate Passage of Legislation to Rebuild Our Nation’s Water Systems

On April 29, the U.S. Senate approved the bipartisan Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021 (DWWIA 2021) (S. 914), which would authorize the investment of more than $35 billion in drinking water and wastewater infrastructure …

International Journal of Metalcasting Honored for Editorial Excellence

The American Foundry Society’s technical and research publication has been recognized for editorial excellence.

International Journal of Metalcasting and Editor-in-Chief Tom Prucha performed in the top 10% of all qualifying journals based on Springer Nature’s Journal Author Satisfaction…

AFS Announces Council Leaders for 2021-2022

The American Foundry Society, North America’s largest and most influential metalcasting association, today announced its Council leaders and Research Board members. Together, they will play important roles in advancing the AFS Strategic Plan.

The AFS committee structure is built around…

AFS Announces Additions to Board of Directors for 2021-2022

The American Foundry Society, North America’s largest and most influential metalcasting association, today announced its officers and new board members for 2021-2022.

Returning for a second year are the following officers:

As President, Mike Lenahan, president of KB Foundry…

Metalcasting Congress 2021 Goes Live

Metalcasters and foundry industry suppliers from around the world are networking and sharing knowledge during the first-ever virtual Metalcasting Congress, which launched today. 

Metalcasting Congress 2021 features expert speakers covering all…

Biden Administration Pressing $2.3 Trillion Infrastructure and Climate Plan

The President on March 31 announced a $2.25 trillion, eight-year spending proposal. The “American Jobs Plan,” would fund transportation and water infrastructure, electric vehicles, technology research, climate R&D, electric grid modernization, workforce development, broadband internet,…

AFS Metalcaster Outlook Survey Shows Considerable Optimism Despite Worker Shortage

The American Foundry Society (AFS), North America’s largest and most influential metalcasting association, today announced the results of its Quarterly Metalcasters Outlook Survey for the first quarter of 2021.

After a challenging year for most metalcasters in 2020, the survey found that…