College Students to Take “Introduction to Metalcasting” Course Free Thanks to AFS-FEF Partnership
SCHAUMBURG, IL - The American Foundry Society (AFS), North America’s largest metalcasting professional organization, and the Foundry Education Foundation (FEF) today announced a new initiative that will permit full-time undergraduate college students with student memberships in AFS to take the AFS Institute’s “Introduction to Metalcasting” course at no cost.
Read moreAFS Accepting Nominations for Board of Directors
The American Foundry Society is accepting nominations for candidates to serve on the AFS Board of Directors for four-year terms commencing in April 2024. The window for nominations will remain open through October 3, 2023.
AFS, FEF Team Up on PBS Video Highlighting Modern Metalcasting
Television viewers nationwide will soon get a glimpse of the exciting world of metalcasting thanks to a fast-paced video from the American Foundry Society and the Foundry Educational Foundation.
“Spotlight on the Modern Metalcasting Industry” is a five-…
Industry Leaders Honored: AFS Announces 2023 Recipients of Keating and Grede Awards
The recipients of the James P. Keating Founders’ Freedom Award and the William J. Grede Award for 2023 have been unveiled by the American Foundry Society, marking two of the metalcasting industry's most distinguished management accolades.
Joey Leonard (TalentCast HR) and…
AFS Metalcasting Library Surpasses Milestone with 17,000 Digital Articles
The Peters-Robison AFS Metalcasting Library further solidified its position as the largest of its kind in the world when it recently expanded its digital collection to more than 17,000 articles.
…International Journal of Metalcasting Continues to Surge in Influence
The International Journal of Metalcasting, a peer-reviewed research journal published by the American Foundry Society in partnership with Springer Nature Publications, is proudly celebrating its fifth consecutive year of increasing Impact Factor growth.
The…
AFS Issues Call for Papers for Metalcasting Congress 2024
The American Foundry Society invites submissions of papers and presentations for the 128th Metalcasting Congress, April 23-25, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Technical Papers & Presentations
AFS seeks technical papers and presentations on various…
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…