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.
Read moreInstitute Welcomes Director of Training Solutions
The American Foundry Society is pleased to welcome Jen Christian to the AFS Institute as its new Director of Training Solutions.
Christian has many years of manufacturing association experience, having worked for the Forging Industry Association and…
Attendee Registration is Open for Metalcasting Congress 2020
Registration is open for Metalcasting Congress 2020, April 21-23 at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Click here to register early, get the best value, and seize your opportunities!
Produced by the American Foundry Society, Metalcasting Congress is the leading…
Reserve Exhibit Space at Metalcasting Congress 2020
Metalcasting industry suppliers and foundries should reserve their exhibit space now for Metalcasting Congress 2020, North America’s largest annual event for metalcasters.
Metalcasting Congress 2020 is April 21-23 at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland, Ohio. The…
AFS announces award recipients to be honored at Metalcasting Congress
The annual AFS award-winners have been announced by the AFS Board of Awards for presentation at Metalcasting Congress 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio, April 21-23.
The Gold Medal, Award of Scientific Merit and Service Citation Award are presented annually for service to the metalcasting industry…
Ferrous Melting Operators, Suppliers Gather for Conference
Some of the biggest advancements in ferrous melting technology and methods were the forefront of the 5th International Ferrous Melting Conference, Oct. 30-Nov. 1 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Organized by the AFS Melting Methods and Materials Division, the conference featured expert speakers…
AFS Issues Call for Presentations for Foundry 4.0 Conference
AFS has issued a call for presentations for the Foundry 4.0 Conference, which will look into the future and ask, “What will a foundry look like in 10 years?”
The conference will focus on how digital manufacturing affects all areas of the foundry process today, and how this will change…
First issue of Casting Source coming next month
American Foundry Society announces the launch of a redesigned, reimagined magazine for casting end-users, Casting Source, previously published as Metal Casting Design & Purchasing. Its accompanying website, www.castingsource.com, is now live.
The first issue of …
Institute launches Supervisor Development Program
A comprehensive, five-month program from the AFS Institute will support training and development for supervisors of hourly employees.
The new Supervisor Development Program teaches metalcasting professionals to build their leadership skills in the office and on the shop floor.…
Six Decades On, Detroit-Windsor Chapter’s Gala is Thriving
A lot goes into making the AFS Detroit-Windsor Chapter’s Management Night Gala a success, but Shiaofong Yin (TEALE Group Investment and Consulting), the chapter’s 2015-2016 and current chair, says there’s no secret to its enduring popularity. “It’s fun!” she said. “That’s it. Just make it fun…
Young Professionals Program Draws an International Crowd
Several dozen young employees from North America, Germany and Japan gathered in the Midwest on Oct. 14-17 for the Young Professionals Program.
The global networking event kicked off at AFS HQ in Schaumburg, Illinois, and followed with tours of manufacturing facilities in Illinois and…