AFS Institute Launches New Industry 4.0 Course to Equip Manufacturers for the Digital Future
SCHAUMBURG, IL - The AFS Institute has announced the launch of a new classroom course designed to provide a comprehensive introduction and practical training on Industry 4.0 - the Fourth Industrial Revolution. This course was developed and taught by industry 4.0 expert David Blondheim (Mercury Marine) in consultation with the AFS Industry 4.0 Committee.
Read moreMetalcasters: Update Your Directory Listing to Attract Buyers
Metal Casting Design & Purchasing magazine, an AFS publication, is encouraging metalcasters to update their free listing in the annual Casting Source Directory and online Metalcaster Directory. This allows potential customers to find companies to produce their cast components and even…
New York Facility Casts Oscar Statuettes Closer to Original
Polich Tallix, Rock Tavern, New York, produced the Oscar statuettes for this year’s Academy Awards.
Last year, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences looked to make the trophies more closely resemble their original form from when they were first cast and sculpted.
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AFS Piedmont Chapter Hosts 83rd AFS Southeastern Regional Conference: “Casting the Future”
The AFS Southeastern Regional Conference, held March 2-4 and presented by the AFS Piedmont Chapter, gathered metalcasters in Charleston, South Carolina, to hear discussions on relevant topics affecting the industry in 2016.
The event featured a keynote presentation from Peter Reich,…
Hitachi Metals Automotive Components to Be Division of Waupaca Foundry
Waupaca Foundry Inc., Waupaca, Wisconsin, announced it will merge with Hitachi Metals Automotive Components USA LLC (HMAC). The merger is part of a larger reorganization within Hitachi Metals Foundry America designed to position the integrated organization for growth and meet customer demand.…
Congressman Works to Include Language in Appropriations Bill Requiring OSHA to Conduct Additional Reviews Before Finalizing Silica Standard
Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-Mich.) is circulating a Dear Colleague letter in the House of Representatives urging lawmakers to sign a letter to the House Appropriations Committee requesting the Fiscal Year 2017 (FY17) Labor funding bill include language that would prohibit funding for OSHA to…
AFS Hires New Vice President Technology
Schaumburg, Ill. The American Foundry Society (AFS) is pleased to announce it has hired Dr. Zayna Connor as its new Vice President Technology. Coming on board March 7, Connor will immediately begin her transition with current Vice President Technical Services, Tom Prucha. Prucha will be retiring…
AFS Announces Government Affairs Conference Keynote Speaker
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AFS has announced it has secured Charlie Cook, one of the nation’s leading authorities on U.S. elections and American political trends, as a keynote speaker during for the Government Affairs Conference held May 18-19 in…
Linamar, GF Automotive Choose North Carolina for New Operation
Linamar Corp., Guelph, Ontario, and GF Automotive, a division of Georg Fischer AG, Schaffhausen, Switzerland, announced they will place jointly owned GF Linamar LLC’s new aluminum diecasting facility in Mills River, North Carolina.
GF Linamar LLC will provide large light metal high-…
AFS Hosts Metalcasting Supply Chain, Supplier Summits
On February 15-17, AFS hosted the annual Metalcasting Supply Chain and Metalcasting Supplier Summits at the Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport.
The Supply Chain Summit, held Feb. 15-16, featured presentations for casting buyers and designers to provide expert advice on how to optimize casting…