Learn Basics of Statistical Process Control With New AFS Institute Course

Statistical process control (SPC) is one of the seven basic quality tools, but many manufacturing professionals don’t understand it – or are intimidated by it – because of its heavy reliance on high-level mathematics. A new course from the AFS Institute simplifies this…

Metalcasters Cautiously Optimistic on Economic Outlook

Seventy-nine percent of metalcasters have a positive business outlook for the next 12 months, down from a full 90 percent in June, according to a new survey from the American Foundry Society.

This optimism comes despite 87 percent of respondents saying…

AFS Seeking Members for Lead Rule Working Group

Recently, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) to revise its standards for occupational exposure to lead.

AFS is in the process of forming a working group to seek input from foundries and suppliers using…

“Manufacturing Day Toolkit” Helps AFS Members Connect with Next Generation

As American Foundry Society members open their doors to their communities for Manufacturing Day 2022, AFS is providing resources for making these events a success.

Recognized nationally the first Friday of October, Manufacturing Day is a great way to…

The 'Inflation Reduction Act': Summary of the Budget Reconciliation Act

Sweeping Climate, Health Care & Tax Legislation Holland & Knight Alert

President Biden signed into law the sweeping climate, health care and tax legislation, called the "Inflation Reduction Act." The legislation passed the House in a party-line vote…

AFS Welcomes 19 New Corporate Members

The American Foundry Society, North America’s largest metalcasting association, today recognized 19 new Corporate Members. They bring AFS to its highest corporate membership count in more than 15 years.

AFS has a six-part focus of Member Success…

Summit Panel to Feature Waupaca, Dotson, D&L and Osco Executives

The American Foundry Society (AFS), North America’s largest metalcasting organization, today announced that the 2022 Foundry Leadership Summit will feature a panel on “Opportunities and Challenges Facing Metalcasters in 2023 and Beyond.”

The panel, to be moderated by AFS Immediate Past…

AFS Announces Recipients of Prestigious Management Awards

The American Foundry Society (AFS), North America’s largest metalcasting society, today announced the recipients of its prestigious management awards for 2022.

The selections are Jeet Radia (McWane) and Tom Teske (recently retired from EJ) for the Keating…

IJMC's 'Impact Factor' Grows 25%

The American Foundry Society’s peer-reviewed research journal continues to grow in stature and influence. For the fourth consecutive year, International Journal of Metalcasting (IJMC) improved its Impact Factor, growing 25% from 2020 to 2021. This follows subsequent increases of 34%,…

Safety basics and EHS immersion: 2 AFS conferences coming to Milwaukee in October

Two of the metalcasting industry’s premier EHS events will be presented together in Milwaukee this October.

Hosted by the American Foundry Society, the Safety 101 Seminar and the 34th Environmental, Health & Safety Conference will take place consecutively…