AFS Peters-Robison Library Reaches New Milestone
The Peters-Robison AFS Metalcasting Library has further cemented its status as the world’s largest and most comprehensive metalcasting library, recently expanding its digital collection to over 18,000 articles.
Read moreAFS Institute Introduces New Course on Process Control for Engineers
The AFS Institute will present a new course, Process Control for Engineers, on March 30-April 1, 2021. It will be presented for the first time live online by Ted Schorn, a noted quality expert. Registration is open here and space is limited.
The first goal of every process is…
Advocacy Alert: Victory on PPP Expansion
The Issue
AFS-backed legislation signed into law by President Trump in 2020 established the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The program benefited many foundries, and thousands of other businesses, during the pandemic. However, the law’s provisions and regulatory guidance created…
Exhibit sales now open for Metalcasting Congress 2021
Companies across the metalcasting supply chain have their best opportunity since 2019 to reach new and existing customers as exhibits for Virtual Metalcasting Congress 2021 go on sale today.
Customizable and interactive, these digital exhibits include video capabilities, one-on-one chat…
Attention Metalcasters: Spotlight Your Best Work in 2021 Casting Competition
Metalcasters can spotlight their best work in the prestigious 2021 AFS/Casting Source Casting Competition.
Applications are now open for this annual contest, which celebrates achievements in manufacturing excellence by metalcasters and designers/users of metal castings. The AFS/Casting…
Exhibit Sales Open Feb. 3 for Virtual Metalcasting Congress 2021
Free informational webinar goes live Feb. 2
Suppliers to the metalcasting industry and foundries have the best opportunity since 2019 to showcase their products and generate high-quality leads when they exhibit at Virtual Metalcasting Congress 2021.
Sales open on Wednesday, Feb.…
New Economic Forecast from AFS Projects Strong Growth in 2021
The U.S. metalcasting industry is projected to grow at a rate of 19.7% in 2021, according to a new report published by the American Foundry Society.
This and other vital business intelligence was released today…
AFS Calls on Lawmakers to Support Economic Growth Through Domestic Manufacturing in 2021
Plans for a robust economic recovery, powered by a strong U.S. manufacturing base, are at the center of the American Foundry Society’s 2021 Policy Agenda.
AFS today called on lawmakers to encourage economic growth and job creation with policies that support the success of U.S.…
Congress Approves COVID-19 Relief and Government Spending Bill
On December 21, 2020, Congress passed a $2.3 trillion government funding and coronavirus relief measure, the Bipartisan-Bicameral Omnibus COVID Relief Deal. The package will keep the federal government running for the rest of the fiscal year, provide billions of dollars in aid to…
Attendee Registration Opens for Virtual Metalcasting Congress 2021
Professionals across the entire metalcasting supply chain can now register for the industry’s leading virtual conference and trade show, Metalcasting Congress 2021.
Streaming live online and on demand April 12-22, 2021, the first-ever virtual Metalcasting Congress will offer attendees…
New Guide to 3D Sand Printing Published by AFS
Metalcasters who want to learn more about the state-of-the-art process of 3D sand printing have a new resource from the American Foundry Society.
The 3D Printed Precision Sand Casting Process is a helpful pocket guide that explains this toolingless technology in clear detail. Released to…