AFS Library Advanced AI Search Reaches Major Usage Milestone
SCHAUMBURG, IL - The American Foundry Society (AFS) continues to enhance access to technical knowledge through use of the AFS Library Advanced AI Search tool, which has recently surpassed 60,000 citations provided to users and more than 400 AFS members utilizing the platform. These milestones highlight the growing adoption of AI-powered research tools and AFS’ on-going commitment to providing innovative resources that support the Metalcasting industry.
Read moreMake the Right Call on Workplace Challenges with AFS Virtual Roundtables
Anyone who manages employees in a metalcasting plant will benefit from a pair of AFS virtual “lunch-and-learn” roundtables scheduled for July.
The Take Me Out to the Ballgame Series will feature peer insights into hot-button workplace issues ranging…
C.A. Lawton wins Outstanding Marketing Organization Award
AFS Corporate Member C.A. Lawton is this year’s recipient of the Outstanding Marketing Organization Award from the American Foundry Society.
The De Pere, Wisconsin-based metalcaster supports AFS and the broader metalcasting industry through its employees’ volunteer work with their local…
AFS Launches Virtual Conference for Additive, Sand Casting
Metalcasters will learn the keys to successful 3D sand printing and sand casting during a virtual conference hosted by AFS on Aug. 31-Sept. 3.
The AFS Sand Casting/Additive Manufacturing Conference, previously scheduled to take place in Milwaukee, will be presented as a live web event,…
AFS Issues Call for Papers for 2021 Metalcasting Congress
The American Foundry Society has issued a call for papers and presentations for the 125th Metalcasting Congress, April 13-15, 2021, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
AFS is seeking technical and management papers and presentations for this annual gathering of metalcasting professionals from…
AFS Releases Digital Congress Guide of Research, Metalcasting Resources
The American Foundry Society is sharing important metalcasting research and other resources with its newly released “Recast Guide to Metalcasting Congress.”
Containing research abstracts and links to full papers, a Casting Technology Showcase, industry directories, profiles of award-…
CDC Issues Testing Strategy for COVID-19 after a Case is Identified
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a guidance document for high-density critical infrastructure workplaces that test employees for COVID-19 as part of their disease control measures. Foundries and related manufacturers may be included as such workplaces.…
Bill to Fix COVID-19 Payroll Loan Program, Supported by AFS, Signed by President
A fix to the popular Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), created to help small businesses survive during the COVID-19 pandemic, was signed into law by President Trump on June 5.
The measure, which was supported by AFS, was unanimously approved by the Senate on June 3 and passed …
Medical Surveillance Requirements for OSHA’s Silica Rule Change on June 23
U.S. metalcasters should be aware that the medical surveillance requirements for OSHA’s silica rule change on June 23, 2020.
Since June of 2018, metalcasters and all of general industry have been required to offer medical surveillance to employees who work for more than 30 days per year…
AFS Institute Upgrades Foundry e-Learning Platform for Metalcasters
The premier Foundry e-Learning program for metalcasters has just been upgraded with the latest in intuitive technology.
The AFS Institute recently relaunched its e-Learning platform with Absorb, a leading learning management system (LMS) that offers user-friendly navigation, up-to-the-…
AFS Announces Michelle Ring as Recipient of 2020 Women in Metalcasting Award for Excellence
The American Foundry Society is proud to honor Michelle Ring as the recipient of the 2020 Women in Metalcasting Award for Excellence.
Ring is Technical Sales Manager at AFS Corporate Member American Colloid Co. She is very active in AFS and holds many volunteer leadership positions,…