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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
New Casting Source Serves Today's Market
Advancing technology is changing metalcasting, and the need to build bridges to new customers and maintain contact with existing ones requires constant attention.
Unlike some communication channels, print becomes increasingly effective with repeated exposures. “The right hard copy…
Metalcasting Congress Accepting Sponsors
Businesses that are ready to make a statement about their capabilities: don’t delay in signing up for your Metalcasting Congress 2020 sponsorship opportunity.
Metalcasting Congress is April 21-23, 2020, at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland, an area with a vibrant…
From the CEO: Technical Expertise as a Member Benefit
By Doug Kurkul, AFS CEO
Access to technical expertise is one of the most valuable benefits of American Foundry Society (AFS) membership. There are several ways for AFS members to tap into this base of metalcasting knowledge.
Contact AFS Staff with Everyday Challenges. The AFS…