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 moreAFS announces 9 additional conferences for 2019!
AFS is excited to announce nine more high-value conferences for 2019! These events offer the best in metalcasting education and another opportunity to network with your peers at a vital AFS event. The range of events means there’s something for everyone in metalcasting.
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U.S. raises tariffs to 25%, China vows retaliation
President Trump on May 10 made good on his decision to increase tariffs from 10% to 20% on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods, following setbacks in ongoing negotiations between the U.S. and China. The new tariffs are expected to be met with retaliatory measures from China.
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AFS announces Millionaires Safety Award winners
Five AFS Corporate Members have been honored for outstanding safety achievements in their plants.
The annual Millionaires Safety Award from AFS recognizes facilities that reach a minimum of one million safe-hours worked without a lost-time injury or illness. The recipients were honored…
AFS Corporate Members honored for exemplary service
The American Foundry Society honored two AFS Corporate Members, Carley Foundry and Elkem, with AFS Corporate Contribution Awards during CastExpo 2019 in Atlanta. The awards recognize each company’s exemplary service to AFS.
Carley Foundry (Blaine, Minnesota) has contributed time,…
AFS welcomes Reich as new president
Peter Reich, co-owner of LAEMPE REICH (Trussville, Alabama), began his one-year term this week as president of the American Foundry Society and the Institute for 2019-2020.
Reich was welcomed as the new AFS President during a luncheon at CastExpo 2019 in Atlanta. The…
AFS welcomes new technical director
The American Foundry Society is pleased to welcome Tom Dore as Technical Director.
Formerly a vice president at AFS Corporate Member Alu-Bra Foundry, Dore has years of hands-on experience in foundry operations, including plant engineering, heat treating, sand casting, customer quality,…
32 countries to be represented at CastExpo
Metalcasters, casting buyers, and suppliers from around the world will gather April 27-30 in Atlanta for CastExpo, for the world’s first look in 2019 at new technologies and equipment for the foundry industry. American Foundry Society, the show sponsor, announced today that attendees from 32…
AFS releases updated Safety Data Sheets
The American Foundry Society is helping metalcasters stay compliant with the Hazard Communication Standard by publishing new Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for a variety of alloys.
SDSs will be on sale for 10% off through April 30, 2019, and they may be purchased at CastExpo for the same…
AFS Institute partners with NoRedesign to provide training for casting design engineers
Design engineers can improve their castings and cut costs with a program from NoRedesign.com offered in partnership with the American Foundry Society Institute.
NoRedesign and the AFS Institute will provide 32 instructional videos from leading metalcasting expert Mike Gwyn, who…
AFS President Bye wins STEP Ahead Award
American Foundry Society President Jean Bye (Dotson Iron Castings, Mankato, Minnesota) has been announced as a winner of the STEP Ahead Award from The Manufacturing Institute.
Lizeth Medina Balliet, left, and Jean Bye pose with their STEP Ahead Awards April 11 in Washington, D.C.STEP…