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 moreScholarships are par for the course at Western Michigan Chapter
The AFS Western Michigan Chapter knows its way around the links.
After 79 years, it should. That’s how long the chapter’s annual golf outing has raised scholarship money for metalcasting students.
The AFS Western Michigan Chapter raises money each year for metalcasting…AFS Supports EPA’s Proposed Affordable Clean Energy Rule
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOn August 31, 2018, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed the Affordable Clean Energy (ACE) rule to address greenhouse gas emissions from existing coal-fired power plants. This rule would replace the Obama Administration's Clean Power Plan (CPP)…
Catch this keynote if you can! Frank Abagnale to speak to metalcasters at CastExpo 2019
Frank Abagnale, one of history’s most infamous and successful conmen, will be the headline keynote at CastExpo 2019, April 27-30, 2019, in Atlanta. Abagnale is now one of the most respected authorities on forgery, embezzlement, and secure documents.
Abagnale will be the headline keynote at…Foundry Leadership Conference attracts global crowd
Foundry leaders from seven countries spanning three continents gathered in Amelia Island, Florida, Sept. 16-18 for the 2018 AFS Foundry Leadership Conference.
Attendees expressed enthusiasm for the content of the event. As one said, “Innovation and disruption were terrific! Economics and…
Cutting-edge technology at forefront of AFS additive manufacturing conference
The American Foundry Society knows the importance of being at the cutting edge of technology. That, again, was proven true during the 2018 Additive Manufacturing for Metalcasting Conference. From Sept. 10-13 in Louisville, Kentucky, over 120 attendees heard about the latest developments in…Trade show pro offers free web training to CastExpo exhibitors
One of highest-rated trade show educators in the country will host an exclusive webinar for CastExpo 2019 exhibitors at 9 a.m. CT Oct. 2.
Richard Erschik, who has a reputation in the trade show industry for generating and qualifying leads, will demonstrate how to get the most…
AFS additive manufacturing conference kicks off with tour
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – As people toured the University of Louisville Rapid Prototyping Center, the murmurs and whispers were the same. “They’ve got a pretty good layout here.” “This is pretty nice.” Monday’s tour was the unofficial beginning of the 2018 Additive Manufacturing…21st century leadership and creating an ideal culture
This blog post comes to AFS from talent management expert Margaret Graziano. Graziano, an engaging speaker and an authority on workplace leadership, will bring her program, “Mastering 21st Century Leadership,” to the 2018 Future Leaders of Metalcasting Meeting, Oct. 15-17 at Dotson…
AFS announces Keating Founders’ Freedom Award winners
The American Foundry Society will honor two leaders in metalcasting for their contributions to the foundry industry in the field of government affairs.
Bradford D. Muller, left, and Eric R. Meyers, right.Bradford D. Muller and Eric R. Meyers are the 2018 recipients of the James P.…
AFS iron inoculation conference draws global experts
Cast iron experts from North America, South America, and Europe converged on Louisville Aug. 20-21 for the 2018 AFS Cast Iron Inoculation Conference.
More than 100 people attended the event, which covered technical aspects of inoculation and its practical application. Conference…