Schaumburg, Ill - AFS is pleased to announce the release of its 2024 Annual Report, showcasing the organization’s commitment to advancing the metalcasting industry and delivering impactful benefits to its members.

This year’s report underscores AFS’s dedication to six core principles:

SCHAUMBURG, Ill - AFS is happy to announce partnership in a second project that is part of the America Makes IMPACT (Improvements in Manufacturing Productivity via Additive Capabilities and Techno-Economic Analysis) program. This 27-month project is titled “Transitioning Best Practices and Technology Improvements for Advanced Technology Printed Sand Equipment” and aims to develop and promote US-based printed sand manufacturing equipment to be used in the production of all castings, with special emphasis on aluminum and magnesium castings for aerospace applications.

SCHAUMBURG, Ill – The American Foundry Society proudly welcomes 13 new Corporate Members who have recently joined the organization.

AFS Corporate Members represent a diverse group of metalcasters across all alloys and processes, industry suppliers, and casting designers and purchasers who support the association’s mission of advocacy, education, and innovation for the foundry industry.

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. - The American Foundry Society (AFS) is pleased to announce the newest appointments to its Technical Council and Research Board, effective April 2024. These appointments recognize distinguished professionals for their contributions to the metalcasting industry and their commitment to advancing the field.

New Appointments to the AFS Technical Council:

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — The American Foundry Society is proud to announce the release of the highly anticipated 2025 Metalcasting Forecast & Trends report. This annual publication delivers in-depth insights drawn from a range of governmental, industrial, and economic sources to provide a comprehensive analysis of the metalcasting industry’s economic indicators.

Key Highlights from the 2025 Report:

SCHAUMBURG, IL, December 18, 2024 — The American Foundry Society is delighted to announce the recipients of three prestigious awards to be presented at the 129th Metalcasting Congress/CastExpo in Atlanta, Georgia. These honors recognize groundbreaking research, practical advancements, and influential ideas that are shaping the future of the metalcasting industry.

2025 AFS Applied Research Award

(SCHAUMBURG, IL) The American Foundry Society (AFS), North America’s largest metalcasting organization, announced today that Brad Muller will represent AFS and the United States on the Executive Committee of the World Foundry Organization (WFO).

The American Foundry Society, North America’s largest metalcasting organization, today offered congratulations to President-Elect Donald J. Trump, Vice President-Elect JD Vance, and all newly elected lawmakers. Following a sharply contested series of national elections, now is the time for policymakers to begin coming together on forward-thinking public policies that will bolster economic growth, encourage reshoring, and provide opportunity for all Americans. 

The AFS Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Conference returns for its 36th year as the premier event for foundry industry EHS professionals. This year’s conference takes place October 1-3, 2024. Held at the Amway Grand Plaza in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the conference brings together industry leading experts and your peers to discuss the latest developments, innovations, and best practices in foundry EHS.