ATLANTA, GA - The American Foundry Society has officially launched its groundbreaking AFS Library Advanced AI Search Tool, a next-generation research aide designed to revolutionize how professionals across the metalcasting industry discover and apply knowledge.
SCHAUMBURG, IL - Casting Source is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Casting Source Casting of the Year competition, honoring exceptional innovation, creativity, and craftsmanship in the metalcasting industry. This annual celebration recognizes the art and science of metalcasting, showcasing castings that exemplify advanced engineering, design, and manufacturing expertise.
SCHAUMBURG, IL - The American Foundry Society, North America’s largest metalcasting trade association and professional society, welcomes 22 new Corporate Members who have joined the organization between January 1 and April 2, 2025.
SCHAUMBURG, IL - The reshoring movement continues to reshape U.S. manufacturing, bringing back over 700,000 jobs in recent years. With growing concerns over long and complex supply chains, reshoring and nearshoring have become critical strategies for strengthening domestic production.
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.