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Olympic Gold Medalist Dominique Dawes to Speak at CastExpo 2025
CastExpo 2025, the premier event for the metalcasting industry, is proud to announce Olympic Gold Medalist Dominique Dawes as a featured keynote speaker. Dawes, a trailblazer in the world of gymnastics and a passionate advocate for perseverance and teamwork, will share her inspiring journey and message of empowerment with attendees.
Aluminum & Light Metals (ALM) Division and Standards Committee Combine to Approve the first AFS Standards
Two standards for aluminum melts were recently approved as part of the AFS Standards Initiative.
American Foundry Society Releases 2024 Annual Report Highlighting Industry Advancement and Member Success
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:
AFS Announces Second America Makes IMPACT Project
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.
American Foundry Society Welcomes 13 New Corporate Members
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.
AFS Technical Council and Research Board Announce New Selections
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:
AFS Releases 2025 Metalcasting Forecast & Trends
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:
AFS Celebrates 2025 Award Recipients for Excellence in Research, Technical Innovation, and Industry Advancement
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
Brad Muller to Represent AFS, United States on WFO Executive Committee
(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).