AFS Modernizes its Member Forum, Casting Connection, to Enhance Communications and Learning
AFS improved member-only community platform, Casting Connection, went live on October 8.
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AFS Call for Papers & Presentations OPEN!
The American Foundry Society, in conjunction with the World Foundry Organization (WFO), is issuing a call for papers and presentations for the 129th Metalcasting Congress/CastExpo, April 12-15, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia.
AFS To Submit Comments, Hold Webinar on Federal Heat Stress Rule
On July 2, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) formally released its long-awaited proposed rule on “Heat Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings.” The proposal covers an estimated 36 million workers, including metalcasters. OSHA has been developing a standard for how workplaces deal with heat since 2021. There are currently no federal heat regulations, though some states and municipalities have implemented their own requirements.
The American Foundry Society Welcomes New Team Members
The American Foundry Society (AFS) is pleased to announce the addition of two new employees who have joined our team over the past few weeks. We are excited to welcome Shelby Goldman and John Belmont to AFS and look forward to the expertise and enthusiasm they bring to their respective roles.
Shelby Goldman – Assistant Director of Training Solutions
New Tool Added to Peters-Robinson AFS Metalcasting Library
Wouldn’t it be nice to bookmark your favorite library listing for future reference? If so, the Peters-Robison AFS Metalcasting Library has a new tool for you.
Introducing “My Catalog”, a new way for you to save reference papers and articles. In a recent update, the AFS library has implemented this new tool, to help save AFS members time by saving interested articles to an easily accessible location.
Metalcasting Congress 2024: Celebrating Success and New Leadership
Metalcasting Congress not only witnessed groundbreaking discussions and innovations but also celebrated accomplished leaders and honored outstanding achievers within the metalcasting industry.
Blackburn, Braun, Miller-Meeks to Receive AFS Congressional Champion Awards
The awards will be presented during the AFS Government Affairs Fly-In on June 11, 2024, at the Capitol Hill Club in Washington, D.C.
AFS Welcomes New President, Directors Class
AFS welcomed a new elected leader to its Board of Directors following the inauguration of Angela Schmeisser as AFS President for 2024-2025.
AFS Introduces New Standards Process and Format to Enhance Industry Practices
AFS has announced the release of its new AFS Standards Process and AFS Standard Format by its Standards and Common Languages Committee.
AFS Announces 2024 Casting of the Year Competition Winners
St. Marys takes top honors in the prestigious contest, with many more award-winning castings set to be showcased at Metalcasting Congress in Milwaukee.