AFS Selling Foundry Artwork to Benefit FEF
Sales of new artwork celebrating the American Foundry Society’s 125th anniversary will benefit the Foundry Educational Foundation thanks to a generous gift from the AFS North Mexico Chapter.
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New Business Development Manager to Focus on Member Success
A new member of the American Foundry Society Business Development team will focus on delivering superior services to corporate and individual members of AFS.
AFS Technical Journal’s Influence Grows Again
For the third consecutive year, the International Journal of Metalcasting has grown in worldwide influence. AFS’ peer-reviewed technical and research journal saw its Impact Factor grow 34% from 2019 to 2020.
Milwaukee to Host 2024 Foundry Trade Show & Conference
The American Foundry Society has announced Milwaukee, Wisconsin, will host Metalcasting Congress 2024, one of the largest foundry trade events in North America.
AFS Announces New Research Board Chair, Member
AFS has welcomed a new member and announced a new chair for its Research Board, which oversees AFS’s substantial research program.
AFS Issues Call for Award Nominations
The American Foundry Society is inviting people to nominate candidates for three major industry awards: the AFS Gold Medal, Award of Scientific Merit, and Service Citation.
Smart Adjustments for Cleaner Melts: Virtual Aluminum Conference Goes Live in July
A leading expert on aluminum casting and melt cleanliness will share his knowledge during an interactive online conference offered exclusively by the American Foundry Society.
Rafael Gallo, Technical Consultant at Pyrotek, is the presenter at the Molten Aluminum Cleanliness Virtual Workshop, live online July 20-23, 2021. Registration is open, and discounts are available for AFS members.
Engineering Division Expands Focus to Include Smart Manufacturing
The AFS Engineering Division is a leader in fostering the use of emerging technologies in foundries. Now, that focus is reflected in the group’s new name: the AFS Engineering and Smart Manufacturing Division.
AFS Issues Call for Papers for CastExpo 2022
The American Foundry Society has issued a call for papers and presentations for the 126th Metalcasting Congress and CastExpo, April 23-26, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio.
Back In Person: 2021 Foundry Leadership Returns Sept. 12-14 In Arizona
Nearly two years since the last in-person conference, the American Foundry Society is pleased to announce the 2021 Foundry Leadership Summit will be held Sept. 12-14 at the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona.