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Attendee Registration Opens for Virtual Metalcasting Congress 2021

Professionals across the entire metalcasting supply chain can now register for the industry’s leading virtual conference and trade show, Metalcasting Congress 2021, streaming live online and on demand April 12-22, 2021.

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New Guide to 3D Sand Printing Published by AFS

Metalcasters who want to learn more about the state-of-the-art process of 3D sand printing have a new resource from the American Foundry Society. The 3D Printed Precision Sand Casting Process is a helpful pocket guide that explains this toolingless technology in clear detail.

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Foundries, Suppliers Have Simple Solution to Effective Web Advertising

Metalcasters and foundry industry suppliers now have a simple and effective way to reach the right customers online: AFS Targeted Digital Advertising.

The new program harnesses the power of AFS’ premier industry magazines, Casting Source and Modern Casting, to target a qualified audience of professionals from across the worldwide metalcasting supply chain, wherever and whenever they browse the web.

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AFS Releases Updated PPE Guide

The latest information on personal protective equipment (PPE) in metalcasting plants is presented in an easy-to-use, updated guide from the American Foundry Society. Published in October 2020, PPE Guide for Metalcasting Operations, 6th Edition, covers current best practices and special considerations for the use of personal protective equipment in foundries.

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EHS Division Honors Four for Individual Contributions

The American Foundry Society’s Environmental, Health and Safety Division recognized the exemplary work of four members during the October 2020 virtual EHS Conference.

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AFS Issues Call for Papers for Foundry Industry 4.0 Conference

The American Foundry Society has issued a call for papers and presentations for its 2021 Foundry Industry 4.0 Conference. 

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AFS to Present Virtual Metalcasting Congress in 2021

The American Foundry Society will present Metalcasting Congress 2021 as a virtual event between April 12 and 22, 2021.

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AFS Honors Metalcasters for EHS Achievements

The achievements of metalcasters in the areas of safety, sustainability, innovation and more were recognized by the AFS Environmental, Health & Safety Division during the annual EHS Conference.

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Advocacy Alert: Favorable Outcome on Iron and Steel Foundry Emission Standard

This issue had enormous implications for larger foundries, which already commit tremendous resources toward environmental protection.

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American Foundry Society Announces Revised Succession Plan

The American Foundry Society, North America’s largest and most influential metalcasting organization, today announced revisions to its Board-leadership succession plan.

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