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AFS Releases Silica Compliance Seminar Video

AFS is making available the proceedings from a specialized training workshop that provides the tools metalcasters need to navigate OSHA’s respirable silica rule.

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Exhibit Space at Sell Out Pace for 2017 Metalcasting Congress; 90% Sold

Exhibit sales are on pace to sell out for the American Foundry Society's (AFS) 121st Metalcasting Congress and Cast in North America held April 25-27 in Milwaukee. Exhibitors are encouraged to secure exhibit space as nearly 80% is sold.

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AFS Requests Research Proposals to Reduce Silica Exposure

The American Foundry Society (AFS) is soliciting research proposals aimed at reducing exposure to respirable crystalline silica through the development of silica suppressant materials and processes in critical areas of metalcasting facilities.

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Registration Opens for Metalcasting Congress

Registration is open for the American Foundry Society’s (AFS) 121st Metalcasting Congress held April 25-27 at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee.

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AFS Looks Forward to Working with New President and Congress on Metalcasting Issues

The American Foundry Society (AFS) announced today that it is looking forward to working with the new President, administration, and Congress to advance sound public policies affecting the $28.5 billion metalcasting industry.

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AFS Announces Holiday Sale on Publications

AFS is offering 20% off most of its publications! Take advantage of the sale on EHS, ferrous, non-ferrous, molding, metalcasting basics, wall charts and more. Sale runs to November 30.

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AFS Additive Manufacturing for Metalcasting Conference Breaks Ground for Industry

The first ever AFS Additive Manufacturing Conference was held on Oct. 3-6, in Novi, Michigan. The conference featured over 35 speakers covering topics on additive and 3-D printing.

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AFS Accepts Proclamation from Illinois Governor, Chamber of Commerce on Manufacturing Day

AFS hosted its 3rd annual Manufacturing Day Open House at AFS headquarters on Friday, October 7.

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Metalcasting Leaders Exchange Ideas at Foundry Executive Conference

Leaders of the North American metalcasting industry convened Sept. 11-13 in Park City, Utah, to hear and exchange fresh ideas and perspectives for business planning and strategy as part of the Foundry Executive Conference held by AFS.

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AFS Announces New Director of Education

AFS has named its new director of education after a national search and selection process.

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