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Understand the complexities of foundry air permit compliance at the Advanced Air Seminar

The AFS Advanced Air Seminar is where the rubber meets the road for fully understanding foundry air permit compliance. 

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Women in Metalcasting to Honor Award-Winner at Metalcasting Congress

Susan Bear, known for modernizing her company’s approach to technology and engineering, is the winner of the 2023 Women in Metalcasting Award for Excellence.

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AFS Announces 2023 Service Citation Recipient

Kelley Kerns will be honored at Volunteer Leadership Awards Luncheon during Metalcasting Congress 2023.

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AFS releases 2023 federal policy agenda

Supporting public policies that bolster competitiveness, fuel economic growth, and create jobs are at the top of the agenda for the American Foundry Society this year.

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AFS Presses Washington on Copper Supply Security

AFS is urging the U.S. Department of the Interior to formally recognize copper as a critical mineral, citing its importance to national security and infrastructure.

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AFS to Honor 2 Industry Veterans With Gold Medals at Metalcasting Congress

Gregory Miskinis and Thomas Slavin will be recognized for their achievements during the 2023 Annual Banquet in Cleveland.

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Metalcasters Cautiously Optimistic About 2023

America’s metalcasters are cautiously optimistic about business conditions for 2023, according to a new “Quarterly Metalcasters Outlook Survey” released by the American Foundry Society.

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AFS Announces 2024 Hoyt Memorial Lecturer, 2023 Honorary Papers and Research Award Recipients

A former AFS president will give one of the most prominent addresses in worldwide metalcasting in 2024.

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New AFS Technical Director Travis Frush to Support Research, Tech Divisions

A highly respected metalcaster and additive manufacturing expert has joined the staff of the American Foundry Society (AFS) as Technical Director.

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AFS Announces 2024 Board of Directors Nominees

AFS has announced the nominees for its Board of Directors for the 2024-2025 term. Together, the nominees bring tremendous expertise and wisdom to the Board of Directors.

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