AFS to Bestow Highest Honors to Gold Medalists, Scientific Merit, and Service Citation Recipients at CastExpo 2025
At the 2025 CastExpo in Atlanta, five distinguished leaders will be honored by the American Foundry Society (AFS) for their outstanding contributions to the metalcasting industry. The Peter L. Simpson Gold Medal and William H. McFadden Gold Medal will be awarded at the annual banquet on Sunday, April 13, 7:00-9:00 p.m. The Scientific Merit and Service Citation Awards presentation will take place at the Volunteer Leadership Awards Luncheon, Sunday, April 13, 11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Visit afsinc.org for more details.
Read moreAFS Calls on Lawmakers to Support Economic Growth Through Domestic Manufacturing in 2021
Plans for a robust economic recovery, powered by a strong U.S. manufacturing base, are at the center of the American Foundry Society’s 2021 Policy Agenda.
AFS today called on lawmakers to encourage economic growth and job creation with policies that support the success of U.S.…
Congress Approves COVID-19 Relief and Government Spending Bill
On December 21, 2020, Congress passed a $2.3 trillion government funding and coronavirus relief measure, the Bipartisan-Bicameral Omnibus COVID Relief Deal. The package will keep the federal government running for the rest of the fiscal year, provide billions of dollars in aid to…
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, the first-ever virtual Metalcasting Congress will offer attendees…
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. Released to…
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…
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…
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.
Receiving the division’s 2020 Service Awards were Greg Kramer (ME Elecmetal, Duluth, Minnesota) and Brent Charlton (…
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.
Industry 4.0 is no longer just about the future. Smart, proactive manufacturers are using innovation and technology…
AFS to Present Virtual Metalcasting Congress in 2021
The American Foundry Society (AFS) will present Metalcasting Congress 2021 as a virtual event between April 12 and 22, 2021.
The AFS Board of Directors affirmed this decision after thoughtful consideration of the sharp restrictions in place on trade shows, the fact that those…
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.
The division presented awards in eight categories during the virtual conference, which…