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 Issues Call for Presentations for Foundry 4.0 Conference
AFS has issued a call for presentations for the Foundry 4.0 Conference, which will look into the future and ask, “What will a foundry look like in 10 years?”
The conference will focus on how digital manufacturing affects all areas of the foundry process today, and how this will change…
Metalcasting Congress Accepting Sponsors
Businesses that are ready to make a statement about their capabilities: don’t delay in signing up for your Metalcasting Congress 2020 sponsorship opportunity.
Metalcasting Congress is April 21-23, 2020, at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland, an area with a vibrant…
From the CEO: Technical Expertise as a Member Benefit
By Doug Kurkul, AFS CEO
Access to technical expertise is one of the most valuable benefits of American Foundry Society (AFS) membership. There are several ways for AFS members to tap into this base of metalcasting knowledge.
Contact AFS Staff with Everyday Challenges. The AFS…
Institute launches Supervisor Development Program
A comprehensive, five-month program from the AFS Institute will support training and development for supervisors of hourly employees.
The new Supervisor Development Program teaches metalcasting professionals to build their leadership skills in the office and on the shop floor.…
Six Decades On, Detroit-Windsor Chapter’s Gala is Thriving
A lot goes into making the AFS Detroit-Windsor Chapter’s Management Night Gala a success, but Shiaofong Yin (TEALE Group Investment and Consulting), the chapter’s 2015-2016 and current chair, says there’s no secret to its enduring popularity. “It’s fun!” she said. “That’s it. Just make it fun…
Young Professionals Program Draws an International Crowd
Several dozen young employees from North America, Germany and Japan gathered in the Midwest on Oct. 14-17 for the Young Professionals Program.
The global networking event kicked off at AFS HQ in Schaumburg, Illinois, and followed with tours of manufacturing facilities in Illinois and…
Boost Your Problem-Solving Skills at Management & Development Summit
How do you leverage competing values in your company’s culture? How do you boost your problem-solving skills? These are a few of the issues that will be tackled at the 2020 Metalcasting Management & Development Summit, Feb. 6-7 in New Orleans.
All levels of management, from…
New Casting Source Serves Today's Market
Advancing technology is changing metalcasting, and the need to build bridges to new customers and maintain contact with existing ones requires constant attention.
Unlike some communication channels, print becomes increasingly effective with repeated exposures. “The right hard copy…
NoRedesign, AFS to Host Webinar on Innovative Casting Design Method
NoRedesign.com, in partnership with AFS, will present a free webinar on an innovative casting method at 3 p.m. CT on Tuesday, Dec. 10.
The use of an existing software package helps OEMs design better castings the first time, without restarts, outfits, and re-tooling. The software is part…
Engineering Division Offers Plant Review Program
A new program to support manufacturing efficiencies recently was launched by the AFS Engineering Division.
As part of the division’s Plant Review Program, members visit metalcasting plants and offer suggestions on process improvements, plant engineering, energy and related topics. The…