AFS Unveils Advanced AI Search Tool to Transform Metalcasting Research
ATLANTA, GA - The American Foundry Society has officially launched its groundbreaking AFS Library Advanced AI Search Tool, a next-generation research aide designed to revolutionize how professionals across the metalcasting industry discover and apply knowledge.
Read moreAFS Supports Legislation to Help Solve Truck Driver Shortage
Many metalcasters are experiencing the effects of the truck driver shortage across the nation. AFS has been working with a coalition and recently joined on a congressional letter with over 80 organizations urging that the DRIVE Safe Act be included in the next…
AFS releases new edition of Mold & Core Test Handbook
A fresh edition of the AFS Mold & Core Test Handbook, 5th Edition is now available from the American Foundry Society with the latest in metalcasting industry standards for sand testing and evaluation. For a limited time, buyers can save 20% off the price.
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AFS Institute courses coming to Detroit
The Institute and AFS Detroit-Windsor Chapter are pleased to offer a variety of training programs in Detroit in March and April.
Green Sand Molding 201 will be held on March 18-19. This course provides participants with the next level of knowledge related to the sand molding processes…
New AFS Webinars Show How to Use Foundry e-Learning for Employee Training
AFS is launching a webinar series next month to show companies how to optimize e-Learning for their employees.
The four, 30-minute sessions will show how Foundry e-Learning can support and add value to your training programs. These webinars are free for current AFS members.…
New AFS Student Chapter launches at Worcester Polytechnic
The American Foundry Society is pleased to announce Worcester Polytechnic Institute (Worcester, Massachusetts) has established an AFS Student Chapter.
Worcester Polytechnic joins 40 other colleges and universities in hosting its own chapter. The AFS Board of Directors approved the school…
Coming to Pennsylvania: Gating and Riser Design 101 and 201
Metalcasters will have a great opportunity to learn the most up-to-date gating and risering techniques during a pair of AFS Institute courses coming to Pennsylvania in February and May.
Gating and Riser Design 101 guides students through the basic functions of gating and risers so they…
Are Buyers Finding What They Need on Your Website?
The AFS Marketing Committee is sponsoring a webinar to help foundries assess whether their websites are generating the customers they need.
The webinar, free to AFS members, will be held Jan. 28 at 1 p.m. CT. The presenter is industry veteran John Grabel.
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International Journal of Metalcasting marks 50th issue
The International Journal of Metalcasting, the American Foundry Society’s technical and research publication, released its 50th issue this month.
IJMC is a peer-reviewed quarterly journal that publishes the latest advancements in…
AFS Announces 2020 Policy Priorities
SCHAUMBURG, IL – The American Foundry Society today released its top policy priorities for 2020. This year’s policy priorities identify five areas where AFS will focus its advocacy efforts: infrastructure, trade, safety, tax, and energy/environment. These priorities were developed in…
Institute Holding Metalcasting Courses Across the U.S.
The AFS Institute is hitting the road, working with chapters to offer more courses in regions all over the U.S.!
On Jan. 8-9, Gating & Riser Design 101 will be held in Birmingham, Alabama. Improving the Effectiveness of Visual Inspection then visits Birmingham on Jan. 15-16.…