Institute Welcomes Director of Training Solutions

The American Foundry Society is pleased to welcome Jen Christian to the AFS Institute as its new Director of Training Solutions.

Christian has many years of manufacturing association experience, having worked for the Forging Industry Association and…

Reserve Exhibit Space at Metalcasting Congress 2020

Metalcasting industry suppliers and foundries should reserve their exhibit space now for Metalcasting Congress 2020, North America’s largest annual event for metalcasters.

Metalcasting Congress 2020 is April 21-23 at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland, Ohio. The…

Attendee Registration is Open for Metalcasting Congress 2020

Registration is open for Metalcasting Congress 2020, April 21-23 at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Click here to register early, get the best value, and seize your opportunities!

Produced by the American Foundry Society, Metalcasting Congress is the leading…

AFS announces award recipients to be honored at Metalcasting Congress

The annual AFS award-winners have been announced by the AFS Board of Awards for presentation at Metalcasting Congress 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio, April 21-23.

The Gold Medal, Award of Scientific Merit and Service Citation Award are presented annually for service to the metalcasting industry…

Ferrous Melting Operators, Suppliers Gather for Conference

Some of the biggest advancements in ferrous melting technology and methods were the forefront of the 5th International Ferrous Melting Conference, Oct. 30-Nov. 1 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Organized by the AFS Melting Methods and Materials Division, the conference featured expert speakers…

First issue of Casting Source coming next month

American Foundry Society announces the launch of a redesigned, reimagined magazine for casting end-users, Casting Source, previously published as Metal Casting Design & Purchasing. Its accompanying website, www.castingsource.com, is now live.

The first issue of …

AFS 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.…