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 board member talks unfair Chinese trade practices on Fox News
AFS Board Member Brad Muller appeared on Fox News Jan. 22 to discuss the theft of intellectual property by state-subsidized Chinese businesses.
Muller, vice president of marketing for AFS Corporate Member Charlotte Pipe and Foundry (Charlotte, North Carolina), told Fox…
OSHA publishes crystalline silica Frequently Asked Questions for general industry
On Jan. 22, 2019, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released a set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) concerning the agency’s final rule regulating occupational exposure to respirable crystalline silica in general industry.
For months, the American Foundry…
Casting designers and buyers: Metalcasting Congress has programs for you
AFS is offering a compelling educational program for casting designers, buyers and specifiers at Metalcasting Congress 2020, April 21-23 at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland, Ohio.
The demand for these sessions at last year’s event drove attendance past expectations by 33%.…
Industry earns wins on water infrastructure, sweepers
A new water infrastructure law and an agreement from OSHA on non-HEPA sweepers highlight recent policy victories for the metalcasting industry.
A comprehensive infrastructure bill backed by AFS won resounding support from Congress. America’s Water Infrastructure Act (S. 3021) provides…
AFS debuts management, development summit
A brand new summit from AFS promises to develop the leadership savvy of metalcasters.
The AFS Metalcasting Management and Development Summit is Feb. 7-8 in Charleston, South Carolina. The theme of the summit is “Preparing our talent and culture for the future,” and it will cover…
CastExpo 2019: Metalcasting success starts here
It’s three years in the making: North America’s largest metalcasting trade show and congress. Now, CastExpo 2019 is nearly here.
Produced by AFS, CastExpo 2019 is April 27-30 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. Thousands are expected to attend, making it the continent’s…
AFS meets CIC
AFS staff met with the next generation of metalcasters at the Foundry Educational Foundation's College Industry Conference, Nov. 15-16 in Chicago.
The annual event attracts promising students at FEF schools who are looking for careers in metalcasting. Prospective employers meet with the…
Meet the AFS staff
Katie Matticks, Senior Project Manager
Katie Matticks is Senior Project Manager at the American Foundry Society. She serves as the community manager for AFS’ private social network CastingConnection as well as staff liaison to Women in Metalcasting and the Management Council. Her 10-year…
OSU, Central Ohio chapters have strong partnership
Eric Weiffenbach remembers visiting Ohio State University’s working foundry as a boy with his father. Today, Weiffenbach (Keener Sand & Clay Co.) continues that tradition – this time, as president of the AFS Central Ohio Chapter.
Every fall, the Central Ohio Chapter and the OSU…
EHS Division honors award-winners
A new award for green foundries and a lifetime achievement award for AFS 2nd Vice President Mike Lenahan were among the honors presented by the EHS Division at the AFS 30th Environmental, Health & Safety Conference in Ohio Oct. 9-11.
The Green Foundry Case Study Awards recognize AFS…