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 Members Have Access to Silica Resources as a Member Benefit
As a benefit to AFS members, you have full access to a wide array of resources designed to guide you toward compliance with OSHA’s new, more restrictive, crystalline silica rule:
The AFS Silica Compliance Timeline describes all the elements of a compliant silica program and includes…
Meet Authors Ted Schorn and David Neff at Metalcasting Congress
Authors Ted Schorn and David Neff will be featured during a pair of presentations at Metalcasting Congress, April 3-5 in Fort Worth, Texas.
Neff is the lead author of the newly revised edition of Aluminum Casting Technology, while…
AFS publishes book from quality inspection expert Ted Schorn
One of the foremost experts in quality inspection has released a new book through the American Foundry Society.
Improving the Effectiveness of Visual Inspection, published this month by AFS, is the latest book from Ted J. Schorn. The…
It’s time for Congress to stop punting on infrastructure
AFS joined a coalition of groups led by the National Association of Manufacturers and the Associated General Contractors of America to tell Congress it’s time to stop punting on funding infrastructure needs: the importance of improving roads,…
Learn and laugh at this Metalcasting Congress course on workplace climate
We all have a stake in developing a culture of respect and safety for employees. You can learn ways to create an enjoyable work climate – and have a laugh along the way – at a course offered by the AFS Institute at the 122nd Metalcasting Congress April 3-5 in Fort Worth, Texas.
Leading…
AFS project data being presented for inclusion in handbook for castings with military applications
Data from a five-year, $1 million project from the American Foundry Society is being presented this week for inclusion in the Metallic Materials Properties Development and Standardization (MMPDS) handbook.
The project, funded by the…
AFS offers Members resources to attain compliance with OSHA’s Silica Rule before the June 23rd deadline
American Foundry Society members have full access to a wide array of resources designed to guide them toward compliance with OSHA’s new, more restrictive, crystalline silica rule:
The AFS Silica Compliance Timeline describes all the elements of a compliant silica program and…Designers and buyers! Expand your knowledge at Metalcasting Congress
Designers and buyers of metal castings can learn from industry experts, network with their peers and make new business connections at American Foundry Society’s Metalcasting Congress, April 3-5 in Fort Worth, Texas.
Professionals in the field of component design and purchasing,…
Mobilize for Metalcasting at the AFS Government Affairs Fly-In in Washington D.C.
Metalcasting needs you to advocate for the industry at the AFS Fly-In, May 15-16 in Washington, D.C.!
At the AFS Fly-In, you'll stand together as metalcasters to let your elected officials know the castings you produce are critical to the country’s defense, infrastructure, automotive,…
Chapter Success Story: AFS Saginaw Valley Chapter inspires next generation of metalcasters with hands-on demonstration
The AFS Saginaw Valley Chapter has a goal of developing the next generation of metalcasters through education. With the aid of volunteers, the Michigan-based chapter has helped spread awareness of what metalcasting is and the number of diverse careers within the industry.
“We do…