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 moreOpportunities to Serve in 2018
The American Foundry Society has an important three-part mission, centered around the pillars of advocacy, education, and innovation. AFS recently published an Annual Report that documents our work in advancing that mission. We encourage you to take some time to review the Annual…
Membership Easter Eggs
Movie fans and video game players know the term “Easter egg” describes a hidden feature or inside secret that is easily overlooked unless you’re paying attention – a subtle nod to the annual April hunt. They are a lot of fun to seek out if you know what you are looking for in advance. Have you…
EPA Policy Victory: ‘Once In, Always In’ Withdrawn
In a victory for industry, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in January eliminated the “once in, always in” policy under the Clean Air Act.
The policy required “major sources” -- facilities that release at least 10 tons per year of a single hazardous air pollutant or 25 tons of…
AFS launches new metalcasting library member benefit
The American Foundry Society has launched a new online library of 15,500 articles on research and development in the metalcasting industry as a member benefit.
The new AFS Library, the largest specialized metalcasting library in the world, features mobile-friendly design, a dynamic…
Jean Bye to give keynote speech at Metalcasting Congress
Jean Bye, president and CEO, Dotson Iron Castings, will share a keynote speech at the AFS 2018 Metalcasting Congress on the challenging story of how the Dotson foundry and its employees responded to a disastrous fire.
In the wee hours of Sept. 23, 2017, a fire erupted at Dotson Iron…
OSHA electronic injury and illness data now due by Dec. 31
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced on Dec. 18 it they will continue accepting the 2016 OSHA Form 300A data through the Injury Tracking Application (ITA) until midnight on Dec. 31, 2017. In a press release, OSHA noted it will not take…
AFS applauds U.S. Congress on passage of sweeping pro-growth tax package
The U.S. House and Senate approved the final conference report on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on Wednesday, December 20, representing the most sweeping changes to the U.S. tax code in more than 30 years. The package lowers both individual income and corporate income taxes and moves the United…
Bremen announces agreement to use 3-D printing technology
AFS Corporate Member Bremen Castings Inc. (Bremen, Indiana) and Eaton (Dublin, Ireland) entered into an agreement to accelerate product development for hydraulics customers by using 3-D printing technology. BCI and Eaton will use a 3-D printer from AFS Corporate Member ExOne in the foundry and…
Trump campaign senior economic adviser to address AFS Metalcasting Congress
December 13, 2017: (SCHAUMBURG, IL.) More than 2,000 metalcasters, suppliers, and castings buyers are expected to attend the 2018 Metalcasting Congress in Fort Worth, Texas. Serving as Keynote Speaker on the morning of April 5 will be respected economist Stephen Moore, who was Senior…
AFS 122nd Metalcasting Congress registration is open
Now is your opportunity to register for next April’s event at the Fort Worth Convention Center in Fort Worth, Texas.
Click here to register for the 122nd Metalcasting Congress.
This is the leading event for education and networking. For more information on Metalcasting…