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.
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Someone once said, “The future’s coming faster than ever before.” What does the future hold for the manufacturing economy and your metalcasting business?
No one can tell you that for certain. But Jack Uldrich, one of the most respected futurists, will help you prepare for whatever is…
FOX News Host James Rosen Bringing Humor and Political Insight to Foundry Executive & Leadership Conference
C-SPAN once named him the Funniest Celebrity in Washington. With his political wit and edgy jokes, James Rosen, Chief Washington Correspondent for FOX News Channel, took home the top honor back in 2003. He will bring this same humor and engaging presentation style to talk about how…
EJ Breaks Ground on New Facility
EJ (Elmira, Michigan) broke ground on its new $125 million facility.
The plant is expected to be completed by the fall of 2018 and will take the place of a facility in East Jordan, Michigan. The move will preserve an estimated 340 jobs in its region.
“The official start of…
AFS Encourages Metalcasters to Join 2017 Manufacturing Day Movement and Educate the Next Generation
In celebration of Manufacturing Day, AFS will be hosting local students for its 4th Annual Manufacturing Day event coinciding with the national advocacy day supporting careers in manufacturing. The AFS Manufacturing Day event will feature interactive metalcasting demonstrations, career…
Dayton Company Advances in Competition
Skuld LLC (Tipp, Ohio) announced it was a semifinalist in the 43 North startup competition.
Skuld LLC is focused on innovating in the metalcasting industry. They are offering near net shape steel lost foam castings and offering this technology in stainless and low carbon steels.…
AFS Advocating for Reform of Tax System
The American Foundry Society (AFS) on July 17 submitted comments to Senate Finance Committee Chair Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) and Committee members concerning federal tax reform. In the letter, AFS asserts, “There is widespread consensus that the United States needs to reform its tax system.” AFS…
Eck Installs New Nobake Line; Exclusively Licenses Alloy Developed With ORNL
Eck Industries (Manitowoc, Wisconsin) announced the installation of a nobake molding line from Palmer Manufacturing & Supply to create additional capacity, improve ergonomics and reduce cost in large aluminum nobake castings.
The molding line includes state-of-the-art programmable…
Metalcasting Congress announces a new logo capturing the value of AFS events
The American Foundry Society is unveiling the new logo for the 122nd Metalcasting Congress, scheduled for April 3-5, 2018, in Fort Worth, Texas. The latest look is an expression of AFS going boldly into the future with Metalcasting Congress for metalcasters, metalcasting buyers, and designers.…
Foundry Executive Leadership Conference to Feature Heavy Hitters and Great Insights
July 6, 2017: The American Foundry Society, the primary trade association advancing and serving the $30.3 billion metalcasting industry, today announced that noted global futurist Jack Uldrich, USS Cole Commander Kirk Lippold, and FOX News Chief Washington Correspondent James Rosen will…
AFS Welcomes 15 New Corporate Members
The American Foundry Society welcomes 15 new corporate members who joined North America’s largest metalcasting trade association and professional society during the months of April, May and June.
“AFS is delivering a strong ROI for our corporate members by advocating for the industry,…