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 moreWomen in Metalcasting Meets in Milwaukee With the 121st Metalcasting Congress
The Women in Metalcasting program started three years ago and has been steadily gaining momentum ever since. The group focuses on promoting the success of women in metalcasting and provides a critical forum for discussions, networking opportunities, mentoring, and best practices to benefit…
Tony Cremers, Craft Pattern & Mold Honored With Patriot Award
Craft Pattern & Mold (Montrose, Minnesota) and Tony Cremers, president and CEO, were honored with the Patriot Award from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. The ESGR is a branch of the Department of Defense that helps employers and employees understand the rights and…
Topeka Foundry & Iron Works Purchased
According to a report from the Topeka Capital-Journal, Topeka Foundry & Iron Works (Topeka, Kansas) was purchased in January by Haas Metal Engineering (Topeka, Kansas).
The purchase was effective Jan. 1.
The report said TFI will do business under its name. According to the …
Metalcasting Congress Registration Open; Reshoring Initiative Founder Harry Moser To Keynote Congress April 25
The American Foundry Society (AFS) announced today that Reshoring Initiative® founder Harry Moser will deliver the Keynote Address at the Metalcasting Congress on April 25 in Milwaukee.
“Harry Moser’s visionary work has not only helped many companies document the economic…
121st Metalcasting Congress Builds Momentum as Booth Space Sells Out and Registrations Climb
The 2017 Metalcasting Congress, the 121st edition of the premier annual industry event, continues to build momentum as booth space has sold out and registrations are steadily climbing. The 2017 event features more than 200 booths and will be held at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee, April 25-27…
84th Southeast Regional Gathers Metalcasters in Great Smoky Mountains
AFS President Jeff Cook gives opening remarks at the 2017 AFS Southeast Regional
AFS president Jeff Cook and AFS CEO Doug Kurkul kicked off the 84th AFS Southeast Regional on Thursday, March 23 in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. More than 150 attended the conference which featured…
Chassix Planning New Czech Facility
Chassix (Southfield, Michigan) has announced plans to establish a greenfield plant in Ostrava, Czech Republic. The facility, which will cast aluminum chassis and powertrain components for passenger cars, will be operational in early 2018 and accounts for an investment of about $50 million. The…
Advance Your Career with AFS e-Learning
Have you thought about advancing your career in metalcasting?
The AFS e-Learning platform is an easy tool to accelerate your career in metalcasting. AFS e-Learning allows you to train in 10 metalcasting areas at your pace and convenience simply by signing up and logging on with AFS.…
Master Metalcasting Basics with Publications from the AFS Bookstore
Depending on the level of learning, AFS has a variety of books to help you learn, or refresh certain aspects, of metalcasting.
Designing & Purchasing of Metal Castings
The Technical staff of AFS and the editorial staff of MetalCasting Design & Purchasing, produced a one-stop…
AFS Supports Congressional Resolution to Overturn OSHA Recordkeeping Rule Finalized at End of Obama Administration
In February, AFS joined over 80 trade associations in a coalition letter supporting a resolution that would nullify an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rule, finalized in December, that said employers were liable for any failure to record any workplace injury or illness…