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 Releases Campbell on Casting Combo; Purchase Set, Save 20%
These two books by John Campbell are just a "taste" of the breadth of knowledge that Professor John Campbell has acquired over years of participation as one of the foremost experts in the metalcasting field. In "Concise Castings," he brings his philosophy on how to make a good casting. In "…
AFS Highlights Burdensome Regulations With Key Lawmakers
In February, AFS delivered a letter to key members of Congress outlining some of the industry’s top burdensome rules. In particular, the burden of environmental regulation falls disproportionately on manufacturers, and it is heaviest on small manufacturers because their compliance costs often…
2017 Student Poster Session/Scholarship Contest
Organized by the American Foundry Society (AFS) and the Foundry Educational Foundation (FEF), the Student Poster Session is an opportunity to showcase your undergraduate research project at the 121st Metalcasting Congress. All eligible entries will be judged by AFS technical staff and a panel of…
Four Ways to Develop Your Workforce in 2017
By Doug Kurkul, AFS CEO
Over the past several months, I have spoken with countless metalcasters, suppliers and end-users of castings. Most of these business leaders are seeing some improvement in sales and in price quotes. If the trend holds up, 2017 will be a better year than a 2016 that…
AFS Chapter Highlight: Wisconsin Chapter Shines at Regional
More than 700 metalcasting professionals attended the 2017 Wisconsin Regional held February 8-10 in Milwaukee. Throughout the year, AFS chapters hold regional conferences to connect their local metalcasting communities. For 79 years, the AFS Wisconsin Chapter, along with Northeastern Wisconsin…
Hitchiner Expanding New Hampshire Facility
Hitchiner Manufacturing Co. (Milford, New Hampshire) is expanding its facility in Milford. The addition is expected to bring 40 new employees.
According to a report in the Union Leader, the company is seeking permission for two additions: one that’s 25,000 sq. ft. and another that’s 6,000…
AFS Releases Silica Compliance Seminar Video
AFS is making available the proceedings from a specialized training workshop that provides the tools metalcasters need to navigate OSHA’s respirable silica rule.
The presentations, given by silica and regulatory experts, come in an adapted recording of the two-day AFS Silica Compliance…
Latest Dynacast Acquisition Brings in Signicast
Dynacast (Charlotte, North Carolina) announced it has signed a definitive share purchase agreement to acquire Signicast (Hartford, Wisconsin).
The move is expected to add more than 800 Signicast employees to Dynacast, which will now employ 9,500 at 27 spots. Signicast, however, will remain…
AFS Requests Research Proposals to Reduce Silica Exposure
The American Foundry Society (AFS) is soliciting research proposals aimed at reducing exposure to respirable crystalline silica through the development of silica suppressant materials and processes in critical areas of metalcasting facilities.
…Exhibit Space at Sell Out Pace for 2017 Metalcasting Congress; 90% Sold
Exhibit sales are on pace to sell out for the American Foundry Society's (AFS) 121st Metalcasting Congress and Cast in North America held April 25-27 in Milwaukee. Exhibitors are encouraged to secure exhibit space as nearly 80% is sold.
The Metalcasting Congress is the largest annual trade…