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 moreMetalcasting Congress 2023 Draws Thousands to Experience Industry Innovations
North America’s premier foundry event drew more than 2,200 attendees from around the globe this week for a three-day showcase of industry innovations.
Hosted by the American Foundry Society, Metalcasting Congress 2023 welcomed guests from across the United…
AFS Welcomes New Board President
The American Foundry Society’s Board of Directors has a new elected leader following the inauguration of Bradford Muller as President for 2023-2024.
Muller’s term officially started at the conclusion of Metalcasting Congress 2023, which ran April…
AFS Releases ‘Process Control for Engineers,’ a New Look at Quality Improvement
Process control is where quality improvement begins for manufacturers. Now, the American Foundry Society has a new book that uses concise language to explain the complexities of process control procedures.
Process Control for Engineers by Ted Schorn provides a…
AFS Calls on EPA to Withdraw Proposed Reconsideration of PM2.5 NAAQS
The American Foundry Society is pushing back on a proposal from EPA to change a National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) that was previously updated in 2020.
In comments filed with the agency on March 29, AFS said EPA's plan to lower the PM2.5 emissions…
AFS Fights for Permit Reform in Washington
Congress should pass legislation to modernize America's burdensome permitting process, boosting the economy and improving the country's infrastructure in the process. This is the message the American Foundry Society is sending to lawmakers on Capitol Hill as part of…
AFS to Honor Scientific Achievements at Metalcasting Congress 2023
Two accomplished metalcasters will be honored for their scientific achievements by the American Foundry Society during Metalcasting Congress 2023.
Dr. Steve Dawson and Rafael Gallo are the recipients of 2023 AFS Awards of Scientific Merit, which…
Metalcasting Congress 2023: Engineering and Supply Chain Strategies for Casting Designers & Buyers
Casting designers and buyers will take their business plans to the next level at Metalcasting Congress 2023, April 25-27 in Cleveland, Ohio. With informative presentations and a sold-out Cast in North America exhibit pavilion, it’s the perfect setting to find the next…
Understand the complexities of foundry air permit compliance at the Advanced Air Seminar
The AFS Advanced Air Seminar is where the rubber meets the road for fully understanding foundry air permit compliance.
Women in Metalcasting to Honor Award-Winner at Metalcasting Congress
An executive known for modernizing her company’s approach to technology and engineering is the winner of the 2023 Women in Metalcasting Award for Excellence from the American Foundry Society.
Susan Bear, Chief Technology Officer at AFS Corporate Member Grede (…
AFS Announces 2023 Service Citation Recipient
A longtime AFS member and metalcasting professional will be honored for his dedication and career achievements during Metalcasting Congress 2023.
Kelley Kerns, Director of New Business Development for HA International (Westmont, Illinois), is the 2023 recipient…