An overview of the tools and technologies that have evolved remarkably, equipping today’s foundry for Industry 4.0 quality, efficiency, and profitability.
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Flying Under the Radar
Unseen but indispensable, castings in the aerospace sector are held to more scrutiny and documentation than most others.
Read MoreMore than a program, operational learning is a mindset centered around engaging workers.
Researchers focused on developing a nontoxic, odorless, and stringless hot melt adhesive.
Convening in Milwaukee April 23–25, the annual industrywide event offers non-stop knowledge exchange and networking on a grand scale.
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Marking Progress
As I walked through the brand-new Charlotte Pipe foundry during its grand opening last month, I thought to myself. ‘This was a great way to cap off the year.’ In my 18 years covering the industry, I’ve visited so many great foundries, but a brand new one is rare.
Education Takes Different Forms
Education is central to the metalcasting industry. When your team members are well trained and equipped with the right skills, you see the difference in your processes and in your finished products.
What's Next for Federal Labor and Employment Law in 2024?
A number of rules and developments on the employment and labor front are facing foundries in 2024. AFS has weighed-in on several of these rulemakings. Things to watch and plan for now include:
It’s Elementary: Young Students Experience Casting with Former Students
What does a charter school called SAGES (School for Agricultural and Environmental Studies) have to do with the metalcasting industry? It just might be where some of the next generation of metalcasters are currently attending.