More than 2,000 industry professionals convened in Cleveland to network, find the latest technologies, and share best practices.
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Casting of the Year: Planets Aligned for Clean-Sheet Cadillac Casting Design
May 16, 2023Celestiq is a posh EV that’ll cost more than some houses, and deep inside, almost everything about it rides on a casting that judges found irresistibly innovative.
Read moreTechnology Transfer at Metalcasting Congress 2023
Three research papers that were presented at Metalcasting Congress 2023 are highlighted here, touching on current concepts and technology, including life cycle analysis, 3D sand printing, and machine learning.
Managing a “Hard” Insurance Market
Fewer insurance companies carry property insurance for foundries than a decade ago, but metalcasters can take seven important steps to successfully manage upcoming renewals in a difficult market.
GIFA, METEC, THERMPROCESS AND NEWCAST 2023: A Strong Platform For Energy-Intensive Metallurgical Industry
The once-every-four-years international trade fair quartet in Germany will focus on ecoMetals, decarbonization, and a circular economy.
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Building Community for a Sustainable Industry
Local impact has been a key driver for Jay Morrison’s volunteer activity within AFS and the metalcasting industry.
Magical Metal
I recently finished the first book of a popular high fantasy fiction series written by a well-known author of that genre, Brandon Sanderson. In the Mistborn trilogy, certain lucky individuals have the ability to glean powers from ingesting certain metals.
EPA Budget Increase Request Highlights Policy Priorities
The Biden administration has requested a nearly 20% budget increase to address its environmental priorities and restore the agency to support its ambitious agenda on a wide range of environmental and climate-related issues.
Foundry Is the Career Choice for Gen X and Gen Z
The year is 1992; the student (representing Penn State) is Glenn Muzzy Sr.; the FEF Key Professor is Dr. Bob Voigt; the event is the FEF College Industry Conference (CIC). Fast forward to the year 2022, and the student is Glenn Muzzy Jr. (representing Penn State); the FEF Key Professor is Dr.