Metalcasting facilities can improve productivity and solve issues with labor shortages by automating.
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Emerson's Bold Moves
October 9, 2019The South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, facility has invested heavily in new equipment, and the results show that spending is paying off.
Read MoreTesting Silica Substitutes for Green Sand Casting
In conjunction with AFS, two universities researched a key metalcasting topic. They found that several alternatives could outperform silica, which is the subject of tight regulation.
R&D Pushes Industry Forward
AFS research projects spur industry development and drive new applications.
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New Launch, Marketing Tool for Foundries
A column in Modern Casting may seem like an odd forum to announce big changes to Metal Casting Design & Purchasing. Please bear with me.
Experience at Virginia Tech Goes Beyond Classrooms
Virginia Tech (Blacksburg, Virginia) has been an FEF school since 1957. Students graduate with a BS, MS or PhD in Materials Science & Engineering or Mechanical Engineering. But the education and experiences the students receive is far more expansive than just books and lectures.
2015 Waters of the U.S. Rule Repealed
The action alleviates the regulatory confusion that has arisen with the implementation and legal challenges of the WOTUS rule.
Ushering in the Industry's Future
This month, manufacturers across the country hosted groups to come see what goes into making stuff. In the metalcasting industry alone, the U.S. produces everything from salad bar sneeze guards to engine blocks.