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Tackling the Tooling Crisis
Foundries and patternshops search for solutions in the face of skilled labor shortages and extended lead times.
Read MoreHow Hearing Protector Fit Testing is Transforming Hearing Conservation
Highly recommended by OSHA, NIOSH, and NHCA, new technology offers numerous benefits for employers and employees in high-noise workplaces.
The 6C Framework to Build a Connected Factory—Part 2
The author continues his discussion from the October issue of Modern Casting with a look at the Collect, Consume and Culture components that are essential for successful I4.0 adoption in the foundry.
War and Castings: The Remarkable Contributions of WWII-Era Foundries and Their Association
In honor of Veterans Day and Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, Modern Casting recognizes a generation of metalcasters whose productivity and ingenuity helped save the world from tyranny.
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The AFS $8 Million Research Portfolio
Fostering innovation is one of the key pillars of the American Foundry Society’s 2023-2027 Strategic Plan. Research is an essential part of that pillar, which is why I’d like to talk to you about this important topic and how the research projects of AFS will deliver benefits for foundries.
New Foundry Employees Found Here
FEF’s College Industry Conference (CIC) is just around the corner––it’s your opportunity to meet and network with over 120 of the brightest students looking for an internship or full-time position in the metalcasting industry.
A Longstanding Commitment to Foundry Safety
As Modern Casting went to press, AFS had just completed the 37th annual Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Conference. The three-day event was held in Wisconsin with 150 in attendance.
Shipbuilding Could Make a Comeback
President Trump and members of Congress want to revive U.S. shipbuilding. The United States accounts for under 1% of global commercial ship production, while China is responsible for approximately half of the worldwide output.