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EDITORIAL:
Shining a Light on the Importance of Metalcasting
SMART ENERGY:
Vein of Gold
WASHINGTON ALERT:
OSHA Revises Requirements for How to Record COVID-19 Cases
COLLEGE CONNECTION:
When Campuses Are Suddenly Closed for Business
Metalcasting Supply Chain Responds:
The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted the global supply chain; the casting industry’s efforts to provide relief start locally.
COVID-19 Factors Accelerating Reshoring:
Companies are rethinking and shifting their supply chains.
Reshoring Opportunities for Metalcasters:
Metalcasters can leverage total cost to convince buyers to source their castings domestically.
Foundries' Economic Impact:
The U.S. metalcasting industry has a total national economic impact of $110.52 billion, including foundries and their suppliers.
Quantifying Casting Quality Through Filling Conditions:
Bifilm theory asserts turbulent filling conditions lead to porosity and reduced casting quality; an experiment tested the theory with unanticipated results.
Laying Groundwork for High Speed Sand Printing:
The next generation of printing materials will be required to balance quality and speed all while trying to reach higher production rates
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