May 2023

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Casting of the Year: Planets Aligned for Clean-Sheet Cadillac Casting Design: Celestiq 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.
K. Phelan
Metalcasters Have a Rockin' Time in Cleveland: More than 2,000 industry professionals convened in Cleveland to network, find the latest technologies, and share best practices.
Modern Casting Staff
Technology 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.
Modern Casting Staff
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.
J. Link
GIFA, METEC, THERMPROCESS, AND NEWCAST 2023: A Strong Platform for Energy-Inten…: The once-every-four-years international trade fair quartet in Germany will focus on ecoMetals, decarbonization, and a circular economy.
EDITORIAL: Expansive New Rules on the Way From Washington.
D. Kurkul
WASHINGTON ALERT: AFS Urging Congress to Pass Key Tax Extenders as Tax Bills Increase for Metalcasters.
S. Salmon
COLLEGE CONNECTION: Taking Metalcasting to the 8th Grade.
P. Lechner
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