June 2026

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2026 Metalcaster of the Year!: It takes pluck to choose opportunities others would let pass and to tackle industry problems with unconventional thinking. This year's winner does both.
Kim Phelan
Beyond Castings: Adding Value with Assembly: Casting buyers are increasingly looking for foundries to supply a finished and assembled part. Are you ready to capitalize on the opportunity,
Joanne Costin
Machinability of Solution Strengthened Ferritic Ductile Iron: Read about this AFS-funded research that investigated SSFDI grades with drilling, milling, and rough turning machineability tests - their performance exceeded conventional ductile iron grade counterparts.
David M. Labyak, Paul Sanders, Evan Labyak
Washington Alert: Trump Administration Pursues Ambitious Critical Minerals Strategy
Stephanie Salmon - AFS Washington Office
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