September 2023

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CAD to Casting: American Pattern and CNC Works is a vertically integrated prototype shop that can design, build tooling, mold, pour, and assemble cast parts.
S. Wetzel
Building the One Behind You: No one is bulletproof, and anything can happen to anyone. Here’s how to make sure your business is never left with a gaping talent hole.
K. Phelan
Improving Manufacturing Applications of Machine Learning by Understanding Defe…: Machine learning in foundries has a lot of promise and opportunity, but current defect classification methods pose a challenge.
D. Blondheim
AFS Hoyt Memorial Lecture: Innovate or Die: In this annual honorary lecture, the author calls for a larger focus on reducing energy rather than CO2 to achieve a wider-scale global benefit.
J. Keough
CEO COLUMN: The Impressive Names Behind the National Awards
D. Kurkul
WASHINGTON ALERT: Biden Administration Finalizes Buy America Rule
S. Salmon
COLLEGE CONNECTION: Multiple Universities: One Common Goal
P. Lechner
AFS IN ACTION: AFS, FEF Team up on PBS Video
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