| Title |
Author |
Type |
Date |
Words |
| Lodge to host Future Leaders of Metalcasting meeting in October. |
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Jul 1, 2022 |
233 |
| Priority Issues Facing the Industry: AFS members are focusing on three major issues impacting the foundry industry in ongoing discussions with Congressional and government leaders. |
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Jul 1, 2022 |
2434 |
| Volvo purchases two megacasting cells. |
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Jun 1, 2022 |
251 |
| Environmental Priorities of the Biden Administration Shape the Future Regulatory Landscape for the Industry. |
Hannapel, Jeff |
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Jun 1, 2022 |
3576 |
| Thermtronix[R] Corporation. |
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Jun 1, 2022 |
397 |
| AFS Research Technology Transfer at CastExpo: The findings from three AFS research projects were presented at Metalcasting Congress--held in conjunction with CastExpo 2022. |
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May 1, 2022 |
1081 |
| Linamar acquires full ownership of joint venture casting facility. |
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May 1, 2022 |
326 |
| Spring Into Action: JOIN AFS IN WASHINGTON, DC JUNE 7-8 FOR THE 2022 GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS FLY-IN. |
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May 1, 2022 |
305 |
| CastExpo Reflects Industry's Positive Outlook: Attendees gathered in Columbus, Ohio, with a clear purpose: advance, upgrade, and prepare for a period of robust orders. |
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Cover story |
May 1, 2022 |
1515 |
| Doosan Heavy Industries and Construction breaks ground on 400,000sqm forging and casting facility in Saudi Arabia. |
Stephen White |
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Mar 29, 2022 |
361 |
| Doosan Heavy Industries and Construction breaks ground on 400,000sqm forging and casting facility in Saudi Arabia. |
Stephen White |
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Mar 29, 2022 |
386 |
| Govt pledges support to metal casting industry. |
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Mar 21, 2022 |
524 |
| Govt to restore viability of metal casting sector. |
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Mar 20, 2022 |
537 |
| Value addition to unlock metal industry revival -- Prof Ncube. |
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Mar 20, 2022 |
572 |
| Who Will Be the Next Owner of Your Business? A metalcasting M&A expert shares planning tips for foundry owners who may or may not have a family member to succeed them. |
Phelan, Kim |
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Mar 1, 2022 |
2370 |
| AFS Individual Awards. |
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Mar 1, 2022 |
267 |
| AFS 2022 policy agenda underscores importance of a strong metalcastinq industry. |
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Mar 1, 2022 |
364 |
| South Korea's Doosan to build $834m steel casting plant in Saudi Arabia. |
Arab News |
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Feb 14, 2022 |
189 |
| Celebrating the Milestones. |
Wetzel, Shannon |
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Feb 1, 2022 |
475 |
| UNI Additive Manufacturing Center adopts new name, realigns focus. |
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Feb 1, 2022 |
258 |
| REFCOTEC, Inc. acquires EXOCHEM Corp., forms THERMOTECH with KML. |
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Feb 1, 2022 |
166 |
| A Catalyst for Growth. |
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Interview |
Feb 1, 2022 |
942 |
| OSHA Releases Semi-Annual Regulatory Agenda: SEVERAL ANTICIPATED RULEMAKINGS WILL IMPACT FOUNDRIES. |
Salmon, Stephanie |
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Feb 1, 2022 |
429 |
| FEF Is Celebrating 75 Years. |
Lechner, Pam |
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Feb 1, 2022 |
584 |
| New scholarship promoting women in metalcasting honors former AFS President Jean Bye. |
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Jan 1, 2022 |
266 |
| AFS to debut online conference for small and midsize foundries. |
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Conference news |
Jan 1, 2022 |
232 |
| Clancey Receives E.J. Walsh Award at College Industry Conference. |
Lechner, Pam |
Conference news |
Jan 1, 2022 |
513 |
| Career-Long Impact--Learning and Leading With AFS. |
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Interview |
Dec 1, 2021 |
681 |
| AFS announced that Brian Began has joined AFS as vice president, metalcasting technical services. |
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Nov 1, 2021 |
204 |
| Technology Trends and Challenges for Iron Foundries: Examining the global market reveals the iron casting industry has opportunity for growth--but work must be done to meet customers where they are. |
Gil, Patricio |
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Nov 1, 2021 |
1609 |
| Casting Conversion Successes: From part reductions to lightweighting to increases in strength, changing the manufacturing method to metalcasting-and the accompanying redesigns-paid dividends for these components. |
Wetzel, Shannon |
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Nov 1, 2021 |
870 |
| CASTING SOURCE. |
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Nov 1, 2021 |
523 |
| AFS honors metalcasters for EHS achievements. |
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Nov 1, 2021 |
520 |
| Making Time for Opportunities. |
Wetzel, Shannon |
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Oct 1, 2021 |
442 |
| Indoor Air Quality: Know Your Data, Demonstrate Action, And Don't Set Your Money on Fire: Three experts talk about moving past fear and overwhelm to reboot an effective plan for controlling exposures and complying with regulations ... no matter the challenges to get there. |
Phelan, Kim |
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Oct 1, 2021 |
2701 |
| Warning over iPhone shortage as China turns off the power; A number of products made in China could run short before Christmas. |
By, Neil Shaw |
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Sep 27, 2021 |
646 |
| Factories, Homes In China Hit By Power Cuts. |
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Sep 27, 2021 |
654 |
| Flexing for Success. |
Wetzel, Shannon |
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Aug 1, 2021 |
452 |
| Lethiguel SAS completes acquisition of Midland Technologies Inc. |
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Aug 1, 2021 |
158 |
| FROM BOARD ROOM TO CORE ROOM: CaneKast Executes a Spreading Strategy: With local acquisitions in three U.S. geographies in four years, the growing casting group is attracting customers with a compelling system to reshore parts--thus curing manufacturers' supply chain woes and empowering them to charge American-made premiums. |
Phelan, Kim |
Cover story |
Aug 1, 2021 |
2537 |
| New ASTM Standard Will Help Manage Heat Stress and Heat Strain in Foundries: The standard provides useful guidance based on best practices shared through a 2018 AFS foundry industry study. |
Slavin, Thomas |
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Aug 1, 2021 |
1680 |
| OSHA Launches Regional Inspection Program: THE PROGRAM WILL FOCUS ON HAZARDOUS NOISE IN MANUFACTURING IN ILLINOIS, OHIO AND WISCONSIN. |
Salmon, Stephanie |
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Jul 1, 2021 |
233 |
| AFS Issues Call for Papers for CastExpo/Metalcasting Congress 2022. |
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Jul 1, 2021 |
207 |
| Metalcasting's Recruiting Challenge. |
Wetzel, Shannon |
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Jun 1, 2021 |
659 |
| AFS Joins Over 100 Associations in Letter to Congress Opposing Death Tax for Family-Owned Businesses. |
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Jun 1, 2021 |
175 |
| Flexing for Success: Metalcasting Congress Show Goes On: Undeterred by extenuating circumstances, industry representatives connected virtually at the online Metalcasting Congress, which featured 68 management and technical sessions plus company exhibits showcasing the industry's latest technologies. |
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May 1, 2021 |
1474 |
| Two Sessions Exploring the Business and Science of Metalcasting: Recaps of two special AFS Technical Division lectures given during Metalcasting Congress 2021 are shared here, one exploring cast iron trends and another revisiting a 25-year-old paper on corebox air flow variations. |
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May 1, 2021 |
1223 |
| Pittsburg State's Mini Foundry Connects With the Next Generation of Metalcasters. |
Lechner, Pam |
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May 1, 2021 |
485 |
| Carrier Vibrating Equipment, Inc. |
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May 1, 2021 |
455 |
| Thermtronix[R] Corporation. |
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May 1, 2021 |
458 |
| 4: AFS Committees--Establishing the Foundation for Knowledge Transfer. |
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Apr 1, 2021 |
663 |
| 6: Health, Safety and the Environment. |
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Apr 1, 2021 |
1501 |
| 7: Metalcasting Congress and CastExpo: To Teach & Learn; To Show & Be Shown. |
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Apr 1, 2021 |
573 |
| 12: Challenges, Opportunities and Innovation at a Break-Neck Pace. |
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Apr 1, 2021 |
719 |
| 15: A Legacy in Publications. |
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Apr 1, 2021 |
1013 |
| 16: Attracting Young People to the Industry. |
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Apr 1, 2021 |
308 |
| AFS Supports Strengthening Buy American: THE NEW BIPARTISON LEGISLATION SEEKS TO TIGHTEN LOOPHOLES ALLOWING FEDERAL AGENCIES TO USE WAIVERS FOR OVERSEAS SOURCING. |
Salmon, Stephanie |
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Mar 1, 2021 |
288 |
| Establishing Safer, More Sustainable Foundries. |
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Mar 1, 2021 |
592 |
| Historic ironworking name revived by castings group. |
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Feb 9, 2021 |
215 |
| Becoming More Sustainable: Three case studies show how foundries reduced their consumption and environment footprint. |
Wetzel, Shannon |
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Feb 1, 2021 |
1823 |
| Hayrynen to receive 2021 AFS Gold Medal. |
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Feb 1, 2021 |
265 |
| The Casting Congress: To Teach and to Learn. |
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Feb 1, 2021 |
378 |
| FEF partners on video contest showcasting metalcasting to teens. |
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Jan 1, 2021 |
257 |
| Metal Technologies is celebrating the milestone of its chairman Rick L. James reaching fifty years working in the metalcasting industry. |
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Jan 1, 2021 |
194 |
| U.S. Metalcasting Industry Outlook: After a year of COVID-19-related setbacks, the forecasted metalcasting industry revenue growth rate for the next five years is 7.5% per year. |
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Jan 1, 2021 |
810 |
| Pace Industries receives $100 million in revolving credit line. |
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Dec 1, 2020 |
203 |
| Metalcasting: Industry Year In Review: Modern Casting reviews the major foundry news from the last 12 months. |
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Dec 1, 2020 |
2868 |
| Registration, exhibit sales opening for virtual Metalcasting Congress. |
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Dec 1, 2020 |
341 |
| Plans to create alloy wheels factory in Fort William scrapped in favour of recycling facility; Plans to create a major alloy wheels factory at a Fort William smelter have been scrapped in favour of a new recycling and casting facility that could create 70 jobs. |
Scott Reid |
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Nov 17, 2020 |
581 |
| GM puts $32 million into casting facility upgrades. |
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Nov 1, 2020 |
190 |
| Women in Metalcasting announces virtual career workshop. |
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Oct 1, 2020 |
179 |
| Advanced Casting Research Center relocates to UCI. |
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Sep 1, 2020 |
811 |
| Two prestigious awards go to Humtown Products. |
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Sep 1, 2020 |
791 |
| Modern Casting's Role in the AFS Mission. |
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Sep 1, 2020 |
402 |
| CARBO Ceramics Inc. |
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Aug 1, 2020 |
218 |
| AFS announces 25 new Corporate Members. |
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Aug 1, 2020 |
223 |
| FACING VALUE: Five casting industry professionals discuss the rigors and rewards of delivering value-add services to an ever-demanding marketplace. |
Phelan, Kim |
Cover story |
Jul 1, 2020 |
2402 |
| The Inaugural Convention. |
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Jul 1, 2020 |
376 |
| UWM Students Host Girls Engineering Camp. |
Lechner, Pam |
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Jul 1, 2020 |
408 |
| Shining a Light on the Importance of Metalcasting. |
Wetzel, Shannon |
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Jun 1, 2020 |
466 |
| USMCA to take effect July 1. |
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Jun 1, 2020 |
309 |
| Metalcasting Supply Chain Responds: The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted the global supply chain; the casting industry's efforts to provide relief start locally. |
Wetzel, Shannon |
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Jun 1, 2020 |
1569 |
| Foundries' Economic Impact: The U.S. metalcasting industry has a total national economic impact of $110.52 billion, including foundries and their suppliers. |
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Jun 1, 2020 |
1010 |
| AFS updates Mold & Core Handbook, Metalcasting Dictionary. |
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Jun 1, 2020 |
180 |
| Chance to fly flag for enterprise with royal recognition. |
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May 26, 2020 |
222 |
| Pride for pair after they receive royal recognition; Businesses see excellence in innovation and international trade rewarded with Queen's Award. |
JAMES PUGH james.pugh@mnamedia.co.uk |
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May 5, 2020 |
402 |
| Lethbridge Iron Works, BRP-US Win Castings of the Year: Two castings exhibited the strengths of the casting industry in different ways to be named winners of this year's AFS Casting Competition. |
Wetzel, Shannon |
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May 1, 2020 |
2432 |
| Industry Leaders Honored With Awards: Many members of the metalcasting community have contributed greatly to the industry, and their efforts are recognized here. |
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May 1, 2020 |
1487 |
| AFS communicates with governors about the essential foundry industry. |
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May 1, 2020 |
195 |
| Recent grad discusses career path to metalcasting. |
Lechner, Pam |
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May 1, 2020 |
416 |
| B&L Information Systems, Inc. |
Laney, Philip |
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May 1, 2020 |
546 |
| Magaldi Technologies LLC. |
Magalid, Paolo |
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May 1, 2020 |
440 |
| Thermtronix Corporation. |
|
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May 1, 2020 |
482 |
| 50 jobs are lost as firm enters administration. |
JOHN CORSER john.corser@mnamedia.co.uk |
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Apr 23, 2020 |
331 |
| Delight as the Queen's Awards for Enterprise winners named. |
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Awards list |
Apr 21, 2020 |
327 |
| Delight as the Queen's Awards for Enterprise winners named. |
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Awards list |
Apr 21, 2020 |
327 |
| Resources for Metalcasting: AFS has compiled resources for metalcasters facing the COVID-19 crisis. |
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Apr 1, 2020 |
3675 |
| Foundry 4.0 & the Future: How foundries operate in the future may look and feel much different than metalcasting operations of today. |
Wetzel, Shannon |
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Apr 1, 2020 |
942 |
| Process and Data Automation for the Mid-Sized Foundry: Industry 4.0 can propel metalcasting facilities, but automation means more than robotics. |
Lagrant, Jim |
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Apr 1, 2020 |
2043 |
| AFS pushes for provisions in stimulus package to benefit metalcasters. |
|
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Apr 1, 2020 |
809 |
| AFS urges administration to classify metalcasting as essential industry. |
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Apr 1, 2020 |
190 |
| Meeting Customer Demands: Three examples of success stories show how foundries are working with their customers to reach their goals. |
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Mar 1, 2020 |
1493 |
| AFS Individual Awards. |
|
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Mar 1, 2020 |
434 |
| AFS releases Mold & Core Test update. |
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Mar 1, 2020 |
222 |
| Truscanian's former foundry site in Oldbury set to be sold. |
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Feb 18, 2020 |
368 |
| Connecting the Dots in Technology. |
Wetzel, Shannon |
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Feb 1, 2020 |
585 |
| Hiring Still a Challenge: Metalcasters have two choices when it comes to staffing: adapt, or move forward with potentially key spots left open. |
Sandalow, Brian |
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Feb 1, 2020 |
1103 |
| Onsite Power Generation. |
Reinke, Brian |
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Feb 1, 2020 |
803 |
| Leading exciting innovations. |
|
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Jan 16, 2020 |
217 |
| Knapp paintings to be exhibited. |
|
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Jan 1, 2020 |
273 |
| Sales Slow in 2019; Slight Growth Projected for 2020: Following a year that saw 12% growth, casting sales softened slightly in 2019. |
|
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Jan 1, 2020 |
643 |
| FEF Holds Conference, Hands Out Awards. |
Lechner, Pam |
Conference notes |
Jan 1, 2020 |
447 |
| DEMOLITION PLAN FOR LISTED HOUSE; Historic home with links to famous foundry set to be flattened and parts sent to museum. |
THOMAS PARKES thomas.parkes@mnamedia.co.uk |
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Dec 17, 2019 |
318 |
| How's Business? |
|
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Dec 1, 2019 |
113 |
| 2019 YEAR IN REVIEW: Modern Casting takes a look back at the past 12 months in the metalcasting industry. |
|
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Dec 1, 2019 |
2371 |
| Automotive Parts Die-Casting Market 2019 Global Trend, Segmentation And Opportunities Forecast To 2022. |
|
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Nov 11, 2019 |
727 |
| Gold Medal Winners announced. |
|
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Nov 1, 2019 |
205 |
| Corporate Members have new workforce benefit. |
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Nov 1, 2019 |
146 |
| Martinrea International Inc. Announces Strategic Relationship With Millison Die Casting. |
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Oct 23, 2019 |
746 |
| How's Business? |
|
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Oct 1, 2019 |
134 |
| Ushering in the Industry's Future. |
Wetzel, Shannon |
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Oct 1, 2019 |
437 |
| Automating Metalcasting Operations: Metalcasting facilities can improve productivity and solve issues with labor shortages by automating. |
Wetzel, Shannon |
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Oct 1, 2019 |
1565 |
| University of Northern Iowa Additive Manufacturing Center. |
|
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Sep 1, 2019 |
115 |
| Pouring Multiple Metals? Here's 7 Things to Remember: From training to marking alloys, there are many ways for metalcasters to succeed when working with different alloys and metals. |
Sandalow, Brian |
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Sep 1, 2019 |
1111 |
| AFS welcomes new members. |
|
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Sep 1, 2019 |
169 |
| Aluminum Castings Market with Current Trends Analysis 2018-2028. |
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Aug 24, 2019 |
858 |
| Aluminum Castings Market with Current Trends Analysis 2018-2028. |
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Aug 23, 2019 |
872 |
| General Motors to commemorate 100th anniversary of Saginaw plant. |
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Aug 22, 2019 |
150 |
| Duane Rice: The Man With the Motorcycle That Tells a Story. |
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Aug 1, 2019 |
389 |
| Energy Committee Advances AFS-Supported Critical Minerals Legislation. |
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Aug 1, 2019 |
213 |
| Call for papers and presentations for 124th Metalcasting Congress. |
|
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Aug 1, 2019 |
161 |
| Young Pro Flourishing After Involvement With FEF. |
Lechner, Pam |
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Aug 1, 2019 |
362 |
| Skylights are highlight of new gallery. |
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Jul 17, 2019 |
307 |
| Matchbox is striking out a new range. |
|
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Jul 7, 2019 |
122 |
| The Case for Employee Retention. |
Wilkinson, Randy |
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Jul 1, 2019 |
170 |
| Conversations on Capitol Hill: Metalcasters convened in Washington, D.C., to ask for investment in infrastructure and legislation that supports U.S. manufacturing. |
|
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Jul 1, 2019 |
2308 |
| From Strange to Commonplace. |
Wetzel, Shannon |
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Jun 1, 2019 |
505 |
| OSHA Spring Agenda Contains Several Issues Important to Metalcasting. |
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Jun 1, 2019 |
333 |
| Calculating When Printed Patterns Are Viable for Production: In a study, 15 cast parts and patterns were analyzed to determine general baselines for when printed patterns are cost-effective and time-effective compared to traditional tooling. |
Weaver, Sharon; Mueller, Tom |
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Jun 1, 2019 |
1771 |
| 11 Tips for Communicating in a Crisis: By having an emergency communication plan in place, foundries can respond quickly and accurately white avoiding mistakes that could make the problem worse. |
Wetzel, Shannon |
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Jun 1, 2019 |
1740 |
| Metalcasting experts listed in speakers bureau for event planning. |
|
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Jun 1, 2019 |
157 |
| BRIDGNORTH BOYS BAG A DOUBLE SUCCESS. |
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May 16, 2019 |
248 |
| AFS Advocates for Small Business Pass-Through Write-Off Permanence: THE BILL WOULD MAKE PERMANENT THE 2017 TAX OVERHAUL'S 20% WRITE-OFF FOR INCOME FROM PASS-THROUGH ENTITIES. |
Salmon, Stephanie; Hannapel, Jeff; Richter, Christian |
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May 1, 2019 |
250 |
| Modern Technology on Display at CastExpo: Exhibitors from all parts of the supply chain presented their products to attendees of CastExpo in Atlanta. |
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May 1, 2019 |
2342 |
| 14th International Foundry Trade Fair Set for June: The metalcasting trade fairs GIFA, METEC, THERMPROCESS, and NEWCAST will be held June 25-29 in Dusseldorf, Germany. |
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May 1, 2019 |
993 |
| CastExpo a valuable experience for students. |
|
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May 1, 2019 |
312 |
| Epic Machine Inc. |
|
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May 1, 2019 |
257 |
| Magaldi Technologies LLC. |
|
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May 1, 2019 |
431 |
| Thermtronix[R] Corporation. |
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May 1, 2019 |
484 |
| TAKE PART IN CASTING INDUSTRY RESEARCH. |
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May 1, 2019 |
109 |
| MYKE Technologies - New Products: Aluminium Die-Castings. |
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Apr 26, 2019 |
365 |
| AFS recognized by FEF for corporate support. |
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Apr 1, 2019 |
125 |
| Supreme Court Digest: March 27, 2019. |
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Mar 28, 2019 |
667 |
| Case Study in Reducing Shrinkage in Aluminum Castings Using Thermal Management: An aluminum foundry collaborated with its resin supplier and the University of Northern Iowa to solve a microshrinkage defect in a complex casting. |
Biersner, Brodie; Ravi, Sairam; Giese, Scott |
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Mar 1, 2019 |
2270 |
| Doncasters Southern Tool expansion to add 50 jobs. |
|
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Feb 1, 2019 |
103 |
| CastExpo 2019: European Industry Expert to Speak. |
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Feb 1, 2019 |
221 |
| Flexibility in the Workforce: Allowing staff more freedom in their hours can bring a happier workforce and help recruiting, as long as all work gets done. |
Sandalow, Brian |
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Feb 1, 2019 |
1172 |
| CALENDAR. |
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Calendar |
Feb 1, 2019 |
612 |
| AFS outlines 2019 public policy priorities. |
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Feb 1, 2019 |
242 |
| Air Products Foundation to donate to AFS Institute for each visitor at CastExpo 2019. |
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Feb 1, 2019 |
310 |
| AFS releases foundry wage and salary reports. |
|
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Feb 1, 2019 |
136 |
| Bye Makes Mark on the Industry. |
|
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Jan 1, 2019 |
788 |
| U.S. Casting Sales Reach $33.1 Billion: The U.S. metalcasting industry is expected to see 1.9% growth in 2019 following a very strong 2018. |
|
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Jan 1, 2019 |
606 |
| Automating the Finishing: Automatic grinding can add multiple benefits, such as efficiency, safety and a wider pool of employees, to a metalcasting operation. |
Sandalow, Brian |
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Jan 1, 2019 |
1267 |
| 2018: The Year in Review: Modern Casting takes a look back at the past 12 months in the metalcasting industry. |
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Jan 1, 2019 |
1928 |
| Winning the Reputation Challenge. |
Jefferson, Rich |
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Jan 1, 2019 |
752 |
| CALENDAR. |
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Calendar |
Jan 1, 2019 |
499 |
| College Industry Conference Plays Valuable Role in Employment. |
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Conference notes |
Jan 1, 2019 |
398 |
| Eagle Alloy Honored as Michigan Manufacturer of the Year. |
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Brief article |
Dec 1, 2018 |
238 |
| EJ celebrates new facility with ceremony, open house. |
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Brief article |
Dec 1, 2018 |
239 |
| Busche Performance Group. |
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Brief article |
Dec 1, 2018 |
160 |
| Global Casting Production Expands: CENSUS OF WORLD CASTING PRODUCTION: Worldwide casting production grew by 5.3% during a busy 2017. |
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Dec 1, 2018 |
1316 |
| Designing Cores With Virtual Design of Experiments: Virtual design of experiments and coremaking simulation can help establish cost-effective production parameters that can be applied to other casting jobs within a foundry. |
Blandino, Mauricio Velazquez; Wagner, Ingo; Sturm, Joerg |
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Dec 1, 2018 |
2802 |
| Metalcasting Journey for UWM student includes impactful internship. |
|
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Dec 1, 2018 |
496 |
| Investors buy Sivyer Steel. |
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Brief article |
Oct 1, 2018 |
198 |
| Estes visits Kansas Castings. |
|
Brief article |
Oct 1, 2018 |
136 |
| Industry Makes Its Pitch to Students: With a predicted skills gap looming in the near future for manufacturing, industry groups are working together to spread the message about careers in metalcasting. |
Wetzel, Shannon; Costin, Joe |
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Oct 1, 2018 |
1542 |
| Learning the Craft: Universities across the country are using numerous techniques to engage and educate the next generation. |
Sandalow, Brian |
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Oct 1, 2018 |
1875 |
| WORDS OF ADVICE: Today's Executives Speak to Tomorrow's Leaders: Leaders from the industry share words of wisdom and practical tips for creating a successful, satisfying career in metalcasting. |
Wetzel, Shannon |
|
Oct 1, 2018 |
2135 |
| Cutting edge technology at forefront of AFS additive conference. |
|
Conference news |
Oct 1, 2018 |
384 |
| Trade show pro offers free web training to CastExpo exhibitors. |
|
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Oct 1, 2018 |
225 |
| Foundry Leadership Conference attracts global crowd. |
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Conference news |
Oct 1, 2018 |
352 |
| CALENDAR. |
|
Calendar |
Oct 1, 2018 |
405 |
| Cleaning without compromise: MecWash helps global die-casting manufacturer increase production and cleanliness levels without compromise. |
|
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Sep 1, 2018 |
497 |
| CALENDAR. |
|
Calendar |
Sep 1, 2018 |
630 |
| Epic Machine Inc. |
|
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Sep 1, 2018 |
130 |
| Collaborative Robots: What You Should Know: The touchsensitive, safety-minded devices occupy a growing niche as manufacturers find new, truly collaborative applications. |
Anderson, Michael |
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Aug 1, 2018 |
1042 |
| CALENDAR. |
|
Calendar |
Aug 1, 2018 |
344 |
| The Future of Business Sustainability: AFS Additive Conference. |
Jefferson, Rich |
Conference news |
Aug 1, 2018 |
765 |
| AFS conference focuses on meeting OEM demand for additive. |
|
Conference news |
Aug 1, 2018 |
132 |
| Saltillo Students Host Platteville Counterparts. |
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Aug 1, 2018 |
398 |
| Dotson Iron Castings honored with award. |
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Brief article |
Jul 1, 2018 |
218 |
| Private equity firm acquires Wellman Dynamics. |
|
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Jun 1, 2018 |
233 |
| Albco adds ISO certification. |
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Brief article |
Jun 1, 2018 |
131 |
| Palmer Manufacturing & Supply Inc. |
|
Brief article |
Jun 1, 2018 |
124 |
| Priorities of Federal Labor Agencies Unveiled in Spring 2018 Regulatory Agenda: BOTH OSHA AND THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR REVEALED THEIR GOALS FOR UPCOMING LEGISLATIVE ACTION. |
Salmon, Stephanie; Hannapel, Jeff; Richter, Christian |
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Jun 1, 2018 |
193 |
| Making the Case in Washington. |
Salmon, Stephanie |
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Jun 1, 2018 |
1371 |
| LAWMAKERS HONORED FOR SUPPORTING METALCASTING. |
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Jun 1, 2018 |
246 |
| METALCASTER OF THE YEAR: Sustainability Drives Waupaca Foundry: Waupaca Foundry has made significant reductions in energy and water consumption through a focused, analytical management approach. |
Wetzel, Shannon |
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Jun 1, 2018 |
2219 |
| CHANGING PERCEPTIONS: The Need for an "Unbalanced Force": The metalcasting industry can positively affect its future if it shows outsiders what it's really about. |
Oman, Daniel E. |
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Jun 1, 2018 |
2808 |
| AFS accepting sponsors for metalcasting conferences. |
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Conference news |
Jun 1, 2018 |
213 |
| CastExpo 2019 calls for papers and presentations. |
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Jun 1, 2018 |
135 |
| 19 TIPS for Additive Manufacturing Design: 3D printing offers more design flexibility than traditional manufacturing methods, but it also has some unique constraints. |
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Jun 1, 2018 |
1059 |
| Rapid Metalcasting Methods: Rapid manufacturing bridges the gap from prototype to production and opens doors to design flexibility. |
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Jun 1, 2018 |
1455 |
| The Many Dimensions of 3D Printing: 3D printing has applications in many parts of the metalcasting industry and allows facilities and clients to achieve numerous different constructions and positive outcomes. |
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Jun 1, 2018 |
842 |
| EGA surpasses 30m tonnes cast metal landmark. |
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May 20, 2018 |
284 |
| Ally, Not Adversary. |
Wetzel, Shannon |
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May 1, 2018 |
487 |
| Knapp Painting Metalcasting History. |
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May 1, 2018 |
606 |
| High Pressure Boost Pump Housing. |
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May 1, 2018 |
141 |
| Metalcasting Congress Gathers Industry to Texas: Attendees from suppliers, metalcasters and end-users convened in Fort Worth for the industry's biggest annual event. |
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May 1, 2018 |
1306 |
| Metalcasting's Future Through New Ideas and Innovation: A sampling of presentations from the AFS Metalcasting Congress in Fort Worth, Texas, focuses on ways to move the industry forward into a new period of prosperity. |
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May 1, 2018 |
1809 |
| DESIGN & ENGINEERING FOR TOOLING-LESS SAND AND INVESTMENT CASTINGS USING THE ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. |
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May 1, 2018 |
104 |
| Foundry Leadership Conference filled with slate of high-level speakers and industry experts. |
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Conference news |
May 1, 2018 |
408 |
| New AFS website provides enhanced online experience. |
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Website overview |
May 1, 2018 |
286 |
| FEF Students Exposed to Industry at Metalcasting Congress. |
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May 1, 2018 |
443 |
| Controlling Mold Accuracy. |
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May 1, 2018 |
397 |
| Signicast Acquires Consolidated Casting to Expand Outside Wisconsin. |
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Apr 26, 2018 |
164 |
| Deal snapshot: SIGNICAST ACQUIRES CONSOLIDATED CASTING TO EXPAND OUTSIDE WISCONSIN. |
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Apr 26, 2018 |
101 |
| Signicast Acquires Consolidated Casting to Expand Outside Wisconsin. |
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Apr 26, 2018 |
171 |
| M and A Navigator: Deal pipeline -26 April. |
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Apr 26, 2018 |
2764 |
| M and A Navigator: Deal pipeline -26 April. |
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Apr 26, 2018 |
2736 |
| Signicast closes Consolidated Casting Corporation acquisition. |
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Apr 23, 2018 |
212 |
| JOHNSON. |
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Apr 15, 2018 |
215 |
| The Best Time for Infrastructure Investment? Now. |
Kurkul, Doug |
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Apr 1, 2018 |
457 |
| Rockford Foundries president building with Habitat for Humanity. |
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Apr 1, 2018 |
636 |
| Solving the Problems in Your Foundry: A systematic approach to identifying problems and achieving solutions can help metalcasters meet customer expectations and avoid unnecessary costs of quality. |
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Apr 1, 2018 |
1957 |
| 10 Safety Rules to Remember: Some OSHA regulations and standards are less obvious, but that doesn't mean they can be forgotten by metalcasters. |
Sandalow, Brian; Garesche, Juliette |
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Apr 1, 2018 |
1906 |
| Iowa diecaster achieves heat relief with powerful heat cannons. |
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Apr 1, 2018 |
733 |
| Taking Action. |
Wetzel, Shannon |
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Mar 1, 2018 |
470 |
| GF Automotive, a division of GF, is purchasing 100% of Precicast Industrial Holding SA. |
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Brief article |
Mar 1, 2018 |
149 |
| EPA Delays WOTUS Rule for Two Years. |
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Brief article |
Mar 1, 2018 |
288 |
| U.S. Metalcasting at a Glance: We break down the U.S. metalcasting industry by metal, process, state, and value-added services. |
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Mar 1, 2018 |
315 |
| Texas to Host Metalcasting Congress: People from all sectors of the metalcasting supply chain will be traveling to Fort Worth, Texas, next month for information on the latest trends of the industry. |
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Mar 1, 2018 |
548 |
| AFS Service Citation. |
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Mar 1, 2018 |
113 |
| CALENDAR. |
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Calendar |
Mar 1, 2018 |
496 |
| Wheaton man picked for vacant seat on Dist. 89 school board. |
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Feb 14, 2018 |
389 |
| AFS launches new library with mobile-friendly design. |
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Feb 1, 2018 |
297 |
| Branding Yourself: Which Social Platforms Work Best for You? |
Deckers, Erik |
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Feb 1, 2018 |
815 |
| Lodge Manufacturing opens second Tennessee foundry. |
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Jan 1, 2018 |
195 |
| Mark McGowan, who joined AFS in August 2012 and worked in advertising sales and marketing for Modern Casting and Global Casting Magazine, has retired. |
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Jan 1, 2018 |
109 |
| U.S. Casting Sales to Reach $33 Billion: The U.S. metalcasting industry is expected to see 4.7% growth from 2017-2018 and 1.8% growth in 2018-2019. |
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Jan 1, 2018 |
1418 |
| Real-Time Monitoring for SILICA EXPOSURE ANALYSIS: Real-time monitoring of silica exposure levels was used in a case study to determine sources of concentrations in the grinding and chipping area of a casting facility. |
Pylkas, Eric; Scholz, Robert |
Case study |
Jan 1, 2018 |
2019 |
| AFS and FEF: Attracting the Next Generation. |
Kurkul, Doug |
Conference notes |
Dec 1, 2017 |
500 |
| OBITUARIES. |
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Obituary |
Dec 1, 2017 |
316 |
| Alliant Castings' Pattern of Progress: The small abrasion resistant iron casting facility keeps focused on its alloy niche while pushing for continuous technological improvements like 3-D printing that optimize and maximize its resources. |
Wetzel, Shannon |
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Dec 1, 2017 |
1818 |
| Anticipatory Organizations Know the Future, and So Can You. |
Jefferson, Rich |
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Dec 1, 2017 |
775 |
| AFS offers Insurance Solutions for Corporate Members. |
Meyer, Scott |
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Dec 1, 2017 |
259 |
| A Culture of Collaboration, Notes From a Newcomer. |
Yates, Ben |
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Dec 1, 2017 |
625 |
| Ontario government invests $137,000 into Dynacast expansion in Peterborough. |
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Brief article |
Nov 1, 2017 |
137 |
| Grondin a leader on the water and in the business world. |
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Nov 1, 2017 |
626 |
| Considerations for PPE in Melting & Pouring for Foundries: PPE requirements mean that each job and related work activity should be evaluated for risk, and that hazard assessments are crucial parts of safety. |
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Excerpt |
Nov 1, 2017 |
1523 |
| AFS publishes third edition of Aluminum Castings Technology. |
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Nov 1, 2017 |
243 |
| CALENDAR. |
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Calendar |
Nov 1, 2017 |
314 |
| Manufacturers Index. |
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Directory |
Nov 1, 2017 |
15457 |
| Toyota invests in two aluminum facilities. |
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Nov 1, 2017 |
127 |
| Rep. Bustos Tours Galesburg Castings. |
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Oct 1, 2017 |
120 |
| Renacci Visits REFCOTEC. |
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Oct 1, 2017 |
326 |
| Cutting Through the Challenges: AAM's Columbiana lost foam casting facility tackled a difficult project thanks to ingenuity and teamwork with its customer. |
Sandalow, Brian |
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Oct 1, 2017 |
1459 |
| Paradigm Shift Ahead for AFS Online Library. |
Lakas, Mike |
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Oct 1, 2017 |
716 |
| AFS member testifies on burdensome regulations at SBA hearing in Washington, D.C.. |
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Sep 1, 2017 |
162 |
| Batesville Products Inc. measures up: the aluminum permanent mold casting business relies on measurement and analysis to propel its continuous improvement projects. |
Wetzel, Shannon |
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Sep 1, 2017 |
2007 |
| Technologies and benchmarking. |
Connor, Zayna |
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Sep 1, 2017 |
765 |
| Calendar. |
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Calendar |
Sep 1, 2017 |
667 |
| A baseball trade and a lesson for metalcasters. |
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Aug 1, 2017 |
276 |
| Continuous energy benchmarking for the metalcasting industry. |
Reinke, Brian |
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Aug 1, 2017 |
797 |
| Calendar. |
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Calendar |
Aug 1, 2017 |
215 |
| Industry eyes changing tides in Washington: regulatory reform, tax reform, trade, silica and infrastructure are priority legislative issues for the U.S. metalcasting industry this year. |
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Jul 1, 2017 |
1883 |
| Future leaders in metalcasting: going boldly into the future. |
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Jul 1, 2017 |
365 |
| AFS calendar. |
|
Calendar |
Jul 1, 2017 |
312 |
| Division notebook: Molding Methods and Materials heavy on applied research and innovation. |
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Jul 1, 2017 |
469 |
| Mold line operator hoping invention pops. |
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Jun 1, 2017 |
732 |
| Assessing the root cause of metalcasting injuries: unsafe acts are seldom the root cause of industrial injuries, and a deeper analysis of potential underlying causes is needed. |
Schorn, Ted J. |
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Jun 1, 2017 |
2798 |
| The power of and need for research in metalcasting: while the industry can do better in some areas, there are opportunities for growth and improvement. |
Trinowski, Doug |
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Jun 1, 2017 |
2090 |
| AFS represents metalcasting at RAPID + TCT. |
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Jun 1, 2017 |
200 |
| Calendar. |
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Calendar |
Jun 1, 2017 |
413 |
| Process energy benchmarking for the metalcasting industry. |
Reinke, Brian |
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Jun 1, 2017 |
768 |
| B&L Information Systems, Inc. |
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Jun 1, 2017 |
511 |
| Sinto America. |
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Jun 1, 2017 |
333 |
| Epic Machine Inc. |
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Jun 1, 2017 |
131 |
| Pangborn Group. |
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Company overview |
Jun 1, 2017 |
355 |
| Roshan invention granted patent. |
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May 1, 2017 |
204 |
| Obituaries. |
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Brief article |
May 1, 2017 |
176 |
| Midland's mix: the copper-base and aluminum sand casting facility balances branded product lines with jobbing work to keep the business healthy and stable. |
Wetzel, Shannon |
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May 1, 2017 |
1405 |
| Metalcasting congress gathers the supply chain to Milwaukee: attendees from suppliers, metalcasters and end-users convened in Wisconsin for the industry's biggest annual event. |
|
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May 1, 2017 |
1996 |
| The future of metalcasting through new ideas and innovation: a sampling of presentations from the AFS metalcasting congress in Milwaukee focuses on ways to move the industry forward into a new period of prosperity. |
|
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May 1, 2017 |
2332 |
| The many dimensions of 3-D printing: 3-D printing has applications in many parts of the metalcasting industry and allows facilities and clients to achieve numerous different constructions and positive outcomes. |
|
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Apr 1, 2017 |
802 |
| Using a complexity factor to calculate cost benefits of 3-D sand printing: a part complexity-based cost metric has been developed to analyze decisions for economically viable implementation of 3-D sand printing. |
Lenner, L.; Gullapalli, R.; Manogharan, G.; Lamoncha, B.; Fang, M. |
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Apr 1, 2017 |
2810 |
| Plant energy benchmarking for the metalcasting industry. |
Reinke, Brian |
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Apr 1, 2017 |
756 |
| Converting a bumper for landscaping and grounds care. |
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Apr 1, 2017 |
665 |
| Improve results. |
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Conference notes |
Apr 1, 2017 |
265 |
| Calendar. |
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Calendar |
Apr 1, 2017 |
551 |
| 84th AFS Southeast Regional gathers in Great Smoky Mountains. |
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Apr 1, 2017 |
273 |
| Division notebook: active EHS Group tracks major regulations. |
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Apr 1, 2017 |
464 |
| Latest Dynacast acquisition brings in Signicast. |
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Mar 1, 2017 |
312 |
| Yankee Casting looking to rebuild. |
|
Brief article |
Mar 1, 2017 |
111 |
| Humtown, Youngstown State unveil 3-D printer. |
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Mar 1, 2017 |
327 |
| Keynote speakers. |
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Mar 1, 2017 |
142 |
| The Hub. |
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Brief article |
Mar 1, 2017 |
156 |
| Individual awards. |
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Mar 1, 2017 |
271 |
| Program. |
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Mar 1, 2017 |
2582 |
