American Foundry Society

American Foundry Society AFS is a dynamic professional society and trade association serving the $50 billion metalcasting industry.

Advocacy, education and innovation are essential functions performed by the Society, its nearly 1,000 volunteers and 30 professional staff.

Hands-on, interactive learning and teamwork are always part of AFS seminars and conferences. This week's Advanced Air Se...
03/31/2026

Hands-on, interactive learning and teamwork are always part of AFS seminars and conferences. This week's Advanced Air Seminar is no different. Thanks to all of our participants for your valuable contributions!

Heading to Metalcasting Congress 2026 and haven't booked a room? The Hyatt Place Grand Rapids/Downtown has extended thei...
03/23/2026

Heading to Metalcasting Congress 2026 and haven't booked a room? The Hyatt Place Grand Rapids/Downtown has extended their reservation cutoff date, but act now!

Metalcasting Congress 2026 Hotel and Transportation Hotels Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton (Host Hotel)187 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503CLICK HERE FOR RESERVATIONRoom Rate: $184Reservation Cut Off Date: March 23, 2026Hyatt Place Grand Rapids/Downtown140 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand R...

Don't miss this week's AFS webinar: Fundamentals of Hearing Conservation in the Metal Casting Workplace. You'll gain a s...
03/16/2026

Don't miss this week's AFS webinar: Fundamentals of Hearing Conservation in the Metal Casting Workplace. You'll gain a solid understanding of regulatory obligations, the skills to interpret audiograms and calculate STS, and the knowledge to select the most effective hearing protection devices. Thursday, 3/19 at 1:00 PM CT. Register today!

Welcome Air Dynamics Testing—our newest Corporate Member! Based in Indianapolis and Birmingham, their team provides accu...
02/20/2026

Welcome Air Dynamics Testing—our newest Corporate Member! Based in Indianapolis and Birmingham, their team provides accurate and consistent source testing results that allow clients to make informed decisions. Glad to have you with us! https://www.airdynamicstesting.com/

AFS Welcomes new corporate member Off Site Manufacturing Technologies of Michigan. Glad to have you on board! Off Site i...
02/18/2026

AFS Welcomes new corporate member Off Site Manufacturing Technologies of Michigan. Glad to have you on board! Off Site is a flexible CNC Manufacturing company serving the commercial truck, automotive, and military industries.

Starting the year off strong with learning! Thanks to all who attended the Institute's Introduction to Metalcasting Cour...
01/09/2026

Starting the year off strong with learning! Thanks to all who attended the Institute's Introduction to Metalcasting Course this week. Check out details on our Casting Defect Analysis course, Feb. 10-12. https://hub.afsinc.org/nc__Event?id=a2AVP0000012k6D2AQ

The AFS/Casting Source Casting Competition is your chance to show the engineering and purchasing community what a metal ...
12/01/2025

The AFS/Casting Source Casting Competition is your chance to show the engineering and purchasing community what a metal casting can accomplish.

The 2026 winners will be showcased at Metalcasting Congress 2026 in Grand Rapids, Michigan in April 2026 and in issues of Modern Casting and Casting Source magazines.

Participation is open to all North American metalcasters and designers/users of metal castings. Previous entries may be resubmitted. Castings are sought in all metals, casting processes, end-use applications and sizes/weights. Click below for more info and an entry form.

https://www.castingsource.com/casting-competition

As Thanksgiving approaches, we send our warm wishes for a joyful, safe holiday weekend with the people and traditions yo...
11/26/2025

As Thanksgiving approaches, we send our warm wishes for a joyful, safe holiday weekend with the people and traditions you treasure.

Throughout the year, we are grateful to our members for your involvement in AFS and for the contributions you make to the manufacturing economy and our quality of life. As always, please let us know whenever AFS can be helpful in advancing your technical, safety, training and business goals.

Calling all AFS Environmental Pros!Join us for the New Foundry Environmental Professionals Session on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2...
11/24/2025

Calling all AFS Environmental Pros!

Join us for the New Foundry Environmental Professionals Session on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, from 11 a.m.–12 p.m. CT.

This session is designed to help environmental professionals and new AFS members by offering:

- A welcoming space for open dialogue and questions

- Networking with both peers and seasoned committee members

- Ongoing learning and knowledge sharing

- Support for long-term involvement in AFS EHS activities

Attend in person at AFS Headquarters in Schaumburg, IL, or join virtually via Zoom.

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82947829852pwd=XL2k8Ql076KR6bQ6DLIcob6UjFLJpS.1

For more information, please contact AFS Technical Director, George Curry.

Address

1695 N Penny Lane
Schaumburg, IL
60173

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18478240181

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