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SUMMARY:130th Metalcasting Congress - Call for Abstracts\, August 15\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a showcase of cutting-edge metalcasting technology\, manufacturing innovations\, and business insights at the DeVos Place Convention Center in Grand Rapids from April 14 – 16\, 2026. Elevate your expertise at Metalcasting Congress 2026. \n\nAbstract submission is open through August 15\, 2025 via the AFS Metalcasting Congress Submission Portal.   Both technical and management topics are welcome: \n\n\n\n\n\nTechnical Papers & Presentations — covering all issues related to metalcasting\, diecasting and foundry operations\, including unique in-plant procedures\, new technologies\, equipment\, products and other innovations that have contributed to enhanced metalcasting productivity and quality will be considered. Topics of particular interest include melting and molten metal treatment\, gating and risering\, casting process innovations\, additive manufacturing\, quality\, automation\, Foundry 4.0\, artificial intelligence\, finishing\, sustainability\, energy efficiency\, environmental\, health & safety.  \n\n\n\nManagement Papers and Presentations — relating to diversity and inclusion in metalcasting\, leadership development for young professionals\, talent acquisition and retention\, marketing and branding in the metalcasting industry\, workforce training and development\, employee wellness and well-being\, performance management and feedback\, women’s leadership and empowerment in metalcasting\, and collaboration and partnership opportunities. 
URL:https://cpfd-software.com/event/130th-metalcasting-congress-call-for-abstracts-august-15-2025/
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SUMMARY:CastExpo\, April 12-15\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Visit CPFD Software at CastExpo 2025 where we will be exhibiting the Arena-flow product at booth 1049.  Learn more here. \nCastExpo 2025 is your chance to connect with suppliers\, peers\, and customers. Catch new ideas to excel at your job and improve your business. Take advantage of the heralded technical and management sessions\, plus AFS Institute courses\, keynote speakers\, shared interest group meetings\, and the AFS Hub on the exhibit floor. \nAdditionally\, The World Foundry Organization (WFO) will co-locate with AFS and present the 2025 World Foundry Technical Forum in Atlanta. The WFO is the recognized center of strategic foundry knowledge at the global level\, designed to develop\, enhance and improve the production of metalcastings through the latest technical and sustainable industry practices. The World Foundry Technical Forum is held once every two years.
URL:https://cpfd-software.com/event/castexpo-april-12-15-2025/
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SUMMARY:CastExpo Call for Abstracts\, August 15\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:The American Foundry Society is issuing a call for papers and presentations for the 129th CastExpo/Metalcasting Congress & WFO Technical Forum. Held April 12-15\, 2025\, in Atlanta\, Georgia. \nTECHNICAL PAPERS & PRESENTATIONS \nCovering all issues related to metalcasting\, diecasting and foundry operations\, including unique in-plant procedures\, new technologies\, equipment\, products and other innovations that have contributed to enhanced metalcasting productivity and quality will be considered. \nTopics of particular interest include: Melting and molten metal treatment\, gating and risering\, casting process innovations\, additive manufacturing\, quality\, automation\, Foundry 4.0\, artificial intelligence\, finishing\, sustainability\, energy efficiency\, environmental\, health & safety. \nMANAGEMENT PAPERS & PRESENTATIONS \nRelating to diversity and inclusion in metalcasting\, leadership development for young professionals\, talent acquisition and retention\, marketing and branding in the metalcasting industry\, workforce training and development\, employee wellness and well-being\, performance management and feedback\, women’s leadership and empowerment in metalcasting\, and collaboration and partnership opportunities. \nSUBMISSIONS & DEADLINES \nAll submissions should be entered via our portal:  https://owpm1.com/abstracts/AFS/. Abstracts are due Aug. 15. For inquiries\, please contact AFS Senior Technical Coordinator Kimberly Perna at kperna@afsinc.org.
URL:https://cpfd-software.com/event/castexpo-call-for-abstracts-august-15-2025/
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