AFS 87th Southeast Regional Conference
2020-03-11 08:00 - 2020-03-13 17:00 (America/Detroit) | The Read House, 107 West M.L.K Boulevard, Chattanooga, TN, United States
The 2020 Southeast Regional is March 11th through March 13th, 2020, at the Read House Hotel in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The conference will be held on the 2nd floor of the Read House in the Silver Ballroom. Please feel free to register for the regional, register for golf at Black Creek Club through our registration portal, and enjoy your stay in the foothills of the Appalachians. Our regional will be focused on successful cost improvement projects to lower scrap, improve productivity, and increase margins. We look forward to your visit to the Scenic City!

When:

March 11th – March 13th, 2020

Conference Topic:

‘Improving Manufacturing Costs’

Location:

The Read House

Address:

107 West M.L.K Boulevard

City, State:

Chattanooga, TN

Golf:

The Black Creek Club

Tour:

Lodge Manufacturing Company

Accommodations:

The Read House offers many amenities like a 1920’s themed bar, billiards room, pool, athletic facility, the Bridgeman’s Chop House, and more.

Conference Registration:

Access to the presentations during the general session, both receptions, lunch during the sessions in the Centennial Room, and the table tops. Early Bird registration ends Monday, Feb. 1st, 2020.

Golf Competition Registration:

Lunch and beverages included at the luxurious Black Creek Club. Tee time is 11am EST on March 11th, 2020. 4 person teams. Early Bird ends Monday, February 1st, 2020. Late Registration is Valued at $150.

Lodge Manufacturing Tour:

Registration is done with conference registration. Space is limited to 40 individuals! Register early.

Student Track:

This is a great opportunities for schools to show off their abilities, for students to pass out resumes, and for networking with future teammates in the industry.

Contact:

Please send requests for additional information to:

2020SoutheastRegional@gmail.com

Shot Peening Workshop and Conference Mexico
2020-03-24 - 2020-03-25
UPDATE: THIS EVENT HAS CURRENTLY BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO COVI-19. PLEASE CHECK BACK LATER TO SEE A RESCHEDULED DATE. THANK YOU.

DWAFS Education Night
2020-03-26 17:30 - 21:00 | Conor O’Neills, 318 Main St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
UPDATE: THIS EVENT HAS CURRENTLY BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO COVI-19. PLEASE CHECK BACK LATER TO SEE A RESCHEDULED DATE. THANK YOU.
Join Rachel Lunce, Sinto America’s Human Resource Director, and other decision makers from General Motors, Chassix and Grupo Bocar, on March 26, 2020 for a HR Panel on “WHAT IS THE HIRING PROCESS”.
Bountiful appetizers and satisfying beverages will be served!
Students $5
AFS Members $35
NON-AFS $40

AMUG
2020-03-31 - 2020-04-04
UPDATE: THIS EVENT HAS CURRENTLY BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO COVI-19. PLEASE CHECK BACK LATER TO SEE A RESCHEDULED DATE. THANK YOU.
3DCeram Sinto will be at AMUG, March 31-April 4, in Chicago, IL.

Rapid TCT
2020-04-21 - 2020-04-23
UPDATE: THIS EVENT HAS CURRENTLY BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR 2021. THANK YOU
3DCeram Sinto will be at Rapid TCT, April 21-23, in Anaheim, CA.

AFS Metalcasting Congress 2020
2020-04-21 - 2020-04-23 | Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland, 300 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH, United States
UPDATE: THIS EVENT HAS CURRENTLY BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR 2021. THANK YOU
The Leading Industry Event for Education and Networking
Seize the opportunities by attending Metalcasting Congress, the largest metalcasting event in North America. In 2020, it will be held in the heart of the foundry belt in Cleveland, which has brand new convention and hotel facilities. The show includes exhibits from the top foundries and industry suppliers, technical and management presentations, educational courses, keynote speeches, and awards for leaders and innovators in metalcasting.
More than 2,200 people are expected to attend Metalcasting Congress 2020, with about 225 exhibitors anticipated. Casting industry producers, suppliers and end-users attend the event.
Attention Parts Buyers, Specifiers and Designers
By popular demand, AFS is bringing back the Casting Designers & Buyers Track for a second straight year. Your floor pass will include sessions with expert speakers on the topics that affect parts purchasing. Dozens of foundries will be exhibiting, allowing you to bring blueprints for specific consultations. Mark your calendar and plan to attend!
Who Should Attend

Foundry Owners and CEOs
Metalcasting Engineers, Plant Managers, HR Managers, Sales Managers, Trainers, and Management Trainees
Supplier Technical Specialists and Sales Managers
Parts Buyers, Designers and Specifiers
Students in Metalcasting Programs
Spouses — A Spouses Program is being planned

Hotels & Transportation
Hotel Information
AFS has secured discounted rates at a selection of Cleveland hotels offering attendees convenient and affordable options for their trip to Metalcasting Congress 2020. We encourage you to book early for the best selection and price. Click here for more information.
Airline Information

Ceramics Expo
2020-05-05 - 2020-05-06
UPDATE: THIS EVENT HAS CURRENTLY BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR 2021. THANK YOU
3DCeram Sinto will be at Ceramics Expo, May 5-6, in Cleveland, Ohio.

FABTECH Mexico
2020-05-12 - 2020-05-14
UPDATE: THIS EVENT HAS CURRENTLY BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR 2021. THANK YOU
Roberts Sinto de Mexico will be at FABTECH, May 12-14, in Meixco City, CDMX Centrol Citibanamex.

FOUNDRY 4.0 Digital Manufacturing in the Metalcasting Industry
2020-06-09 - 2020-06-10 | Eaglewood Resort, 1401 Nordic Road, Itasca, IL, 60143, United States
UPDATE: THIS EVENT HAS CURRENTLY BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR 2021. THANK YOU
What will a foundry look like in 10 years?
The designation ‘‘4.0’’ is often used in reference to the next phase of the Industrial Revolution (the “Fourth Industrial Revolution”) and generally expresses the impact of smart manufacturing and the implementation of technology in manufacturing.
This conference will focus on how digital manufacturing is affecting all areas of the casting process today, and how this will change the foundry of the future. Key seminar topics are data collection and management, data-driven decision-making, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, virtual reality, wearable technology, robotics, automation, and cyber security, as well as the related issues of workforce development, recruiting, and training. The conference will include foundry case studies demonstrating how implementation of data collection, automation, and digital technologies have changed and improved operations today.
Click here for Tentative Agenda.

IMTS
2020-09-14 - 2020-09-16
UPDATE: THIS EVENT HAS CURRENTLY BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR 2021. THANK YOU
3DCeram Sinto will be at IMTS, September 14-16, in Chicago, IL.

Foundry Leadership Conference
2020-09-20 - 2020-09-22 | Resort at Squaw Creek, 400 Squaw Creek Road, Olympic Valley, CA, 96146, United States
Every September, more than 100 leaders from all corners of the metalcasting industry meet for the finest in highly rated speakers, thought-provoking discussion, and rich networking opportunities. The 2020 Foundry Leadership Summit could not be more perfectly situated (near the breathtaking beauty of Lake Tahoe) or timed, as profound changes sweep the worlds of manufacturing, technology, economics, trade and politics. You’ll emerge from the summit refreshed, recharged, and ready to embrace the future.

Foundry Simposium
2020-10-07 - 2020-10-09
Queretaro, Qro
Centro de Congresos

ICI
2020-10-18 - 2020-10-21
UPDATE: THIS EVENT HAS CURRENTLY BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR 2021. THANK YOU

3DCeram Sinto will be at ICI, October 18-21, in Anaheim, CA.

NADCA
2020-10-20 - 2020-10-22 | VIRTUAL
The 2020 Die Casting Congress & Tabletop will be held October 20-22, 2020, as a live virtual event. This event will include three days of Congress sessions from the safety of your home or office.
Sinto will be presenting a paper titled “The effect of the residual stress which is induced by shot peening at water cooling hole on the Die-casting die” on Wednesday, October 21, at 10:45 AM CDT.
Register here: https://beeapp.bravuratechnologies.com/nadcareg/register

AFS East Coast Regional Conference
2020-10-24 - 2020-10-25 | Heritage Hills Golf Resort and Conference Center, 2700 Mt Rose Ave, York, PA, United States
The East Coast Regional AFS Conference is being held on Thursday and Friday, October 24 and 25, 2020 at the Heritage Hills Golf Resort and Conference Center York, PA. The successes of past Conferences in this area has prompted our return to this area.
Our theme for the 2020 Regional is Concept to Castings. The objective is to reach out to Foundry owners, managers and engineers with a focus on market changes and product development. The topics and discussions will center around the development of new processes and available technology enabling the foundry industry to take a concept or idea to a finished casting.

EI Shot Peening Conference and Workshop
2020-10-27 - 2020-10-28 | Aloft South Bend, 111 N Main St, South Bend, IN, 46601
The three-day seminar and workshop covers all aspects of shot peening and including techniques and applications. Our professional instructors will demonstrate what the process is, how to do it correctly, and how to inspect the completed process. An emphasis on equipment and its maintenance will be included as well as the selection and quality control of media.
Students have the opportunity to earn a shot peening achievement certificate. Achievement exams for Shot Peening Levels 1, 2, and 3, and Rotary Flap Peening will be offered.

2020 Fall Virtual CIC
2020-11-17 | Virtual
This year’s CIC will be held virtually. On November 17, the event will begin with opening remarks and a short keynote message. The CIC scholarships presentation will follow with 20+ awards being given out to participating students. The vitual career fair will be held from 3:00pm to 6:00pm central time. We are expecting nearly 150 students will attend, representing FEF’s 33 certified and affiliated schools.

FABTECH Expo 2020
2020-11-18 - 2020-11-20 | Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING EVERYONE AT FABTECH 2021 IN CHICAGO!

ACERS VIRTUAL
2021-02-08 - 2021-02-12
Virtual event for 3DCeram Sinto USA!

ASME Industry Summit
2021-03-03 - 2021-03-04
Viritual event for 3DCeram Sinto USA!

Metalcasting Congress 2021 VIRTUAL
2021-04-12 - 2021-04-22
Innovative presentations. Leading companies. Superior business intelligence. The premier conference and trade show for the metalcasting supply chain is going online in 2021, bringing the best in technical education, management expertise, networking, and sales to web browsers worldwide, no travel required.
From cutting-edge research to interactive exhibits, virtual Metalcasting Congress 2021 is the best way to connect with suppliers, foundries, buyers, and peers. In the office, on the road, or at home — wherever you are, be ready for what tomorrow brings by joining Metalcasting Congress 2021.
On Wednesday, April 21, Sinto will be presenting “Beyond the Buzz, A Practical Implementation and Results of Industry 4.0 in Working Foundries.”

A practical case study on how several industry foundries implemented real-time data collection to visualize and optimize their processes in order to increase their OEE (Overall Equipment Efficiency) and reduce operating costs. These improvements stemmed from the use of data driven predictive maintenance, machine and operation optimization and by providing complete visibility of the process to their teams.

AMUG
2021-05-02 - 2021-05-06
Are you ready to mix, mingle and share with other AM practitioners? If so, join us from May 2 – 6, 2021, in Orlando, Florida, to learn, exchange ideas and build your professional network.
Expert, intermediate and novice users of all commercial additive manufacturing technologies are encourage to attend the AMUG Conference.

AMUG is a global community focused on accelerating the education and advancement of additive manufacturing and 3D printing.
Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) Conference brings together engineers, designers, managers, and educators from around the world to share expertise, best practices, challenges, and application developments in additive manufacturing.

AFS Wisconsin Regional Conference and Expo 2021
2021-05-12 - 2021-05-14
Technical Sessions (with virtual options)
Casting Competition
Job Fair
Networking and Business Discussions
Exhibit Opportunities
Great Food and Interesting Speakers
Sponsorship Opportunities

Watch for more details as we move closer to May!

AFS Industry 4.0 Conference VIRTUAL
2021-06-08 - 2021-06-09
What do metalcasting leaders need to know now about Industry 4.0 in order to make smart investments and gain a lasting business advantage for your foundry? How connected is your foundry today? Industry 4.0 is no longer just about the future. Smart, proactive manufacturers are using innovation and technology today to improve productivity, profitability and worker safety. Evaluating and implementing technology today is the key to remaining competitive and sustainable into your tomorrow.
The designation ‘‘4.0’’ is often used in reference to the next phase of the Industrial Revolution (the “Fourth Industrial Revolution”) and generally expresses the impact of smart manufacturing and the implementation of technology in manufacturing.
This conference will focus on how digital manufacturing is affecting all areas of the casting process today, and how this will change the foundry of the future. Key seminar topics are data collection and management, data-driven decision-making, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, virtual reality, wearable technology, robotics, automation, and cyber security, as well as the related issues of workforce development, recruiting, and training. The conference will include foundry case studies demonstrating how implementation of data collection, automation, and digital technologies have changed and improved operations today.

Ceramics Expo 2021
2021-08-31 - 2021-09-01 | Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland, 300 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH, United States
Visit 3DCeram Sinto USA at booth 736!
NORTH AMERICA’S LEADING ADVANCED CERAMIC INDUSTRY EXPO
Ceramics Expo 2021 will feature more than 3,000+ attendees, 250+ exhibitors, and 30+ leading speakers, sharing their technical expertise in ceramics and glass with real-world case studies, cutting-edge new technologies and materials, along with the very latest industry trends.
Visit to source new materials, components and technologies, network with like-minded professionals, discuss challenges and opportunities, and gain the latest industry intelligence and knowledge.

AFS SE Regional
2021-09-08 - 2021-09-10
Dates and location are currently TBD, hoping to be in Fall 2021.

Foundry Leadership Conference 2021
2021-09-12 - 2021-09-14 | Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, 6902 E Greenway Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ, 85254, United States
Every September, more than 100 leaders from all corners of the metalcasting industry meet for the finest in highly rated speakers, thought-provoking discussion, and rich networking opportunities. At the 2021 Foundry Leadership Summit, metalcasting leaders will discuss the profound changes sweep the worlds of manufacturing, technology, economics, trade and politics. Summit attendees will emerge refreshed, recharged, and ready to embrace the future.

FABTECH 2021
2021-09-13 - 2021-09-16
Visit Sinto and Frohn North America at booth 45047!
North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event heads to McCormick Place September 13-16, 2021. FABTECH provides a convenient ‘one-stop shop’ venue where you can meet with world-class suppliers, see the latest industry products and developments, find the tools to improve productivity, and increase profits. We strongly believe in the power of in-person events to discover, educate, and motivate the metal fabrication industry.

Rapid TCT
2021-09-13 - 2021-09-16
RAPID + TCT is North America’s largest and most important additive manufacturing event.
RAPID + TCT is where the entire additive manufacturing community convenes, and where industry-accelerating products are launched. The expansive show floor and conference are unparalleled in the industry. It’s where you’ll see the newest 3D technologies from over 400 exhibitors, including 3D printing, 3D scanning, CAD/CAE, metrology & inspection, and related technologies. It’s also where you’ll find solutions to your toughest manufacturing challenges, straight from the most respected experts. Don’t miss out on North America’s most influential additive manufacturing event.

Motion + Power Expo AGMA 2021
2021-09-14 - 2021-09-16
Visit Sinto at booth 3522!

Connecting the top manufacturers, suppliers, buyers, and experts in the mechanical and gear power, electric power, and fluid power industries.

No matter which industry you represent, you will gain best practices and new ideas from like-minded colleagues, as well as cross-sector collaboration.
