Economic growth in our economy depends on improvements in productivity and increases in the workforce. With the aging population and declining size of families, growth will depend on improvements in productivity. This month’s Casteel Commentary looks at automation in finishing as a critical investment for our industry to survive and succeed. Steel Casting Design Videos …
SFSA Casteel Reporter – August 2022
History Doesn’t Repeat Itself, but It Often Rhymes – Mark Twain Fall Leadership Meeting There is still time to register for the Fall Leadership Meeting on September 23-26, 2022, at the Grand Hyatt in Vail, CO. SFSA staff and Board look forward to welcoming everyone to this essential meeting for leaders in the steel casting industry …
European Foundry Industry Sentiment
CAEF – The European Foundry Association has an interesting article on the European foundry industry’s outlook for the future. https://www.caef.eu/european-foundry-industry-sentiment-32/
SFSA Casteel Reporter – July 2022
Investing in the Future… Fall Leadership Meeting Registration is now open for the Fall Leadership Meeting on September 23-26, 2022, at the Grand Hyatt in Vail, CO. SFSA staff and Board look forward to welcoming everyone to this essential meeting for leaders in the steel casting industry to learn, strategize and network. This year’s business …
Coming Copper Shortage Likely
A Copper Shortage Is Likely Coming for the Energy Transition
SFSA Casteel Reporter – June 2022
Supply chain analysis and labor productivity… Research Review, July 19-22 Please make your plans to participate in the annual SFSA Research Review on July 19-22. This year’s meeting will be held in-person in Rosemont, IL. The Review covers the latest in both Carbon & Low Alloy and High Alloy steel casting research under the DID, …
SFSA Casteel Reporter – May 2022
Capacity, Capital investment and China. Challenges abound. Research Review, July 19-22 Please make your plans to participate in the annual SFSA Research Review on July 19-22. This year’s meeting will be held in-person in Rosemont, IL. The Review covers the latest in both Carbon & Low Alloy and High Alloy steel casting research under the …
SFSA Casteel Reporter – April 2022
Inflation or recession? How bad will it be and how long will it last? Read Raymond’s take in this month’s Casteel Commentary. Research Review Please save the date for the annual SFSA Research Review which will be held on July 18-22. The meeting is planned to be in-person at Rosemont, IL. This year’s review will …
SFSA Casteel Reporter – March 2022
This month’s Casteel Commentary discusses possible effects of the war in Ukraine on the supply of raw materials. Research Highlight There are 2 new research projects starting under the SPI program. Cal Poly Pomona is investigating the use of cryogenic heat treatment (HT) to improve strength of duplex stainless steels, particularly Grade 1B and 1C, …
SFSA Casteel Reporter – February 2022
This month’s Casteel Commentary looks at market volatility and raises the issue of how to plan for it. SFSA Website Redesign Last month, SFSA launched the new website redesign. With support from the marketing committee and several members providing images and feedback, the new SFSA website (www.sfsa.org) is visually appealing with a new layout that …