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SFSA Casteel Reporter – April 2025

April 25, 2025 //  by Rob Blair

Cast in Steel 2025 Competition The 7th Annual Cast in Steel Competition was truly an event for the ages! Held on Thursday, April 10th, and Friday, April 11th, with a grand awards ceremony on Saturday afternoon at CastExpo in downtown Atlanta, this year’s competition was bigger, bolder, and more thrilling than ever—because we turned it …

Category: Casteel Reporter

SFSA Casteel Reporter – March 2025

March 26, 2025 //  by Rob Blair

Cast in Steel 2025 Competition You’re Invited to the 2025 Cast in Steel Competition! We are thrilled to invite you to the 2025 Cast in Steel Competition, featuring George Washington’s Swords. This year’s event is going to be more exciting than ever, as we’re turning the entire competition into a TV series! Join us as …

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SFSA Casteel Reporter – February 2025

February 12, 2025 //  by Rob Blair

Castings are seen as a mature and limited technology.  There is great excitement in using information technology (IT) and additive manufacturing (AM) to supplement or replace castings.  These new technologies are seen as capable of more flexibility, faster production and higher quality than castings.  This month’s Casteel Commentary makes the case that IT and AM …

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SFSA Casteel Reporter – January 2025

January 23, 2025 //  by Rob Blair

It’s the time of year when Raymond rustles up a new set of predictions for how the coming year is going to go. Read on for more… Cast in Steel 2025 Competition Time is ticking! Don’t miss your chance to join the 2025 SFSA Cast In Steel (CIS) competition—sign up your team today! This year, teams will …

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SFSA Casteel Reporter – November 2024

November 27, 2024 //  by Rob Blair

Cast in Steel has been a surprising success.  While the hope was that a few of our university research partners would have teams and we could encourage some students to get into our industry, it has exploded in impact and enthusiasm.  This year’s competition is supported by the DoD to reach young people to encourage …

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SFSA Casteel Reporter – October 2024

October 17, 2024 //  by Rob Blair

Our strategic issues, identified by members and the board of directors, includes two issues that have been of constant concern for us, recruiting and retaining the best people for the industry and changing the perception of our industry from a rust belt legacy industry that is dirty, dark, and dangerous; to one that is vital, …

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SFSA Casteel Reporter – August 2024

August 27, 2024 //  by Rob Blair

After watching both party’s conventions and hearing the promises made by their respective nominees, I thought it would be appropriate to review additive manufacturing in this months Casteel Commentary.  Like the promise to end wars on the first day in office or to being peace in the Middle East, policy makers and business leaders believe …

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SFSA Casteel Reporter – July 2024

July 25, 2024 //  by Rob Blair

Our strategic issues, identified by members and the board of directors, includes two issues that have been of constant concern for us, recruiting and retaining the best people for the industry and changing the perception of our industry from a rust belt legacy industry that is dirty, dark, and dangerous; to one that is vital, …

Category: Casteel Reporter

SFSA Casteel Reporter – June 2024

June 12, 2024 //  by Rob Blair

Hiring the right people is most critical to our future.  With a limited potential workforce, few potential employees and many potential employers, we will need to engage young people with our vision of meaningful important work in a community that cares and collaborates that needs their contribution.  Before we are able to recruit, we must …

Category: Casteel Reporter

SFSA Casteel Reporter – May 2024

May 17, 2024 //  by Rob Blair

Automation, modernization, and innovation are essential for our steel casting industry’s future.  We have been handicapped by public policy, excess global capacity and economic market conditions that have not allowed us to be profitable enough to make or justify the investments needed.  Our industry is likely to face a challenging future where we have neither …

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