In this month’s commentary Raymond tries to make the case that where we are is not normal; globally, economically, or culturally. We are on an ahistorical unsustainable path which will cause our world to reshape and we need to plan for a future that is different. Future Leaders Meeting March 14-15 The Future Leaders meeting …
SFSA Casteel Reporter – January 2023
This month’s commentary reviews Raymond’s predictions for 2022, and includes new ones for this year. 76th Technical & Operating Conference The T&O this past December was another success thanks to the authors, workshop presenters and T&O Committee. With most of the 58 papers presented by industry and the majority of member foundries represented at the …
SFSA Casteel Reporter – November 2022
It is exciting when a problem that has long limited our industry has a potential solution that could dramatically improve our industry. Traditionally, designers have been concerned with the reliability and safety of steel castings, not due to the properties but due to concerns about the defects that may cause sudden and unexpected failures below …
SFSA Casteel Reporter – October 2022
This month’s Casteel Commentary considers the exciting opportunities for steel foundries with the development of additive manufacturing. Additive Manufacturing (AM) is being oversold as a direct replacement for steel castings. Our industry correctly feels the heat from purchasers and designers who believe that they will be able to avoid most of the historic challenges of …
SFSA Casteel Reporter – September 2022
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, …