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            Survey Shows Sharp Rebound in Foundry Optimism After Election:
  Nearly all member metalcasters in a recent AFS survey are planning capital investments for their foundries in 2025.
            
      
    
              
            One Tall Order for a Small Foundry:
  An Ohio foundry achieved rigid requirements on the first run - something the customer never expected.
            
      
    
              
            An Evolution from the Direct Shell Production Casting Process:
  The historic overview also spotlights the competitive advantages of binder jetting technology in metalcasting.
            
      
    
              
            Advancements in Software Tools in the Digital Manufacturing Era:
  Tools and technologies that equip today's foundry for industry 4.0 quality.
            
      
    
              
            The Big 6 of Aluminum Heat Treat:
  Learn the process and terminology as expert Jon Dossett breaks down the what, the why, and the when.
            
      
    
              
            EDITORIAL:
  Why Do We Want You To Be a Better Buyer? 
            
      
    
              
            INDUSTRY INSIDER:
  8 Rules for a Successful Casting Launch 
            
      
    
              
            DESIGN DETAILS:
  EV Component Benefits From VRC/PRC Process
            
      
    
              
            SOURCING Q&A:
  Making More Capacity for Aluminum Castings 
    
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