CastExpo’10: Gear Up for the Rebound A MODERN CASTING Staff Report T


he global met- alcasting supply chain, a group emerging from its most difficult


period in almost two decades, is expected to meet en masse in Or- lando, March 20-23, for CastExpo’10, the largest metalcasting exposition in North America. As the metalcasting


attracted casting buyers and designers by offering a program of technical sessions designed to offer metalcasting basics and casting designing and buying information.


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industry forecasts gradual growth in the years to come, the four- day event, sponsored by the American Foundry Society (AFS) and North Amer- ican Die Casting Association (NADCA), has more than 300 exhibitors and will draw attendees from across the globe to the Orange County Convention Center. This year’s conference is sched-


uled only two years removed from the last CastExpo in Atlanta. New to this year’s show will be the Cast in North America Pavilion (see sidebar),


the Metalcasting Technology The- ater offering practical presentations directly on the show floor, half-day metalcasting seminars and pre-expo workshops. CastExpo draws exhibitors, academ-


ics and metalcasters showcasing the latest research, newest technology and most up-to-date process information. The show floor accommodates the newest industry equipment, and at- tendees will be able to see machinery


What’s New: Drawing Your Customers


or the first time in its history, CastExpo has been expanded to include metalcasters as exhibitors in the Cast in North America Pavilion. In addition, the event's sponsors have


and products first-hand that could improve their operations. CastExpo’10 will be


held in conjunction with the 114th


Metal-


casting Congress. The Congress sessions will include more than 150 technical and man- agement presentations given by experts from across the globe. Top- ics will cover copper,


Preshow Coverage:


Congress Schedule p. 53 Special Events p.53


Technical Program p. 54


Metalcasting Technology Theater p. 58 List of Exhibitors p. 60


Casting Technology Showcase p. 64 52


magnesium, iron, aluminum, melting, engineering, diecasting, lost foam, en- vironmental health and safety, human resources and marketing. Special ses- sions “Energy Reduction Projects for the Foundry” and “Metalcasting—A Global Perspective” also will be offered. Other events unique to the Met- alcasting Congress this year include the Charles Edgar Hoyt Memorial Lecture, given this year by Gary Gi- gante, Thyssenkrupp Waupaca Inc., Waupaca, Wis., on “How We Can Become a Practical Green Foundry Industry,” an economic forum assess- ing the state of the industry, and the AFS President’s Session. Aside from the show floor, CastExpo


provides networking opportunities to metalcasters with a number of special luncheons and dinners for AFS and NADCA and their divisions. The newly elected AFS and CMI


officers and directors will be intro- duced to the industry at the AFS President’s Luncheon and Annual Business Meeting. Winners of the 2010 Casting Competition, Scientific Merit award, Service Citations, AFS/ CMI Director’s award and Millionaires Safety Award also will be announced at the President’s Luncheon. The AFS Gold Medal will be awarded at the AFS Annual Banquet.


MODERN CASTING / March 2010


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