Inside ICI


A Greeting to First Time Readers By Joseph E. Fritz, Executive Director W


hen opening your mail this morning, you may have asked yourself, “Why am I getting a


copy of INCAST Magazine?” Whether you asked that question or not, I’ll tell you why. The February issue of INCAST Magazine is our annual Buyer’s Guide, and it is our practice to get this issue into the hands of as many foundries as possible to better serve our Affiliate Members (suppliers). This year, we have augmented the February circulation by over 400 foundries, many of which are art foundries, while others operate in the industrial sector.


Putting this magazine in your hands


also serves another purpose. That is to introduce you to INCAST Magazine, the official magazine of the Investment Casting Institute (ICI) and the European Investment Casters’ Federation (EICF). INCAST is the world’s only monthly magazine dedicated to the investment casting industry. The magazine has a diverse


editorial calendar with each month focusing on a different aspect of


the investment casting process. Additionally, there are several special issues, starting with January, which is the Forecast Issue. This issue addresses global market trends and is comprised of articles written by contributing authors from around the world.


February is the Buyer’s Guide featuring a directory listing of our industry suppliers, classified by service type and then listed in full detail from A to Z. In August, INCAST publishes its Issue, which highlights


Foundry ICI


and EICF foundries. This issue, much like the current one, has an augmented circulation, but rather than going out to foundries, it is sent to casting buyer’s, engineers and artists. October is the Show Issue, covering the highlights from the world’s largest investment casting event, the ICI’s Technical Conference and Expo. The year is rounded off with the Education Issue


in December, highlighting the


activities of our students, schools and scholars.


December also showcases


the ICI and EICF photographs taken throughout the year. The ICI and the EICF are dedicated to the promotion of the industry, both hosting annual events to encourage technological


collaboration, offer a networking platform


and the industry.


advancement, attract


newcomers


facilitate to


Both host a number of


educational programs, as well. To learn more about the Investment Casting Institute, please contact Joseph Fritz at jfritz@investmentcasting. org or visit the ICI website at www. investmentcasting.org. To learn more about the EICF, please contact Carlos Olabe at colabe@eicf.org or visit the EICF website at www.eicf.org. It is our hope that you find this complimentary


issue of the INCAST


Magazine Buyer’s Guide to be a useful tool when making your sourcing decisions throughout the year.


any questions about the magazine, subscriptions or advertising, please contact INCAST’s editor, Erin Almaleh, at ealmaleh@investmentcasting.org.


Gateway to the Future: 66th Annual ICI Technical Conference & Expo, Call for Papers


T


his is a CALL FOR PAPERS for the 66th Annual Technical Conference and Expo of the Investment Casting Institute to


be held at the St. Louis Union Station in St. Louis, Missouri, October 27 - 30, 2019. This year’s theme, “Gateway to the Future,” should be considered and all Members are encouraged to submit papers, however, papers that are authored or co- authored by foundries are given precedence. Abstracts are due no later than April 15th for persons


wanting to present a paper at the ICI Technical Conference. Papers should address cost reduction, improved quality and continuous improvement techniques that enhance


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competitiveness. Of greatest interest are technologies and methods that will have an immediate impact on a foundry operation or that will make casting manufacturers more competitive. All papers should be prepared and presented in English.


Abstracts should be sent to: INVESTMENT CASTING INSTITUTE Attn: Nora D’Ambra 1 Paragon Drive, Suite 110 Montvale, NJ 07645 or email ndambra@investmentcasting.org


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