Forging the Future: Robotics and METAL
Heavy hammers. High heat. Glowing metal. These are all images that come to mind when one pictures a foundry. While the heat and the molten materials remain central, the modern […]
How Sarah Jordan and Skuld are Reshaping Manufacturing and the Modern Workforce
Manufacturing has always been about making things. For Sarah Jordan, CEO and co-founder of Skuld LLC, the allure of the foundry began early. Growing up with a father who worked […]
Cast Your Future Casts Wide Net of Resources
The metalcasting industry is a vital piece of modern manufacturing, producing essential components that keep the world running. Despite its critical importance, the industry faces a challenge in connecting with […]
Filling in the Coming Gaps: METAL and Yankee Casting
The Urgent Generational Shift in Metalcasting and Forging “I think we’ve buried more pattern makers than we’ve created,” remarked Will Shambley, a veteran foundry leader at Yankee Casting in Enfield, […]
A Future in the Foundry: Wisconsin Precision Casting Corp. Teaches Anyone Who’s Ready to Cast
When Shannon Partick was 18, he applied for a job in the metal industry and was turned down. Patrick grew up working with tools. He knew he could quickly learn […]
METAL on Base: Event Brings Hands-on Training to Service Members
Directives from Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and the Secretary of the Army have emphasized the importance of expanding the defense industrial base and integrating advanced manufacturing. Failing to produce […]
Highlights from AFS Industry 4.0 2026
“Companies need to know their destination before choosing their tech. If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will get you there,” said Jim Wetzel, co-founder of NxGen, quoting […]
“We Need You”: Gen Z Finds Careers That Matter at Ashland Foundry & Machine Works
John Mingst grew up in Bethpage, New York, a manufacturing town shaped by its long history of military and aerospace innovation. He remembers family members talking about working on the […]
The End of “Post and Pray” Hiring: The Talent Pipeline Being Forged by METAL and LaborUp
The United States manufacturing sector isn’t just facing a worker shortage; it is dealing with a systemic failure in talent acquisition. As an industry, we pour millions of dollars into […]
Fueling American Defense and Aerospace: How a Miller Castings Engineer Prepares Tomorrow’s Metallurgists
When Cal Poly Pomona graduate Eric Cramer began his career as a process and product development engineer in the metal industry, he had no professional foundry experience. He was hired […]
Forging the Future: How UTK’s Amy Wheelock is helping guide future metalcasters
The revitalization of American manufacturing relies heavily on bridging the gap between traditional metal trades and cutting-edge engineering. At the forefront of this movement is a concerted effort to build […]
Forging the Future: How Hands-On Experience is Shaping the Next Generation of Engineers
The manufacturing sector in the United States is at a critical inflection point, requiring brilliant young minds who are ready to tackle modern challenges with innovative, sustainable solutions. At just […]