In May 2026, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), in partnership with Cadens — a startup based in Rome, Wisconsin — published a success story that made headlines worldwide: large-scale hydraulic turbines manufactured with 3D printing, capable of unlocking up to 29 GW of dormant hydroelectric power stored across approximately 90,000 American dams that currently generate not a single watt of electricity.

The North American metalcasting industry is entering a significant period of transition and renewal. As the sector continues to navigate technological shifts and global economic changes, the American Foundry Society (AFS) has officially announced a leadership succession that will shape the organization’s direction for years to come.

For centuries, the foundry has been the "invisible backbone" of civilization—the dark, dangerous, and dirty heart of the industrial world. But as we move through 2026, the soot-stained image of the blacksmith is being replaced by the clean-room precision of the software engineer.

As the SLS (Space Launch System) carries the Artemis II mission toward the lunar horizon, the success of the flight rests upon the structural integrity of its core components. For the metallurgical community, this mission represents a landmark shift in industrial ROI and process engineering.

In 2026, the global metallurgical industry reaches a historic milestone: the centenary of the World Foundry Organization (WFO). Officially founded in 1926 during the 2nd International Foundry Congress in Detroit (USA), the entity was born with the mission to unify technical knowledge at a time when global standardization was scarce yet essential for post-war progress.

f there’s one constant challenge in the foundry industry, it’s called unplanned downtime. Furnaces, sand mixers, molding machines, and exhaust systems operate under extreme conditions, and any unexpected failure has a major impact: production delays, increased costs, quality issues, and even safety risks.

The American Foundry Society (AFS) has announced the winners of the 2025 Casting Source Casting of the Year competition, celebrating innovation and excellence in the metalcasting industry. This annual event recognizes outstanding achievements in design, engineering, and manufacturing within the field.

Now, we present the conversation we had about another company that Carlos Quintella represents in the United States, DALCA, which specializes in process automation in various market segments, including the foundry market. Watch now the conversation we had at the DALCA booth during CASTEXPO 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.

In just 10 years, this company has earned recognition from customers and the market, becoming the top choice across South America and Mexico, while also operating in parts of Europe. Watch now the conversation we had at the AUTOMATIC booth during CASTEXPO 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.

We kicked off our youtube channel with a series of interviews featuring Carlos Quintella, a globally recognized professional in the foundry industry who represents several companies in the sector. Watch now the conversation we had at the KÜNKEL WAGNER booth during CASTEXPO 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.