​The AM4IC Symposium brings together foundries, manufacturers, and contracting stakeholders to align on innovation for industrial readiness. 

Expect sessions that get into the specifics:
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-Adopting new technology in a foundry environment
-Scalable apprenticeship models tailored for foundries
-3D-printed ceramics and rapid casting production
-Casting enhancement and repair techniques
-Rapid tooling development for investment casting
-Robotic material removal applications
-Industry 4.0 implementation strategies for foundries
-Fiberoptic sensor use for casting defect analysis
​-Research presentations from leading universities (e.g. University of Arizona, Missouri S&T, UNI)

🗓️ June 17–18
📍 Dayton, OH
🔗 Register HERE
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Due to the highly collaborative nature of this event, registrations will be limited to those who work in and/or with Investment Casting Foundries, IC end-users and customers, IC procurement agencies, and IC/metalcasting researchers.


​Aligning innovation with operational needs. 
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​Strengthening the industrial supply chain.


​Agenda Includes: 

Tuesday, June 17: Engineering Alignment and Technical Integration
  • Opening Keynote: Overcoming Resistance to Advanced Manufacturing in Legacy Systems – USAF leadership insights from Wright-Patterson
  • Panel: State of AM Technologies & Tomorrow’s Factory – Industry leaders from 3D Systems, Barnes Global Advisors, OSU, Concurrent Resources
  • Workforce Strategy: METAL Apprenticeship Models – IACMI and JFF on scalable pathways for metallurgical trades
  • ROI-Focused Training: Converting Investment into Business Growth – Howmet, AIT, and workforce funders share tactical models
  • Materials & Process Innovation:
    • How Pattern Material Impacts Shell Cracking
    • Process Design & Simulation with 3DP IC Patterns
    • Fiber Optic Sensors for Real-Time Casting Defect Detection
Wednesday, June 18: Advanced Materials, Repair Technologies & Industry 4.0
  • AMEC Primer: What Investment Casting Professionals Need to Know About Additive Manufacturing
  • Smart Repair Systems: From Foundry Floor to Factory 4.0
  • Ceramics Deep Dive: Lates Developments in Hot Isostatic Pressing for Cast Components
  • Data-Driven Resiliency: Applying Industry 4.0 Assessment Models to Foundry Operations
  • Rapid Production & Proof of Concept: IMPACT 1.0 & 2.0 – 90-Day Ceramic Part Race
Additional Sessions Include:
  • Emerging research from the University of Arizona, Missouri S&T, and University of Northern Iowa
  • Presentations from Skuld, Tethon 3D, and Quintus Technologies