Innovator of the Year

The Investment Casting Institute established the Innovator of the Year award in 2015 to recognize companies that have demonstrated in their own operations and shared those innovations with the industry for greater benefit.  

​Innovator of the Year Categories
  • Technology
  • Process Improvement
  • New Process Introduction
  • New Product Introduction
  • New Machine Introduction
  • Safety Improvement
  • Cost Reduction
  • Creative Business Concept
To nominate a Member Company for this prestigious award, download and complete the Innovator of the Year Entry Form.  Completed entries must be received by the Investment Casting Institute by April 30 of any given year to be considered for that year's award program.  Entries received after August 1st will be held for consideration in the following year.

Winners are announced in INCAST magazine and at the Institute's annual Technical Conference and Exposition.

Innovator of the Year Recipients

2017 Feinguss 
2016 Shellcast, Inc. - Digitally Controlled Rotary Atomizer for humidity control
2015 VA Technology, Ltd. UK - Foundry System Integration