Member Types
Foundry Members
To qualify for Foundry Membership in the Institute, an applicant must be an organization actively engaged in the production of investment castings for industrial, engineering, or commercial applications using the investment casting process. Organizations consisting of multiple entities involved in such casting operations may apply for Foundry Membership to include all of their North American foundry facilities. Foundry Members vote on articles of incorporation and all matters and motions proposed at membership meetings, as well as for Foundry Member Directors.
Supplier Members
To qualify for Supplier Membership in the Institute, an applicant must be an organization that provides goods or services to Foundry Members. Eligible suppliers may include companies involved in:
Please note:
- Technical and engineering services
- Marketing and business development
- Financial and consulting services
- Research and development organizations
Please note:
- Organizations offering employment or staffing services are not eligible.
- Sales representatives or manufacturers’ representatives for investment casting manufacturers are also excluded.
International Foundry Members and International Supplier Members
An International Member is a company or organization that does not manufacture in North America. International Members who meet the qualifications of either a Foundry or Supplier Member will be recognized as International (Foundry) or International (Supplier) Members. While International Members do not have a voting representative at general meetings and cannot attend Management Meetings, they may vote on special assessments brought before the general assembly. International Members are welcome to have representatives who serve as full participants on committees, but they are not eligible to serve as Officers of the Institute or as members of the Board of Directors.
Hybrid Member
Companies with operations across multiple continents that wish to register those operations as Investment Casting Institute Members may do so under a Hybrid Membership. Hybrid Memberships are also available to Foundry or International Foundry Members that provide goods or services related to investment casting and wish to register their supplying entity as a Supplier or International Supplier Member.
Customer Member
Customer Membership is designed for organizations that purchase investment castings but do not produce them or supply goods and services to the investment casting industry. As a Customer Member, your organization gains access to the full range of Institute resources, networking opportunities, and industry insights, with full access to Members-Only privileges, including but not limited to training programs, event discounts, and INCAST Magazine.
Representatives from your company may also participate as active members on Institute committees, helping to shape the future of the investment casting community. (Note: Customer Members are not eligible to vote or hold office.)
To enjoy these benefits, employees must be based at the registered Customer Member location.
Organizations involved in producing castings or supplying goods and services—including technical, marketing, financial, or research and development support—are not eligible for Customer Membership. Such companies are encouraged to explore our Foundry, Supplier, or International Membership options instead.
Representatives from your company may also participate as active members on Institute committees, helping to shape the future of the investment casting community. (Note: Customer Members are not eligible to vote or hold office.)
To enjoy these benefits, employees must be based at the registered Customer Member location.
Organizations involved in producing castings or supplying goods and services—including technical, marketing, financial, or research and development support—are not eligible for Customer Membership. Such companies are encouraged to explore our Foundry, Supplier, or International Membership options instead.
Academic Member
Academic Membership is designed for universities, colleges, and research organizations whose partnership with the Institute fosters mutual growth, innovation, and knowledge exchange within the investment casting industry. This membership category is ideal for institutions engaged in research, education, and technological development that can contribute to advancing industry practices while gaining access to the Institute’s extensive professional network and resources. Academic Members may designate representatives to actively participate on Institute committees, collaborating with industry professionals and sharing technical expertise. (Please note: Academic Members are not eligible to vote or hold office.)
Academic Membership is exempt from annual dues, though members are responsible for their own travel or participation expenses when attending Institute meetings or events.
Eligibility is reviewed annually by the Executive Director to ensure that each Academic Member continues to contribute meaningfully to the Institute’s mission of promoting excellence and innovation in investment casting.
Academic Membership is exempt from annual dues, though members are responsible for their own travel or participation expenses when attending Institute meetings or events.
Eligibility is reviewed annually by the Executive Director to ensure that each Academic Member continues to contribute meaningfully to the Institute’s mission of promoting excellence and innovation in investment casting.
ICI Individual Membership Eligibility
Individual Membership is available to professionals who wish to stay connected to the investment casting industry and the Institute’s activities, but who are not employed by a company eligible for membership. (Full-time students are also eligible to apply.)
This category is ideal for independent consultants, retirees, educators, and professionals who want to remain informed, contribute to committee work, and engage with the Institute’s network of industry leaders.
Individual Members may serve as active members on Institute committees, helping advance the industry through collaboration and knowledge sharing. (Please note: Individual Members are not eligible to vote or hold office.) Eligibility for Individual Membership is evaluated by the Executive Director on a case-by-case basis to ensure alignment with the Institute’s mission and membership guidelines.
This category is ideal for independent consultants, retirees, educators, and professionals who want to remain informed, contribute to committee work, and engage with the Institute’s network of industry leaders.
Individual Members may serve as active members on Institute committees, helping advance the industry through collaboration and knowledge sharing. (Please note: Individual Members are not eligible to vote or hold office.) Eligibility for Individual Membership is evaluated by the Executive Director on a case-by-case basis to ensure alignment with the Institute’s mission and membership guidelines.
Please contact the ICI at 201-573-9770 or email [email protected] for information.
