Regional Meeting - Muskegon, MI, November 2, 2023

The ICI is hosting a Regional Meeting, November 2, 2023, at the Delta Hotel by the Marriott Muskegon Convention Center, 939 3rd Street, Muskegon, MI. As part of this educational event, tours of Cannon-Muskegon, Paramelt and Shellcast, Inc. are being offered. Event information, including the hotel reservation link can be found online at Regional Meeting. Seating is limited, so register today.  Should you have any questions, please contact Barbara Tiseo at 973-879-9453.

This meeting is open to ICI Members and non-members alike, and the best part is that it is a free event. 

ICI Board of Directors Election Results

The election process is complete for the Investment Casting Institute Board of Directors. In accordance with the Constitution and Bylaws of the Institute, two Regular Members and one Affiliate Member of the Board of Directors resigns by rotation each year. This year a second Affiliate Member position was open due to a co-opted seat. The two Regular seats will be occupied by Brad DeSplinter of TPM and Bob Johnson of Shellcast, Inc. The two Affiliate seats will be occupied by Phil Geers of Blasch Precision Ceramics and Aaron Phipps of MPI, Inc. Election Results

The Investment Casting Institute would like to thank all who offered their service to the Institute.

Next in our Webinar Series...

Workplace Issues Review for 2023: October 24, 2023 1 - 2 PM ET

Rick Alaniz, a partner at Alaniz Law & Associates, PLLC, will cover topics on the Supreme Court ruling on religious discrimination, upcoming Department of Labor rules and enforcement activity, as well as revised day-to-day workplace issues in this upcoming webinar. 

Look for an email invitation or contact Nora D'Ambra at ndambra@investmentcasting.org. This is a Members Only event.

TPM Provides Precision Investment Casting Solutions

Texas Precision Metalcraft (TPM), a medium sized commercial investment casting foundry located in Sugar Land, TX, has entered an exciting new era as of 2023. After 38 years of leadership, previous owner Jerry Conner, entered into a well-deserved retirement. TPM has new ownership in Ankur Goel. Ankur is a long-time resident of the Houston area and previously ran a very successful family-owned machine shop. Upon learning TPM was available, he recognized an opportunity to take an established, prosperous IC foundry to another level. Learn more in the October issue of INCAST. TPM

Grayce Albanese Retires from the Investment Casting Institute

Grayce Albanese officially completed her last week of service to the ICI this past July. The Institute and the Board of Directors thank her for her 14 years of service and commitment. Grayce has been an instrumental part in the growth and success of the ICI, having held a number of key positions including Bookkeeper, Meeting & Event Planner, Business Administrator and Senor Executive Assistant. In those roles, she has demonstrated the highest degree of professionalism, selflessly addressing the needs of the Institute and serving as a mentor to each and every one of her ICI colleagues. Details are in the October issue of INCAST. Grayce Albanese Retires

L.P.O. Livnica Preciznih Odlivaka - Almost 50 Years of History in the Precision Casting Industry

Founded in 1978, the Ada-based Livinica Preciznih Odlivaka doo (LPO), part of the Bet Shemesh Engines Group (BSEL), is today a supplier to the world's leading manufacturers of engines and components for turbojet engines with over 40 years of experience in precision investment casting (lost wax), and a fast-developing machine operation including manufacturing of parts for the leading engine programs. LPO continues to grow and currently employs over 200 employees. Learn more in October issue of INCAST. L.P.O.

2023 ICI and EICF Foundry Issue - A Global Investment Casting Buyer's Handbook

The Investment Casting Institute and EICF Member Directory is available in the October issue of INCAST. Foundry Directory

The Investment Casting Institute Member Directory is available in a searchable formats. The searchable Member Directory affords users the opportunity to locate foundries by geographic location, alloys cast, casting method, product type, and part size and weight capabilities. Suppliers can be located by geographic location and services offered. This directory is exclusively web accessible. Searchable Directory 

Improved Process & Material Properties in Air Casting Application by Means of Vacuum Cap (VCAP) Furnace Process

Air induction melting and casting technologies is a common and extensive manufacturing method used all over the world, which enables the production of complex castings on many different alloy types. Performance requirements on alloys are becoming more stringent for end users in industries such as aerospace, medical, power generation, oil and gas, specialty automotive and trucks. these requirements include few if any defects and better mechanical properties. However, these properties are difficult to attain using standard air-melting and casting techniques. VCAP technology is a solution to many issues because of the advantages unique to vacuum melting. Read the October issue of INCAST to learn how VCAP can help. Improved Process

CONNEX Marketplace is the National solution for connecting the US manufacturing supply chain. This online platform combines all US manufacturers into a single database and tags them with hundreds of unique searchable taxonomies which allows industry buyers, manufacturers, and suppliers to quickly find and connect with each other based on their exact needs. Through our partnership, the Investment Casting Institute Members can subscribe to CONNEX Marketplace for one month free to try it out. As a subscriber, you will receive access to the supplier scouting database as well as gain access to the Business Exchange Center featuring exclusive access to RFIs/RFPs posted by other manufacturers seeking suppliers. Member Benefit