When we think of a foundry’s shop floor, our minds immediately go to towering induction furnaces, incandescent pouring lines, automated molding systems, and robust blast cleaning equipment. But, living the metallurgical day-to-day for years as an engineer, there is one truth that never changes: our operation’s most valuable and complex asset moves on two legs. It is the human being.

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.