Dayton-Area Manufacturers: Join the Future of Casting at AM4IC
- DRMA
- Jun 3
- 1 min read
June 17–18 | University of Dayton Marriott, OH
Submitted By Merrin Muxlow, Investment Casting Institute on Tuesday, 6/3/2025
The Investment Casting Institute (ICI) invites manufacturers, engineers, and innovators across the Dayton region to attend the Advanced Manufacturing for Investment Casting (AM4IC) event—an intensive two-day symposium focused on the next generation of casting technologies.
AM4IC brings together foundries, casting customers, researchers, and tech providers to tackle a central question: How can emerging technologies transform the casting process to improve quality, shorten lead times, and strengthen domestic supply chains?
Whether you buy castings, make them, or supply the industry, AM4IC offers an opportunity to network, get hands-on insight into new processes, and connect with potential partners and customers in a setting built for real-world solutions.
About the ICI: The Investment Casting Institute is the premier trade association for the investment casting industry, representing the full value chain—from foundries and suppliers to design engineers and end users. With over 80 years of technical leadership, ICI provides training, networking, and advocacy to accelerate innovation in critical sectors like aerospace, defense, energy, and medical.
Coming This Fall: Looking ahead, the ICI’s flagship Technical Conference & Expo will take place this fall in Pittsburgh, drawing hundreds of technical experts and decision-makers from across the country. It’s the largest event of its kind dedicated to investment casting and remains the go-to venue for showcasing innovations, sourcing new partners, and advancing manufacturing excellence.
Don’t Miss Out: AM4IC is your chance to connect with what’s next—without leaving Dayton. Learn more and register now at www.investmentcasting.org.
Interested in submitting an article? Email info@daytonrma.org for more information.
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This is a great overview of how the Advanced Manufacturing for Investment Casting (AM4IC) shows the real value of combining innovation with craftsmanship. I’m in a different—but related—engineering field, working on projects such as Marine soundproofing and Marine Noise Insulation. From my experience, whether you’re casting a complex metal part or designing noise‑insulation for a vessel, success comes from tailoring solutions to the specific case rather than relying on generic, one‑size‑fits‑all methods. Investment casting’s strength lies precisely in its ability to deliver high precision and bespoke components — much like how marine‑grade insulation must be precisely engineered to meet acoustic and environmental demands.
Fascinating read — I’m excited to see how events like AM4IC are pushing the boundaries of manufacturing, and how emerging techniques can reshape traditional processes like investment casting. As we rethink old paradigms and explore more efficient, flexible alternatives, I often think about everyday solutions that—like natural remedies—offer simplicity and effectiveness. For instance, just like one might rely on Diatomaceous Earth for Ants when they want a straightforward, natural fix for pests, industry needs its own “cds solution” — streamlined, adaptable, and scaled to actual needs. This kind of thinking — applying “outside the mold” ideas — is exactly what manufacturing innovation needs today.
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