At Cast Expo from May 17th to 20th, visitors will see many of KUKA Robotics industry leading robots designed specifically for foundry applications. Also on display will be the KUKA Robotics Titan robot. The KR 1000 titan is a 1000 kg payload capacity robot and is being presented to the North American market for the first time.

We hope that you will join us for CastExpo ’08, the joint exposition of the American Foundry Society (AFS) and the North American Die Casting Association (NADCA). Sponsored by the American Foundry Society (AFS) and the North American Die Casting Association (NADCA), CastExpo represents the single largest trade show and exposition in North America for metalcasters and industry suppliers with more than 150,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space and more than 350 companies showcasing their products and services to date. Held in conjunction with the 112th Metalcasting Congress, this year's event will be held in Atlanta, May 17-20, at the Georgia World Congress Center, Hall C.

Full CastExpo registration includes entrance to the exhibits, as well as admittance to the more than 200 technical presentations at a cost of $300/AFS and NADCA members and $400/non-members when purchased in advance. An exhibits-only registration option also is available at the advance rate of $50/member and $75/non-member. Register early to take advantage of the unique opportunity to learn more about the latest metalcasting technologies, innovative production practices, ongoing research, successful management tools and more.

Tickets also may be purchased for the various special events, including an AFS/NADCA welcome reception, (a premier event for 2008), the AFS Annual Banquet, the AFS President's Luncheon and Annual Business Meeting, and a spouse's "Simply Southern Tour."

Atlanta is known as the capital city of the southeast, a city of the future with strong ties to its past. The old in new Atlanta is the soul of the city, the heritage that enhances the quality of life in a contemporary city. In the turbulent 1960's, Atlanta was considered to be "the city too busy to hate." And today, in the 21st Century, Atlanta is the "city not too busy to care."

In terms of attractions, Atlanta does not disappoint. The city is known the world over for its beautiful downtown, entertainment, museums, parks and shopping. A few of the city’s key attractions include the Apex Museum, Atlanta Botanical Garden, Atlanta Cyclorama & Civil War Museum, Atlanta History Center, CNN Center, Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, Carter Presidential Library and Museum, Imagine it! Children's Museum of Atlanta, Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Fox Theater, Georgia Aquarium, High Museum of Art, Six Flags Amusement Park, Woodruff Arts Center, World of Coca-Cola and Zoo Atlanta.

Register Now for CastExpo ’08 and be sure to indulge in all that the great city of Atlanta has to offer. Limited exhibit space also is available.

Sponsored by the American Foundry Society (AFS) and the North American Die Casting Association (NADCA), CastExpo represents the single largest trade show and exposition in North America for metalcasters and industry suppliers. Held every three years, CastExpo attracts thousands of decision-making metalcasters from around the world, all of whom are looking for the latest advancements in equipment, technology and services to use in their own facilities.

In addition to the show floor, CastExpo is held in conjunction with the annual Metalcasting Congress, where technical and management papers are presented. The wide variety of paper topics include ferrous and nonferrous metals, molding, engineering, melting, patternmaking, die casting, lost foam casting, marketing, human resources, and environmental, health and safety, guaranteed to attract a plethora of metalcasters.