Facing intense competitive pressure, most metalcasters are unable to bear the risk and cost associated with undertaking advanced technology research and development.  In response, a public-private partnership effectively combining the technical and financial resources of industry, universities and government was formed through the Department of Energy (DOE). The result is the development of pre-competitive, energy efficient technologies that are made available industry-wide.

NADCA’s activities are coordinated through the Cast Metals Coalition (CMC), which also includes the American Foundry Society, and the Steel Founders Society of America.  Originally formed in 1988 to address the research and technology needs of the industry, CMC represents approximately 80 percent of American metalcasters.

Active industry participation in cost-shared projects ensures the quick application of research results to the plant floor and helps speed the pace of technology transfer.  At the same time, CMC’s emphasis on university-based research exposes hundreds of students to the latest advances in metalcasting technology and helps develop a well-educated, well-trained workforce for the future.

For additional information on CMC energy efficiency research, please visit http://cmc.aticorp.org/.

Latest News from Washington:

President has recommended cutting the funding for the CMC metalcasting research program from the $4.0 million in FY 2005 to $2 million in FY 2006.  Members of the House of Representatives and the Senate are working to restore the funding to the FY 2005 levels.