When: October 18–20, 2027
Where: Indianapolis, IN
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Courses will take place at NADCA Headquarters in Arlington Heights, IL.
NADCA classes begin at 8:00 am and conclude at 4:00 pm. Student Materials, breakfast and lunch are included with the registration fee.
When: October 21, 2026
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Courses will take place at NADCA Headquarters in Arlington Heights, IL.
NADCA classes begin at 8:00 am and conclude at 4:00 pm. Student Materials, breakfast and lunch are included with the registration fee.
When: October 20, 2026
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When: September 29 – October 1, 2026
Where: Grand Rapids, MI
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Courses will take place at NADCA Headquarters in Arlington Heights, IL.
NADCA classes begin at 8:00 am and conclude at 4:00 pm. Student Materials, breakfast and lunch are included with the registration fee.
When: September 15, 2026
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Courses will take place at NADCA Headquarters in Arlington Heights, IL.
NADCA classes begin at 8:00 am and conclude at 4:00 pm. Student Materials, breakfast and lunch are included with the registration fee.
When: August 11–12, 2026
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Courses will take place at NADCA Headquarters in Arlington Heights, IL.
NADCA classes begin at 8:00 am and conclude at 4:00 pm. Student Materials, breakfast and lunch are included with the registration fee.
When: August 4–5, 2026
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Courses will take place at NADCA Headquarters in Arlington Heights, IL.
NADCA classes begin at 8:00 am and conclude at 4:00 pm. Student Materials, breakfast and lunch are included with the registration fee.
When: June 23, 2026
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Courses will take place at NADCA Headquarters in Arlington Heights, IL.
NADCA classes begin at 8:00 am and conclude at 4:00 pm. Student Materials, breakfast and lunch are included with the registration fee.
When: June 16–17, 2026
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Every year, NADCA provides a unique opportunity for some of its members to travel to Washington for meetings with their U.S. Senators and Representatives. This is a chance for manufacturers to tell their government officials directly how their policies affect millions of businesses and their employees.
When: June 9–10, 2026
Where: Washington, DC
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Experience the energy of Grand Rapids, Michigan at the upcoming YPO gathering of 2026. Set along the banks of the Grand River in a city known for its vibrant downtown, thriving manufacturing heritage, and innovative spirit, this gathering will bring young professionals together to tackle the evolving challenges of the die casting industry.
Between thoughtful discussions and forward-looking ideas, take time to enjoy the camaraderie, local flavor, and creative energy that make Grand... Details
When: May 19–20, 2026
Where: Grand Rapids, MI
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Courses will take place at NADCA Headquarters in Arlington Heights, IL.
NADCA classes begin at 8:00 am and conclude at 4:00 pm. Student Materials, breakfast and lunch are included with the registration fee.
When: May 12, 2026
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The Annual Plant Management Conference provides a venue for operations and plant management personnel to meet and network with peers from other die casting facilities. Together, attendees can share experiences and gain knowledge and information through round table discussions, topical presentations and facility tours. Benefits derived from the exchange of information include: innovation and product integrity through alternate ways of resolving problems, improved control of processes, ... Details
When: May 5–7, 2026
Where: Austin, TX
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You need to plan your exit and you may be questioning where to start and what to consider. A few questions you should consider:
Is your company self-sustaining?
What happens if you or your key leaders don’t show up tomorrow?
Are you building an organization for the long term?
What does it mean to have a transferable asset?
These are a few of the questions manufacturers should be asking. Unfortunately, many are behind the curve and are not sure what to do about getting ready for... Details
When: April 16, 2026
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This presentation introduces an AI-based anomaly detection system for surface inspection of die casting products. Even minor surface defects can affect product quality, performance, and durability, making accurate detection challenging—especially for large, complex components.
The system is trained using only defect-free images to learn normal surface patterns, reducing the need for large labeled datasets. It detects deviations from this norm and generates heatmaps highlighting... Details
When: April 15, 2026
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