Membership Opportunities

Why become a NADCA member? NADCA is solely dedicated to the die casting industry, providing members with access to resources and a network of die casting peers that help solve technical, operational and business challenges. And if that’s not enough, how about: 

 

Education.

A comprehensive selection of educational opportunities in a variety of formats that focus on workforce training and business improvement.

Research & Development.

A vigorous program that explores new materials and casting processes and manages a comprehensive technical archive.

Networking and Collaboration.

A dynamic environment where peers can network and collaborate – learning from each other and sharing valuable best practices. 

Advocacy.

Having a reputable voice for the industry, educating audiences – government, OEMs, academia – on the importance and benefits of die casting.

Benchmarking and Data.

Facilitating continuous improvement through surveys and market studies to identify best practices, key trends and process and performance benchmarking.

OEM Resources.

Converting or creating a die cast part? NADCA Design points you to the right suppliers, support materials, engineering consults or even a custom value-analysis seminar. 

Membership Levels

Corporate Membership

For any entity (company, partnership, etc.) with a physical presence in North America that is engaged in the manufacturing, design or purchasing of die castings; a supplier to die casting manufacturers; or a manufacturer’s representative or professional consultant working with a NADCA Corporate Member.

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Individual Membership

For individuals participating in or affiliated with the die casting industry.

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Student Membership

For high school or college students in North America.

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Membership Plus

An upgrade for North American-based NADCA members, Membership Plus provides access to engineering tools, software and an online community for business and operational information and resources.

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NADCA Chapters

NADCA's regional Chapters are independently led by volunteers within the die casting industry. In addition to being the regional hub for the die casting industry, the Chapters provide educational and networking opportunities through meetings and events. 

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NADCA Membership Comparison At-a-Glance

		Individual	Corporate	Non-Member
Education	Live Webinars	15% Savings	40% Savings
	Online Training Blocks		X
	Online Courses	X	X
	Technical Workshop	Discounted	Discounted	Full Price
	National Courses	15% Savings	25% Savings
	In-Plant Programs	No Savings	60% Savings
	In-House Programs	No Savings	25% Savings
Networking	Conference & Workshops	Discounted	Discounted
	International Congress and Exposition	Discounted	Discounted	Full Price
	Committees	X	X
	Access to Intern Database		Priority Access
Technical Resources	Publications & Software	25% Savings	50% Savings
	Technical Archive	X	X	Paid Service
	Safety Standards	X	X	Paid Service
	Technical Phone Support	Limited	X	Not Eligible
Communication	NADCA Update eNewsletter	X	X	X
	Die Casting Engineer Magazine	X	X	Paid Subscription
	Sales/Management Presentations		X
Marketing for Die Casters	OEM Lead Database		X
	Die Casters Online Search	X	X	X
	Die Casting Directory Listing	X	X	Not Eligible
Marketing for Suppliers	Supplier Directory Listing	X	X	Not Eligible
	Print Advertising	Paid Service	10% Savings	Paid Service
	Online Advertising	Paid Service	25% Savings	Paid Service
Design	Design Assistance		X
	Design Standards	25% Savings	50% Savings
	Design Seminars	X	X	X
	Consultation on Conversions to Die Cast Components		X
Survey/Statistics	State of the Industry	X	X
	Executive Surveys		X
	Wage and Benefit	25% Savings	50% Savings
	Operational Costs	25% Savings	50% Savings
	Shipment Data	X	X
	Financial Survey	X	X
	Benchmarking Survey	X	X
Washington Affairs	Industry Issues & Representation	X	X	X
Research	In-Plant Trials		X
	Input & Access to New Information and Research	X	X