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## [Investment Casting Virtual Show 2020](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/investment_casting_virtual_show_2020)

[![](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/hubfs/03%20ICI%20Photo%20Sparks.png)](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/investment_casting_virtual_show_2020)

<https://www.investmentcasting.org/virtual-conference-2020.html>Due to COVID concerns, this year the **Investment Casting Institute** has decided to hold their annual Conference and Expo in a virtual space. Officially titled the [2020 Virtual Technical Conference and 3D Expo on Investment Casting](https://www.investmentcasting.org/virtual-conference-2020.html), it offers a full virtual conference experience and an opportunity for exhibitors like Vulcan to have a show presence without actually attending a physical event.

[Read More >>](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/investment_casting_virtual_show_2020)

 Posted on: October 13, 2020 01:39 PM - in [Insider](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/insider), [Events](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/events), [Cleaning & Finishing Equipment](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/cleaning-finishing-equipment), [News](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/news), [Investment Casting](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/investment-casting), [Fox](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/fox), [Cutting](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/cutting), [Shows](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/shows)

## [Summer Shutdowns = Scheduled Maintenance](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/summermaintenance2)

[![](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/hubfs/Images/img-Circle-PartsService-260x260.png)](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/summermaintenance2)

Summer is right around the corner, and with it comes opportunities for foundries to shut down and perform their required maintenance and repairs! Keeping your foundry running smoothly and efficiently is our top job at Vulcan Engineering, and that requires the upkeep of existing equipment, and when necessary, the addition of new parts and equipment.

[Read More >>](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/summermaintenance2)

 Posted on: March 24, 2020 09:15 AM - in [Insider](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/insider), [Cleaning & Finishing Equipment](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/cleaning-finishing-equipment), [Foundry Engineering](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/foundry-engineering), [Mold Handling](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/mold-handling), [News](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/news), [Robotics](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/robotics), [Safety](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/safety), [Green Sand](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/green-sand), [Lost Foam](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/lost-foam), [Nobake](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/nobake), [Investment Casting](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/investment-casting), [Metal Conditioning Equipment](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/metal-conditioning-equipment), [Truflo](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/truflo), [Features](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/features), [Foxall](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/foxall), [Fox](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/fox), [Cutting](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/cutting), [Foundry Systems](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/foundry-systems), [Grinders](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/grinders), [Monthly](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/monthly), [Mid-West Machine](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/mid-west-machine)

## [New Investment Casting Video](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/new-investment-casting-video)

[![](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/hubfs/Images/Blog/blog_img_investment_casting.jpg)](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/new-investment-casting-video)

## New Video Highlights Vulcan's Investment Casting Capabilities

Vulcan Engineering is excited about the new video detailing our Investment Casting capabilities that just made its debut on our **[YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/user/VulcanEngineeringCo/videos)**. just in time for the Investment Casting Institute's 66th Technical Conference & Equipment Expo in St. Louis, Missouri from October 27 - 30, 2019.

[Read More >>](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/new-investment-casting-video)

 Posted on: October 24, 2019 03:22 PM - in [Insider](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/insider), [Events](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/events), [Manipulators](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/manipulators), [News](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/news), [Robotics](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/robotics), [Investment Casting](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/investment-casting), [Video](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/video), [Foxall](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/foxall), [Fox](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/fox), [Cutting](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/cutting), [Foundry Systems](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/foundry-systems), [Grinders](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/grinders), [YouTube](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/youtube)

## [ICI Technical Conference & Expo 2019](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/ici-conference-expo-2019)

[![](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/hubfs/Images/Blog/blog_img_ICI2019.jpg)](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/ici-conference-expo-2019)

## Vulcan Engineering Co. at ICI Conference & Expo 2019

### St. Louis, Missouri, Oct 27 – 30, 2019

### Visit us at Booth #224

Vulcan will be exhibiting at the Investment Casting Institute's 66th Technical Conference & Equipment Expo at St. Louis Union Station in St. Louis, Missouri from October 27 - 30, 2019. Be sure to visit us at Booth #224 to discuss systems and equipment for all of your foundry needs.

[Read More >>](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/ici-conference-expo-2019)

 Posted on: October 01, 2019 02:59 PM - in [Events](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/events), [News](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/news), [Investment Casting](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/investment-casting), [Shows](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/shows)

## [ICI Technical Conference & Expo 2018](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/ici-conference-expo-2018)

[![](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/hubfs/ICI-Expo-2018-banner.jpg)](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/ici-conference-expo-2018)

## Vulcan Engineering Co. at ICI Conference & Expo 2018

### Kansas City, Missouri, Oct 21 – 24, 2018

### Visit us at Booth #210

Vulcan will be exhibiting at the 65th Technical Conference & Equipment Expo at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown in Kansas City, Missouri from October 21 - 24, 2018. Be sure to visit us at Booth #210 to discuss systems and equipment for all of your foundry needs.

[Read More >>](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/ici-conference-expo-2018)

 Posted on: October 02, 2018 08:44 AM - in [Events](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/events), [News](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/news), [Investment Casting](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/investment-casting), [Shows](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/shows)

## [ICI Technical Conference & Expo 2017](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/ici-conference-expo-2017)

[![](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/hubfs/Images/ICI-Expo-2017-banner.jpg)](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/ici-conference-expo-2017)

## Vulcan Engineering Co. will be at ICI Conference & Expo 2017

### Covington, Kentucky Oct 15 – 18, 2017

### Visit us at Booth #327

Vulcan will be exhibiting at the 64th Technical Conference & Equipment Expo at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Covington, KY October 15 - 18, 2017. Be sure to visit us at Booth #327 to discuss systems and equipment for all of your foundry needs.

[Read More >>](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/ici-conference-expo-2017)

 Posted on: September 01, 2017 09:20 AM - in [Events](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/events), [News](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/news), [Investment Casting](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/investment-casting), [Shows](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/shows)

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