Let’s Build What’s Next for AFS: A Message from Chair Wendy Beach
October 27, 2026
Dear AFS Members, As I step into the role of AFS Board Chair, I am excited about what we can accomplish together.
Stefan Bradham
Education, Connection, and a Stronger AFS: Our Focus for 2027–2028
October 26, 2026
The AFS Board of Directors has approved a 2027–2028 Strategic Focus Plan centered on two closely connected priorities: strengthening the AFS Learning
AFS Opens Call for Abstracts for FILTCON27
October 19, 2026
November 25 submission deadline; Raleigh conference to spotlight microplastics while welcoming advances across filtration and separations The American Filtration and Separations Society
When Pulse Jet Cleaning Leaves Dust on Filter Bags
October 5, 2026
Pulse-jet cleaning does not normally return a filter bag to a visually new or completely dust-free condition. A thin, stable residual dust
Rethinking the Dust Holding Ceiling: Can Engineered Nanofiber Media Really Match Glass Fiber?
September 3, 2026
For years, air filtration engineers have worked with a simple rule of thumb: if top-tier dust holding capacity (DHC) is the priority,
When Charge Fades: Why Particulate Filtration Should Not Depend on Electrostatics Alone in Combined PM/VOC Media
September 2, 2026
A filter that tests as ePM1 on the bench is expected to keep performing as ePM1 in the field. For filters that
When Particle Capture Isn’t Pathogen Control: A Closer Look at MERV Ratings
September 2, 2026
MERV (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value) ratings remain the primary benchmark for air filter performance, yet they address a narrower scope than many
AFS Welcomes Camfil as Newest Corporate Member
August 31, 2026
The American Filtration & Separations Society (AFS) is pleased to welcome Camfilas its newest corporate member, adding one of the world’s leading
INDA and AFS Announce 2026 Advances in Filtration Technical Conference Program
August 25, 2026
Bringing together filtration experts, technology developers, researchers, and industry leaders, the Advances in Filtration Technical Conference will examine the technologies, market forces,
Strength in Numbers by Helen Norman, Editor of Filtration-Separation Magazine
June 19, 2026
After FILTCON26 in Pittsburgh, AFS board chair Saravanan Andan talks sustainability, digitalization, and what the society’s next three years looks like.
AFS Announces FILTCON26 Travel Award Recipients, Showcasing Strong Academic Engagement
April 15, 2026
AFS is pleased to announce the recipients of the FILTCON26 Travel Awards, recognizing outstanding academic participation and commitment to student engagement. These
AFS Announces 2026 Board of Directors Election Results
April 14, 2026
The American Filtration and Separations Society (AFS) has finalized the results of its 2026 Board of Directors election, with members selecting four