MIM2024 Schedule

Daily Schedule

Programming is subject to change

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Timetable
Monday, February 26
8:00–9:00 a.m.	Registration
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.	PIM Tutorial (Includes Lunch)
10:00 a.m.–12:45 p.m.	MIMA Standards Committee Meeting (Includes Lunch)
1:00–1:45 p.m.	MIMA Board of Directors Meeting (MIMA Board Members Only)
2:00–4:15 p.m.	MIMA Membership Meeting (MIMA Members Only)
5:00–7:00 p.m.	Welcome Reception and Facilities Tour at Kymera International (Bus will be provided)
Tuesday, February 27
7:00–8:00 a.m.	Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m.–Noon	Technical Session/Process & Product Innovation
Noon–1:00 p.m.	Lunch
1:00–4:30 p.m.	Technical Session/Process & Product Innovation
5:30–7:00 p.m.	Tabletop Exhibition / Networking Reception
Wednesday, February 28
7:00–8:00 a.m.	Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.	Technical Session
12:00–1:00 p.m.	Lunch
1:00–4:45 p.m.	Technical Session
4:45 p.m.	Closing Remarks

MIM2018 Exhibitors

DESIGN CASE STUDIES
Case studies will be presented throughout the conference.

MIM2018 Exhibitors

Monday, February 26, 2024 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (Includes Lunch)

POWDER INJECTION MOLDING TUTORIAL
Matthew Bulger, ATPM Consulting, Former MIMA President

This course is an ideal way for anyone looking for a solid grounding in the technology of PIM to
obtain a comprehensive foundation in a short period of time. Topics that will be covered include:

Introduction to the manufacturing processes: feedstocks, molding, debinding, sintering, and finishing
Definition of what constitutes a viable PIM component Selection of materials based on components expectations and required properties
Assessment of the critical features of dimensional accuracy and material performance
Comparison of PIM to competing technologies
Review of the economical advantages of PIM
New applications, emerging markets, and examples of products never thought possible in net-shape manufacturing until PIM.

Tuesday, February 27 8:00

Keynote Presentation
ESG/Sustainability: A Smart Decision That Goes Beyond Regulatory Compliance
Barton White, Kymera International

Environmental concerns surrounding industrial manufacturing operations have been around for many decades and a focus for most companies; however, only recently has social and governance issues risen to the surface. Yet when “ESG” is discussed, most will still equate it to environmental controls and the “S” and the “G” are largely forgotten. Not only are the social and governance issues of ESG important, but they should also be as critical as the “E”.

The presentation will focus on all three pillars of ESG and that embracing it is not only the right thing to do but is also the smart thing to do as well. Employee satisfaction, operational efficiencies and profitability will benefit all stakeholders. From an environmental perspective we will discuss alternate fuels (is electric really the answer?) and what strategies some companies such as Toyota are embracing. Social and governance strategies such as those implemented by Kymera International will be reviewed that has positioned the company to be a leader in employee satisfaction. .