Scope of the Grant
The Center for Powder Metallurgy Technology / Axel Madsen Conference Grant Awards are provided to fulltime master’s degree students or below involved in studies relating to the field of powder metallurgy. Prior CPMT/Axel Madsen Grant recipients are ineligible. The grants will directly cover the full registration fee and hotel accommodation in double-occupancy. (4 grants available)
Eligibility & Requirements*
- Students from universities pursuing a master’s degree or below.
- Students – Must be a fulltime student as of February 15, 2024. Unfortunately, postdoctoral scholars are not eligible.
- Apply by February 15, 2024.
- Submit an abstract on powder metallurgy, metal injection molding, metal additive manufacturing, or other particulate technology.
- Recipients announced March 1, 2024.
- Register for the conference by March 31, 2024.
- Preparation of a project poster of research on powder metallurgy, metal injection molding, metal additive manufacturing, or other particulate technology, mounted and displayed at the conference, with a PDF for display on the MPIF website.
- Submit a narrated PowerPoint presentation of the project poster for inclusion in a post-conference Talk ’N Technology segment hosted by APMI International.
- Attend entire conference, June 16-19, 2024, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- Provide a 10-minute oral presentation of the poster during a scheduled Talk ‘N Technology session to further enhance the student's conference experience. Additionally, recipients are highly encouraged to submit a publishable manuscript of their work for the conference proceedings.
- Write a post-conference experience essay of their conference experience that will be considered for publication in a future issue of the International Journal of Powder Metallurgy or other outlets.
- Grants are not transferable.
The grant includes:
- Access to all PowderMet2024 and AMPM2024 technical presentations
- Exhibit admission
- Conference proceedings
- Opening Night Reception
- Opening General Session
- Design Excellence Awards
- Consolidation Celebration-Take me out to the ballgame
- Double-occupancy hotel accommodations for 3-nights
- Attend the entire conference (Sunday–Wednesday). Please make your travel plans accordingly.
Recipients are responsible for the cost of their own transportation and meals outside of the included conference events.
* Subject to change.
Please email Stephanie Schember, or call 609-452-7700 ext. 114, with any questions.
CPMT/Axel Madsen Conference Grants History
Axel Madsen was well-known in the PM industry as a successful entrepreneur. He co-founded Allied Sinterings, Inc., Danbury, CT, in 1959. The company began in a converted diner with four employees and went on to develop a successful niche business producing high-precision, small, and intricate PM parts. Madsen was a creative toolmaker and an expert on high-precision PM parts. He was active in the Powder Metallurgy Parts Association (PMPA) of MPIF and served as a director.
The Axel Madsen Conference Grant Program was established by his family to encourage students to learn more about PM technology and pursue careers in the PM industry. Annually, four students receive full registration to the annual conference and a stipend for travel and lodging.