Special Interest Program

Title: Successful Applications of Sinter-Based Additive Manufacturing (SBAM) Technologies

Program Organizer: 
Joe Strauss, FAPMI, HJE Company, Inc.
 

This Special Interest Program explores innovative uses of SBAM in various industries. It features case studies highlighting improved manufacturing efficiencies and reduced waste. Presentations discuss the technical aspects, material choices, and design considerations essential for success in aerospace, automotive, and healthcare. The program aims to provide insights into optimizing SBAM for competitive advantage and sustainability in modern manufacturing.

PMSIP 1-1          PMSIP 1-2

Title: Optimizing Manufacturing with AI

Program Organizers: 
Michael Stucky, Norwood Medical
Mark Saline, Gasbarre Thermal Processing Systems

This Special Interest Program explores the transformative role of artificial intelligence in modern industrial processes and manufacturing. It will cover AI technologies driving the future of machinery, emphasizing their practical integration in powder metallurgy and additive manufacturing. Key topics include the development of intelligent frameworks for alloy and process optimization. Additionally, the use of cross-modal intelligence and digital twins is highlighted as methods for monitoring, optimizing and enhancing profitability.

PMSIP 2-1          PMSIP 2-2

Title: Rare Earth Magnetics

Program Organizer: 
George Bernhard, Consarc Corporation

This Special Interest Program delves into the critical role of powder metallurgy in producing sintered magnets, emphasizing the importance of processing powders for high-performance rare earth permanent magnets. It discusses the significance of rare earth fluorides in the magnet industry and explores innovative techniques like strip casting and vacuum strip casting, which aim to revive and scale up magnet production. The SIP also addresses the challenges and opportunities of bringing magnet manufacturing back to the U.S. A review of rare earth metallurgical processing highlights material options and best practices, while additive manufacturing innovations pave the way for next-generation motor designs.

PMSIP 3-1          PMSIP 3-2          PMSIP 3-3          PMSIP 3-4

Title: Leadership Issues Discussion: Optimizing Growth Opportunities

Program Organizers: 
John Noteman, Noteman Group, LLC

This management-based program will focus on optimizing sales pipelines for revenue growth through structured frameworks and navigating U.S. Department of Defense/Department of War market challenges by addressing funding pathways, standards, and execution requirements for success.

PMLID 1-1