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Powder Metallurgy
Design Excellence Awards

Each year since 1965, MPIF has sponsored an awards competition in which parts fabricators among our member companies are invited to submit components that epitomize the possibilities inherent in this metal-forming technology. A distinguished panel of industry judges evaluates the entries according to a stringent set of criteria and awards Grand Prizes and Awards of Distinction to those powder metallurgy parts deemed worthy.

The awards are presented each year at The Design Experience during the annual technical conference and details about the winning parts appear in many publications over the next year, giving added exposure to these achievements in PM design while honoring the fabricators and end users responsible for them.

 


2026 Design Excellence Awards

Presented at WorldPM2026/AMPM2026/Tungsten2026

June 25-29, 2026 in Montreal, Canada

MPIF is proud to celebrate its 62nd year of the PM Design Excellence Awards Competition. All submitted parts will be on display in the Exhibit Hall throughout the event.

The competition encompasses the three major manufacturing processes, conventional press & sinter PM, metal injection molding (MIM), and metal additive manufacturing (AM) recognizing excellence in the following segments:

  • Automotive:
    • Engine
    • Transmission
    • Chassis
    • Electric Vehicle
  • Aerospace
  • Military/Firearms
  • Lawn & Garden/Off-Highway (includes ATVs)
  • Hand Tool/Recreation (includes motorcycles)
  • Industrial Motors/Controls & Hydraulics
  • Hardware/Appliances
  • Medical/Dental
  • Electronic/Electrical

Award-Winning Parts Gallery

Use the dropdowns below to explore award-winning components from the last several decades.