The program committee for the Additive Manufacturing with Powder Metallurgy Conference (AMPM2021) has issued a “Call for Papers & Posters” covering the latest developments in the fast-growing field of metal additive manufacturing (AM). The AMPM conference has grown significantly since its debut in 2014 as the only conference focused on metal AM. The 2021 conference will be held June 20–23 in Orlando, Florida, at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin.

Due to the overwhelming interest in the Virtual Basic PM Short Course, the course will be offered On-Demand from August 10–14, 2020, so encourage more participate across the globe. No travel, no hotel, and a reduced, virtual-only registration rate through July 8.

A revised edition of “A Collection of Powder Characterization Standards for Metal Additive Manufacturing” was recently released. The publication contains nine existing MPIF Standard Test Methods that can be applicable for the characterization of powders used in metal additive manufacturing (AM) processes, with an explanation of each standard. These standards, intended to present and clarify PM technology as an aid in conducting business, relate to those activities that concern designers, manufacturers, and users of metal AM parts.