In an ever-changing landscape, powder metallurgy (PM) components continue to excel across market segments. You will find PM used in the lawn and garden; off-highway; hand tools and recreation; industrial motors, controls, and hydraulics; hardware; and appliances market segments. PM is an efficient and reliable part of everyday life.

From prototypes to mass production, powder metallurgy (PM) technologies like metal injection molding and metal additive manufacturing have been changing the manufacturing landscape across market segments.

Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF) is pleased to announce the MPIF 2020 Powder Metallurgy Design Excellence award winners! All winners will be announced in a series of 3 videos over the next couple of weeks.

First up—the PM Design Excellence Award winners in the automotive market segment.

Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF) and APMI International’s newly launched on-going webinar series for members continues to offer a way for the PM industry to stay connected during these unprecedented times. 

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.

The program committee for PowderMet2021: International Conference on Powder Metallurgy & Particulate Materials, to be held June 20–23, 2021, in Orlando, Florida, at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, has issued a “Call for Papers & Posters” covering the latest developments in powder metallurgy (PM) materials, processes, and applications.

As all of us navigate the new normal of the global COVID-19 health crisis, the Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF) wants to ensure that you continue to have access to the tools, resources, and most importantly—the community of your powder metallurgy peers. This network can help you do your job better, advance your organization, and advance PM technology through this unprecedented time. These unsettling times are impacting every facet of life.

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.

An official call for presentations has been announced for MIM2021, International Conference on Injection Molding of Metals, Ceramics and Carbides, to be held February 22–24, 2021, in West Palm Beach, Florida. Potential authors have until September 30, 2020, to submit presentation abstracts on manufacturing innovations and material advancements. All abstracts accepted for presentation will require a PowerPoint submission prior to the conference.

Randall M. German, FAPMI, and Animesh Bose, FAPMI, have released a new book titled Binder and Polymer Assisted Powder Processing. This book focuses on the basic principles and options available for the application of polymers and natural organics to powder processing. It links the material, powder characteristics, forming process, and product attributes together to give the first unified treatment on polymer assisted powder processing.

Last month the Metal Powder Industries Federation and APMI International launched an on-going webinar series for members with themes ranging from technical topics (Powder Production for AM, PM & MIM; Ferrous Materials and Properties) to explorations of member benefits. Since the program began four weeks ago, over 750 MPIF and APMI International members have taken advantage of this complimentary program.