Robins Air Force Base’s small but advanced additive manufacturing team at the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex is strengthening Air Force readiness by rapidly producing hard-to-source aircraft parts. The 402nd Commodities Maintenance Group’s Reverse Engineering, Additive, Design and Inspection (READI) Lab combines reverse engineering, 3D printing and specialized engineering services to sustain legacy platforms including the C-130, C-5, C-17, B-1, B-52, KC-135 and F-15.

The U.S. Air Force has awarded a prototype contract to Honeywell covering the design of a lightweight engine for autonomous aircraft. The design will be an evolution of the company’s new small-thrust-class engine, the SkyShot 1600. Honeywell says a significant percentage of the materials in the engine can be made using additive manufacturing or produced with high-volume manufacturing techniques like metal injection molding, allowing engines to be built quickly and reducing the risk of supply chain failures.

Xinjiang Hao, principal scientist, Globus Metal Powders Ltd, Middlesbrough, UK, has been awarded a Fellowship by the Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining (IOM3). The IOM3 Fellowship is intended to recognize individuals who have made a significant contribution or established a record of achievement in the fields of materials, minerals and mining.

6K Additive, Burgettstown, Pennsylvania, announced a global long‑term supply agreement with Siemens Energy to supply spent nickel alloy powder from Siemens additive manufacturing facilities to 6K Additive for use as feedstock in the company's microwave plasma production system. This agreement enables the reuse of nickel‑based superalloy revert material that would otherwise remain in low‑value recycling streams.

Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026
Time: Social Hour: 5:30-6:30 p.m., Dinner: 6:30 p.m.
Price: Member: $40.00 - Non-Member: $50.00, Student/Retiree: $30.00
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Place: Dream View — 535 South Michael St., St. Marys, PA 15857​​​​​​​
Meeting Sponsor: Abbott Furnace Company​​​​​​​
Speaker: Dr. Steve Feldbauer​​​​​​​
Topic: Fundamentals of Steam Treating

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APMI has a rich history that encompasses over sixty years advancing powder metallurgy. Explore the PM Flashback articles for insights into the industry's developments from 10, 20, and 40 years ago.

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Researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Manufacturing Demonstration Facility (MDF) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Tennessee, have announced the development of Future Foundries, a new additive manufacturing (AM) platform. The system integrates wire arc AM, heat treatment, inspection and machining, connected by an autonomous pallet changer that moves components between processes.

The resurgence of America’s magnet segment has run into a roadblock: the pressing labor shortages in the U.S. rare earth supply chain during increased efforts to reduce reliance on China. Companies that are continuing to expand face a critical shortage of skilled workers across mining, chemical processing, and magnet manufacturing due to decades of offshoring.

APMI International's most prestigious award recognizes APMI members for their significant contributions to the goals, purpose, and mission of the organization as well as for a high level of expertise in the technology, practice, or business of the industry. The 2026 Fellow Award recipient will receive elevation to Fellow status at WorldPM2026: World Congress on Powder Metallurgy & Particulate Materials. The 2026 recipient is Rodney Brennen, Metco Industries, Inc.

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