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.

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.

The 10th International Conference on Tungsten, Refractory & Hardmaterials (Tungsten2020) program is now available. Since the conference was last held in 2014, explosive developments have been made in numerous fields, notably metal additive manufacturing (AM) using refractory metals and alloys, and their carbides. Explore the latest developments in Montréal, Canada, June 27–July 1, 2020, at the Montréal Convention Center.

Dr. Randall (Rand) German, FAPMI, founder of German Materials Technology, has been selected to receive the Kempton H. Roll Powder Metallurgy (PM) Lifetime Achievement Award by the Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF). The award will be presented during WorldPM2020, World Congress on Powder Metallurgy & Particulate Materials, in Montreal, Canada, at the Opening General Session on Sunday, June 28.

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 2020 Fellow Award recipient will receive elevation to Fellow status at WorldPM2020: World Congress on Powder Metallurgy & Particulate Materials, Montréal, Canada, during the Opening General Session on Sunday, June 28. The 2020 recipient is Thomas (Tom) Pelletiers II, VP new business development, Kymera International.

Registration has opened for MIM2020: International Conference on Injection Molding of Metals, Ceramics and Carbides—the only international powder and metal injection molding conference of the year. MIM2020 is a global conference and tabletop exhibition highlighting advances in the metal injection molding (MIM) industry. The conference will take place in Irvine, California, at the Hotel Irvine, March 2–4, 2020.

Dean Howard, PMT, president, North American Höganäs Co., a subsidiary of Höganäs AB, Hollsopple, Pennsylvania, has been elected the 30th president of the Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF), succeeding John F. Sweet, PMT, FMS Corporation, Minneapolis, Minnesota. His two-year term began at the conclusion of the Federation’s annual Powder Metallurgy (PM) Management Summit and 75th Annual MPIF Business Meeting, October 26–28, 2019, in Miami, Florida.