Experiment in Space to Aid Metal Powder as a Recyclable Fuel Thursday, May 25, 2017 Canada's McGill University believes that metal powders could be the key to clean energy in the future. For the last 20 years, researchers at McGill have been studying how metal powders, such as iron, could be used as an alternative fuel source that produces zero carbon emissions. When burned, these powders are capable of producing more energy than an equivalent volume of gasoline. In lieu of carbon dioxide, the process releases only iron oxide, or rust, which is environmentally benign. What's more, the exhaust can be collected... Read more
Formation of a Trade Association for the Metal AM Industry Thursday, May 11, 2017 The Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF) is proud to announce its intention to form a trade association for the metal additive manufacturing (AM) industry. An organizational meeting will be held at the conclusion of the AMPM2017 conference on June 16 at the Bellagio Hotel, Las Vegas, from 9:30 a.m. until noon. Manufacturers of metal AM products, precursor materials, and equipment manufacturers that support the metal AM industry are all welcome to attend. There is no fee to attend the organizational meeting. Read more
Veteran AM Bootcamp Expanded Thursday, May 11, 2017 America Makes, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute, in partnership with 3D Veterans, has received a Google.org grant to expand the Additive Manufacturing Bootcamp for veterans created last fall to teach U.S. military veterans 3D printing, CAD drawing, 3D scanning, and traditional manufacturing. These skills will be useful as veterans return to an increasingly digital workforce in the high-demand advanced manufacturing industry. Read more
Study: Women in Manufacturing Thursday, April 27, 2017 The Manufacturing Institute, Washington; Deloitte, New York; and APICS, Chicago; have released a study, "Women in Manufacturing: Stepping up to make an impact that matters." The joint study is the result of more than 600 survey responses from women professionals in manufacturing, along with nearly 20 manufacturing executive interviews. The insights point to how companies can effectively recruit, retain and advance talented women in manufacturing, and illustrates ways that women in manufacturing are making an impact in the industry through programs like STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Production) Ahead. Read more
Basic PM Short Course Registration Opens Thursday, April 27, 2017 The powder metallurgy (PM) industry's longest running course, the Basic PM Short Course, is back this year to bring together employees seeking to enhance their depth of PM knowledge and advance their careers. Held at Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, State College, Pa., August 15–17, 2017, this is the ideal place to delve into PM and an excellent opportunity to ask industry experts questions on this innovative technology. Read more
