Now in its 62nd year, the MPIF Basic Powder Metallurgy Short Course continues to serve as a valuable educational resource for professionals across the powder metallurgy industry. MPIF recently hosted the course August 10–12 in State College, Pennsylvania, bringing together attendees from a wide range of companies and industry sectors.

The Metal Powder Industries Federation is seeking nominations for the 2027 MPIF Distinguished Service to Powder Metallurgy Award.

The MPIF Technical Board has completed its review of the highly qualified manuscripts presented at the WorldPM2026 and AMPM2026 conferences in Montreal, selecting two outstanding papers for the organization’s prestigious technical paper awards.

Pennsylvania House Representative Mike Armanini (Elk/Clearfield) is using his connections to amplify the voices of PM businesspeople sounding the alarm on a dangerous combination of factors not only affecting the industry, but also the supply chain for key manufacturers like those in the automobile industry.

The Powder Metallurgy–Hot Isostatic Pressing (PM-HIP) Workshop 2026 will be held November 4–5, 2026, at the Manufacturing Demonstration Facility at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Knoxville, Tennessee. Organized by Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the Electric Power Research Institute, and the Metal Powder Industries Federation, this two-day, in-person workshop will bring together experts from industry, government, academia, national laboratories, and professional associations to accelerate the development and adoption of PM-HIP technology.

Kimberly Adamany, DSB Technologies, Janesville, Wisconsin has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer, becoming the second-generation leader of the company.

Willson Ropp has been named CEO of Kymera International, Raleigh, North Carolina, bringing more than thirty years of leadership experience in the specialty materials, industrial minerals and chemicals sectors. 

Asbury Advanced Materials, Asbury, New Jersey, has completed its acquisition of Graphit Kropfmühl GmbH, leveraging its advanced technical capabilities, deep processing expertise, vertically integrated sourcing position, and robust application development resources, and is well positioned to deliver innovative, high-performance solutions across a broad range of markets.

PMG Pennsylvania, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, part of the global Powder Metal Goldschmidt Group, has announced a third major expansion to the original structure that was established in 2003.

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.

The International Journal of Powder Metallurgy covers various materials and processes. Back in the day, the Consultant’s Corner was a popular feature. Revisit them to learn more about materials and processes.

Montreal was the perfect backdrop for the World Congress! Attracting delegates from 32 countries reinforced the need for the international powder metallurgy to come together on a biennial basis. The delegates represented all facets of metal powder technology, setting the stage for innovation and collaboration in our industry. From MPIF President Chris Adam, FAPMI, PMT, VALIMET, Inc., providing the State of the North American PM Industry report to Keynote Speaker Eric Baril, National Research Council of Canada, to the Prime Time Event Cirque de Montreal: An Evening of Enchantment, we pushed the boundaries of powder metallurgy!