Scope of the Grant
The Center for Powder Metallurgy Technology (CPMT) / Axel Madsen Conference Grant Awards are provided to fulltime master’s degree students or below involved in studies relating to the field of powder metallurgy. Prior CPMT/Axel Madsen Grant recipients are ineligible. The grants will directly cover the full registration fee and hotel accommodation in double occupancy. (4 grants available)
Eligibility & Requirements*
- Students from universities pursuing a master’s degree or below.
- Students – Must be a fulltime student as of February 15, 2024. Doctoral candidates are not eligible.
- Apply by February 15, 2025.
- Submit an abstract on powder metallurgy, metal injection molding, metal additive manufacturing, or other particulate materials technology.
- Recipients announced March 1, 2025.
- Register for the conference by March 31, 2025.
- Prepare a project poster of research on powder metallurgy, metal injection molding, metal additive manufacturing, or other particulate materials technology, mounted and displayed at the conference (June 15-17, 2025). Provide a PDF of the poster by June 2, 2025, for Outstanding Poster Competition and to be displayed post conference on the MPIF website.
- NEW for 2025:
- Submit a draft technical manuscript to Talk ‘N Technology session chair by April 18, 2025.
- Submit a Final Manuscript for the conference proceedings to MPIF by May 16, 2025, that will be considered for the Outstanding Technical Paper Award.
- Provide an oral presentation of their work during a scheduled 25-minute Talk ‘N Technology session to further enhance the student's conference experience.
- Attend the entire conference, June 15-18, 2025, in Phoenix, Arizona.
- Write a post-conference experience essay of their conference experience that will be considered for publication in a future issue of the International Journal of Powder Metallurgy or other outlets.
- Grants are not transferable.
The grant includes:
- Access to all PowderMet2025 and AMPM2025 technical presentations
- Exhibit admission
- Conference proceedings
- Opening Night Reception
- Opening General Session
- Design Excellence Awards
- Double-occupancy hotel accommodations for 3-nights
- Attend the entire conference (Sunday–Wednesday).
Recipients are responsible for the cost of their own transportation and meals outside of the included conference events.
* Subject to change.
Please email Stephanie Gibbs, or call 609-452-7700 ext. 114, with any questions.
CPMT/Axel Madsen Conference Grants History
Axel Madsen was well-known in the PM industry as a successful entrepreneur. He co-founded Allied Sinterings, Inc., Danbury, CT, in 1959. The company began in a converted diner with four employees and went on to develop a successful niche business producing high-precision, small, and intricate PM parts. Madsen was a creative toolmaker and an expert on high-precision PM parts. He was active in the Powder Metallurgy Parts Association (PMPA) of MPIF and served as a director.
The Axel Madsen Conference Grant Program was established by his family to encourage students to learn more about PM technology and pursue careers in the PM industry. Annually, four students receive full registration to the annual conference and a stipend for travel and lodging.