The International Space Station (ISS) will soon be able to produce metal additive manufacturing (AM) tools, mounting interfaces, and mechanical parts, thanks to the European Space Agency (ESA). The exercise will demonstrate technology in orbit and pave the way for future use on the Moon and Mars.

Surrounding speaker Saba Mousavinasab, Rio Tinto Metal Powders are APMI West Penn Officers, from left to right: Seth Weible, Secretary; Brent Matheson, Vice Chairman; Steve Reed, Chairman; Sean Rupprecht, Treasurer.

The APMI West Penn Chapter held its February meeting at the DuBois Country Club, attracting over 90 industry professionals. The meeting was sponsored by Rio Tinto Metal Powders and featured Saba Mousavinasab with her presentation “Soft Magnetic Composites and the Benefits of Use in Electric Vehicles.”

Date: Thursday, March 14, 2024

Time: Social Hour: 5:30–6:30 p.m. • Dinner/Presentation: 6:30 p.m.

Meeting Sponsor: Abbott Furnace

Speakers:   John Williams- Idea Lab Engineer, Penn State DuBois

                        John Brennan-Director of Continuing Education, Penn State DuBois

Topics:         How Penn State Dubois can help with the PM Industry

                         Success Stories from the Continuing Education Program & Discussion on “What’s Next” for PM education

                         Q&A for what industry leaders need from education in our region

BONUS: Any individual that attends 5 of the 7 West Penn technical sessions during the 2023–2024 season will be entered to win a complementary full conference registration to attend PowderMet2024 / AMPM2024, June 16–19, in Pittsburgh!

RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE NO LATER THAN NOON ON THURSDAY, MARCH 7

The Powder Metallurgy Technologist (PMT) Certification Program was created by APMI International to recognize individuals who possess defined bodies of knowledge encompassing the broad field of powder metallurgy and particulate materials.

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