Students from St. Marys Area High School’s Dutch Manufacturing (DM) program have partnered with the Community Education Center of Elk and Cameron Counties (CEC), and the Elk County Commissioners to design and produce “The U.S. Flag Coin” in celebration of America’s 250^th birthday in 2026.

The Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia, has expanded its Advanced Manufacturing Pilot Facility into a larger, artificial intelligence (AI)-focused manufacturing testbed designed to support companies, researchers, and students. The renovated 60,000-square-foot facility officially opened in April 2026 and provides a controlled environment where emerging AI and automation technologies can be tested before deployment in operational factories.

Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, Tennessee, have developed a new manufacturing approach that combines additive manufacturing (AM), with hot isostatic pressing (PM-HIP) to produce large, high-performance metal components for nuclear, energy, aerospace and medical applications.

A team of UK companies has successfully created a full recycling loop for rare earth materials used in electric vehicle (EV) motors — and Ford has confirmed the results work just as well as newly mined materials.

Rare earth elements such as neodymium, dysprosium and terbium are essential for the powerful magnets inside EV motors. However, most of the world’s supply comes from overseas, and recent export controls from China have raised concerns about shortages.

Brandon Davis has been named Chief Operating Officer of 6K Additive, Inc., Burgettstown, Pennsylvania. He will oversee the company's global operations, including metal powder production and alloy additions.

Scott Davis has been named Sales Director Powders, for GKN Hoeganaes part of Dauch Corporation, effective May 1, 2026.  He will oversee the North America commercial team.

AMES, Barcelona, Spain, has celebrated the official inauguration of its new factory in Wuhu, China. The facility will focus on PM parts for mechanical and hydraulic applications, supporting global markets.

Global Tungsten & Powders, Towanda, Pennsylvania, and investment firm Manhattan Five Partners LLC, have entered into a collaboration agreement to establish a strategic tungsten oxide stockpile in the US. This initiative is designed to support US national security objectives, strengthen domestic supply chain resilience, and reduce reliance on foreign adversarial sources for critical minerals.

IperionX Limited, South Boston, Virginia, has announced the installation of its advanced 300-ton six-axis SACMI PM press at its Titanium Manufacturing Campus. The press significantly increases IperionX’s compaction capacity and the ability to manufacture a broader range of complex titanium components using its PM technologies.

On May 14^th APMI International President Rob Hayes, Phoenix Sintered Metals LLC, awards Kevin Klink, Nichols Portland LLC,  a complimentary Full Registration to WorldPM2026 being held in Montreal Canada,  Kevin was automatically entered into the drawing by attending at least 5 of the 7 West Penn APMI Chapter meetings held this year.   

Remember, if you’re ever in the Western Pennsylvania region be sure and check the West Penn Chapter calendar of events on the APMI International website to see what you can take part in.   https://www.apmiinternational.org/NewsEvents/WestPennChapter.aspx

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.

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The Herbert Wertheim Laboratory for Engineering Excellence at the University of Florida has a state-of-the-art additive manufacturing (AM) lab that signals new possibilities for research and workforce development. At the heart of the lab is the Renishaw AM-400 laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) system—a metal 3D printer capable of producing complex components from materials such as titanium, stainless steel, and aluminum.

Metal powders are rapidly gaining importance within India’s industrial landscape, emerging as a strategic resource that supports advanced manufacturing and sustainable development. Widely used in powder metallurgy, metal powders enable the production of high-precision components with minimal material waste, making them essential to sectors such as automotive, engineering, electronics, and energy.