GE Aviation reports that its GE9X engine, which contains over 300 additively manufactured parts, has been certified by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) authorities.

Said to be a key milestone in the company’s journey to power the new twin-engine Boeing 777X family, the certification follows a test flight of GE Aviation’s GE9X engine on a Boeing 777X in January 2020.
 

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New Presidents Take Over Parts and Equipment Groups
Presmet Corp. Expands
Iron Powder Maker Seeks Partner
Hitachi Buys Unit to Remove Powder Contaminants
Tapco Selling P/M Equipment
Particle Size Analysis Technique Computerized 
Powder Strip Distributor Formed
Upward and Onward
MPIF Programs Continue 
Metal Powder Press Safety Standard
Science of Sintering Seminar
High Performance P/M Short Course
International Cobalt Conference
Drexel Sponsors Sintering Seminar
New P/M Textbook
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Domtar Sells Metal Powder Division 
Lovejoy Joins In-Plant Ranks 
IPM Moves Headquarters 
New HIP Technique For Smaller High Alloy P/M Parts 
Indian Company Offers P/M Tooling Service 
Greenback Introduces Barium Ferrite Powder Grade 
BTU Introduces Walking Beam Furnace 
New Wear Resistant Aluminum 
Glidden Earns Energy Award 
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The US and Europe are stepping up their efforts to boost domestic production of raw materials used in electric vehicles and reduce the global dependence on China for the supply of rare earths, according to a report by Automotive News Europe.

In pursuit of an improved, less expensive way to additively manufacture, or 3D print, complex metal components, Penn State researchers have received $546,806 from the National Science Foundation.

The project represents the latest step forward for the Department of Mechanical Engineering’s (ME) expertise in additive manufacturing, which supports innovative programs in both research and education.

NASA reports that it is seeking to incorporate large-scale metal Additive Manufacturing in the design and manufacture of its future rocket engines, through its Rapid Analysis and Manufacturing Propulsion Technology (RAMPT) project. By using a blown powder Directed Energy Deposition (DED) process, NASA hopes to bring reduce costs and lead times for producing large, complex engine components such as nozzles and combustion chambers.

A professor of civil engineering at Purdue University is developing a new type of runway mat for temporary flight operations using metal additive manufacturing. The project, which is being conducted in collaboration with Indiana Technology and Manufacturing Companies (ITAMCO), recently received a grant worth $1 million from the U.S. Air Force.

The Metal Powder Industries Federation is seeking nominations for the MPIF Distinguished Service to Powder Metallurgy Award. This award recognizes those who devoted the major part of their working careers to one or more segments of PM, and whose long-term contributions and achievements deserve special recognition for outstanding and distinguished service. To receive consideration by the MPIF Awards Committee, candidates must have the following qualifications:

• Have been active in one or more of the segments of the North American powder metallurgy industry
• A total of at least 25 years of PM service, retirees are also eligible.
• Be reasonably well known in the industry; that is, outside his or her own company, institution or region.

The annual Basic Powder Metallurgy (PM) Short Course recently pressed out another batch of students. This year's course, the first ever VIRTUAL offering as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic, offered a unique opportunity for attendees to view each presentation “On-Demand” over a 4-day period from August 10–14.  The program received great feedback from attendees, with 100% stating the content was excellent.

Headlines:P/M Chosen for Government Research Funding 
GKN Bows Out of U.S. P/M Business
Pacific Tin Releases Pyron Sales Figures
U.S. Bronze Acquires Royal Powdered Metals
Nuclear Metals Expands
Ervin Expects to Produce Iron Powder in '81
Compacting Press Corp. Chief Optimistic
Argon Atomized Stainless Steel Powders
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P/M '80 Keynote Speaker Asks Support of Primary Metals Industry 
P/M Technology Forecast Workshop Rescheduled
Fine Particle Society Gives First Hausner Award
British P/M Meetings
Superalloy Conference in Switzerland
Call for Papers- Particle Society Meeting 
Precision Metal Urges Industry Participation in Directory Issue 
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Due to continued concerns regarding the global COVID-19 pandemic, the MIM2021 International Conference on Injection Molding of Metals, Ceramics and Carbides that was to be held February 22-24, 2021 in West Palm Beach, Florida, will now be held virtually.  West Palm Beach will host the MIM2022 conference.  

“It is disappointing that the powder metallurgy industry will miss another opportunity to meet in person due to COVID-19,” reflected James P. Adams, MPIF Executive Director/CEO. “Our industry desires to meet, network, and discuss ongoing R&D to advance the technology.  However, the health and safety of our industry is paramount, so MIM2021 will be held as a virtual conference.” 

Honeywell Aerospace, headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, USA, reports that it has produced and installed its first certified, flight-critical engine part built using metal additive manufacturing (AM). Known as the #4/5 bearing housing, the part is a major structural component in the ATF3-6 turbofan engine used on the Dassault Falcon 20G maritime patrol aircraft.

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Dorst America Expands
Interlake to Acquire Arc Metals
Hoeganaes Achieve ISO Certification
APMI Directors Elected
Ultrafine to Sell Russian Specialty Powders
ASL Set up Joint Venture in China
Outstanding Technical Paper Award
Call-for-Papers PM2TEC’97
Gasbarre Divisions Seek Quality Certifications
MPIF Seminars on Design and Metallography
Productivity Seminar- November 13–15
P/M Industry Internet Seminar
Powder Market Reports
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Ever wonder what was happening in the PM industry 10, 20, or 40 years ago?  Here’s a peek! Random issues of APMI’s PM Technology Newsletter will regularly appear in issues of FocusPM, showing the contents/headlines with a link to the full issue. These past issues can also be found on the APMI International website under Resources.