The annual Basic Powder Metallurgy (PM) Short Course recently pressed out another batch of students. This year's course, which was held August 13–15, received excellent feedback from attendees, with over 98% stating that they would recommend the course to others.
The National Research Council of Canada and AP&C, a GE Additive company, Canada, have developed a new way to test the quality of powders used in 3D printing, leading to stronger, cleaner, safer and more reliable 3D printed parts for aerospace and medical devices.
The Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF) is seeking nominations for the MPIF Distinguished Service to Powder Metallurgy Award. Candidates must have been active in one or more segments of the North American PM industry for at least 25 years and be reasonably well known in the industry outside of his or her own company, institution, or region.
The Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF), APMI International, and the Center for Powder Metallurgy Technology (CPMT) have launched enhanced websites that provide additional benefits to its associations and members.
GE Additive has concluded the 2018/19 cycle of its Additive Education Program (AEP) by announcing five universities in Europe and the United States that will each receive a Concept Laser Mlab 200R machine. The direct metal laser melting (DMLM) additive manufacturing systems, worth more than $1.25 million in total, will be delivered in the first quarter of 2019.