The West Penn Chapter of the APMI International held their monthly meeting at Dubois Country Club, attended by 90 industry professionals and sponsored ECM USA.

A team of ORNL researchers used neutron diffraction experiments to study the 3D-printed ACMZ alloy and observed a phenomenon called “load shuffling” that could inform the design of stronger, better-performing lightweight materials for vehicles. Credit: ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy

Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, Tennessee, have identified “load shuffling,” a mechanism in a 3D-printed alloy, that could enable the design of enhanced performance lightweight materials for vehicles.

Attend the most successful International Metal Injection Molding Conference in 2023

February 27–March 1, at the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa, CA or online!

Anchored by the Keynote Presentation “Megatrends in Near Net Shape Manufacturing” by Dr. Diran Apelian, FAPMI, University of California, Irvine, MIM2023 will feature over 25 technical presentations from worldwide industry experts. A tour of the Arburg Technology Center will be included for in person delegates.

APMI International's most prestigious award recognizes APMI members for their significant contributions to the goals, purpose, and mission of the organization as well as for a high-level of expertise in the technology, practice, or business of the industry. The 2023 Fellow Award recipient will receive elevation to Fellow status at PowderMet2023, during the Opening General Session on Monday, June 19, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 2023 recipient is Christopher T. Schade, Vice President of Advanced Materials, Hoeganaes Corporation.

General Motors announced a new round of capital investments for four U.S. plants, totaling $918 million, mainly for the production launch of a new, small block Gen6 V-8 engine, but also to increase output of GM’s battery electric vehicle (EV) products.