Moe Khaleel, associate laboratory director, National Security Sciences, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, shakes hands with Carol L. Silva, interim vice president for research and partnerships, University of Oklahoma, during the signing ceremony. Credit: University of Oklahoma

The University of Oklahoma and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have entered a strategic collaboration to establish a cutting-edge additive manufacturing center based in Norman, OK. Building on the university’s existing Sooner Advanced Manufacturing Laboratory and ORNL’s Manufacturing Demonstration Facility, the new center will focus on pioneering additive manufacturing (AM) solutions for aerospace and national defense needs.

The Center for Powder Metallurgy Technology (CPMT) has published a Powder Metallurgy Tooling Materials Design Guide. The guide is designed to assist tool designers and engineers in optimizing the cost and performance of the tool materials they specify for all compaction and sizing tooling. 

Break out your vinyl albums. A new generation cartridge enhances the listening experience for analogue music enthusiasts. The MIM honeycomb-structured cores are made from stainless steel, and the cores are vital in providing superior mechanical stability, essential for precise sound reproduction.

Get ready to blast off into the future of powder metallurgy and metal additive manufacturing! In just over 5 weeks, Phoenix, Arizona, will become the epicenter of innovation as PowderMet2025 & AMPM2025 explodes onto the scene from June 15–18, 2025!

This isn't just a conference; it's a high-octane opportunity to immerse yourself in the latest breakthroughs, connect with industry titans, and propel your career to new heights. Prepare to be amazed by innovative technologies, revolutionary metal powders, and groundbreaking processing techniques.

The MPIF Standard 35-AM Materials Standards for Metal Additive Manufactured Parts - 2025 Edition has been released! This inaugural standard is an essential resource for the 3D-printing industry, facilitating the development of new applications and markets.

Developed by the members of MPIF’s Association for Metal Additive Manufacturing (AMAM), this section of MPIF Standard 35 expands upon existing and universally accepted powder metallurgy materials standards for metal injection molding, conventional PM structural, PM self-lubricating bearings, and powder forged PF materials. This comprehensive standard is invaluable for professionals in the metal AM field.

Visit the www.MPIF.org Publications Tab to purchase a copy. To learn more about or join AMAM, visit  www.AMAMweb.org.