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The Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF) has announced that the WorldPM2026 program is now available online. Running June 25–29 in Montréal, WorldPM2026 brings together WorldPM, AMPM and Tungsten conferences to showcase the latest in powder metallurgy, metal additive manufacturing and particulate materials. The online program includes the full schedule, keynote details, oral and poster technical sessions, awards, and exhibitor listings—plus registration, hotel and visa information.

Attendees can plan technical tracks, view speaker guidance, and explore exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities. Visit the WorldPM2026 program page to review sessions and build your conference itinerary.

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The international conference for MIM—metal injection molding; CIM—ceramic injection molding; and CCIM— cemented carbide recently concluded in Jacksonville, Florida. The conference featured 18 technical presentations and a dozen commercial presentations by industry service providers.

Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC), Johnstown, Pennsylvania, has licensed its patented metal injection molded (MIM) ammunition technology marking a major step toward commercial production. First developed with the U.S. Army in 2014, CTC produced initial MIM cartridge case prototypes in 2016 and refined the design over a decade, earning two U.S. patents in 2023.

Arizona State University researchers have developed a method to 3D print microscale, nanoporous copper structures that expand the capabilities of metal additive manufacturing. Led by Assistant Professor Xiangfan Chen and Associate Professor Bruno Azeredo in the School of Manufacturing Systems and Networks, the team combined high-resolution micro continuous liquid interface production (µCLIP) with engineered nanoporous copper powders to lower sintering temperatures and accelerate printing.

Robins Air Force Base’s small but advanced additive manufacturing team at the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex is strengthening Air Force readiness by rapidly producing hard-to-source aircraft parts. The 402nd Commodities Maintenance Group’s Reverse Engineering, Additive, Design and Inspection (READI) Lab combines reverse engineering, 3D printing and specialized engineering services to sustain legacy platforms including the C-130, C-5, C-17, B-1, B-52, KC-135 and F-15.