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In less than a month, join the leaders, innovators, and researchers shaping the future of powder metallurgy and particulate materials at WorldPM2026 — the premier international congress for our global PM community. This event delivers cutting-edge presentations, peer-reviewed research, and real-world case studies from world-class experts, making it the essential gathering for professionals across the entire powder materials supply chain.

WorldPM2026 is co-located with:

• AMPM2026 — International Conference on Additive Manufacturing with Powder Metallurgy
• Tungsten2026 — International conference on Tungsten, Refractory, and Hardmaterials)

This unique convergence brings three complementary conferences together under one roof, expanding technical depth and industry reach. Attendees benefit from access to a broader program, enhanced networking opportunities, and a comprehensive view of trends spanning powder metallurgy, additive manufacturing, tungsten, refractory, and hardmaterials technologies.

Why attend WorldPM2026?

• A world-class global technical program with over 300 presentations
  Explore the latest advancements in powder metallurgy, particulate materials, processing technologies, characterization, sustainability, and applications across diverse industries — from automotive and aerospace to energy, medical, and beyond.
• International collaboration at scale
  Connect with a truly global audience from 30 countries — researchers, manufacturers, suppliers, and end users. Exchange ideas, build partnerships, and discover new opportunities.
• Practical insights with immediate impact
  Gain actionable knowledge you can apply directly to product development, production optimization, quality control, and R&D initiatives.
• An exceptional host city
  Montréal — celebrated for its creativity, culture, and thriving technology ecosystem — WorldPM2026 offers an inspiring setting for learning, networking, and collaboration in one of the world’s premier conference destinations.

Who Should Attend?

• Materials scientists and engineers
• Powder metallurgy professionals
• Additive manufacturing specialists
• R&D and product development teams
• Quality and production managers
• Suppliers, equipment manufacturers, and service providers
• Academics and students focused on PM, AM, and refractory materials

Join us at WorldPM2026 to stay at the forefront of innovation, expand your professional network, and help shape the next generation of powder metallurgy and particulate materials technology.

Register now and be part of the global conversation driving the industry forward.

Learn More

Students from St. Marys Area High School’s Dutch Manufacturing (DM) program have partnered with the Community Education Center of Elk and Cameron Counties (CEC), and the Elk County Commissioners to design and produce “The U.S. Flag Coin” in celebration of America’s 250^th birthday in 2026.

The Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia, has expanded its Advanced Manufacturing Pilot Facility into a larger, artificial intelligence (AI)-focused manufacturing testbed designed to support companies, researchers, and students. The renovated 60,000-square-foot facility officially opened in April 2026 and provides a controlled environment where emerging AI and automation technologies can be tested before deployment in operational factories.

Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, Tennessee, have developed a new manufacturing approach that combines additive manufacturing (AM), with hot isostatic pressing (PM-HIP) to produce large, high-performance metal components for nuclear, energy, aerospace and medical applications.

A team of UK companies has successfully created a full recycling loop for rare earth materials used in electric vehicle (EV) motors — and Ford has confirmed the results work just as well as newly mined materials.

Rare earth elements such as neodymium, dysprosium and terbium are essential for the powerful magnets inside EV motors. However, most of the world’s supply comes from overseas, and recent export controls from China have raised concerns about shortages.