MPIF to form trade association for additive manufacturing industry

The Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF), Princeton, N.J., has announced its intention to form a trade association for the metal additive manufacturing (AM) industry. An organizational meeting will be held at the conclusion of the AMPM2017 conference (www.ampm2017.org) on June 16 at the Bellagio Hotel, Las Vegas, from 9:30 a.m. until noon. Manufacturers of metal AM products, precursor materials, and equipment manufacturers that support the metal AM industry are welcome to attend. There is no fee to attend the organizational meeting.

Like the existing MPIF affiliated associations, the tentatively named Association for Metal Additive Manufacturing's (AMAM) main mission would be to increase the visibility and stature of metal AM within the industrial community and, in the process, enhance the metal AM industry's opportunities for continued growth.

To participate in the meeting, contact Jim Adams at jadams@mpif.org.