PowderMet 2010 - MPIF/APMI International Conference on Powder Metallurgy & Particulate Materials

June 27-30
Hollywood (Ft. Lauderdale),
Florida, USA
www.mpif.org

PowderMet 2010 is organised by the MPIF

Please note that the information provided on this page is correct as of May 2010. For further details and to register for the conference please visit www.mpif.org

• TECHNICAL PROGRAM
  Over 170 worldwide industry experts will present the latest in powder metallurgy andparticulate materials. Visit www.mpif.org to find the latest conference program with complete abstracts, schedule of events and listing of exhibitors.
  
• SPECIAL CONFERENCE EVENTS
  Including special guest speakers, luncheons, Sunday evening’s welcome reception and Tuesday evening’s dinner and main social event.
  
• TRADE EXHIBITION
  100 booths showcasing leading suppliers of powder metallurgy and particulate materials processing equipment, powders, and products.
  

CONFERENCE VENUE & HOTEL

All conference events will take place at:

The Westin Diplomat
3555 South Ocean Drive
Hollywood, FL 33019
Phone:+1 954-602-6000
Fax: +1 954-602-8908

www.westin.com/diplomat

EVENT SCHEDULE

MONDAY, JUNE 28

7:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (07:00–16:30)
Poster Display

8:00–9:30 a.m. (08:00–09:30)
OPENING GENERAL SESSION
Keynote Presentation: The Greening of Business: Why It’s Not Optional and How to Profit From It
Andrew Winston, Winston Eco-Strategies, LLC

9:45–11:15 a.m. (09:45–11:15)
TECHNICAL SESSIONS:
Session 1: Testing & Evaluation
Session 2: Sintering I: Sintered Properties
Session 3: Coating & Functionally Graded Materials
Session 4 : Low-Alloy Steel

9:45 a.m.–Noon (09:45–12:00)
EXHIBIT OPENS

9:45 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (09:45–16:30)
SPECIAL INTEREST PROGRAMS:
SIP1: Global Automotive Change: The Move to the Eco-Car, Parts 1 & 2 (of 2)
SIP2: Advances in Tooling to Meet Today’s Demanding PM Applications, Parts 1 & 2 (of 2)
SIP3: Advances in Nanoparticle Science & Technology, Parts 1 & 2 (of 3)

1:45–4:30 p.m. (13:45–16:30)
EXHIBIT OPEN
Cookie Break: 1:45–2:30 p.m.
Stop by the exhibit hall for an afternoon snack and see the latest in PM equipment, powder, products, and services.

3:00–4:30 p.m. (15:00–16:30)
TECHNICAL SESSIONS:
Session 5: PIM I: Properties
Session 6: Sintering II: Furnace Control
Session 7: Composite Materials
Session 8: Fatigue

TUESDAY, JUNE 29

7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (07:00–17:00)
Poster Display

8:00–9:30 a.m. (08:00–09:30)
TECHNICAL SESSIONS:
Session 9: PIM II: Stainless Steels
Session 10: PM Steels I
Session 11: Advances in Compaction Equipment
Session 12: Hardmetals

8:00–9:30 a.m. (08:00–09:30)
SPECIAL INTEREST PROGRAM:
SIP3: Advances in Nanoparticle Science & Technology, Part 3 (of 3)

8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (08:00–17:00)
SPECIAL INTEREST PROGRAMS:
SIP4: Rapid Manufacturing and Direct Manufacturing of Metal Parts, Parts 1, 2 & 3 (of 3)
SIP5: The Characterization and Testing of Metal Powders and PM Products, Parts 1, 2 & 3 (of 4)

9:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m. (09:30–12:15)
EXHIBIT OPEN
Coffee Break: 9:30–10:45 a.m.
Stop by the exhibit hall for a cup ofcoffee and see the latest in PM equipment, powder, products, and services.

10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m (10:45–12:15)
TECHNICAL SESSIONS:
Session 13: PIM III: Titanium Alloys
Session 14: PM Steels II
Session 15: Atomization I
Session 16: Refractory Metals
Session 17: Surface Coatings

2:00–3:30 p.m. (14:00–15:30)
Poster Display—Authors Available
Authors will be available for discussion and consultation.

2:00–5:00 p.m. (14:00–17:00)
EXHIBIT OPEN
Ice Cream Break: 2:00–3:00 p.m.
Invite your family to stop by the exhibit hall for an afternoon snack and see the latest in PM equipment, powder, products, and services.

3:30–5:00 p.m. (15:30–17:00)
TECHNICAL SESSIONS:
Session 18: PIM IV: Ceramic Materials
Session 19: Magnetic Materials
Session 20: Atomization II
Session 21: Brazing & Shot Peening

3:30–5:00 p.m. (15:30–17:00)
SPECIAL INTEREST PROGRAM:
SIP6: Machinability of PM Components: Materials, Processes, and Beyond, Part 1 (of 4)

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30

7:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (07:00–13:00)
Poster Display

8:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m. (08:00–9:30)
SPECIAL INTEREST PROGRAM:
SIP5: The Characterization and Testing of Metal Powders and PM Products, Part 4 (of 4)

8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (08:00–14:00)
SPECIAL INTEREST PROGRAM:
SIP6: Machinability of PM Components: Materials, Processes, and Beyond, Parts 2, 3 & 4 (of 4)

9:45–11:15 a.m. (09:45–11:15)
TECHNICAL SESSIONS:
Session 26: Powder Synthesis II
Session 27: High-Density Processing
Session 28: Nanomaterial Consolidation
Session 29: PM Aluminum Alloys
Session 30: Computer Simulation of PM Processes

11:30–1:00 p.m. (11:30–13:00)
TECHNICAL SESSIONS:
Session 31: Advances in Titanium PM
Session 32: Material Properties
Session 33: Powder Fabrication
Session 34: Process Property Relationships in PM