7International Conference on Injection Moldingof Metals, Ceramics and Carbides

FEBRUARY 27–MARCH 1 • ORLANDOHilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, FL

REGISTER BY JANUARY 20 AND SAVE!

Plan to Attend the OnlyInternationalPowder and Metal InjectionMolding Event of the Year!CONFERENCE CHAIRMEN:

Stefan Joens Mike StuckyElnik Systems, LLC Norwood Injection Technologies

PLUS OPTIONAL...

Powder Injection Molding TutorialMonday, February 27

Conducted by: Randall M. German, FAPMI

Sponsored by: Metal Injection Molding Association

Hilton Orlando

7International Conference on Injection Moldingof Metals, Ceramics and Carbides

FEBRUARY 27–MARCH 1 • ORLANDOHilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, FL

REGISTER BY JANUARY 20 AND SAVE!

Powder Injection Molding TutorialMonday, February 27 Conducted by: Randall M. German, FAPMIProfessor Emeritus, San Diego State University

This course will provide a basis for determining options, uses, properties,applications, and opportunities for cost-effective PIM manufacturing. Individuals who will benefit fromthe tutorial include engineers, business managers, procurement managers, component designers, and technicians. This course is a must for consumers of PIM components and organizations that areexploring the opportunities associated with developing their own PIM manufacturing facilities.Registrants will receive the publication Metal Injection Molding—A Comprehensive MIM Design Guide.

PLUS OPTIONAL...

Sponsored by the Metal Injection Molding Association, atrade association of MPIF, and its affiliate APMI International

Special Opportunity:All conference and tutorial registrants will receive InjectionMolding of Metals and Ceramics & MPIF Standard 35, MaterialsStandards for Metal Injection Molded Parts with their registration.The publications will be distributed at the conference.

CONFERENCE CHAIRMEN:Stefan Joens Mike StuckyElnik Systems, LLC Norwood Injection Technologies

Make plans to attend the only international powder and metal injection molding event of the year!The PIM industry (MIM—metal injection molding; CIM—ceramic injection molding; and CCIM—cemented carbide injection molding) has estimated sales of $1.5 billion and could possibly doublein a span of five years. With this continued growth and interest, the industry has realized majortechnological advances and overcome numerous business challenges.

The objective of the conference is to explore these advances, assist in the transfer of technology,and investigate new developments in the field of injection molding of metals, ceramics, andcarbides.

The conference is targeted at product designers, engineers, consumers, manufacturers,researchers, educators, and students. All individuals with an interest in this fascinating technologyand application of its parts are encouraged to attend.

tuesday, february 28

Tutorial9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (includes lunch)Powder Injection Molding Tutorial Randall M. German, FAPMI San Diego State University

This optional course, which requires a separate registration fee, is an ideal way for anyonelooking for a solid grounding in the technologyof PIM to obtain a comprehensive foundation ina short period of time.

Topics that will be covered include:

Introduction to the manufacturing processes: feedstocks, molding, debinding, sintering, andfinishing

Definition of what constitutes a viable PIMcomponent

Selection of materials based on component expectations and required properties

Assessment of the critical features ofdimensional accuracy and materialperformance

Comparison of PIM to competing technologies

Review of the economical advantages of PIM

New applications, emerging markets, andexamples of products never thought possiblein net-shape manufacturing until PIM

6:00–7:30 p.m.

TABLETOP EXHIBITION & NETWORKING RECEPTION

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 20178:00–9:00 a.m. Registration 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. PIM Tutorial (includes lunch)5:00–6:00 p.m. Welcome Reception

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 20177:00–8:00 a.m. Registration & Continental

Breakfast8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Program (includes lunch)6:00–7:30 p.m. Tabletop Exhibition/

Networking Reception

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 20177:00–8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Program (includes lunch)

monday, february 27

DESIGN CASE STUDIESCase studies will be presented

throughout the conference

wednesday, march 1

Daily Schedule

Timetable

Effects of Nb on Mechanical andCorrosion Performance of 430L Made byMIM via Prealloy and Master Alloy Routes(UK)Martin A. Kearns, Sandvik Osprey Ltd.

Achieving High-Density 316L Parts withBinder Jetting 3D Printing as aComplement to MIM (USA)Andrew Klein, ExOne

Impact of Particle Size and Distributionon Mechanical Properties of Porous Metal(USA)Lucas W. Skelly, Advanced FormingTechnology

Direct Metal Printing—Low-Volume DirectMetal Parts in Days with No Tooling (USA)Paul Miller, 3D Systems

Additive Manufacturing of MetallicComponents with the ARBURG PlasticFreeforming (Germany)Quirin Spiller, WBK Institute ofProduction/Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

Hydrogen Generation Eases Compliancefor MIM Producers (USA)David E. Wolff, Proton OnSite

Technology Showcase: MIM Parts Withoutthe Mold (USA)Matthew Petros, 3DEO, Inc.

Impacts of Tungsten-Based Heavy AlloyChemistry Variation on Ductility of MIMComponents (USA)Mathew Sexton, FloMet

Aluminum MIM—Aluminum Alloy PowderOptions and Properties (USA) Jessu Joys, U.S. Metal Powders

NanoParticle Jetting Technology fromXJET—Redefining Metal AdditiveManufacturing (Israel)Dror Danai, XJET Ltd.

Biocompatibility of ComponentsProduced by Titanium MIM (USA)Jobe Piemme, Praxis Powder Technology,Inc.

Influence of Sintering Atmosphere in theHardness and Corrosion Resistance of 17-4 PH Stainless Steel Produced fromPowder Injection Molding Process (Brazil)Willian J. Freitas, 3M Brazil

Sintering Densification Behavior of MetalInjection Molded Tungsten Parts viaFluidize Bed Jet Milling (China)Mingli Qin, Institute for Advanced Materialsand Technology

TECHNOLOGICAL PROCESS & PRODUCTINNOVATIONSThese presentations will take place intermittentlythroughout the day on Tuesday, February 28

Understanding Statistical Control ofInjection Molding Varying RegrindPercentages of MIM Feedstock (USA)Kevin V. Backoefer, Advanced FormingTechnology

Heat Treatment of MIM Parts by HotIsostatic Pressing (USA, Sweden)Anders Eklund, Quintus Technologies, LLC

Influence of Process Parameter on theQuality of MIM Parts (Germany)Uwe Haupt, ARBURG GmbH + Co.

Using Standard MIM Powders with BinderJetting 3D Printing (USA)Andrew Klein, ExOne

Quantification of Binder-Powder-Processing Tool Intereactions During PIMProcessing (Czech Republic)Berenika Hausnerova, Tomas BataUniversity in Zlin

“Black” Titanium via MIM (USA)Joe Grohowski, Praxis Powder Technology,Inc.

Increasing the Debind ProcessPerformance with an EnvironmentallySafer Solvent and High-Binder RemovalCapability (Brazil)Willian J. Freitas, 3M Brazil

OPENING KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONMIM Component Needs from the Perspective of a MedicalDevice CustomerGary JaworekJohnson & JohnsonEthicon Surgical CareThis presentation will review J&J productapplications and why MIM components arecritical to its performance, while minimizingprocess risk.

General Information

Visit MIM2017.org to register

CONFERENCE & TUTORIAL LOCATION:Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista1751 Hotel Plaza BlvdLake Buena Vista, FL407-827-4000hiltonorlandolakebuenavista.com

REGISTRATION AND FEES:All those planning to attend the PIM Tutorial and/or theMIM2017 conference must register and receive badges. TheMIM2017 conference registration fee includes participation inthe Monday welcome reception, Tuesday & Wednesdaytechnical programs, tabletop exhibit and reception, refreshmentbreaks, breakfasts, and lunches. The optional PIM Tutorial is anadditional fee.

Members of MPIF and APMI have special rates. Advanced andlate registration rates are offered, as well as special rates forspeakers and exhibitors.

EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION:All exhibitor personnel must register for the conference byselecting either of the two exhibitor options shown.

REGISTRATION CANCELLATION POLICY:Registration fees will be refunded in full if a written request isreceived no later than January 20. Thereafter, written requestsreceived up to February 17 will be subject to $325 cancellationfee. Registrants who fail to attend, and who have not cancelledas noted, are liable for the entire fee. Substitutions of attendeescan be made at any time.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS:A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hilton Orlando LakeBuena Vista. Register early to guarantee group rates at thehotel. Higher rates may apply once our room block is filledor after the advance registration deadline of January 20. Allroom reservations must be made through MPIF via your onlineconference registration at MIM2017.org. Credit card informationis required in order to process your reservation. Roomreservations will be acknowledged by e-mail.

Special Conference Rate: Single (one person) or Double (twopeople): $205.00 + taxes per night

Hotel Reservation Changes or Cancellations: You will beable to access your reservation online and make theappropriate changes up until January 20. Thereafter, contact thehotel directly.

Hotel Reservation, Deposit & Cancellation Policy: Your creditcard will be held to guarantee your reservation. The hotelcancellation policy is 72 hours prior to arrival without penalty.

SUGGESTED DRESS:The suggested dress for all activities is business casual.

REQUEST FOR FOREIGN VISAS:Special letters of invitation that can be used in applying forentrance visas will be provided to participants upon writtenrequest to Stephanie Schember at sschember@mpif.org.Request a letter of invitation at MIM2017.org.

Advance Paid Afterby Jan. 20 Jan. 20

Conference RegistrationIncludes all conference sessions and meal eventsDoes not include optional PIM Tutorial (see below)

Employees of MPIF Member Co. $1,100 $1,200APMI Members 1,200 1,300Non-Members 1,400 1,500Technical Session Speakers 1,000 1,100

Exhibitor Registration(Required of all exhibitor staff personnel)

Exhibitor Option 1 1,000 1,100Full Conference AttendanceIncludes all conference events as above

Exhibitor Option 2 250 300Monday Welcome Reception, Tuesday Luncheon, andTabletop Exhibition & Networking Reception only

Optional PIM Tutorial RegistrationIncludes lunch $600 $700

Registration Fees

ADVANCE REGISTRATION:Take advantage of special early registration discounts andspecial group hotel rates by registering in advance online beforeJanuary 20. If you do not receive a “RegistrationAcknowledgement” by e-mail within 2–3 business days, pleasecontact Stephanie Schember at sschember@mpif.org.

TO REGISTER:All registrations must be made online through the MPIF websitevia MIM2017.org. Any problems or questions please contactMPIF at 609-452-7700.

CONFERENCE CANCELLATION POLICY:MPIF may cancel or postpone this program because ofunforeseen circumstances. If a program is cancelled orpostponed, MPIF will refund registration fees but cannot be heldresponsible for any other related costs, charges, or expenses,including cancellation/change charges assessed by airlines ortravel agencies.

Programming is subject to change.

Metal Powder Industries Federation105 College Road East

Princeton, NJ 08540-6692Phone: 609-452-7700 Fax: 609-987-8523 mpif.org