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APICAM 2027 | SYDNEY
The 5th Asia-Pacific International Conference on Additive Manufacturing (APICAM) was created to provide an opportunity for industry professionals and thinkers to come together, share knowledge and engage in the type of networking that is vital to the furthering of the additive manufacturing industry.
Some of the leading minds in the field of additive manufacturing will give presentations on pressing issues and the ways in which innovations can navigate challenges. Important areas such as applications of additive manufacturing in the, biomedical, defence and aerospace industries will be covered by experts from each respective field.
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The Pacific Rim International Conference on Advanced Materials and Processing is held every three years, jointly sponsored by the Chinese Society for Metals (CSM), The Japan Institute of Metals (JIM), The Korean Institute of Metals and Materials (KIM), Materials Australia (MA), and The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society (TMS). We are excited to bring this to Australia in 2026!
Learn MoreVIC-TAS Branch - Gifkins Lecture
Magnesium Alloys: The Cinderella Story of Modern Metallurgy
Presented by Professor Jianfeng Nie | Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at Monash University
Light refreshments will be provided
Video available soon in the member portalCMatP Mini-Conference 2026
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The Materials Australia NSW branch invites members and non-members from NSW, Australia and the Asia-Pacific to view these presentations by our Certified Materials Professionals
Victoria | Tasmania Branch - Borland Forum 2026
The Borland Forum honours the memory of Dr Doug Borland who made a significant contribution to the study and teaching of metallurgy and materials engineering during his long and distinguished career.
The Borland Forum showcases high calibre postgraduate students nominated by their tertiary institution. The students each make a short presentation on their materials-related research project, and the top presenter will receive the Borland Forum Award.
Student Presentation and Poster Competition 2026
Venue: University of Wollongong
This is an exceptional opportunity for you to showcase your research, engage with peers and professionals in the Materials Science and Engineering community, and win recognition for your excellent work! More information on registering will be available soon
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From Materials Engineering to Automation and AI: A Mid-Career Journey
Speaker: Chris Bradshaw, SEA Global
This presentation follows the journey of a materials engineer learning computerised automation and AI to solve real engineering problems. Starting with only basic coding knowledge, it shows how engineers at any career stage can successfully adopt these technologies without formal training
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VIC-TAS Branch - Cross-Industry Connections: Careers, Skills and Opportunities
Join us and other associations for a networking extravaganza | Limited tickets available - book soon!
Join representatives from across Australia’s engineering and industry associations for an evening focused on careers, skills and opportunities across industry.
Cross-Industry Connections will bring together members of APGA, ASSDA, ACA, CIA, Materials Australia and GAA, creating an opportunity for professionals from different sectors to meet, exchange ideas and build connections beyond their usual industry networks.
Register your spot hereVIC-TAS - End of Year Event
Join us for an evening of drinks, canapés and interesting presentations. Hosted by Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick and Materials Australia with members of Materials Australia, The Australasian Corrosion Association Inc., Australian Ceramic Society, Australian Foundry Institute of Victoria
Speakers:
Prof. Nick Birbilis Deakin Distinguished Professor, FIEAUST, FNACE, FISE, FECS, FASM, FRSC
Executive Dean, Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment, Deakin University
“Some Insights into how Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping Materials andCorrosion Science”
Prof David Winkler Professor of Biochemistry and Chemistry, FRACI, FAFMC, FFACS
La Trobe University, La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science, Bundoora
“The promise of new technologies for design of next generation organic corrosion inhibitors”
Past Event Recordings
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Learn MoreWA Branch Expression of Interest
WA Branch is seeking expressions of interest from members, industry and kindred societies to participate in their Technical Program 2026. The program runs throughout the year from March till November on the second Monday of each month at North Metropolitan TAFE, East Perth. There is also the opportunity to host a site visit at your Company / Organisations premises as an alternative venue to North Metropolitan TAFE, East Perth.
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