Gearing Up for the Future: PM Breakthroughs in Automotive Engineering
Introduction:
The automotive sector is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its history. The shift towards electrification, lightweighting, and sustainable mobility is creating new opportunities for innovative manufacturing solutions. Powder Metallurgy (PM) is uniquely positioned to meet these challenges, offering high-performance components, efficient material use, and design flexibility.
💥 Special Feature – Partnership with 3D Print Lyon 2026
This seminar will be held in partnership with and in parallel to the 3D Print Lyon event, taking place June 2–4, 2026 at Eurexpo, Lyon.
Thanks to our partnership, participation in the seminars will be free of charge for non-exhibiting attendees. This unique collaboration allows professionals active or interested in Powder Metallurgy industries to benefit from a dual experience:
- Explore the 3D Print exhibition (June 2–4, 2026, Eurexpo, Lyon), a premier event fully dedicated to additive manufacturing, gaining valuable insights into the latest AM technologies and trends.
- Attend both the Automotive and Energy PM Seminars during the same week, making it an unmissable gathering for innovation, networking, and cross-sector collaboration.
More about the exhibition: 3D Print Lyon website.
Scope and Topics
This seminar will explore how PM technologies contribute to both traditional and electric vehicles, with a focus on performance, qualification, and innovation. Topics will include:
- PM in ePowertrain systems: gears, rotors, and magnetic components
- Lightweight structural parts and high-strength steels
- Friction materials for braking systems
- Additive manufacturing of automotive prototypes and production parts
- PM solutions for thermal management and energy efficiency
- Recycling and circular economy in automotive PM supply chains
- Standardization, normalization, and qualification of PM processes in automotive applications
- Statistics and market insights on PM & AM adoption in the automotive sector
- Contributions of PM to innovation for mobility
Target Audience
The seminar is designed for a broad range of participants, including:
- End-users in the automotive and mobility sectors
- Automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers
- PM part producers and material suppliers
- Equipment suppliers for production and testing
- Researchers and engineers in innovation for mobility
- Students and young professionals eager to discover PM opportunities in the automotive business
- Industry professionals seeking sustainable manufacturing solutions
Why Attend
Participants will gain insights into the latest PM developments driving the automotive industry forward, network with experts, and explore opportunities for collaboration. If you want to attend as a visitor, register here via the 3D Print Lyon visitor registration link to secure your badge and access to the EPMA seminars. (don’t forget to tick the seminar box in the step 3 of the form).
Organisation of the Seminar
- Around 10 technical speeches covering the latest PM innovations in the automotive sector
- 2 interactive round tables to foster debate and exchange between experts, end-users, and suppliers
- Free to attend for non-exhibiting participants (thanks to the 3D Print Lyon partnership)
- Lunch on site, to be paid individually by each participant
Propose your speech
If you have an interesting topic that fits our seminar scope, apply to speak at the seminar by filling this form online! You will have to indicate the title and a short abstract for your talk and add your personal details to be contacted. The deadline for submission is 31st January 2026.