Magnesium News 2017, February - International Magnesium Association

2017 World Magnesium Conference

The 2017 World Magnesium Conference will be held May 21-23, 2017 at the Shangri-La Hotel Singapore.

This is the premier international magnesium industry conference highlighting technological advances, innovative applications, and emerging developments in the global marketplace. Read more...

Exhibition & Sponsorship Opportunities are available. Read more...

IMA Webinar: Environmental Benefits of Magnesium in Transport Applications

Thursday, March 9, 2017
1:00-2:00 pm Eastern US (GMT -5:00)

Join Simone Ehrenberger for the results of IMA's study to access the life cycle assessment (LCA) of magnesium and its potential environmental benefits in transport applications. Get more information and Register Today!...

Call for 2017 Awards of Excellence &
Environmental Responsibility Award Entries

Deadline: Entries must be submitted to the IMA no later than Friday, March 3, 2017.

The International Magnesium Association (IMA) annually honors several organizations through its awards program. The IMA awards program features the Awards of Excellence and Environmental Responsibility Award.

The 2017 winning entries will be recognized during IMA's 2017 World Magnesium Conference, May 23-25, 2017 in Singapore. Winners will receive plaques and have their entry prominently displayed throughout the entire Conference.

IMA Welcomes Its Newest Members

IMA would like to welcome its newest members Magpro, LLC of Camden, Tennessee and Mg Serbien of Baljevac, Serbia.

For additional information on MagPro, please visit www.magprollc.com.
For additional information on Mg Serbien, please visit www.mg-serbien.com

Japan - Magnesium Newsletter (Oct)

The Japan Magnesium Association- http://magnesium.or.jp/

Nikon released large diameter telephoto zoom lens “AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR”　
Macrw Co., Ltd. developed lightest quad cane.
Yamaha Motor won the 51th Oyamada Medal award of the Japan Institute of Light Metals.
National Institute for Materials Science, developed rust-preventive coating material for multi-material.
Nissin electric Co., Ltd added to equip 650 ton cold chamber diecast machine for Automotive parts expansion.

Domestic Magnesium Market - September, 2016
(Source: September issue of Import/Export Statistics (customs clearance basis) of METI – Compiled by The Japan Magnesium Association)

Japan - Magnesium Newsletter (Nov)

The Japan Magnesium Association- http://magnesium.or.jp/

Kaname to renovate metal roof tile – 25 years durable terms, eying large-scale facilities.　
Fujikura Rubber Ltd announced magnesium air battery enabling to make 30 smartphones full charged at the same time in case of emergency.
“Renault brand” ultra-light folding bicycle weighs just 6.7 kg!
MT Energy & Solutions Co.,Ltd developed Acid-battery-type Power generation system in collaboration with carbon nanotube.

Domestic Magnesium Market -October, 2016
(Source: October issue of Import/Export Statistics (customs clearance basis) of METI – Compiled by The Japan Magnesium Association)

Strategic Raw Materials: EU kick-starts research project with 3 million in funding and 30 partners

With over 30 partners and 3 million euro funding from the European Commission, the project SCRREEN (Solutions for CRitical Raw Materials- European Expert Network) on strategic raw materials, is kicking off. Funded under the H2020, the project aims at the development of new strategies and technologies to improve availability of strategic raw materials through the involvement of Research Centers, Universities, Associations and European operators. The IMA has confirmed interest in the Expert Network already last year, and will be part of the Wider Network, receiving invitations to workshops, conferences and other events.

Click here for details.

Click here for the presentation "Non-ferrous Metals Manufacturing Industry: Vision for the Future and Actions Needed" by Laurent Bontoux and François J. Dessart, presented at the Raw Materials Week Brussels 2016.

IMA & GALM Work Together in the Promotion of Lightweight Manufacturing

IMA Members Qualify for a 15% Discount to GALM series conferences. Go to 6th Annual Global Automotive Lightweight Materials Europe 2017 and use code GALMEU17IMA at the checkout.