Apelian Receives 2015 John Campbell Medal
By MPI November 4, 2015
On October 10, 2015, Diran Apelian, Director of the Metal Processing Institute at WPI, received the prestigious John Campbell Medal from the Institute of Cast Metals Engineers at the Botanical Gardens in Birmingham, England. The award is named in honor of John Campbell, who presented the medal to Diran. Campbell is one of the world’s leading […]
MPI Celebrates 50 Years of Research
By MPI July 16, 2015
The Spring 2015 meeting of ACRC and CHTE included a gala event to celebrate the 50 combined years of research at the Metal Processing Institute (MPI): 30 years of ACRC research, 15 years of CHTE research, and 5 years of CR3 research. Watch this video to view the highlights of the many accomplishments of MPI. […]
ACRC and CHTE Annual Spring Meeting June 2-3, 2015
By MPI May 21, 2015
The upcoming ACRC and CHTE Spring Meetings will be held at WPI, Worcester, MA, beginning at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2nd (registration begins at 1:00 p.m.) and will adjourn Wednesday, June 3rd at 3:30 p.m. This year we are also celebrating 50 years of research: ACRC – 30 years, CHTE – 15 years, and […]
Rod Riek Awarded Merton C. Flemings Award
By MPI May 6, 2015
ACRC member Rod Riek is the winner of the 2015 Flemings award, which is given to individuals who significantly contribute to the commercial application of the solidification processing fundamentals. Rod has an impressive career. He is currently the principal at Material Insights LLC, a consultancy advising clients in materials and processing related issues, product development, […]
ACRC Posthumously Honors Jerry Kucharczyk with Witt Award
By MPI May 6, 2015
The prestigious ACRC Ray H. Witt Award is given every two years to those who exhibit leadership in the aluminum casting industry, who invest resources in its future, and educate and train new talent. At the 2015 ACRC June meeting, Jerry Kucharczyk will be honored posthumously. His family will be in attendance. “Jerry was a […]
David Weiss Awarded AFS John A. Penton Gold Medal
By MPI May 6, 2015
ACRC member David Weiss received the John A. Penton Gold Medal from the American Foundry Society (AFS) for pioneering work and his willingness to explore new technologies in aluminum, magnesium and metal matrix composite alloys, and leadership within AFS and the premium aluminum casting industry. Dave received the award at the 2015 MetalCasting Congress.
Eck Industries and Magna International Win Best in Class
By MPI May 6, 2015
ACRC members Eck Industries and Magna International win Best in Class at the 2015 AFS/Metal Casting Design & Purchasing Magazine Competition. Magna International Magna won best in class for its high pressure vacuum diecast multi-material lightweight vehicle front kick down rail for the automotive industry. This is a significant accomplishment for the casting industry. The […]
Apelian Receives Joan Hodges Queneau Palladium Medal
By MPI April 16, 2015
On April 20, the 2015 Joan Hodges Queneau Palladium Medal, the Audubon Society’s award, was presented by the American Association of Engineering Societies (AAES) to Diran Apelian, Director of the Metal Processing Institute at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Apelian was “selected for articulating an inspiring vision of sustainable stewardship of our earth’s resources and then rallying […]
Brajendra Mishra Appointed Associate Director of MPI
By MPI April 15, 2015
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) today announced that Brajendra Mishra, PhD, has been appointed associate director of the university’s Metal Processing Institute (MPI). Mishra, who will also serve as Kenneth G. Merriam Professor of Mechanical Engineering, will join the WPI faculty in August. As associate director of the MPI, Mishra will help oversee the largest industry-university […]