This document provides information about the upcoming International Conference on Powder Metallurgy & Particulate Materials to be held from January 19-21, 2015 in Mumbai, India. The conference is organized by the Powder Metallurgy Association of India and will include presentations on topics related to powder metallurgy and particulate materials. It provides details on registration, sponsorship opportunities, accommodation options, and includes the conference agenda, list of committee members and more logistical information.

1. PM 15
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON
POWDER METALLURGY & PARTICULATE
MATERIALS
+ EXHIBITION
&
41
st
ANNUAL TECHNICAL MEETING
Monday 19
th
to Wednesday 21
st
January 2015
The Powder Metallurgy Association of India an association of Indian and overseas PM professionals from industry,
research laboratories and academia is conducting its Annual International Conference for the year 2015 in Mumbai.
Mumbai
Monday 19
th
to Wednesday 21
st
January 2015
Victor Menezes Convention Centre (VMCC)
Indian Institute of Technology [IIT(B)] campus
Mumbai – 400076
Mumbai has a population of over 20 million. The majority of large Indian Industrial houses are based here, the Tatas,
Birlas, Essar, Fiat, Mahindras, Godrej, Johnson & Johnson, Ambanis, Firodias, Jindals, Biyanis, Eicher, Ordnance
Factories as well as scientific institutions like BARC, NPCL, IREL, TIFR and the Department of Atomic Energy
Conference Language: English
Powder metallurgy, the preferred net shaping method for manufacturing complex parts in steel, refractory, metals,
tungsten carbide and composites has been around for some time but is now getting a boost with increased energy
and environment consciousness. The development of life style & health devices, VVT, hybrid vehicles, electric
vehicles, fuel cells, catalytic converters, composite electrical contacts, advanced sensors, light weight components
and thermoelectric devices have been made possible by the science of Powder Metallurgy and Particulate Materials.
The conference addresses these and related developments by way of presentations made by experts in each field
during the plenary sessions.

2. Special sessions in previous conferences covered the subjects of Powder Injection Moulding (PIM), Additive
Manufacturing and Functionally Gradient Material.
In this conference a special session will cover Developments in Engineering Ceramics.
Topics
• Modeling of PM parts & processes
• Materials & alloy development
• Powder production & characterisation
• Compaction & other forming processes
• Compaction equipment
• Sintering & sintering equipment
• Hard metals
• Diamond tools
• Refractory metals
• Ceramics & composites
• Materials for aerospace and defence applications
• Testing & evaluation of PM parts
• Health, safety & environment
• Materials for alternative energy generation
• Advanced processing equipment
• Medical applications
• PIM (MIM & CIM) technology
• Laser sintering, cladding and coating
• Magnetic materials, SMC & hard magnets
• Additive manufacturing
Abstract Submission
Extended abstracts (1000 words, max. 2 figures) of papers for oral as well as poster presentation may be submitted
electronically atwww.pmai.in/pm15 before the deadline. All accepted extended abstracts will be published in the
conference guide and distributed to all delegates.
Dead lines

3. *
Only complete papers that are received by
the deadline and presented in the
conference will be published in either the
Transactions of PMAI (after peer review) or
the Proceedings of the Conference or both
and be eligible for awards.
Sponsorship
Platinum Sponsorship Rs.98,000/- (USD 2,800/-)
Benefits
2 free delegate registrations, 1 page company profile plus 1 page advertisement
in the conference guide, 50% discount on one exhibition stall, Company name
and logo on backdrops & banners.
Note: Rupee payments are applicable only for firms / companies incorporated in
India
Gold Sponsorship Rs.68,000/- (USD 1943/-)
Benefits
1 delegate, 1 page company profile or advertisement in the conference guide.
Company name and logo on backdrops & banners.
Note: Rupee payments are applicable only for firms / companies incorporated in
India
Distribution of leaflets Rs.15,000/- (USD 429/-)
Benefits
Leaflet will be placed in each delegate kit bag
Click for sponsorship registration
Advertising in the Conference Guide (full colour)
Advertisement in Conference Guide / Souvenir
Fee
INR USD
Front Inner Cover 25000 714
Back Cover 50000 1429
Submission of abstracts for oral & poster
presentations
Oct 30, 2014
Acceptance of abstracts Nov 15, 2014
Application for best PM product award Dec 31 , 2014
Submission of the complete paper * Dec 31 , 2014

4. Back Inner Cover 25000 714
Full Page 10000 286
Other opportunities
PMAI is open for discussion on other sponsorship opportunities like, Delegate kit bag, Note pad,
Pen, Lanyard, Gala dinner + Alcoholic beverages and other innovative ideas.
Exhibition (open to the public)
• A limited number of pre-fabricated (2Mx3M) stalls are available to PM parts manufacturers and suppliers of
materials and equipment to the PM industry.
• Stall allocation will be decided by PMAI, being a small exhibition there will be no significant advantage of
stall positioning.
• Exhibitors in previous PMAI conferences will be given preference in order of the number of times exhibited.
• Max. power of 230 V A.C, single phase, 6 Amps, will be provided. The exhibition is in a conference hall, only
hand carried exhibits allowed.
• Each stall will include Aluminum frame & wall panels, Name on facia, Electricity (one 6 amp socket),
Carpeting, Lighting (3 Spotlights), one table, two chairs and one dustbin.
• Each stall is priced at Rs.67,416/- (USD 1714/-).
• Exhibitors will be listed in the conference guide and are entitled to one free delegate registration and food
coupons for one person per stall.
Write to us at conadmin@pmai.in for stall booking.
Awards for Students & Young Professionals

5. • PMAI BEST PRODUCT AWARDS
These awards are given for the best PM product (raw materials, equipments, processes & PM parts)
developed in India which is in commercial production. The product should be displayed along with a write-up
not exceeding 1000 words on the features of the product, the process and the use it is put to. A high
resolution photograph is also necessary. Prototypes and concept parts are not eligible.
International Visitors Information
Visa
Passport and Visa requirements
All foreigners entering India needs a visa. Apply as early as possible, terror alerts frequently delay visa issue.
Visa application forms are available at the Indian Mission in the country where the applicant resides or can be
downloaded fromhttps://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/.
There is no provision of 'Visa on Arrival' in India (very few exceptions) and no fee is charged for immigration facilities
at the airports.
Delegates who require an invitation for visa application to attend the conference can write
to: conadmin@pmai.in after registration.
Visa Types:
Tourist Visa
Validity: 6 months. The applicant is required to submit documents in proof of his financial standing. Tourists traveling
in groups of not less than four members under the auspices of a recognized travel agency may be considered for
grant of collective tourist visa.
Business Visa
Validity: One or more years with multiple-entry. A letter from the sponsoring organization indicating nature of
business, probable duration of stay, places and organizations to be visited incorporating there in a guarantee to meet
maintenance expenses, etc. should accompany the application.
Conference Visa
Conference Visa is issued for attending conference / seminar / meeting in India. A letter of invitation is to be
submitted along with the visa application. Delegates coming to attend conferences may combine tourism with
attending conferences.

6. Accommodation & Transportation
A complimentary hourly bus service is available from the hotels listed below to the venue and back. Transportation is
also available on demand from the venue to the Indian Institute of Technology main gate.
Hotels
Indicative prices *
Room
Categery
Single Double
Rs Rs
Renaissance Mumbai Convention Centre Hotel, Powai Standard 10,500 11,000
Email: rhi.bombr.reservations@renaissancehotels.com
RAMADA Powai Superior 6,500 7,000
Deluxe 7,500 8,000
Email: reservation@ramadapowai.com
The Residence Hotel & Apartments, Powai Standard 5,000 5,500
Deluxe 6,000 6,500
Email: roombookings@theresidencehotel.com
Rodas - An Ecotel Hotel, Powai Deluxe 6,000 6,500
Executive 6,500 7,000
Email: res@rodashotel.com
*Above prices are exclusive of taxes which vary with the size of the establishment.
* Lower prices can be obtained when booking online or through a travel agent.
Delegate Registration

7. • Register
• Confirm
First Name *
Last name *
Company / Institution *
Designation
Address *
City/ Town *
State/Province *
Pin code *
Country *
Telephone * (add country code) Mobile
Email (work) * Email (home)
Payment Options: (Payment is to be made out to “Powder Metallurgy Association of India”)
By Cheques or Demand Drafts Inland wire transfer (RTGS) Overseas wire transfers in USD
Send it along with a covering note to:
Treasurer
Powder Metallurgy Association of
India
B 1002 Kingston, High Street,
Hiranandani Complex, Powai,
Mumbai - 400076, India
Bank : Canara Bank
Branch : IIT Powai branch
Account No.: 2724101092229
IFSC Code : CNRB0002724
Remit to Citi Bank NA, New York
(Swift Code: CITIUS33) For credit to
Canara Bank, International Division
Account No: 36053796, Swift Code:
CNRBINBBBID. For further credit to
Account No: 2724101092229 favoring
Powder Metallurgy Association Of
India, Canara Bank, IIT Powai,
Mumbai, India. Payment order to be
sent in Swift Message TYPE MT103,
SWIFT CODE: CNRBINBBBIT

8. *
Mandatory entries
Committee Members
CONVENER CO-CONVENER
Prof. P.Ramakrishnan
email: convener@pmai.in
prrmpm@yahoo.com
Prof. T. Rama Mohan
email: convener@pmai.in
ramamohant@gmail.com
INTERNATIONAL LIASION COMMITTEE
Alzati, Luigi Timcal Graphite, Switzerland
Bondarenko, B. I. NA Science, Ukraine
Chang, Yao-Wen National University, Taiwan.
Collemon, Andrew Sandvik Osprey, UK
Daver, Edul Daver Foundation, USA
Jian, Shao Shanghai Auto PM Co, PRC
Kurt, Adem Gazi University, Turkey
Lavallee, Greg Rio Tinto, Canada
Molins, Cesar, Jr. AMES. S.A, Spain
Narasimhan, K. S. Hoeganaes Corp. USA
Nees, Norbert SMS Meer, Germany
Ortner, H. M. RM & HM, Austria
Pierson Jean-Marie Dorst, Germany
Rang, Cai SATIPM, PRC
Schneider, Eckart Höganäs, Sweden
Söderhjelm, H. Höganäs., Sweden
Suk Jong, L-Kong KPMI, South Korea
Tetsuo Ito JPMA, Japan
Williams, Nick Inovar Communication, UK

9. Xiang, Xiong SATIPM, PRC
Zoz, Henning ZOZ Group, Germany
NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Aagarwala, P. M. SLM Metal, Rourkela
Arun Kumar BARC, Mumbai
Balasubramanium, K. NFTDC, Hyderabad
Chakravartty, J. K. BARC, Mumbai
Chourasia, S. K. HAPP, Trichy
Dusane, R. O. IIT Bombay, Mumbai
Gokhale, A. A. DMRL, Hyderabad
Gopinath, N. Fluidtherm, Chennai
Malakondaih, G. DRDO, Delhi
Manna, lndranil IIT, Kanpur
Nighojkar, Hemant GKN Sintermetals, Pune
Prahlada DIAT, Pune
Jignesh V Raval Sintercom India
Saibaba, N. NFC, Hyderabad
Singh, Vinod Kumar Ordinance Factories, Kolkata
Sivan, P. N. S. Sintbush, Mumbai
Srinivasan, V. Hoganas India, Pune
Sud, Virendra Pometon, India
Sundararajan, G. ARCI, Hyderabad
Thanekar, B. S. Speciality Sintered, Pune
Varshney, Deepak Star Sintered, Noida
Venkataramani, N. IIT Bombay, Mumbai
TECHNICAL PROGRAMS COMMITTEE
Ashok, S. Hoganas India, Pune
Parag Bhargava IIT Bombay, Mumbai

10. Chandrachud, Narsi Industry Expert, Pune
Dhabade, Vikram IIT Roorkee
Dhokey, N. B. College of Engg., Pune
Joshi, P. B. M. S. University, Baroda
Karanjai, Malobika ARCI, Hyderabad
Nandy, T. K. DMRL, Hyderabad
Madan Gopal, K. BARC, Mumbai
Raghunathan, V. Fluidtherm, Chennai
Robi, P. S. IIT Guwahati
Sankaranarayana, M. DMRL, Hyderabad
Sarma, Bijoy Voxtur, Hyderabad
Sastry, I. S. R. Hyderabad
Sethia Rajendra GKN
Shrikant Joshi ARCI, Hyderabad
Singhal, Vivek Stay Sharp, Mumbai
Sinha, P. K. BARC, Mumbai
Soni, P. R. MNIT, Jaipur
Tiwari, A. N. Retd. Prof., IIT Bombay
Upadhyaya, Anish IIT Kanpur
Viplava Kumar, J. MGIT, Hyderabad
ORGANISING COMMITTEE
Date, P. P. IIT Bombay, Mumbai
Gore, Aniket Ceramet, Mumbai
Grover, Deepak Hoganas India, Pune
Mahata, Tarashankar BARC, Mumbai
Mallick Sudhanshu IIT Bombay, Mumbai
Mukhopadhyay, A. IIT Bombay, Mumbai
Murli Gopal, K. Novoken, Mumbai
Narkhede, N. Speciality Sintered, Pune

11. Nipanikar, Mahesh Hoganas India, Pune
Karunakaran, K. P. IIT Bombay, Mumbai
Prabhu, N. IIT Bombay, Mumbai
Prakash Deep BARC, Mumbai
Rajeev Sherry Rio Tinto, India
Sachdeva, J. S. Newmet, Mumbai
Sastry, I. S. R. Hyderabad
Suhas S. Joshi IIT Bombay, Mumbai
Venkateswaran, C. Fluidtherm, Chennai
Viswanathan, N. S. PMAI, Chennai