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    IMA World Magnesium 2021 Conference Invites Abstracts

    The 78th Annual World Magnesium Conference will take place August 25-27, 2021, in Fukuoka, Japan. The International Magnesium Association (IMA) is hosting the conference, which will highlight technological advances, innovative applications, and emerging developments in the magnesium industry global marketplace. Magnesium industry professionals will learn about the latest information and advances in magnesium processes, applications, […]

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    IMA Launches Virtual Demonstrator for Magnesium Automotive Products

    The International Magnesium Association (IMA) recently launched its 3D Magnesium Automotive Applications Demonstrator, showcasing the value of magnesium in lightweighting and utilization throughout vehicle production, from structural to body-in-white (BIW), to transmission components and interior applications. The new animated on-screen version of the demonstrator provides an interactive tool for visualizing magnesium parts used in serial production. Broken […]

  • A gearbox designed by castwerk was the winner of an Award of Excellence in the Automotive Cast Product design Category in 2019.

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    IMA Accepting Submissions for the Awards of Excellence and Environmental Responsibility Award

    The International Magnesium Association (IMA) is accepting submissions for its Awards of Excellence, as well as for its Environmental Responsibility Award. The 2020 winning entries will be recognized during the 77th Annual IMA World Magnesium Conference, which will be held on May 13-15, 2020 in Fukuoka, Japan. Winners will receive plaques and have their entry prominently […]

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    World Magnesium Conference – Call for Abstracts

    The International Magnesium Association (IMA) will host the  77th Annual IMA World Magnesium Conference on May 13-15, 2020, in Fukuoka, Japan. The conference is the premier international magnesium industry conference highlighting technological advances, innovative applications, and emerging developments in the global marketplace. This valuable conference will provide magnesium industry professionals with the latest information and advances on […]

  • A new alloy and forging process developed by Allite, Inc. is able to achieve the production of high quality magnesium forgings.

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    IMA Announces Awards of Excellence Winners

    The International Magnesium Association (IMA) honored their peers with the IMA Awards of Excellence, which were handed out at the 76th Annual World Magnesium Conference in Budapest. Established in 1962, the Awards of Excellence program is an annual award presented to companies for demonstrating outstanding examples of the different uses of magnesium, and presents a […]

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    Magnesium Bowl Gifted for IMA’s Diamond Anniversary

    In May 2018, the International Magnesium Association (IMA) celebrated their 75th Anniversary at the World Magnesium Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. The closing banquet consisted of a formal dining experience, a live New Orleans style band, dancing, and a celebration of many years of success for all of the attendees to enjoy. During the event, […]

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    IMA Publishes Flow Analysis on European Magnesium Recycling

    The International Magnesium Association (IMA) announced the findings of a comprehensive material flow analysis of magnesium in the EU for the year 2012. The report, Magnesium Recycling in the EU (pdf), was prepared during the first half of 2017 by Oakdene Hollins on behalf of the IMA and was based on valuable input received from both […]

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    IMA Announces 2017 Awards of Excellence

    Members of the International Magnesium Association (IMA) honored their peers with a series of awards, which were handed out at the 2017 World Magnesium Conference held May 23-25 in Singapore. A host of industry leaders attended the three-day conference and were on hand to congratulate award recipients. Honors annually bestowed by the IMA include four […]

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    IMA Calls for Magnesium Award Nominations

    The International Magnesium Association (IMA) annually honors several organizations through its awards program, which includes 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 have their entry prominently displayed throughout the entire conference. Awards of Excellence – The […]