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In the Medical/Dental Category for MIM components, an award was given to ARC Group Worldwide for this pusher used in the ratcheting assembly for the consistent placement of high viscosity adhesives used as an alternative to sutures or staples in surgical procedures. A Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF) 2021 PM Design Excellence Awards Competition winner, the pusher required no machining. The winners in the 2021 Powder Metallurgy (PM) Design Excellence Awards competition, sponsored by the Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF),…

In the Hand Tools/Recreation Category for MIM components, a Grand Prize was also awarded to ARC Group Worldwide for a quick-disconnect assembly used for a variety of small handheld devices such as binoculars, cameras, and firearms. Utilizing MIM allowed for a near-net-shape molded assembly and enabled the incorporation of smooth transitions and rounded edges, as well as the elimination of any machining marks on the visible portions of the parts. The winners in the 2021 Powder Metallurgy (PM) Design Excellence…