Industry Associations

Metal Powder Industries Federation
THE web site for powder metal industry information.

Precision Metal Forming Association

THE web site for the Precision Metal Forming Association.  A trade association for the metal forming industry

Standards Organizations

ANSI (American National Standards Institute)
A source for ANSI Standards publications.  Search their database for the standard you want. Other ANSI services described.

ISA (International Society for Measurement and Control)
Provides education, journals, standards, networking...

ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)
ASTM has developed and published over 10,000 technical standards, which are used by industries worldwide. ASTM members develop the standards within the ASTM consensus process. Technical publications, training courses, and Statistical Quality Assurance Programs.

NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturer's Association)
NEMA is the trade association through which the electroindustry develops and promotes positions on standards and government regulations. NEMA's mission is to promote the competitiveness of its member companies by providing quality services.

Professional Organizations

ACERS (American Ceramic Society)
Provides education and networking for people who deal with all things ceramic.

ASME (American Society for Mechanical Engineers)
Provides education, professional development, and networking opportunities for mechanical engineers.

IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
Learn about the offerings of IEEE.

University Research Links

The Ohio State University

Dr. Glenn Daehn's website on hyperplasticity and electromagnetic metal forming technology

Government Links

Ohio Department of Development

Learn more about SBIR Technologies developed by Ohio companies in the areas of 1) Advanced materials 2) Biotechnolgy 3) Chemicals 4) Computer Software 5) Defense 6) Energy & environmental 7) Factory automation 8) Medical 9) Pharmaceuticals 10) Subassemblies/components 11) Telecom/internet 12) Test & measurement and 13) Transportation.

Patent Research

IBM Patent Server Home Page
Highly recommended for patent searches using keywords, inventor name, assignee, etc. Abstracts are downloadable for free.

Micropatent Web Services
Establish an account with them and download complete patents for about $5 each!   Trademark searches are also available. Give this site a prime spot on your bookmark list.

STO's Internet Patent Search System
Another tool for patent searching using the manual of classification or index of classification. Best for searching a category of invention, rather than searching by keyword. Abstracts are free.

US Patent Database Access
A fine tool for doing keyword searches for patents by subject, inventor name, assignee, etc.

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