The European Powder Metallurgy Association (EPMA) does not issue its own proprietary standards.
Instead, EPMA provides access to recognised international and national standards and design guidelines that are widely used within the powder metallurgy community.
These documents are developed and maintained by specialised organisations and standardisation bodies, such as national PM associations and engineering institutes. They offer engineers and designers validated methodologies for material specification, component design, and mechanical performance assessment of powder metallurgy parts.
In particular, the referenced guidelines and standards address key PM technologies, including press & sinter, metal injection molding (MIM), and metal additive manufacturing (AM). They are intended for practical engineering use and are typically aligned with established frameworks such as ISO, ASTM, and national engineering rules.
By directing users to these authoritative sources—such as the MPIF standards (USA) and the FKM guideline for sintered steels (Germany)—EPMA aims to:
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support reliable and consistent PM component design,
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promote the use of validated, data-driven engineering methods,
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facilitate harmonisation of practices across regions and markets.
EPMA acts solely as an information gateway, enabling its members and the wider PM community to identify relevant standards and guidelines developed by recognised bodies, while leaving ownership, maintenance, and distribution of these documents to their respective publishers.
