APMM Conferences

The APMM traditionally holds a conference every two years, in a different region of the country each time. Due to travel limitations, we planned virtual conferences in 2021 and 2022. Our last in-person conference took place in March 2023. Find out more: [email protected]

The purpose of our conferences is to pool our knowledge of resources and techniques through workshops and tours, to engage with our vendors, and to network. We hope you will join us at a future event!

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APMM Zoom Meet-Ups

Tours, Talks, Tips & Tricks! We're hosting informal and interactive Zoom Meet-Ups for our community to get together in virtual space - take a break from your current project and join us! 

Watch your in-box for Meet-up announcements with Zoom links.

Here are some of our past Meet-up topics:

  • Ins and Outs of Shipping a Model Safely
  • Managing Your 3D Printing Ecosystem
  • Mimaki Color 3D Printer Presentation
  • Tour of the Miniature Engineering Craftsmanship Museum
  • Introduction to Onshape CAD software
  • Discussion with Nell Corkin - Pioneer in Special Effects Modelling
  • Women in Model Making
  • Benchtop waterjet cutter demo by WAZER
  • Edged tool maintenance
  • Managing small/sole proprietor model shops
  • Managing model shops in corporate/tall orgs
  • Maritime models at the Glasgow Riverside Museum in Scotland
  • Refining and achieving Social Media goals
  • 2022 Student Model Making Competition entries and winners
  • Speeding up 3D printing
  • Tool talk
  • Materials sourcing
  • 3D printers
  • Arduino in models
  • Antique tool collections
  • Film special effects
  • Diversity, equity and inclusion
  • Social media for model makers
  • Steampunk sculptures
  • Project challenges
  • Desktop metal 3D printing
  • Sourcing through catalogs and websites
  • Books on architectural models and model makers
  • Building projects at Legoland
  • Workshops and tours
  • Informal discussions and shop talk


We're developing our calendar now for the months ahead - please reach out to us with ideas, inspirations, and topics to discuss. The Meet-ups are all about YOU!

Meet-up sessions are scheduled to take place on the 2nd and 4th week of each month. at 10 AM PDT/11 AM MDT/12 PM CDT/1 PM EDT/6 PM BST and the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1 PM PDT/2 PM MDT/3 PM CDT/4 PM EDT/9 PM BST. 
Please watch for announcements or changes here as schedules are subject to change!

 

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I am a Model Maker

You are part of a group that may be small in numbers but is huge in influence, since almost every manufactured or constructed item in the world was made as a model at some point. Model makers, no matter where they work, have a lot in common. Find out how the APMM seeks to represent and unite model makers across all industries.

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What is a Model Maker?

Model makers are given an idea, and we create a three-dimensional object which is used to explain or demonstrate that idea. We apply some of the oldest crafting skills and the most modern techniques to make models that are realistic and accurate to the idea. See if you would like to be a model maker – or already are one!

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The APMM has hundreds of members throughout the United States and other countries. One of our independent shops will be happy to help you with your project if they can. Collect your ideas and the information/data for your project and send us a Request For Quote.

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Where We Shop

The model making industry requires a huge variety of tools, equipment, raw materials, and specialized services to do the work. The APMM has invited the most trustworthy and capable vendors of these goods and services to become members as well. Check here to see if you have what model makers need, or if our vendors have what you need.

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