Conferences

The APMM holds a conference every two years, in a different region of the country each time. The purpose of the conferences is to pool our knowledge of resources and techniques through workshops and tours, to engage with our vendors, and to network. Have a look at what’s planned for the next one, as well as our past conferences, and think about joining us!

2020 Conference - seattle

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While the Paint Dries...

Visit While the Paint Dries... whenever you're watching paint dry, waiting for a mold to set up, or listening to the hum of a machine that is doing your bidding. Here you will glean the latest information from your APMM community, learn a trick or two, or find out what our Vendors are doing. Because resourcefulness is a true model maker's trait!

 

Don't look now, but... we're going to Seattle! Won't you join us?

If a picture is worth a thousand words, what is an actual real-life model worth? A zillion words?

If exchanging ideas online with model maker colleagues from all corners of the globe is eye-opening, what is meeting them at a conference like? According to people who've attended their first conference - mind-blowing! Come and see what the APMM is really about - In Real Life.

For four days, model makers across all disciplines, from companies big and small, from corporations to garage shops, students and educators, sole proprietors and freelancers, will meet to talk shop in the most meaningful way - with actual shop tours, workshop learning experiences and informal talks that result in practical improvements. By joining us, you will be taking an active role in growing your business, expanding your knowledge base, or taking your professionalism to the next level. 

Each new region we visit (as we hop all over the US every other year) brings us new places to explore, new ways to benchmark with the best, and opportunities to up your model making game. And the APMM is as committed as ever to make it 1) worth your time, 2) as affordable as you need, and 3) as mind-blowing as possible. Read more about why you don't want to miss our 2020 event: APMM Conference 2020 - Seattle, WA

 

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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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I need a Model Maker

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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