Virtual Conference

March 12-15, 2021

APMM Conferences

The APMM traditionally holds a conference every two years, in a different region of the country each time. Due to the COVID pandemic, we have moved our event into the virtual space! Join us right from your own desktop or device for a virtual gathering to take place March 12-15, 2021. Watch for more details to be posted soon!

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. We hope you will join us.

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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!

 

APMM Zoom Meet-Ups

We're hosting informal and interactive Zoom Meet-Ups for our members to get together in virtual space - make sure your membership is current and active, then join us! (Members in good standing will receive an email message with Zoom meeting details and links about a week before the session. Some sessions are open to all.) All meetings begin at 10 AM PT/11 AM MT/12 PM CT/1 PM ET/6 PM B

Join us for a interactive discussion on 
Sub $1K Printing: How to integrate 3D printing without busting your budget.

Wednesday, January 27 at 10 AM PT/11 AM MT/12 PM CT/1 PM ET/6 PM BST
hosted by APMM Treasurer Paul Chabala, of Crown Equipment Corp

In this roundtable session you will hear model making professionals discuss the use of 3D printers costing less than $1,000 to upgrade their shops and meet initiatives.

You'll get insights from panel participants as they speak to:

 - Innovative use case scenarios
 - Time and cost saving opportunities
 - Maintenance issues and troubleshooting 
 - ROI   … and more!

The interactive format will allow you to ask questions, share your own experiences and insights, or just get some tips from the pros. So come and join the discussion. The value of knowledge is always worth your time.  

Click the link below to connect with your model making colleagues for a refreshing break from whatever you're doing! 

Topic: APMM Meet-Up - Sub $1K Printing w/Paul Chabala
Time: Jan 27, 2021 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/99260954681?pwd=Q0NlTzgwbklhajUyNmhUWnBVOGNpQT09

Meeting ID: 992 6095 4681
Passcode: 134845

 

MORE Upcoming meet-ups:

  • Feb 17, 2021 - Developing Future Model Making Professionals through Model Railroading:
    Jim Kellow, a Master Model Railroader who runs the New Tracks - Virtual Gatherings for Model Railroaders, believes that hobby railroading skills translate naturally into professional model making skills. This session explores the possibilities for skill sharing and development, networking for career advancement and project solutions, and connecting mentors and mentees. Jim will lead a panel discussion between participants and several model railroaders who have started their own companies utilizing 3D printing to create their products. We believe that there is a natural bridge between hobbies that involve creating new things and working as a professional model maker. This session will help to solidify those connections.
  • Navigating career changes
  • Tour of a university shop

 

We're model makers. We're your community.

We've made a few changes to our membership plans - check it out and make sure you're signed up at the right level for your needs!

Got questions? Contact [email protected]

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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.

Reasons To Belong

 

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!

Who We Are

 

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.

Request a Quote

 

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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