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THE INDIAN INSTITUTE OF METALS

NMD ATM 2017

Partnering Chapter Organizing Chapter Host Chapter


IIM Pune IIM Mumbai IIM Goa

First announcement & Invitation

55th National Metallurgists Day


(Under the aegis of Ministry of Steel, Government of India)

71st Annual Technical Meeting of the Indian Institute of Metals


and
International Symposium on
Lightweighting for Defence and Transportation: Trends, New Paradigms and Strategies

The Indian Institute of Metals is pleased to announce and invite the academics, researchers and
professionals in the field of minerals, materials and manufacturing during its largest annual flagship event:

NMD ATM 2017


at BITS, Pilani-K K Birla Goa Campus, India during November 11 - 14, 2017

The International Symposium on Lightweighting for Defence and Transportation: Trends, New Paradigms
and Strategy will be held on November 11 through invited lectures and a panel discussion. The Annual
Technical Meeting to be held during November 12 13 will include three broad areas (Ferrous, Non-ferrous
and Materials Engineering) and their sub-disciplines spanning principles & methods, processing &
manufacturing and applications. In addition, contemporary topics like Societal Impact of Materials
Engineering, Careers in Materials Engineering & Manufacturing, Challenges & Research Opportunities will
also be deliberated through invited & contributory lectures, panel discussions and posters.

We, the Organizing Committee, cordially invite you to join us in Goa for learning, sharing, networking and
recognizing our colleagues in this multidisciplinary area. We welcome your suggestions and proposals for
convening specific sessions for this exciting annual event. Please watch out for the second announcement of
NMD ATM 2017 regarding themes of ATM sessions, Metallographic contest, Technical exhibition,
Registration, Sponsorship, Souvenir and accommodation details.

Visit us Contact us
www.NMD-ATM.org [email protected]
About Indian Institute of Metals
The idea of formation of the Indian Institute of Metals (IIM) was conceived as early as in 1945. However, the
Institute took final shape in the year1947. Since then, the Institute has seen phenomenal growth. The scope
of its activities includes the whole gamut of metallurgical processing, research and materials science in their
broader perspective that is of mineral beneficiation, extraction, fabrication, heat treatment, finishing as well
as practical and theoretical aspects of all ferrous and non-ferrous metals and alloys, ceramics, composites
and other emerging areas. The activities of the Institute also encompass organization of national and
international technical conferences and programs, conducting qualifying examinations, publications, etc.
Starting with a modest membership of 42, the membership now stands at more than 10,000 drawn from
various fields of metallurgical activities. The Institute has grown into a prominent professional body and is
now recognized throughout the world as one of the premier metallurgical organizations.

About NMD ATM


The National Metallurgists' Day (NMD) was instituted in 1962 by the Ministry of Steel & Mines, Government
of India. NMD is held every year on November 14th, coinciding with the birthday of Late Pandit Jawaharlal
Nehru, the first prime minister and the architect of Modern India. Leading professionals are honoured, on
14th November for their outstanding contributions in the metallurgical fields including operation, research,
design, education, waste management, energy conservation and corporate leadership. The Annual
Technical Meeting (ATM) is an annual mega event of the Indian Institute of Metals where leading
metallurgists from major industrial houses and researchers from India and abroad participate and share
their experiences on various aspects of materials ranging from primary metal production to recent
advancement in material design and development. The first ATM was held on 24th February, 1946. ATM
2017 will consist of theme symposia on various facets of minerals, metals and material processing, invited
lectures from leading authorities in the field of metallurgical and materials engineering.

About BITS Pilani- K K Birla Goa Campus


BITS Pilani, K K Birla Goa Campus is one of the four campuses of the Birla Institute of Technology & Science,
Pilani, a well-known all-India institute for higher education. BITS Pilani, K K Birla Goa Campus was
commissioned in August 2004. Nesting in the lap of verdant hills, overlooking the Zuari River, the campus is
spread over an area of 180 acres. The location of campus is unique in the respect of scenic beauty and
panoramic view of picturesque surrounding encompassing Zuari River, hillocks, waterways, forests and
landscape.

About Goa
Beautifully located on the western coast of India, Goa is one of the most favourite tourist destinations in India.
Enclosed by Arabian Sea in the west, Goa is blessed with amazing geographical features. With sparkling
golden beaches to ancient monuments and picturesque landscape to remarkable kaleidoscope culture, it
attracts a large number of tourists (both domestic and international) every year.

Visit us Contact us
www.NMD-ATM.org [email protected]

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