Associazione Italiana di Metallurgia

AIM is a non-profit, non governamental cultural organization, devoted to gathering and dissemination of scientific knowledge in the field of metals and structural materials. The improvement of traditional materials, the development of advanced materials, processing techniques and technologies are increasingly demanding continuous up-dating from those who process and apply metals.

AIM prime function is to permit the exchange of scientific knowledge in the field of metals, both at national and international level. This is accomplished through publications, conferences, meetings and the interrelation with cooperating sister societies throughout the world.

As a part of its effort to link the international science and engineering community and provide access to worldwide materials information, AIM has established open lines of technological transfer and mutual cooperation with several international materials societies. By providing information and access to organizations possessing similar focus and purposes, these societies aim at facilitating global technological exchange and professional excellence.

AIM helps members to develop and to update their scientific and technical knowledge. It serves the needs of metallurgists, material technologists and engineers through various activities:

AIM is active with the organization of national and international meetings, courses and technical visits Journal
The monthly journal "La metallurgia italiana" is a literature source reporting on recent investigations in material science and technology Books
AIM publication programme covers a wide range of subjects, from physical metallurgy to production processes of metals and their applications Special Publications
Proceedings of major events organised by AIM are published Awards
outstanding achievements in materials science and technology are recognised through the awarding of medals, prizes and scholarships