APPIE was established in 1971 and celebrates its 55th anniversary this year. Throughout this period, APPIE has consistently worked to promote the growth of diverse powder-related industries through the development and dissemination of powder technology. Through these efforts, we have actively contributed to the improvements in the quality of life in Japan.

“Powders” – assemblies of solid fine particles- possess extremely diverse characteristics. Therefore, they are utilized in almost every industrial field, ranging from foundational industries such as resources and energy to advanced fields including life sciences, information and communications, and advanced materials. Consequently, powder technology will play an increasingly important role in realizing a sustainable society.

APPIE includes experts from universities and public institutions as individual members in addition to corporate members engaged in powder technology. Through activities such as our ” Technical Committees on Powder Technology,” we facilitate active exchanges aimed at developing new technologies and creating new markets.

Furthermore, POWTEX®, the International Powder Technology Exhibition, organized by APPIE, is held annually, alternating between Tokyo and Osaka. POWTEX® is one of the world’s leading exhibitions in the field of powder technology and serves as an international platform for engineers and researchers from Japan and abroad, as well as powder users from a wide range of industries, to exchange knowledge and ideas.

In recent years, digital technologies such as AI and IoT have increasingly been integrated into the field of powder technology, leading to rapid progress in next-generation manufacturing and process innovation. To respond promptly to these changes, APPIE provides practical information and learning opportunities through a variety seminars and educational courses related to powder technology. Through these activities, we create an environment in which engineers from different fields and industries can interact with users involved in powder technology, while also enabling diverse business development and placing emphasis on the development of young powder technology engineers. We also provide SMEs, mid-sized companies, and startups with ample opportunities for accessing the latest information, engaging in cross-industry collaboration, and developing human resources.

Our website introduces APPIE’s diverse activities and various benefits of membership. We encourage you to explore it, and we sincerely look forward to your participation in APPIE’s activities.