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Linde and NASA partner on GRX-810 alloy powder for Additive Manufacturing
April 25, 2024
Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc. and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have announced the licensing agreement for the GRX-810 Alloy Metal Powder. Under this agreement»
GF Machining Solutions opens Center of Competence in Singapore
April 24, 2024
GF Machining Solutions, headquartered in Biel, Switzerland, has opened a new Center of Competence in Singapore. The ceremony was attended by 120 customers and partners, along with the GF Machining Solutions»
World PM2024 Technical Programme promises an all-topic event
April 24, 2024
The Technical Programme for the 2024 World Powder Metallurgy World Congress & Exhibition (World PM2024) has now been published. Organised by the Japan Powder Metallurgy Association and Japan Society»
MTC PS adds third Hot Isostatic Press at Swedish facility
April 24, 2024
MTC Powder Solutions (MTC PS), Surahammar, Sweden, has announced its investment in a third Hot Isostatic Press (HIP). The new machine will be installed alongside MTC PS’ new large HIP unit in the factory»
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From powder modification to rejuvenation: Fluidised Bed Reactors in metal powder production and Additive Manufacturing
Fluidised Bed Reactors (FDRs) will be new to many in the Powder Metallurgy and Additive Manufacturing industries. The technology offers a host of operational features that are useful in both metal powder production and in instances where batches of powder may need to be ‘rejuvenated’, or brought back into specification.
In this article, Bill Hopkins, Managing Director, Phoenix Scientific Industries (PSI) Limited, introduces the concept of FBRs and considers current and future applications for metal powder producers and users.
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Retech: Enabling the atomisation of reactive and refractory alloys at substantially higher levels of productivity and lower cost
Retech, a division of SECO/WARWICK Group, has developed a method for the gas atomisation of a wide variety of reactive and refractory alloys, amorphous metals, and superalloys. Called Plasma Gas Atomising (PGA), this technology, states the company, promises a significant increase in production rates.
In this article, Retech’s Dr Aamir Abid explores the technology and its advantages for metal powder producers and considers its potential to substantially reduce the cost of metal powders for Powder Metallurgy and Additive Manufacturing applications.
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Innovations from Japan’s Powder Metallurgy industry: award winners highlight novel automotive and healthcare applications
In 2023, the Japan Powder Metallurgy Association (JPMA) celebrated forty-five years of its PM component awards competition. This year’s competition recognises achievements within the Powder Metallurgy industry across three categories: New Products (New Design/Materials/Process Development), New Powders and Equipment Development. The organisers also recognised products not covered by the categories with the awarding of the Effort Prize. This year’s innovations ranged from reactor cores for electric vehicles to aluminium bronze powder.
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