Category: Rapid Solidification Technology
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Metal Powders and Their Production Methods: Why Gas Atomisation is Superior
Metal powders play a crucial role in modern manufacturing, enabling the production of high-performance components through processes such as additive manufacturing, powder metallurgy, and thermal spraying.
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The Green Side of Metal AM: Advancing Sustainability Through Powder Recycling
Additive manufacturing (AM), or 3D printing, has revolutionised metal production by enabling precision manufacturing with minimal material waste. Among the various methods of producing metal powders for AM, Vacuum Inert Gas Atomisation (VIGA) stands out as a leading technique for its ability to produce high-quality, uniform powders. Yet, beyond the focus on production efficiency, there’s…
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Revolutionising Metal AM: Why VIGA Atomisation is Leading the Next Wave of Innovation
Metal Additive Manufacturing (AM), commonly known as 3D printing, is reshaping industries by offering unparalleled design freedom, material efficiency, and the ability to produce complex components. At the heart of this technology is the quality of metal powders used in the process. Among the various powder production methods, Vacuum Inert Gas Atomisation (VIGA) stands out…
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Vacuum Inert Gas Atomisers: Pioneering the Production of Novel Alloys Like GRCop-42 and Inconel 718 for Additive Manufacturing
In the ever-evolving world of advanced materials, vacuum inert gas atomisers are at the forefront, shaping the future of manufacturing with revolutionary alloy compositions like GRCop-42 and Inconel 718. These atomisers, critical to producing high-quality metal powders, are redefining what’s possible in aerospace, defence, and beyond. The Role of Vacuum Inert Gas Atomisers: A Technology…
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Advancing Additive Manufacturing: The Role of Novel Alloy Compositions Developed Through VIGA – Vacuum Inert Gas Atomisation
In the rapidly evolving field of Additive Manufacturing (AM), material innovation is the key to unlocking new capabilities and applications. As 3D printing technologies mature, the demand for high-performance materials tailored to specific uses continues to grow. One of the most exciting developments in this area is the creation of novel alloy compositions using Vacuum…
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Reshoring Technology for NdFeB Magnets
Many countries around the world are reshoring the technology for the production of hard magnets, specifically neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) magnets, for several strategic and economic reasons.