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Except a outed above, mo part ofthis pblieaton maybe reprocuced a smited in any frm or by any neanselecrone, phatcopyrg or ethers, wihout pir permission of he pulisherandconytioht awn. Design nd poducton SS 189-147 (PRINT) {SS 2085-447 (ONLINEL (© 2024Inovar Communications La, #$INOVAR FOR MIM, CIM AND SINTER-BASED AM PIM INTERNATIONAL A focus on advances in Ceramic Injection Moulding and ceramic AM ‘The Ceramic Injection Moulding industry can look ahead togrowth on multiple fronts. Te quote Dr-Ing Tassilo Moritz in a past issue of PIM International, ‘ceramics are in vogue as never betore." Cool to the touch with unrivalled aesthetic properties and a scratch-resistance that xeeps the most elegant products looking like new forever, the technology has. found a home in the luxury goods secter. Yet, the technology is also thriving for industrial and ‘medical applications, When all other materials fail turn to ceramics, From their wear and carrasion resistance to their biocompatibility, ceramics excel in This is not so say, however, that the technology rests fon its laurels. In this issue, three articles shine a ight ‘on the supply chain for ceramic feedstecks, innovations {in Ceramic injection Moulding that promise enhanced duality, capability and productivity. and laity. the ‘manufacturing of multi-material functicnally graded ceramics via Additive Manufacturing, I you picked this issue of PIM International up at one fof the many ceramic exhibitions this Spring, why nat keep in touch ~ fallow us on Linkedin o° sign up to our newsletter at wivw_pim-international.com, Nick Williams Managing Director & Editar Cover ieage The most important piece of equipment in ceramic feedstock production: the shear roll extruser (Courtesy INMATEC) SPRING 2024 = PIMINTERNATIONAL [iyWe have solutions Desktop Metal. for your manufacturing challenges Desktop Metal's 3D printing solutions are trusted worldwide by the Ourportfolio of metal world’s biggest and smallest companies — to solve the toughest Petes eter. 20: @ metals, including ceramics challenges and enable once-impossible innovations Supply Chain Difficulties Long Waits for Tooling Delivering Product Faster Complex Geometries Affordable Solutions Flexibility for Surprises Our Additive Manufacturing 2.0 Production team members can help you get started today. The Ultimate Guide to Laser-Free Metal 3D Printing This 40-page guide is @ comprehensive overview of metal binder jetting — the most promising ASTM-recognized 30 printing technology for the mass production of metal parts and products. sine: Learn the benefits of binder jetting technology, which requires no expensive lasers and prints at high speeds Explore how binder jetting is similar to long-trusted Metal Injection Molding (MIM) processes Review details on final part density end quality of binder jetted parts ‘See the incredible flexibility for printing stainless steels, nickel-based alloys, and other metals, including aluminum, titanium, and copper Read about customers using Desktop Metal systems Download the Guide atSpring 2024 PIM INTERNATIONAL 59 INMATEC Technologies: Celebrating 469A year of change: Turbulence 25 years as a driving force behind in China's MIM industry as Ceramic Injection Moulding markets evolve For twenty-five years, INMATEC Technologies [As we start 2024, Greater China's Metal GmbH has been producing market-leading Injection Moulding (MIM) industry is recov- feedstocks for both Ceramic Injection erring from a perfect storm of challenges. Moulding (CIM) and Metal Injectien Moulding ‘The COVID-19 pandemic didn’t only impact (in), operations at MIM plants, but key markets Dr Georg Schlieper recently visited the eer g A enero nar: t ton volumes. Furthermore, after more company for PIM International and, in eee eae ev this article, reports on its history, current * activities and expectations for the future of Racks pane! = Ceptaeed ta apieneae engineered ceramics. What is clear is that caret 2 ee arene production of billions of MIN parts. following strategic invesiments from luxury gools house Chanel, which naw owns a Dr Q (YH Chiou) reports for PIM Inter~ majority stake in the business, the future rational on the changes that are now for CIM and ceramic Additive Manufacturing underway in this, the world's largest MIM looks brighter than ever. >>> producing region. >>> 09 Industry news Regular features 105 Advertisers’ 109 Events guide VOL. 18 NO. 1 esceanowrcommncanaovs 0 \dex & buyer's guide SPRING 2024 = PIM INTERNATIONALQuality, Experience and Customer Relationships CeCe a ge ee’ ‘management have led us to become the leaders for the Batch-based Debind and Sinter etait ge tee eet ee eee LAU Pe re nec reer ate eee eat eee eee technologies that will continue to drive demand for new innovative products. Pec Ue ee ee) for all your MIM and Metal AM equipment for 2022 and beyond. * SYSTEMS 12004 Carolina Logistics Drive - Suite A | Pineville, NC 28134 USA | +1 973.239.6066 | elnik.com79 Ceramic Injection Moulding: The ” impact of variotherm and conformal cooling technology on part quality and process capability Despite the success of Ceramic Injection Moulding (GiM) in multiple end-user sectors, from luxury watches to automotive interiors and industrial engineering, there remains considerable scope for process optimisation to advance part quality, productivity and overall process capability. As part of the ‘CIM++" research project, Ceramaret, Prima- form and the IRAP institute investigated the potential of a variotherm control system for the CIM process and, as the results presented here demonstrate, significant improvernents were achieved. >>> Regular features... 09 Industry news 105 Advertisers’ index & buyer's guide The Additive Manufacturing of multi-material and multi-functional ceramic components ‘Adgitive Manufacturing's high geometric flexibility, when combined with the optimised properties of multi-materiat components, opens up new possibilities for designers and manufacturers. Recently, innovations in the dasign of the interfaces between different materials presents further opportunities with regard to the functionalisation and miniaturisation of comporents. In this article, Uwe Scheithauer, Fraunhoter IKTS, and Robert Jonne, AMAREA Tech~ nology GmbH, explore the potential in the area of ceramic-based components produced using Multi Material Jetting (MMJ) technology. >>> Discover the leading suppliers of materials and equipment for MIM, CIM and sinter- based AM, as well as part manufacturing partners and more. >>> 109 Events guide View a of upcoming events for the MIM, CIM & sinter-based AM industries. >>> SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER ‘The PIM International newsletter is sent to several thousand industry professionals worldwide. Register today to ensure you benefit from reading the latest industry news and advances in Metal Injection Moulding, Ceramic Injection Moulding and sinter-based ‘AM technologies. www.pim-international.com/e-newsletter (@) VOL. 16 NO. 21 e2n2anovarcomauncananst70 SPRING 2024 = PIMINTERNATIONAL [isd World iets MIM powder company reinvents AM material. Fj ty \ The Fine Metal Powder Company D M™M xX EPSON ATMIX CORPORATION I www.atmix.c| conterts | news | events | advertisers | website | newsletter | Industry News To submit nes forinclusion in PIM International contact Paul Whittaker: paul@iravarcommunicatons.com . . and co-founder of 3DEO. “Ths invest- 3DEO secures investment from Seiko ments atestament tothe trust and Epson and Development Bank of Japan —_»2tetial seen in 30£05 innovative approach, We are excited to collabo- fate with OBJ and Epson, leveraging £0, headquartered in Les Angeles, the advancement of AM technolagies _theirexpertise and market reach to California, USA, has announced a | —_within Japan's established manufac-_ enhance and refine the Landscape of significant investment from the turing landscape. Additive Manufacturing” Development Bank of Japan Inc. DB and Epson's investment, Founded in 2016, 3DEO is an AM (0B) and Seiko Epson Corporation secured after careful review by the service bureau using its in-house (Epson), reportec ta total around Committee an Forsign Investment in patented process it calls Intelligent ‘one billion yen ($6.8 million) the United States (CFIUS), will enable Layering. The technology is a fusion ‘According to Nikkei Asia, Epson and 3DED to leverage the Japanese manu- of Binder Jetting (BJT) and CNC DDBJ participated in a funding round facturing industry's strengths while machining that 3DEO claimsis faster. that involved existing investors and, fostering technological advancements cheaper and capable of higher reso- while the full details havent been in both regions. lution than BJT alone. S0E0s unique disclosed. the investment made by “By integrating 3DE0's AM capabil- AM process, and its advanced Design the two Japanese companies was _ities with the meticulous engineering for Additive Manufacturing, is under- believed to account for 2 roughly 5% tradition of Japan, we alm to unlock pinned bya diiferentiated portfolio ot stake. newlevels of productivity and expand eighteen patents. “The collaboration with DBJ and the manufacturing possibilities in worw.corporate.epson Epson isa power‘ul endorsement ot one of the world's leacing econo- ve. jplen fur mission ‘o empower product and mies” added Payman Torati, CTO vw 300.0 Bt engineering teams across the globe." ‘tated Matthew Petros, CEO and co-founder of 3DEO. “This investment {is not just capital it’s 2 commitment to.a shared vision of challenging what's possible through the combina- ton of additive design principles ang differentiated capabilities.” In Japan, there is 2 strong belief in conventional metalworking bbased on precision casting, which hhas supported the grawth of the ‘machining and azzemoly industry, as nell as the optimisation of the ‘supply chain in terms of quality ‘and cost. However, while there is ‘a movement toward research and development of AM technologies and DAM, the adoption rate at production sites faces significant barriers. This 3DEO received a 2023 MPIF Award of Distinction fer this fastener assembly collaboration Is poised 10 address used f0 attach the inter-car bafites 19 retaining frames on bullet (rains these challenges, contributing ta (Courtesy MPIF) VOL. 16 NO. 21 e2n2anovarcomauncananst70 SPRING 2024 » PIM INTERNATIONALIndustry news [contents | news | events | advertisers | website | newsletter | Lithoz sees record year with its ceramic “2 contributor towares Litnoz’s record resuits AM machine sales rising by 30% “By establishing these intercon- nected machine parks, Lihoz is Lithor GmbH, located in Viera, Factory, which uses thecompa- __drving the grouth o! serial produc- Austria, has reported a record year y's Lithography-based Ceramic _tion in eeramie 30 printing,” stated af growth for its ceramic Additive Manufacturing (LOM) Aditive Dr Johannes Homa, Lithar CEO. Manulacturing business, achieving @ Manufacturing machines for “We're warking consistently with 40% inerease in machines scld and industrial macs preducton. With __our customers to seale upto macs nearly doubling material preduction _@ majority of machines this year _praduction. With one a our partners compared to 2022 having been sald to pariners with naw producing well ever ane million ‘key focus for Lithor has been multiple Lithoz systems, serial parts per year. i's fantastic to see all the launch of he Ceramic AM production has been noted as a the effort paying off” ‘Alongside serial production, Lithoz has focused on developing an‘all from one source’ portfalio of ceramic Additive Manufacturing solutions This approach has seen invest- ments into Laser-Induced Slipcasting technology, LSD Print and Multi Material Jetting (MMJ) via AMAREA Technetogy, In 2024, ithe has reported that it intends to further support the growth of ceramic Additive Nanuiacturing by increasing the number and strength of service bureaux worldwide. By establishing machine parks and broadening its offering of ceramic AM sclutions, Litho? intends to advance the Ceramic AM Factory for serial ‘mass production and drive forward Lithaz has marked a record year of growth based partly on the expansion of industrial applicators. serial Adgitive Manufacturing (Courtesy Lithoz) worwsithoz.com Bt Desktop Metal announces $50M savings wil be subject to locat regulatory Desktop Metal, Inc, headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, USA, nas announced a cost-saving plan of $50 million that includes a 20% reduction in its workforce. The move is said to be part ofa broader strategic busi- ness review aimed at improving its . eee plan and 20% workforce reduction This recent action s anticipated to lead to pretax restrctring charges profitable during this challenging of $24.3 million to $31.5 million. The periog. The vast majority of ine __maoiyofinese expected charges cuts will be completed this quarter, are non-cash, with around $5.3 million resulting in sequent cost reduc: to $7 milion ofthe restructuring tims across the first hal of 2024 charges coming rom cash roar While our indusiry is working Desktop Meta sad itis continuing through a challenging period toinvest in products and opers- Desktop Metal's commitment to its tons in ine with near-term revenue profitability. Other actions include continued consolidation of facilities and product rationalisation. “The cost-reduction plane announced today, in addition to the $100 milton in cost reductions real- ised in 2023, will help us generate positive cash flow in light of a softer demand environment, stated Ric Fulop, founder and CEO of Desktop Metal. ‘We are committed to getting PIM INTERNATIONAL » SPRING 2024 VoL.18NO.1 e2t ‘Additive Manufacturing 2.0 vision has generation, positioning the company rat changed, We continue tohavea _toachieve is long-term financial goal pasitive long-term eutlaok for this of sustainable profitability industry as it transitions to mass The company will provide further Production.” Fulop continued details about these changes in its Desktop Metal has naifiec regulatory flings and end-of-year US-based employees impacted bythe earnings release and conference call, ‘cuts. The company Is continuing to which i expected by the end of March review modifications tots interna 2024. tional workforce, the timing cf which wwwedesktopmetal.com llINTERNATIONAL @) Kymera Specialty materials that shape the future At Kymera, we masterfully blend advanced technology with time-tested metallurgical principles, unlocking a realm of limitless possibilities. Our powders have a powerful influence on both microscopic and large-scale industrial applications, driving innovation and excellence across a wide range of industries. Revolutionizing Industries with Cutting-Edge Technolegical bo) Male MMO a Meyer) ELC) ete) 10d) www.kymerainternational.com | info@kymerainternational.comIndustry news [contents | news | events | advertisers | website | newsletter | Calls for EIB to allow defence-related investments; MIM offers path to ramping up EU firearms production ‘The European Partiament has approved a resolution calling on the European Investment Bank (E18) 1 abolish restrictions on firancing ammunition and weapons production, in a bid to ramp up security-related expenditure in response to the continuing conflict in Ukraine, reports Euroactiv. The move has the poten- tial to boost investment in the region's Metal Injection Moulding capacity. MIM is a key technology ‘or firearms production that, prior to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, already accounted for almost 20% of European MIM sales by value. The El8's current mandate is reported to limit the range cf permis: sible defence-retated investments to so-called ‘dual-use’ technologies, which can be used for civilian and military purposes. According to the Bank's lending criteria, most of the technology's expected future revenue must derive from its eiviian use ‘This also means the bank is currently MIM firearms part produced by ‘explicitly prohinited from investing Spain's Ecrimesa, one of many rectly in ammunition, weapons, European companies with expertise and ‘core military and police in supplying the firearms industry Infrastructure. The vote was held on the same day billion in funds that remain avail- that the EIB president, Nadia Calvifio, able under the tank's 2072 Strategic is reportes ta have ‘old a plenary _—_—Europe Security Initiative (SESI), oF session of the European Parliament which €2 billion has already been that the bank would “step up" its invested in drone technology, cyberse- “eupport for European industry in curity, nd border security the areas of security and defence” European Commission President Calvifo also told MEPs that the Ursula von der Leyen was reported EIB will engage with the European __tohave told MEPs that she was “very Commission and other stakeholders encouraged by the wards of President ‘on the “aetinition and scope” at dual- Galvin that the EIB is ready to do use technologies. ‘more to contribute to joint projects ‘The bark will also attemp: to that boost the European defence accelerate the deployment of the industry.” I A 15,000-ton Producti of Gas Atomizati 30 Pring 161, T7-4PH, 304, HI M2, CoCo, Inconel 525 1 Fort Magnetic FeSi Fe: FeSA FeNi Hunan Hualiu New Materials Co.Ltd. [5,85 2/s!sesouta2 / Fax t5g7stsssqi07 ‘N05 Fata Fon Naging Ecmomicand TetndcocalDevexment Zone wwerwhlpowdeccom —service@hlpowdercom Changer ren Ch 2 PIM INTERNATIONAL » SPRING 2024| conterts | news | events | advertisers | website | newsletter | Industry news ORNL and Lithoz partner to process non-oxide ceramics for high-temperature applications Lithoz Gmbk, located in Vienna, Austria, has signed ‘Cooperative Research ard Development Agreement (CRADA) with the US Department of Energy's (O0E) Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Tennessee. The collaboration will explore high-iemperature ceramics processing via the use of Lithar’s Additive Manufacturing technology to advance the processing ‘and manutacturing of non-oxide ceramics, Based on Laser-Induced Slipcasting (LIS) tech- nology, the Lithar AM machine uses laser slurry drying, oF net shaping technology #9 guide computer: controled light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation to desiceate liquid-suspended controlled Layers of solids. The sim of the cooperative agree: ment isto further develop this technology to shape nor-oxide ceramics with high-retractive indexes, such a silicon carbide, for use in extreme temperature applications, Lithae’s LIS technology can reportedly produce parts with more complex geometries and larger scales than traditional moulding techniques allow. By incor- porating intricate inner channels ard complex designs the parts it can produce are lighter and more efficient when compared with current methods. This technology is slzo capable of increasing the range of materials, that can be used by processing dark ceramics, such a silicon carbide and silicon nitride, in a way that is. unachievable with other processes “This project wil build on ORNL’ years of research in éeveloping and testing high~emperature mate- rials and ceramics” stated Corson Cramer. Extreme Environment Materials Processing Group staff scien- Uist at ORNL. “By combining our expertise with Lithoz 30 printing capabilities, we have the potential to change the concept of high-temperature ceramics processing for heat exchange. aerospace and defence applications” www lithoz.com meron. gov Read all back PST Ty tig eerie VOL 18NO.1 e2ossniawecomuncaronsiTo fe 7.1 (9 INJECTION iv felt) He) (cy design and functionality Lays INJECTION MOULDING Pee eee) no APPROACH ¥y eo See Eo) PN eee ers SPRING 2024 « PIM INTERNATIONALIndustry news Kymera International acquires copper-based powder producer Royal Metal Powders kkymera International, @ speciality materials company headquartered in Raleigh, North Carelina, USA has acquired Royal Metal Powders Inc., a manufacturer of water and air-atomised copper-based ponders located in Maryville, Tennessee. Under the continued leadership of Mike Lutheran, president of Royal Metal Powders, Kymers will continue ‘operations at Rayal’s facility until all praduction can be moved to Kymera's manufacturing sites in North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Germany. It was added that Lutheran. will be joining Kymera as Senior Vice President. “The copper powder markets have encountered head: winds over the past few years, but we remain committed to ensuring Kymera and Royal's customers receive timely and high-quality supply of these critical materials for decades t2 come,” stated Barton White, CEO of Kymera, “As demonstrated by our recent $20 million expansion, of our North Carolina facility, Kymerais positioned to provide uninterrupted, long-term supply for the entire market” [contents | news | events | advertisers | website | newsletter | Royal Metal Powders will continue at its Maryville facility until production can be moved to Kymera’s ‘existing facilities (Courtesy Kymera International) Royal Metal Powders affers a wide variety of powders, including copper, brass, premix and pre-alloyed bronze ponders, nickel/silver, tin powder, elec:rolytic copper powders, lead powders, and phos copper powders. ‘Adam Shebitz, Partner at Palladium Equity Partners, the parent company of Kymera International, added, We are pleased that Kymera continues to demonstrate its ‘unwavering commitment towards the copper powder ‘market. Following the recent expansion undertaken at Kymera's RTP facility, the acquisition of Royal's assets reinforces Kymera's position as a wel-capitalised and high grawth supplier of niche specialty materials” ‘www kymerainternational.com wwar-royalmetalpowders.com ll ‘aden Gemany YOUR SPECIALIST FOR CATALYTIC DEBINDING With Safety-Acid-Cabinet. Alco available as single cystem. (ur cients do not went explanations, fut soutiors to thelr probleme! wmw-tisoma.de Thomas Weissgarber elected co-chair of the European Powder Metallurgy Institute ‘The European Powder Mecalturgy Institutes (EPMI), 2 Sectoral Group ofthe European Powder Metalluray Association (EPMA), has announced Prof Dr-ing ‘Thomas Weissgérber as carchair ofthe EPMi Working Group alongside Adj Prof Dr Dr hail Susanne Norgren. Weissgirber takes over from Prof Elena Gordo following the end of her four-year term in the position ‘The EPM is an association of twenty major European PM rerearch centres. Under the umbrella of the EPMA, the experts support and promate ccop- eration between industry & research ard advocate relevant policies on education and research topics in the field of PM. ‘Thomas Welssgarber Is Director of Fraunhofer IFAM Dresden and hes held a professorship in Powder Metallurgy at Technische Universitat Oresden since ‘April 2022, He has published over 200 articles and had involvement in ever eighteen patent applications In 2018, he won the Skaupy Prize and, in 2022, the EPMA Fellowship Award, wonwepma.com Bl PIM INTERNATIONAL » SPRING 2024 VOL. 18NO.1 @zneeniovan conmnnvcaronsireOsprey® online The metal powder webshop %@% SANDVIK Imagine being able to order Osprey® metal powders at any time, ‘rom any device. Imagine hassle-free ordering, fast shipping, {and premium quality straight from the source. Osprey® Online is ‘open for business ~ stocked with powders and expertise! And, now we've made the chock out process easier, accopting credit card payment for even ‘aster expediting. Browse our online alloy ‘selection optimized for additive manutacturing, inctuding titanium, maraging steel, nickel-tased superalloys, and stairless sted. Just add to cart, and well ship within 48 hours! 8Bodycote completes Lake City takeover, 2#Pe2ling structural growth onpor- tunities in medical and aerospace ends Stack deal, announces £60M share martes. buyback programme cio more wc programme Bodycote ple, headquartered in on acash and debtiree basis. After Bodycote also reported that, in Macclesfield, Cheshire, UK, has, leqpected tax benefits worth approxi- light of the lower-than-anticipated completed its previously announced mately $7.5 million, the net price acquisition spend, the group's acquisition of Lake City Heat Treating paid was $59 million. Lake City HT is strong balance sheet and balanced HT), Warsaw, Indiana, USA. The forecasted to have achieved 2023 ull- approach to capital allocation, it has company also announced that it had__year revenues of araund$14 million, announced the intention to Launch ended the agreement to acquire with operating profit expected to a share buyback programme of up Stack Metallurgical Group, tased in be arcund $4 million. The business ta £60 million. The snare buyback Albany, Oregon, due to afailure to achieved 30% revenue grawth in 2023 programme is expected to commence satis all closing conditions to the and is expected to continue ta deliver on March 18, 2024 agreement. good progress. “The share buyback programme Leke City HT is a prominent Hot “Completion of the acquisition of represents attractive use of our Isostatic Pressing (HIP) and vacuum Lake City HT isan exciting further capital” Harris continued. “It high: heat treatment business, primarily step in our strategy to grow our lights the strength of the group's supplying the orthopaedic implant Specialist Technologies businesses _balance sheet, together with our market as well as civil aerospace. and footprint,” stated Stephen Harris, commitment to a balanced and disci- The move is expected ta significantly Group Chief Executive of Bodycote lined appraach ta capital allecation increase Bodycote's customer reach pic. “This acquisition is an excel- todrive grawth and shareholder inthe medical market lent fit, ennances our profitability value. The consideration paid on closing and earnings per share in addition ‘www Lakecityheattreating.com ior Lake City HT was $46.5 million to allowing us to capitalise on the ‘www bodycote.com C1000 FLEXMATIC Leading the 3D Printing Wave TD} Visit us Hall 6-236 atLithoz expands multi-material Additive Manufacturing with investment in Amarea Technology Lithoz GmbH, based in Vienna, Austria, has annaunced that it has made a strategic finarcial invest ment in Amarea Technology, Dresden, Germany. Amares Technology is a Spin-cff of Fraunhofer IKTS, the largest ceramics applied research Insitute in Europe, and nas developed an Additive Manufacturing process that is 2ble to use up to sic different materials in a single build This Multi Material Jetting (MMJ process is hoped to unlock new multi dimensional combinations of various ceramics, metals, polymers and composites in both individual parts ang functionally graded cemponents Inspired by Low Pressure Injection Moulding, the high-filled thermo- plastic base material developed and ‘supplied by Amarea Technology is dispensed drop by drop. Due to the naralitre volume, the drops soligity ina fraction of a second, considerably speeding up the entire build process. Thanks to the selective droplet-based AM technology, parts are said to achieve a considerably higher level of accuracy, density and surface duality than parts produced with Material Extrusion (MEX) processes, for example. This allows a material change to take place every 200 um so that highly-functionalised components, can be additively manufacture Beyond that, itis also possible to exactly define requested porosi- ties at any selected position within the component. Nore than twenty five different materials have already been introduced to the MMJ produc- tion technique, with the portfolio Continuously growing, while important parameters, such as filing levels, porosity, gradient, [ayer height and density, can be freely and specifically denned, Dr Johannes Homa, Lithoz CEO, stated, With our proud acquis: tion of a strategic share in Amarea Technology, we can't wait io see how four ultra-precise Lithaz LOM te nology and Amarea Technology's MMJ system pointing on maximum mate- rial diversity will work hand-in-hané to unlock previously unachievable potentials. This wil create the next ‘generation of multi-materisl 30 printed applications from the semi- Conductor to aerospace industry ~ as first inquiries have already proven.” Industry news ‘Steven Weingarten. Amarea Technology CEO, added, “The pariner- ship with Lithez and their belie in our technology inspire us. Lithor’s global reputation and its successful path to becoming the market leader in ceramic 30 printing are a model for the mission wwe are naw taking in the field of mult- material 20 printing. We would like to express our gratitude to Johannes Homa and Johannes Benedikt for their trust and look forward to the exciting journey together.” wuw.tithozcom wuw.amarea.de It's all WITTMANN, Peet ey 4 = PIM INTERNATIONALIndustry news events | advertisers | website | newslettr | United States Metal Powders appoints Eric Degenfelder president United States Metal Powders, Inc {USWP), Palmerton, Pennsylvania, USA, has anncunced the appointment of Eric Degenfelder as its president, effective February 2024 USMP, ‘founded in 1918, is 2 glabal leader in ‘the production af aluminium powder with two production faciities: AMPAL, Inc, also in Palmerton, and Poudres Hermillon, SARL (PH), in Hermillon, France. AMPAL has been operating in Palmerton for the last forty-two years, growing to be the largest US producer of aluminium powder. The company’s preducts are sold glod- ally and used in a wide variety of fend markets including aerospace & defence, automotive, industrial, consumer, building & construction and energy. “Wie are very excited to have Eric Join our team and welcome nim to USMP," said Louise Ramsey Thomas, board member and retiring president. “Eric brings a wealth of teacership ‘experience in the specialty materials arena, and a strong track record of ‘enhancing growth thraugh innovation, ‘customer centricty and production ‘excellence. We have great confidence in the USNP leadership team now in place and our ability to continue ta ‘liver in 3 differentiates way for aur ‘customers. Over the last year, this ‘team has also been enhancec with the ‘additions of Danny Perez as General anager of AMPAL, and Jean-René Ccavaille as General Manager of PH.” Degentelder shared, "lam excited ‘to join USMP and lead us into the next phase of growth. | have deen highly impressed by the rest of the leader- ship team at AMPAL and PH, and was attracted to USMP's strong market pasition, customer centric philosephy and the orientation toward continued investment and growth enabled by its fortress balance sheet and low tinandat risk profile. Rest assured ve will continue our strong heritage of customer focus and quality in the years ahezd." Degentelder has leadership and cross-functional experience in Jiangsu Vilory Advanced Materials Technology raises $50M for facility expansion Jiangsu Vilory Advanced Materials Technology Co. Ltd (VMP). located in Jiangsu, China, has successfully ratsea $80 milion in two rounds of financing, The funcing will te used 10 finance the construction of VMP's new production fect MP offers a wide range of metal powcers, produced using the compa- ns vacuum inert gas stomisation (VIG) ponder production technclogy Currently, the company operates ten IGA machines anc has an annul capacity of 750 tonnes. ‘eas state tat Phase i of ne new ‘acl is nearing completion and will soon be operational Phase ii ofthe development has now commenced, EYE PIM INTERNATIONAL « SPRING 2024 The funding rounds were led by China State-owned Enterprise Mixed Ownership Reform Fund co, Lid, which became YMP's second-largest strategic external ‘shareholder. This was followed by Jiangsu State-owned Enterprise Mixed Ownership Reform Fund (Limited Partnership) and other Chineze institutions China's Enterprise Mixed ‘Ownership Reform Fund focuses ‘on core technologies in key areas, striving to build a model for the reforming of state-cwnes science and technology enterprises and pioneering independent innavatian. Its investment in VMP is expected ‘to further strengthen the compa- aa Eric Degenfelder has been ‘named United States Metal Ponders President (Courcesy Eric egenielder/Lirkedlh) specialty materials. He was CEO of U-C Coatings, headquartered in Buffalo, New York, for the past four years, and prior to that held a series of functional and geographic roles of increasing responsibilty spanning product menagement, sales. marketing and strategy for Joalta Coating Systems, DuPont, Air Products and Millennium Chemicals. He received his BS in chemical engi- neering from Cornell University, {ard an MBA trom Kellogg School of Management. wwrw.usmetalpowders.com li ys position in the industry, and ppramote the development of metals for the Additive Manufacturing sector. “Jiangsu Mixed Relorm added that its investment is intended to help VIP strengthen its research ard development capabilities, expand production capacity and serve the country’s manufacturing strategy. During 2023, VMP undertook ‘two national key R&D projects and reported new breakthroughs in the research and development of five materials. The company also developed what is reputed to be the country’s first single-furnace VIGA equipment with a charging capacity of 500 kg, which has now been put Into production. 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