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Ultra-modern atomizer
Swerim and Kanthal's ultramodern atomizer for manufacturing and development of metal powder, an initiative that will help Sweden to maintain its world-leading position in the metal-powder industry.
"This has enabled a unique platform for R&D activities focussing on alloying and powder development for all of Sweden," says Annika Strondl, manager of powder materials and additive manufacturing at Swerim.
The new equipment is specially designed for research and development of both the materials and the actual atomizing process in powder-metallurgical applications. This makes it possible to atomize powder charges of up to 85 kg for additive manufacturing, injection moulding, surface coating and hot isostatic pressing (HIP). The equipment will have a high degree of material and process flexibility, providing excellent possibilities for developing materials and processes in both additive manufacturing and powder metallurgy.
Swerim has 60 years of experience of research in powder-metallurgical research, and Kanthal is a world-leading manufacturer of industrial heating solutions and high-temperature materials based on powder metallurgy.