WE43 magnesium alloy powder: Why this high-performance alloy is becoming increasingly important for lightweight construction and additive manufacturing
Lighter components, greater energy efficiency and reliable performance under demanding operating conditions are among the key development objectives of modern industries. Particularly in the case of moving components, every kilogram saved can help to reduce energy consumption, inertia and the load on adjacent systems. Magnesium alloys offer promising potential in this regard. They combine low density with a strength-to-weight ratio that is attractive for lightweight construction applications […]
Metal powders for stationary energy storage: The role of nickel and aluminium in Europe’s growing storage market
Stationary battery storage systems are evolving from a supplementary component into a cornerstone of modern energy systems. They store surplus electricity, shift energy to periods of higher demand, stabilise electricity grids and help businesses better manage peak loads and fluctuating energy prices. By 2025, the European market will have reached a whole new scale. According to SolarPower Europe, around 36 GWh […]
Additive manufacturing using metal powders: Why this technology is becoming increasingly important for European industry
Additive manufacturing has undergone fundamental changes in recent years. What was long associated primarily with prototypes, individual components and technological feasibility studies is increasingly becoming an integral part of industrial production strategies. Today, companies use metal 3D printing for, amongst other things, functionally integrated components, tools with contour-following cooling, high-quality spare parts, repairs and selected series production applications. This involves […]
Zirconia powder CL2 or CL3: Which variant is right for your application?
Zirconia powder is used in specialised industrial processes where a defined particle size distribution, controlled reactivity and reproducible material properties are crucial. Purchasing managers, developers and quality managers are often faced with the question of how Type 1 CL2 zirconia powder differs from Type 1 CL3 zirconia powder. Both powder grades comply with the technical specification MIL-Z-399D and, according to the data available to us […]
Copper powder for additive manufacturing and electronics: what really matters when it comes to selection, purity and particle size
Not all copper powders are the same. Copper powder is one of the most important materials for modern manufacturing and electronics applications. Whether in additive manufacturing, semiconductor technology and electronics, printed circuit boards or high-precision industrial components – the demands placed on the powder used are higher today than ever before. Nevertheless, copper powder is often regarded as a standardised raw material. In practice […]
Ferrite powder for radiation protection coatings: Market trend, EMC and industrial applications
In 2026, ferrite powders will be among the strategically important materials in industry. What was once regarded primarily as a traditional magnetic material for inductors or transformers is now a crucial component for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), high-frequency applications and functional coatings. Ferrite powders are becoming increasingly important, particularly in the context of radiation shielding coatings – more specifically, in the field of electromagnetic radiation shielding. […]
Impact of global supply chains and raw material risks on metal powder procurement
Globalised supply chains have shaped the metal industry for decades. However, few areas feel the effects of geopolitical tensions, raw material shortages and transport disruptions as directly as the procurement of metal powders. It is therefore becoming increasingly important for manufacturers, suppliers and technology companies to understand global interdependencies and to future-proof their own supply chains. 1. Geopolitical developments are changing the raw materials market Whether trade conflicts, export restrictions […]
Magnetic efficiency 2025: securing decisive competitive advantages with ferrite powders
In 2025, ferrites will be among the indispensable materials in the electronics and electrical engineering industry. Especially in powder form, ferrites play a key role as they enable customised and precise magnetic properties that offer a significant competitive advantage in a wide range of applications. But why exactly are ferrites in powder form more important today than ever before? Industrial relevance and increasing importance of ferrite powders [...]
Powder metallurgy in industry - areas of application, potential & solutions
Powder metallurgy describes an innovative manufacturing process in which metal powder is transformed into solid and extremely robust components by pressing and subsequent sintering. This technology opens up new possibilities for industry, as it allows components with complex geometries and exact specifications to be produced that are difficult or impossible to realise using conventional methods. The use of metals [...]
Grain size of metal powders - properties, applications and advantages for your production
Why the right grain size is crucial Choosing the right grain size for metal powders is an often underestimated but decisive factor for the quality and efficiency of industrial production processes. Among other things, the grain size influences the flow behaviour, sinterability, density and reactivity of the powder - and therefore also the properties of the end product. If you make the wrong choice here, you risk production errors, [...]