Elkem develops new specialised iron-silicon powder for 3D printing components for electrical motors
Today’s electrical motors are generally made by cutting and moulding pieces from a metal sheet. 3D printing can radically increase efficiency and reduce material consumption. 3D printing larger motor parts has proven difficult, however, as the parts become too brittle and may easily break. Through an EU-funded project together with research- and customer partners, Elkem has developed a new specialized iron silicon powder, which may allow 3D-printing of components for electrical motors.In the SOMA project (Lightweight solutions for e-mobility by AM for soft magnetic alloys), Elkem together