Kanthal invests in additive manufacturing and powder metallurgy

Swedish heating technology company Kanthal and metals research institute Swerim will invest in an ultra-modern atomizing equipment. The investment, worth 2 MEUR, will help Sweden maintain its world-leading position in the area of powder metallurgy.The new equipment is designed for research and development of both materials and the atomizing process as such, in the area of powder metallurgy. It allows for atomizing of powder batches up to about 85 kgs, both for additive manufacturing (AM) and hot isostatic pressing (HIP) applications. The unit has a high material and process flexibility,