Metal Powder Report’s top news stories in January

The first metal AM alloy designed in Middle East, Elkem’s iron-silicon powder for electrical motor components and GKN Aerospace’s £50 million investment in additive fabrication capability were the most-read stories on the Metal Powder Report website during January 2024.

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1. Abu Dhabi researchers develop first metal AM alloy designed in Middle East

Abu Dhabi’s Technology Innovation Institute (TII) has unveiled a new portfolio of additive manufacturing materials – AMALLOY-HT.

 

2. Elkem develops iron-silicon powder for 3D printing components for electrical motors

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.

 

3. GKN Aerospace invests £50mn in additive fabrication capability

GKN Aerospace is investing £50 million (SEK600 million) in cutting-edge additive fabrication technology in Trollhättan, Sweden.