Additive manufacturing: powders and parameters

AP&C powders are characterized by the highest level of sphericity, are almost free of satellites, with minimum porosity for optimum flow rate and packing density. Our mission is to safely supply high quality powder materials as part of our customers' progress on their journey toward competitive and innovative additive manufacturing components. 

BEGO Mediloy® S-Co is the powder used for the production of high-quality dental prostheses in LPBF systems. BEGO Mediloy® S-Co was developed on the basis of long-standing tried-and-tested BEGO casting alloys and optimized for the LPBF production process. The indication scope ranges from crowns & bridges to implant prosthetics and orthodontic applications.

voestalpine BÖHLER Edelstahl produces metal powders for additive manufacturing under state-of-the-art conditions. We offer a range of products, including standard materials and special in-house developments tailored to additive manufacturing, which deliver significant improvements for our customers. Our customer service and optimum quality are the cornerstones of our business.

Dentaurum, the oldest owner-managed dental company in the world, develops, produces and sells premium quality dental products with high levels of biocompatibility. remanium® star powder is a universally applicable dental alloy that has stood the test of time, with the ideal particle size and optimum flow behavior for all dental applications. 

Deutsche Edelstahlwerke offer a wide spectrum of gas-atomized metal powders based on Fe, Ni and Co for additive manufacturing. The expertise of Deutsche Edelstahlwerke is based on more than 175 years of experience in steel production. All powders are manufactured on our systems which are certified in accordance with IATF 16949 and DIN EN ISO 13485.

Equispheres produces a near-perfect powder with uniform size, sphericity and a consistent microstructure as well as a smoother surface and thinner oxide layer. When used in modern laser powder bed machines, these unique powder properties enable a significant increase in production speed and produce prints with excellent mechanical properties.

Heraeus AMLOY Technologies specializes in the development of amorphous alloys as well as the production of amorphous components. As well as alloy production, components are manufactured at an industrial scale using 3D printing and injection mold processes. The high stability of the material and its outstanding elasticity facilitate significant design optimizations.

The metal powders from Höganäs for additive manufacturing can be used for many additive manufacturing technologies and are compatible with a large selection of 3D printers from leading manufacturers. We have the widest range of products and production technologies and are committed to increasing sustainability. 

IMR Metal Powder Technologies GmbH develops and produces metal powders for additive manufacturing processes for and with its business partners with a focus on aluminum alloys. As an industrial manufacturer and development partner, we support our customers with tailor-made products and services

With more than 25 years of experience in powder metallurgy applications, INDO-MIM offers state-of-the-art gas-atomized metal powders that are suitable for all additive manufacturing technologies and are characterized by outstanding sphericity, very high packing density and excellent fluidity. INDO-MIM also supports the manufacture of customized powders available within our range of materials.

Kymera International produces and sells "specialty materials" and alloy powders based on aluminum, copper and titanium, all adapted to the most demanding of conditions. Kymera International, pioneer in material development for more than one hundred years, serves the worldwide AM and PM market.  

m4p material solutions GmbH develops and produces metal powders for additive manufacturing. As well as a wide range of standard materials which are promptly delivered from the storage facility, we also develop special materials to the series production readiness stage. Our main focus as a partner in industry is customer service and quality.

Metalpine GmbH specializes in producing high quality metal powder for additive manufacturing. With our unique production methods, we manufacture perfectly spherical and non-porous powder from a wide variety of metals and their alloys, always prioritizing the needs of our customers.

Oerlikon AM is one of the leading providers of additive manufacturing solutions in the metal and polymer sector. The solution portfolio includes a wide variety of solutions, ranging from the collaborative development and order production of high-quality and performance-optimized components through to the research and development and even production of customized metal powders for 3D printing (Oerlikon Metco). 

With over 50 years of metal powder manufacturing experience, we have pioneered the development and implementation of key technologies and are recognized as leaders in high-performance powders for the industry. With TruForm, our line of AM metal powders, we have applied this expertise to demanding AM applications for many years.

Scheftner metal powders designed for the LMF-based production of dental, medical and industrial applications. The high sphericity and optimal flow properties of the powders enable high density applications, thus also guaranteeing the perfect biocompatibility of the manufactured components. Numerous international approvals and our customer support service offer you security.

Schmelzmetall – a leading manufacturer of high-performance copper alloys – offers spherical powders in a wide range of grain size fractions under the brand name Hovadur®. The high-quality powders are suitable for all additive manufacturing methods. The Hovadur® powders HOVADUR® CCZ and HOVADUR® CNCS are available ex stock. 

Tekna uses a plasma atomization process to produce powders that meet the most stringent specifications for a wide range of 3D printing materials. Recognized for their high purity, spherical morphology, fluidity, density and controlled particle size distribution, Tekna's powders are well-suited for 3D printing.

Additive Manufacturing based on more than 350 years of experience in steel production. We produce our own powders specially for the manufacture of tools for hot and cold forming, as well as for plastic injection molding. Uddeholm Dievar for additive manufacturing is our fastest growing product due to its crack resistance, high heat conductivity and hot yield strength.