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The International Powder Metallurgy Directory is an up-to-date source of impartial and detailed industry data, including regional trade statistics and analysis.
Technology reviews by industry experts cover all major sectors of powder metallurgy. Richly illustrated, these reviews serve as a detailed introduction to powder metals technology for those new to the industry, whilst acting as a useful reference source for established industry personnel.
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International Award Winning Powder Metallurgy Parts
Award presentations made by the Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF), the Japan Powder Metallurgy Association (JPMA), and the European Powder Metallurgy Association (EPMA) demonstrate powder metallurgy’s (PM) versatility and cost competitiveness compared with other methods of metal forming.
All award winners are featured in the following reviews and include ferrous, non-ferrous and metal injection moulded (MIM) products made around the world for a variety of end-user industries. Click here to view feature
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Catamold® - Powder Injection Moulding made by BASF
Powder Injection Moulding (PIM) allows moulding metals with same ease and design freedom as for plastics. It has found application in the automotive field for turbocharger, valve train, gearbox, seat-adjustment, fuel injection and sensor systems parts. View full feature
Towards high performance with Höganäs
Development of new P/M parts has often become reality through material and process development, and close collaboration between powder supplier, part producer and car manufacturer. Höganäs Group has a leading role in these collaborations, which will be even more intensified in the future. View full feature
Small but Effective - Metal Injection Moulded Micro Gear Wheels
The miniaturisation of components is gaining in importance in many sectors such as medical technology, biotechnology and drive technology, with an increasing demand for so-called micro components. A research partnership involving a university and industrial companies in Germany has resulted in the successful production of micro gear wheels using metal injection moulding (MIM). ARBURG'S ALLROUNDER injection moulding technology has played its part in this partnership. View full feature
International Powder Metallurgy Standards
International Standards (ISO) are critical to the continuing prosperity of the PM industry. They help to underpin the various process technologies used in PM, and give design engineers essential guidance on mechanical properties realizable for various PM products. More information.
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