Market and technology reports from the International PM Directory

The International Powder Metallurgy Directory is a key source of impartial and detailed industry data, including regional trade statistics and analysis.

The following market and technology reviews are featured in the printed International Powder Metallurgy Directory, however they can also be purchased as individual PDF files.

Written by industry experts, they cover all major sectors of powder metallurgy.

• Documents are in PDF format and available for immediate download. 
• All articles are as published in the current edition International Powder Metallurgy Directory, available to purchase for £190.00

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Powder Metallurgy: A Global Market Review

Powder Metallurgy: A Global Market Review
Unique and exclusive to the IPMD is our 24 page ‘PM Global Market Review’ which analyses trends in the various sectors of the PM industry – globally and regionally. The review has been compiled by Bernard Williams, former Executive Director of the European Powder Metallurgy Association.

The review charts the turbulent effects of the recent recession as reflected in some of the key statistics in regional and global shipments relating to ferrous and non-ferrous PM products, hardmetals, diamond tools, PM semi-products and powder-based magnets.

Two inset features review PM’s special relationship with the automotive industry and the growing end user acceptance of metal injection moulding. More.....

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Structural PM Parts including Magnets, Bearings and MIM

Developments in the Production of Structural PM Components
Powder Metallurgy (PM) has come a long way, since it took its first tentative steps, around 70 years ago... More.....

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High Density, High Performance Powder Metallurgy Components
We look at the different manufacturing options available to produce high density high performance PM parts. More.....

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Metal Injection Moulding (MIM): Materials, Processes and Applications
The metal injection moulding (MIM) industry continues to build on developments in materials and processing technologies. More.....

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PM Self-Lubricating Bearings Continue to Make Advances
We review the functions of PM self-lubricating bearings, the wider range of materials now being used and their properties. More.....

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An Introduction to Powder Metallurgy Soft Magnets
The majority of soft magnets are today made using PM processing techniques. The following review outlines the basics of.... More

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Powder Metallurgy Permanent Magnets and their Applications
Powder metallurgy (PM) is the preferred method for manufacturing more than 80% of permanent (hard) magnets. Permanent magnets include.... More

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Advanced PM Materials, Hardmetals & Diamond Tools

PM High Alloy Steels and PM Superalloys
We review the powder metallurgy processing of tool steels, high-speed steels and superalloys which offer the advantages.... More

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Developments in Tungsten Carbide-Cobalt Cemented Carbides
Cemented carbides, or hardmetals as they are alternatively called, were first developed for wear resistance applications..... More

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Production and Applications of PM Diamond Tools
Diamond tools made from a hot pressed or sintered mixture of diamond grit/metal powder held in a powder matrix are one of the fastest growing.... More

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Powder Production: Ferrous, Non-Ferrous and Nano Powders

Trends in Ferrous Powders for use in Powder Metallurgy
Dr Joseph M Capus updates us on the progress and trends in the ferrous powder production industry.... More

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Non-Ferrous Powder Production Technologies
This review highlights the main methods used for production of copper, aluminium, titanium and nickel powders, including key powder properties.... More

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Powder Metallurgy Compaction
& Sintering Equipment

Trends and Innovations in Powder Compaction Presses and Die Sets
Continuing developments in process technology and production equipment are providing the global PM industry with the tools to produce ever larger, more complex and competitively priced PM shapes.

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Sintering Equipment and Atmospheres used in Powder Metallurgy
Sintering is critical in Powder Metallurgy (PM), giving a part its microstructure and the required mechanical properties. We review the wide variety of sintering furnace types now available....More

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Trends in Nano Powder Production and Applications
Nanotechnology is one of the most innovative fields in science and industry worldwide. Powder metallurgy (PM) approaches can be used to produce nanostructures either by.... More

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