The challenge of producing high-quality additive manufacturing powders

Posted on 1 Aug 2018 by Jonny Williamson

Additive manufacturing may be transforming industries such as aerospace, automotive, healthcare and tooling; but a major challenge persists - how can companies produce additive powders of a robust and repeatable quality?

The Manufacturer’s Marc Hauschild caught up with Eddie Andrews, of Swiss-based technology pioneer Oerlikon, to learn how controlling the ‘additive value chain’ could hold the key. How can companies produce additive powders of a robust and repeatable quality – image courtesy of Depositphotos. Oerlikon provides a range of additive manufacturing processes…

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