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MIM parts approved for Eurofighter engine

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July 1, 2007

July 1, 2007

MIM components are to go into series production for the EJ200 engine used in the Eurofighter aircraft following successful testing in rigs and engines. MIM is said to have the potential for substantial cost reductions in aero engine applications. Modern a ... Read more »

Ceramic dental implants on the way

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July 1, 2007

July 1, 2007

Both dental professionals and patients are asking for completely metal-free dental restorations in an effort to eliminate potential allergies to metal. Nobel Biocare of Switzerland has with its Procera® process been at the forefront of the development of ... Read more »

MIM finds applications in optical communication

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July 1, 2007

July 1, 2007

Sumitomo Osaka Cement (SOC) has been producing MIM parts at its Funabashi (Chiba Pref.) site since 1987 with several expansions in capacity since that time. According to a SOC technical report from the Metal Injection Team of the Advanced Materials Resear ... Read more »

Battenfeld introduces new moulding machines

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July 1, 2007

July 1, 2007

The injection moulding machine manufacturer Battenfeld, of Kottingbrunn, Austria, which was sold by the SMS group to venture capitalists last year, has reported full order books and significantly increased sales for the first quarter of 2007. The c ... Read more »

New Powder Technology Centre in Seibersdorf, Austria

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March 2, 2007

March 2, 2007

There has been a new addition to the powder technology scene in Austria. The Powder Technology Center at Austrian Research Centers GmbH in Seibersdorf has been founded with the aim of focusing research activities on powder injection moulding as well as co ... Read more »

Breakthrough for Metal Injection Molding in BMW engines

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March 1, 2007

March 1, 2007

BMW’s patented Valvetronic variable valve lift, which has already enhanced the performance and fuel efficiency of BMW’s V-8 and V-12 engines, has also been introduced into its 6-cylinder engines. The 6-cylinder versions include a metal injection mould ... Read more »

European PM association appoints new technical director

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March 1, 2007

March 1, 2007

The European Powder Metallurgy Association (EPMA) has appointed Dr Olivier Coube (pictured) as its next Technical Director. Dr Coube, a French national aged 37, was previously employed by Plansee AG in Austria and the Fraunhofer Institute IWM in Freibur ... Read more »

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Extensive MIM, CIM industry and sinter-based AM industry news, plus the following exclusive deep-dive articles and reports:

  • INMATEC Technologies: Celebrating 25 years as a driving force behind Ceramic Injection Moulding
  • A year of change: Turbulence in China’s MIM industry as markets evolve
  • Ceramic Injection Moulding: The impact of variotherm and conformal cooling technology on part quality and process capability
  • The Additive Manufacturing of multi-material and multi-functional ceramic components

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