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Partnership to Collaborate to Advance Refractory Metals and Nitinol in 3D Printing

February 16, 2024

Holdson Limited, based in Skelmanthorpe, UK, renowned for its electrochemical equipment for post-processing additively manufactured components, has joined forces with the University of Birmingham, UK, aiming to expedite the integration of refractory metals and Nitinol into the additive manufacturing sector.

This partnership seeks to delve into various material types’ additive manufacturing and post-processing techniques, fostering their utilization across diverse applications.

Partnership to Collaborate to Advance Refractory Metals and Nitinol in 3D Printing
Holdson’s post-processing machine. (Image Credit: Holdson)

The University of Birmingham brings substantial expertise, having previously executed successful projects involving the additive manufacturing of sample parts using Nitinol and different refractory metals. Now, in tandem with Holdson, the university endeavors to deepen the understanding of surface treatments and their impact on the structural attributes of additively manufactured components.

The collaboration represents a significant stride towards enhancing the capabilities of AM technology, potentially expanding its application domains and fostering greater adoption of advanced materials like refractory metals and Nitinol.

Our experience with alloys, coupled with Holdson’s broad and deep post-processing knowledge, positions us perfectly to unlock the full potential of AM of high-value metals and alloys,” said Prof Moataz Attallah, Director of the Advanced Materials & Processing Laboratory (AMPLab), University of Birmingham.

“Nitinol in particular presents a unique opportunity, as this shape-memory alloy could unlock many potential new developments, most notably within the medical sector. We will also target further opportunities for post-processing of refractory metals for use in the space and nuclear fusion sectors. We are excited about the possibilities that this collaboration holds.”

Holdson’s collaboration with the University of Birmingham marks a pivotal initiative aimed at propelling the integration of refractory metals and Nitinol into Additive Manufacturing processes, promising to broaden the horizons of innovation within the industry.

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About the author | Phillip Keane
Phillip is an aerospace engineer from UK. He is a graduate of Coventry University (UK), International Space University (France) and Nanyang Technological University (Singapore), where he studied Advanced Manufacturing at the Singapore Centre for 3D Printing.
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