Metaldyne goes global with its PF con rods
The powder metal manufacturer is building on an already impressive global position with its plant in Valencia.

Focus on Change 1
Advances in pressing. Manufacturers are constantly looking for ways to updates and refine powder presses. Sometimes that means taking a radically different approach.

Focus on Change 2
Advances in rapid manufacturing. Rapid manufacturing is beginning to show its value to the metal powder and moulding industries. Fast prototyping cuts production lead times and development costs.

The big bang and how to avoid it
Metal powders can be dangerous if carelessly handled. As industrial-scale production of nanopowders starts to be realised a Swiss expert offers some advice.

MIM raises the stakes in hardmetal manufacturing
A surprising number of items manufactured by metal injection moulding were on show in Milan at the Exposition Mondiale d’Outils, the global showcase for the tooling industry.