“We could be together, Printing on the Moon. Da-da-daaaa…”

“We could be together…Printing on the Moon”(Re-writing a classic song by ‘The POLICE’ for those who belong to the Apollo Generation and their heirs, the Occupy Mars Generation). Cold Spraying powders enables Coating/Repairs but also Additive Manufacturing of components – you probably know that by now. If you have a thing for Space Exploration, we recommend you…

VALIMET Exhibiting at 2024 Hypersonics Weapons Summit

US-based Aluminum powders atomizer VALIMET, Inc., will be exhibiting at the 2024 Hypersonics Weapons Summit in Bethesda, MD. It’s organized by IDGA, Institute for Defense and Government Advancement. We’re looking forward to engaging in New Development conversations. Our Aluminum Spherical powders serve Ordinance, Decoy flares and Propellants manufacturers. We also atomize standard and custom Aluminum Alloy powders for Additive Manufacturing.

Reverse Psychology and Additive Manufacturing

If you’re not interested in reducing your cost of ownership, streamlining your supply chain, shortening lead times, well, we strongly advice you to skip completely the Additive Manufacturing section at IMTS – International Manufacturing Technology Show, powered by Formnext Chicago. See the article: SpaceX debuts Raptor 3 engine, further enhanced with metal Additive Manufacturing published by Metal Additive Manufacturing Magazine.…

Energetic Materials for Rotating detonation engine: PURDUE University collaborates with the AFRL

We at VALIMET, Inc. would like to highlight the collaboration between AFRL Regional Network – Midwest and Purdue University on Energetic Materials. Professor Steve Son‘s team is in charge – results won’t disappoint! Original Post by the Air Force Research Laboratory: Development of solid fuels for rotating detonation engines are “rocketing” ahead thanks to a project awarded to Purdue University in collaboration with the AFRL Regional…

East Pennsylvania: the epicenter of Powder Metals competence

Hands down, the No.1 Industry cluster for Powder Metals competencies is in Eastern Pennsylvania. hashtag#additivemanufacturing is growing its presence in the area – see the latest news on Ursa Major Technologies’ R&D Center. Original post by America Makes: #AMmember, Ursa Major Technologies Inc., is establishing a new $14.5M research and development center in Youngstown, OH. The R&D center will focus on…

Takeaways from RAPID + TCT 2024

1.Smart Partnerships have always been there, but AM needs them more than ever. We probably needed a shift of focus and vocabulary – thanks, Marie Langer. Said that, who stole the show?nLIGHT, Inc. partnering with EOS is in my opinion the talk of the moment, as it goes beyond the Customer-Supplier transaction routine. Congrats to both teams, with a special mention…

Key Note Speakers at PowderMet over the years – affirming flames.

We would like to congratulate James Adams and the Board of Metal Powder Industries Federation for the tremendous success of this Key Note.Over the years, the PowderMet show provided valuable content for attendees of any sort: students, new comers, C-suite, tech or sales folks. We at VALIMET, Inc. would like to recommend Damon West as motivational speaker to any organization that is…

The VALIMET Orchard, Episode 13: “We heard you”.

We’re an Aluminum powder manufacturer. We supply Aluminum Alloys for Additive Manufacturing, among other applications. And yet we have a garden: Figs, Plums, Lemons, Peaches and Nectarines. The time is now. Always wining for the allegedly short supply from the VALIMET Orchard, the CEO of Metal Powder Industries Federation, James Adams, received a much deserved sampler during #PowderMet…

Leadership Stockton: Class 2024 dismissed!

Something about engaging in our Community. A few days before hearing “Class Dismissed”, our VP of Operations Michael Royer has news to share from the Leadership Stockton class of 2024: “On June 3rd there was a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony opening the newly renovated Aspen Cottage at CHILDREN’S HOME OF STOCKTON. The Aspen Cottage is part of the Catalyst…