Aluminum Alloy Powders for Cold Spray and AM: New State of the Art Lab at Florida International University

We at VALIMET would like to congratulate Florida International University for receiving a US Army Research Laboratory grant and the opening of the new Cold Spray & Rapid Deposition Lab. Year 2023 has been filled with great announcements for Cold Spray. The validation of this technology for both Repair and Components Manufacturing in Defense applications has…

VALIMET at Formnext 2023

VALIMET, Inc. will exhibit at Formnext – Where ideas take shape: meet us there! Aluminum alloys are finding new AM applications and we’re willing to cover them with our Toll Atomization Service for proprietary formulations, as well as our Standard Grades Portfolio. Our President Chris Adam and the VP of Sales & Marketing Luigi Alzati will be glad to meet with…

SPEE3D Acknowledges VALIMET’s Service

Thank you all at SPEE3D for this kind recognition. Our teams in Production, Quality, Sales have been running the extra mile (literally: San Diego is down the road from Stockton, right?). We at VALIMET, Inc. are glad to power our Customer’s success with our service. Good job, everyone! “Here our Technology Product Manager stands with Autumn and Luigi from VALIMET,…

The VALIMET Huddle Room at University of the Pacific

Working on the “VALIMET Huddle Room” at the Makerspace, a new initiative we’re supporting at University of the Pacific. This is going to be an area for Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship and we’re honored to contribute to its success. Soft opening for the students in January 2023, grand opening to follow. See more details here: https://lnkd.in/ggg4rZD7 Our…

On NASA’s 3D printed Rocked Engine

The distance between End User and Tier 1, Tier 2 manufacturers is particularly short, for the Additive Manufacturing Industry. recommend listening to this interview to Paul Gradl, from NASA – National Aeronautics and Space Administration. It makes clear how an AM End User can be the hands-on driver for new materials and processes development. See this…

Note from an MPIF Board Meeting

Honoring Scott Davis, at his final meeting as Industry Development Board Chairman at Metal Powder Industries Federation. Scott has been a great steward, one who enjoyed the energy that filled our brainstorms. Thank you for your service, pal! James Adams, Tim Robinson, PMT, Luigi Alzati, Neal Stephen Madill, Ken Schatz, Heath Jenkins, Adam Hines and Paul Sedor (someone had to take the picture).

The VALIMET Orchard, Episode 2: “SAY BEE…”

Multi-color, symmetrical, scented. Who doesn’t want a rose garden? Being pollen-rich, roses provide proteins to a critically endangered species: bees. Our orchard needed intensive care, this past summer: as a consequence of roses diseases, bees’ life can be negatively impacted. Enjoy these pictures, taken this past May next to our Aluminum Atomization plant. (Not clear…

Green Team in Action

It’s ok to hug a tree. Planting one is even better! We at VALIMET would like to spread the rumor that if you ship with Green Worldwide Shipping, LLC®, they will plant trees on your behalf through Trees for the Future. Our Green Team leader Kathleen Bearden is unto things like this, just so you know. #trees #companyculture VALIMET,…

Takeaways from Formnext Forum, Austin TX

“And the moon balloons over Formnext Forum Austin” (paraphrasing Derek Walcott). One key word and three takeaways from the show: Key word: Listen…Listen…LISTEN. (if you know you know but you can read the post below regardless) 1.Listen to the developments in qualification efforts for those 4-5 novel materials that have recently been developed. You know who…

The VALIMET Orchard, Episode 1: a conversation corner

We would like to wish our Employees, Customers, Suppliers and Industry Partners a fine & refreshing Labor Day weekend! Have you ever considered a trip to visit us? See our tall Redwoods, sheltering a conversation area where VALIMET employees can chill out and connect. California is calling… #companyculture #employeeperks #aluminum #aluminium #labordayweekend #labordayweekend VALIMET, Inc.