Prompting Artificial Intelligence: in person networking

/image prompt:: create two images of an Industry Association where young guns are introduced to renown experts, discussions are encouraged; where passing the baton among generations is a slow, osmotic process instead of an abrupt loss of know-how. (You can prompt Artificial Intelligence to get the above or simply join Metal Powder Industries Federation events.We at VALIMET, Inc. welcome…

The Adams of Powder Metallurgy

“The Adams of Powder Metallurgy” or “Presidential talks at PowderMet”. MPIF President James Adams and AMAM & VALIMET President Chris Adam busted by a famed paparazzo at the Caesars Palace. They’re both passionate ambassadors of the PM Industry, you know that. You know also that whatever they said, it stays in Vegas. (Too bad). Metal Powder Industries Federation VALIMET, Inc. #additivemanufacturing #aluminum #aluminium

Something Serious about Cerium

We’d like to address the AM Community with something serious about Cerium. In “Strength mechanisms and tunability in Al-Ce-Mg ternary alloys enabled by additive manufacturing” (ScienceDirect) the authors utilized VALIMET’s Toll Atomization Service to produce several Al-Ce-Mg alloys for potential use in DED. Let’s hear it from our Technology Manager, Ian McCarthy, PhD: “This work showed the…

VALIMET supporting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Our followers are probably aware that VALIMET, Inc. atomizes Aluminum Alloy powders not too far from Lake Tahoe. We’re deeply rooted in our community and recently supported a great cause. Read the news from our VP of Operations Michael Royer: “A Special thanks to VALIMET, Inc. for being a corporate sponsor and supporting me as I rode 100miles around…

VALIMET’s Summer PicNic 2023

Summer PicNic 2023 at VALIMET, Inc. Here in Big Valley we atomize Aluminum Alloys Powders with passion. When it comes to opening the Summer Season, we gather all employees, their families, dogs and motorbikes.We enjoy a food truck, an ice cream truck, bouncing houses, horse shoes and frisbees, a pinata (only for kids?) and way,…

VALIMET exhibiting at CSAT – LSAAT 2023

VALIMET, Inc. is taking three initiatives on Cold, Thermal Spray and Additive Manufacturing: Expanding the Aluminum Alloys Portfolio with:– AM 2139 (Al-Cu-Mg-Mn-Ag) is the third alloy of our 2000 series, beside AM 2024 (Al-Cu-Si-Mg-Ti) and the recently launched AM 2219 (Al-Cu-Mn-Ti-Zr-V);– AM 8019 (Al-Fe-Ce) is our first 8000 series alloy.These materials are well known to…

VALIMET celebrates Memorial Day 2023

For decades, VALIMET, Inc. has proudly supplied Atomized Aluminum Powder to Aerospace and Defense applications.As we celebrate Memorial Day, we would like to salute all those that have fallen in the defense of Freedom and all of those who have served or currently serve in our US Military. Thank you for your service! We wish…

VALIMET exhibiting at AMPM20203 – PowderMet2023

Vegas, baby. The Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF) organizes an Additive Manufacturing conference centered on technical papers. VALIMET, Inc. is proud to participate in the event with Chris Adam, President at MPIF’s Association for Metal Additive Manufacturing (AMAM), Luigi Alzati, Industry Development Board Member at MPIF and Ian McCarthy, PhD, Session Chairman. We’ll be glad to discuss the latest two…

Aluminum Atomization at VALIMET: Two Years Accident Free

Safety First, together. We at VALIMET, Inc. achieved 2 Years Accident Free. Should we name just one thing that brought us here, what would that be? Our VP of Operations, Michael Royer, said: “Focus”. We want to help each other keep Focus on Safety as the way forward to serve our Colleagues, Families and Customers. #safety  #safetyfirst  #operations …