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This publication has been prepared by the European Hard Materials Group (EuroHM) with scrutiny to include many different aspects of the hard materials world. The brochure covers the cemented carbides with historical and metallurgical background, as well as diverse applications of hard materials through various case studies; and the production steps starting from powder production until the final products such as cutting tools, mining and construction equipment and structural components.

NEW – 1st Edition

The wide range of Functional Materials deserved a detailed 52-page brochure! Learn the advantages of using powder metallurgy to fabricate materials with specific and tailored properties and functions: magnets, energy conversion and storage, high temperature resistance, functional porosity, biocompatibility, wear resistance, high or low friction, superelasticity, shape memory, etc. With a scientific approach, but including industrial case studies!

NEW - 3rd Edition

This 68-page brochure has been created specifically for designers and engineers who are new to additive manufacturing and want to learn how to design with this technology. The brochure details the different AM technologies and processes available on the market today, covering the various melting processes.

The Introduction to Hot Isostatic Pressing Technology is a 28-page brochure aimed at designers and engineers who want an in-depth understanding of the benefits of designing with hot isostatic pressing (HIP) process.

The Introduction to PM HIP Technology is a 28-page brochure aimed at designers and engineers who want an in-depth understanding of the benefits of designing with hot isostatic pressing (HIP) process. GERMAN VERSION.

Learn about how hot isostatic pressing (HIP) can allow you to design components previously unattainable using conventional manufacturing processes.

Learn about how hot isostatic pressing (HIP) can allow you to design components previously unattainable using conventional manufacturing processes.

Learn about how hot isostatic pressing (HIP) can allow you to design components previously unattainable using conventional manufacturing processes.

NEW - 4th Edition

This 30-page brochure for the promotion of metal injection moulding to potential end users and also for use at educational establishments.

The brochure contains over 20 case studies that illustrate the broad range of materials and shapes that can be produced by MIM.

Introduction to Press & Sinter Technology is a 32-page brochure for designers and engineers detailing the different press & sinter technologies.

This free 32-page booklet describes, in some detail, why products are made by the PM process; powder production methods; methods for powder consolidation; sintering and sintering atmospheres; post-sintering operations (sizing, heat treatment, coatings, etc.), and many examples of PM products.

This free-to-download 32-page German Language Edition booklet describes, in some detail, why products are made by the PM process; powder production methods; methods for powder consolidation; sintering and sintering atmospheres; post-sintering operations (sizing, heat treatment, coatings, etc.), and many examples of PM products.

A full colour poster describing graphically the various stages involved in the production of structural PM parts.

EPMA Spotlight on PM Case Studies: Aerospace is a 20-page booklet containing a selection of powder metallurgy component case studies covering the aerospace industry sector.

EPMA Spotlight on PM Case Studies: Automotive is a 36-page booklet containing a selection of powder metallurgy component case studies covering the automotive industry sector.

EPMA Spotlight on PM Case Studies: Energy is a 16-page booklet containing a selection of powder metallurgy component case studies covering the energy industry sector.

EPMA Spotlight on PM Case Studies: Medical is a 16-page booklet containing a selection of powder metallurgy component case studies covering the medical industry sector.

A 32 page booklet detailing the components entered into the EPMA 2018 Powder Metallurgy Component Awards.

The European PM Industry Roadmap, January 2015

The European PM Industry Roadmap, January 2015

Created in 2001, the Powder Metallurgy: materials, processes and materials CD-ROM is an interactive PM resource.