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FZU - Shaping the Future of Materials Science

Case study Education and Research

FZU has integrated a ATO lab-scale metal atomizer to advance its research capabilities in materials development, focusing on the production and testing of alloys such as titanium, zinc, aluminum, and high entropy alloys. This integration has improved the quality of 3D metal printing parts and enhanced FZU's participation in collaborative industrial projects and innovative materials research.

AZTERLAN - Inventing surface conditioning and optimization technology

Case study Metallurgy

AZTERLAN has developed and patented a method to improve the surface of iron components. This innovative approach, targeted at improving their resistance to wear and corrosion, is named to revolutionize castings production by applying metal powders on their surface. This innovation expands the possibilities for developing high performance components manufactured using common materials. Technology is based on preparing the surface of the component (substrate) to facilitate the subsequent application of surface coatings by means of laser technologies.

REMET - Material independence in the era of Additive Manufacturing

Case study Additive Manufacturing

REMET has integrated an ATO Lab ultrasonic metal atomizer to strengthen its Additive Manufacturing Metal Lab and accelerate material independence for metal 3D printing. By producing and optimizing in-house metal powders (including custom compositions and recycled feedstock), REMET improves powder quality and repeatability for demanding SLM/DMP applications. This integration expands REMET’s prototyping and validation capabilities, enabling faster iteration on advanced alloys and supporting innovative projects for aerospace, automotive, and energy industry customers.

Controlled Powder Production for Advanced Research Applications - INFN

Case study Additive Manufacturing

INFN Gran Sasso National Laboratory (LNGS) integrated the ATO Lab ultrasonic metal atomizer into its HAMMER Hub to enable controlled, in-house metal powder production for advanced research applications. By atomizing radiopure batches and tuning particle size distribution (PSD) for PBF-LB metal Additive Manufacturing, INFN improves powder control and repeatability - measuring better powder sphericity versus commercial powders and accelerates iterative alloy development. The setup also supports INFN’s expanding materials workflow, including a new ATEX laboratory area and the IMS induction melting module for broader material routes.