Demonstation of next-generation of ATO self-sufficient metal powder production & processing workflow
Explore the full capabilities of ATO Technology in this demonstration of a complete, closed-loop system for metal powder production and powder management.
The video presents the entire ATO workflow - from vacuum casting and ultrasonic metal atomization to powder sieving and cleaning - using an self-sufficient integrated suite of devices designed for both R&D and industrial-scale applications in Additive Manufacturing.
Featured in the demonstration:
ATO Sparq – AI-powered ultrasonic atomizer for intelligent, high-precision metal powder production
ATO Pure – brand-new solution for cleaning and drying metal powders with zero cross-contamination risk
ATO Cast – vacuum casting furnace for custom alloy design and rod feedstock production
ATO Sieve – inert gas-compatible ultrasonic sieving station
ATO Lab Plus – lab-scale ultrasonic atomizer for alloy development and small batch production
ATO Noble – ultrasonic atomizer optimized for precious metals, ensuring maximum material recovery
ATO Induction Melting System – advanced module for melting irregular feedstock and sensitive materials
This demonstration highlights how ATO enables full control over metal powder quality, supports custom alloy workflows, and ensures material purity across every step of the production cycle.
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ATO Lab
The ATO Lab Plus is a state-of-the-art ultrasonic metal powder atomizer, perfect for producing high-quality spherical powders for Additive Manufacturing and powder metallurgy. Its compact design, innovative technology, and customizable modules ensure efficient and cost-effective powder production.
ATO Noble
Introducing ATO Noble, a groundbreaking solution designed to produce high-quality metal powders from precious metals like gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. With its advanced ultrasonic atomization system, ATO Noble ensures maximum material recovery and superior powder quality, making it the perfect tool for industries that rely on high-performance materials.
ATO Cast
The ATO Cast is a compact, professional-grade induction vacuum casting furnace crafted to reach the highest feedstock purity. Designed for both research and production, it offers users the unique capability to design and cast their own castings from a wide range of alloys.
ATO Induction Melting System
Induction Melting System (IMS) is an optional and easy-to-swap module designed to increase the capabilities of the ATO ultrasonic metal atomizers.
ATO Sieve
The ATO Sieve is a compact, mobile, and user-friendly powder sieving station designed for metal Additive Manufacturing. With minimal space requirements, it seamlessly integrates into standard laboratory settings. This device facilitates swift and efficient sieving of small powder batches.
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Materials Additive ManufacturingClassification of metal atomization methods for powder manufacturing With the rapid advancement of Additive Manufacturing (AM), the demand for high-quality metal powders has developed in parallel. The necessity for producing superior 3D printed components drives the need for feedstock with optimal technological parameters, specifically high sphericity, uniform particle size distribution, and chemical homogeneity. -
Case study Additive ManufacturingIn-House Medical-Grade Titanium Production and Customized Implant Manufacturing at ESI The Erich Schmid Institute of Materials Science (ESI) enables in-house production of medical-grade titanium and customized implant manufacturing using ATO technology - an ultrasonic atomizer. This approach ensures precise particle size control, high powder quality, and reduced contamination risks. It supports additive manufacturing processes, accelerates alloy development, and enhances flexibility in advanced materials research while minimizing reliance on external suppliers. -
Case study Additive ManufacturingControlled Powder Production for Advanced Research Applications - INFN 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. -
Case study Additive ManufacturingREMET - Material independence in the era of 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. -
Materials Additive ManufacturingUltra-fine Titanium metal powder produced with new ULTRA FREQUENCY SYSTEM for Additive Manufacturing The race for innovation in Additive Manufacturing has a new front-runner: the ULTRA FREQUENCY SYSTEM —an advanced module for the ATO ultrasonic atomization platform, designed to meet the growing demand for ultra-fine metal powders.Traditionally, metal powders in the 20–120 µm range served most AM needs. However, as new applications in microfabrication, biomedical implants, and aerospace call for even finer resolutions, the ATO Lab Plus ecosystem has evolved. With the release of the ULTRA FREQUENCY SYSTEM, it’s now possible to consistently produce metal powders with a targeted particle size of approximately 25 μm—unlocking possibilities that were previously out of reach. -
Materials Additive ManufacturingProducing spherical Niobium metal powder and High-Entropy Alloys with Ultrasonic Atomization Niobium metal powders are gaining momentum in advanced manufacturing, particularly in Additive Manufacturing (AM), due to their exceptional thermal stability, corrosion resistance, and superconducting properties. These attributes make niobium an excellent choice for high-performance components in aerospace, energy, medical, and electronics industries.Furthermore, niobium is increasingly used in high-entropy alloys (HEAs) — complex material systems designed for structural integrity under extreme conditions. For researchers and developers working on HEAs or reactive alloy systems, the ability to produce high-purity niobium powder in-house is a game-changer.To showcase this capability, we have produced high-quality niobium metal powder using the ATO Lab Plus ultrasonic atomizer equipped with the Single Rod Feeding System (SRFS). This demonstration highlights the precision, consistency, and material flexibility of ATO ultrasonic metal atomization technology.
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