Metal Powder and Additive Manufacturing
As a metal powder manufacturer within the GMH Gruppe, ProMateria combines in-house metal powder production with industrial additive manufacturing, engineering and downstream processing to deliver ready-to-install components from a single source.
The portfolio includes high-nitrogen stainless steel (HNS) powders, tool steel powders and stainless steel powders; for industrial additive manufacturing projects, an extended range of materials is additionally available across a wide range of industrial applications.
Through gas atomization, particle size distribution and powder characteristics are tailored to the respective manufacturing process. From customized metal powder and production using the MoldJet® process to heat treatment, machining and surface finishing, ProMateria supports the route from material selection to the ready-to-install component.
Building on the metallurgical expertise of the GMH Gruppe, ProMateria manufactures high-nitrogen stainless steel powders based on proprietary materials such as Cronidur® 30. Combined with extensive experience in powder metallurgy and industrial additive manufacturing, this enables the development of material solutions for demanding applications requiring high corrosion resistance, mechanical strength and reliable component performance.
Powder Metallurgy Solutions from Metal Powder to the Ready-to-Install Component
- Metal powder for industrial additive manufacturing processes such as PBF-LB/M and DED, as well as for metal injection molding (MIM)
- High-strength and biocompatible materials with excellent corrosion resistance for demanding applications
- Cost-efficient industrial additive manufacturing of complex geometries, functional integration and lightweight design, designed for series production
- Delivery in a ready-to-install condition through in-house post-processing capabilities
Metal Powders from In-House Production
Metal Powders Made from High-Nitrogen Stainless Steel (HNS)
High-nitrogen stainless steel (HNS) powders combine high mechanical strength, excellent corrosion resistance and a low to zero nickel content with biocompatibility, making them suitable for demanding applications in industries such as medical technology, aerospace, robotics, mechanical engineering and consumer goods. Manufactured in-house, ProMateria’s HNS portfolio includes three materials for industrial additive manufacturing and powder metallurgy, each offering a distinct combination of properties to meet specific application requirements.
P900®, P2000 and Cronidur® 30 offer application-optimized property profiles:
- Strength and corrosion resistance: The three HNS materials are designed for components exposed to high mechanical and corrosive loads.
- Biocompatibility: The materials are suitable for applications with biocompatibility or skin-contact requirements in which nickel-containing alloys are to be avoided.
- Polishability and surface resistance: Their high purity and high final strength enable excellent polishing results and strong resistance to scratches and point loads.
- Broad range of applications: Applications extend from chemical, food and pharmaceutical processing equipment to the automotive and aerospace sectors, medical technology, jewelry and consumer goods.
| Product | Material number | Material designation | Microstructure |
|---|---|---|---|
| P900 metal powder | 1.3816 | X8CrMnN18-18 | austenitic |
| P2000 metal powder | 1.4452 | X13CrMnMoN18-14-3 | austenitic |
| Cronidur® 30 metal powder | 1.4108 | X30CrMoN15-1 | martensitic |
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P900 Metal Powder – Material 1.3816
P900® is an austenitic high-nitrogen stainless steel (HNS) metal powder (1.3816, X8CrMnN18-18) developed for powder metallurgy and industrial additive manufacturing processes. It is designed in particular for energy, marine and industrial equipment where non-magnetic performance is required, including under high mechanical loads. P900® combines corrosion resistance, strength and toughness with a PREN of 42 and a nickel content of less than 0.3 wt.%.
The mechanical properties are averaged test results for the PBF-LB as-built condition in the z-direction.
Download P900 metal powder data sheet.
Technical Data - P900®
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Product designation | PM F3816-50 |
| Particle size distribution, nominal | 15–45 µm |
| Flowability (Hall) | < 25 s/50 g |
| Apparent density | 4,2–4,5 g/cm³ |
| Tap density | 4,5–4,7 g/cm³ |
| PREN | 42 |
| MARC | 27 |
| Tensile strength | 1.030 MPa |
| Yield strength | 850 MPa |
| Elongation at break | 25 % |
| Hardness | 330 HV10 |
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P2000 Metal Powder – Material 1.4452
P2000 is an austenitic high-nitrogen stainless steel (HNS) metal powder (1.4452, X13CrMnMoN18-14-3) developed for powder metallurgy and industrial additive manufacturing processes.
It is designed in particular for aerospace and medical applications and for high-performance components exposed to aggressive environments.
P2000 combines high mechanical strength with high corrosion resistance and reaches a PREN of 58. For the solid material, a tensile strength of up to 2,000 MPa (solid) is specified. Alloyed with chromium, manganese, molybdenum and nitrogen, and containing less than 0.05 wt.% nickel, P2000 is suited to applications requiring both high mechanical load capacity and corrosion resistance.
The mechanical properties are averaged test results for the PBF-LB as-built condition in the z-direction.
Download P2000 metal powder data sheet.
Technical Data - P2000
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Product designation | PM F4452-50 |
| Particle size distribution, nominal | 15–45 µm |
| Flowability (Hall) | < 20 s/50 g |
| Apparent density | 4,2–4,4 g/cm³ |
| Tap density | 4,5–4,7 g/cm³ |
| PREN | 58 |
| MARC | 44 |
| Tensile strength | 1.065 MPa |
| Yield strength | 850 MPa |
| Elongation at break | 20 % |
| Hardness | 340 HV10 |
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Cronidur® 30 Metal Powder – Material 1.4108
Cronidur® 30 is a martensitic high-nitrogen stainless steel (HNS) (1.4108, X30CrMoN15-1) developed for powder metallurgy and industrial additive manufacturing processes. It is designed in particular for robotics and aerospace applications and for high-performance components requiring wear resistance and a long service life. Cronidur® 30 combines high hardness and fatigue strength with corrosion resistance and reaches a PREN of 30. For the solid material, a hardness of up to > 58 HRC (solid) is stated.
The mechanical properties are averaged test results for the PBF-LB as-built condition in the z-direction.
Download Cronidur® 30 metal powder data sheet.
Technical Data for Cronidur® 30
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Product designation | PM F4108-50 |
| Particle size distribution, nominal | 15–45 µm |
| Flowability (Hall) | < 25 s/50 g |
| Apparent density | 3,5–3,7 g/cm³ |
| Tap density | 3,7–3,9 g/cm³ |
| PREN | 30 |
| MARC | 29 |
| Tensile strength | 1.200 MPa |
| Yield strength | 1.000 MPa |
| Elongation at break | 12 % |
| Hardness | 38 HRC |
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Other Metal Powders
In addition to high-nitrogen stainless steel (HNS) powders, ProMateria manufactures tool steel and stainless steel powders for a broad range of applications in industrial additive manufacturing and powder metallurgy. The portfolio also includes Green Steel and is intended for applications where regional production and full traceability are important. The current portfolio includes:
- H13 / 1.2344 – tool steel
- 17-4 PH / 1.4542 – precipitation-hardening stainless steel
- further materials on request
For H13 and 17-4 PH, material data for components produced by industrial additive manufacturing and sinter-based processing methods are available on request.
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Material Range for Industrial Additive Manufacturing
ProMateria processes a broad range of metals and technical ceramics for industrial additive manufacturing. This enables material selection to be tailored to the mechanical, thermal and corrosion requirements of each application. In addition to high-nitrogen stainless steel (HNS), tool steel and stainless steel, the processing portfolio includes low-alloy steels, nickel-based alloys, titanium alloys, copper alloys and engineering ceramics.
This gives industrial additive manufacturing projects access to a processing range spanning steels, titanium alloys, nickel-based alloys, copper alloys and technical ceramics.
| Material group | Additively processed materials – selection |
|---|---|
| Steels | Cronidur® 30 / 1.4108 · P2000 / 1.4452 · P900 / 1.3816 · 316L / 1.4404 · 17-4 PH / 1.4542 · 15-5 PH / 1.4545 · 4340 / 1.6582 · 4140 / 1.7225 · H13 / 1.2344 · M2 / 1.3343 · D2 / 1.2379 |
| Titanium alloys | Ti-6Al-4V / 3.7165 |
| Nickel-based alloys | Inconel 718/ 2.4668 · Inconel 713c / 2.4671 |
| Copper alloys | Cu / 2.0060 |
| Engineering ceramics | 3Y-TZP · Aluminiumoxid (Al₂O₃) · Siliziumkarbid (SiC) |
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Industrial Additive Manufacturing and Engineering from Material to Component
ProMateria combines in-house production of high-nitrogen stainless steel (HNS), tool steel and stainless steel powders with engineering, industrial additive manufacturing and post-processing services. Depending on the application, projects are realized using ProMateria’s own metal powders or additional materials from the processing portfolio. From material selection and component design to the finished part, every step is tailored to the specific requirements of the application.
Powder:
- Chemical composition and particle size distribution of metal powders according to specification
Additive manufacturing:
- Use of customer-specific materials in industrial additive manufacturing
- Material, design and process optimization
- Flow and thermal simulation
- Functional integration, assembly consolidation and lightweight design
- Heat treatment, machining and surface finishing according to specification
- Cleaning, marking and packaging according to customer requirements
- Transfer from development to series production
The engineering services support the integration of metal powders and additively manufactured components into the respective value chain. Material selection, manufacturing process, component geometry and post-processing operations are tailored to the requirements of the individual project.
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MoldJet® for Industrial Additive Manufacturing
ProMateria uses the MoldJet® process for sinter-based industrial additive manufacturing. Featuring six build platforms arranged in a revolver system, the technology supports the efficient production of high-quality components with consistent accuracy and surface finish.
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Build platforms | six (revolver system) |
| Build volume per platform | 375 × 210 × 110 mm |
| Accuracy | ± 0.5%, minimum 100 µm |
| Surface finish | Ra 2–8 µm |
| Finalization | according to customer specification |
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Metal Powder for PBF-LB, DED and MIM
ProMateria manufactures metal powders for industrial additive manufacturing processes, including Laser Powder Bed Fusion (PBF-LB) and Directed Energy Deposition (DED), as well as for Metal Injection Molding (MIM).
For PBF-LB, DED and MIM, ProMateria provides the specified powder properties according to the manufacturing process and customer specification. This includes tailoring the particle size distribution and other powder characteristics to the respective requirements. Customers therefore receive the powder specification required for their respective manufacturing process.
For P900®, P2000 and Cronidur® 30, current material data are available for the PBF-LB as-built condition.
ProMateria manufactures and offers metal powders from the following material groups:
- high-nitrogen stainless steels (HNS)
- tool steels
- stainless steels
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Metal Powder and Additive Manufacturing for Industrial Applications
Aerospace
Lightweight design, functional integration and maximum material performance are key priorities in aerospace. ProMateria manufactures complex lightweight components and functionally integrated parts from high-nitrogen stainless steels such as wear-resistant Cronidur® 30 and highly corrosion-resistant P2000, titanium alloys, nickel-based alloys and stainless steels. Industrial additive manufacturing, or metal 3D printing, enables weight reduction, component consolidation and the realization of demanding geometries in cost-efficient series production.
Medical Technology
For medical technology, ProMateria offers biocompatible materials with high strength and excellent corrosion resistance. High-nitrogen stainless steels such as Cronidur® 30 and P2000, as well as titanium alloys, are suitable for surgical instruments and implantology. Industrial additive manufacturing, or metal 3D printing, enables cost-efficient series production of complex geometries, targeted post-processing and excellent surface finish.
Jewelry, Watches and Luxury Goods
ProMateria produces components with complex designs from high-purity, corrosion-resistant high-nitrogen stainless steels such as Cronidur® 30 and the biocompatible P2000. These materials deliver excellent polishing results, high scratch resistance and durable surfaces, and meet the requirements for anti-allergenic materials. Through industrial additive manufacturing, or metal 3D printing, demanding design objects can be realized in economical series production.
Robotics
In robotics, the focus is on lightweight design, functional integration and robust, precise components. ProMateria produces weight-optimized and function-integrated components from high-nitrogen stainless steels such as the wear-resistant Cronidur® 30 and the highly corrosion-resistant P2000, as well as titanium alloys, stainless steels and tool steels such as H13, M2 and D2. Through industrial additive manufacturing, or metal 3D printing, moving masses can be reduced, components consolidated and complex geometries realized in economical series production.
Mechanical Engineering
In mechanical engineering, ProMateria produces function-integrated components, wear-resistant tooling components and complex special parts for prototypes, spare parts and industrial series production, or metal 3D printing. Materials processed include high-nitrogen stainless steels, stainless steels, tool steels such as H13, M2 and D2, and other technical materials. With industrial additive manufacturing such as MoldJet® and PBF-LB / SLM, economical solutions for complex geometries, short delivery times and variable quantities can be realized.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which metal powders does ProMateria offer?
ProMateria manufactures high-nitrogen stainless steel (HNS) powder in-house, including Cronidur® 30 (1.4108), P900® (1.3816) and P2000 (1.4452). The portfolio also includes tool steel powder and stainless steel powder for additive manufacturing and powder metallurgy applications.
Which additive manufacturing processes are ProMateria’s metal powders suitable for?
P900®, P2000 and Cronidur® 30 are suitable for processing by Laser Powder Bed Fusion (PBF-LB). Depending on the material, manufacturing process and customer specification, other metal powders are designed for additive manufacturing processes such as PBF-LB or DED, as well as for sinter-based processes such as Metal Injection Molding (MIM).
For applications involving subsequent sintering, the material, particle size distribution and other powder properties are tailored to the requirements of the respective process.
Which particle sizes are available?
ProMateria manufactures metal powders with particle sizes in the +0/−150 µm range. The exact particle size distribution depends on the material, manufacturing process and customer specification. P900®, P2000 and Cronidur® 30 are each available with a nominal particle size distribution of 15–45 µm.
Does ProMateria also offer industrial additive manufacturing in addition to metal powders?
Yes. In addition to in-house metal powder production, ProMateria provides engineering, material and design optimization, simulation, additive manufacturing, heat treatment, machining, surface finishing, as well as cleaning and packaging, supporting projects from material selection to the finished component.
Which additional materials does ProMateria process for additive manufacturing?
In addition to HNS, tool steel and stainless steel, ProMateria processes low-alloy steels, titanium alloys such as TiAl6V4, nickel-based alloys such as Inconel 718 and Inconel 713 C, copper and engineering ceramics.
These materials are part of the additive manufacturing processing range and not the portfolio of metal powders manufactured in-house.
Are ProMateria’s HNS materials low in nickel and suitable for biocompatible applications?
Yes. The HNS materials contain very low levels of nickel: less than 0.1 wt.% for P900®, less than 0.05 wt.% for P2000, and a maximum of 0.25 wt.% for Cronidur® 30. They are therefore suitable for applications with requirements regarding biocompatibility, skin contact, or the avoidance of nickel-rich alloys. Suitability for the specific application should be assessed on a project-by-project basis.
Does ProMateria offer Metal Powder for MIM?
Yes. ProMateria produces metal powder for Metal Injection Molding (MIM). Material selection, particle size distribution and powder properties are tailored to the requirements of the respective sinter-based processing method.
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What You Can Expect
Raw Material Recycling
We ensure closed material cycles and feed nearly 100 % of metallic waste back into the material cycle, producing sustainable closed loops.
High Dimensional Accuracy
With our processes for metal powder production and additive manufacturing, we realize individual specifications
Fast, Flexible, Productive, Reliable, Sustainable
Through our core competencies, we meet the highest customer requirements for integrating our metal powders and additively manufactured components into existing value chains.