Metals

Adhesion Interface Layer

Strengthens the bond between metals and plastics.

Bimetal Snap Disc - Changes shape when heated or cooled

Brushed Metal Finishes - Decorative surfaces on metals

Cellular Metals - Structures made from joined hollow metal spheres

Coded Magnets - Magnets with surprising behaviours

Electroforming

Produces thin-walled components with tight tolerances

Explosive Cladding

Dissimilar metals are joined by an explosion.

Gallium metal - Melts at just 29.77°C

Knitted Metal Mesh

Easy-to-manufacture metal wire mesh.

Light-Weight Metal Laminate (Hybrix) - Metal laminate with steel or polyamide fibre core

Magnetic Shielding Alloy - Redirects magnetic fields

Metal 3D Printing (Inkjet Route) - Fast and cost-effective 3D printing of complex metal parts

Metal-Filled Coating - Metal-filled coating with the look and feel of solid metal

Porous Aluminium - Porous material with the mechanical properties of a solid

Screen Printed Aluminium - Cost-effective process to permanently decorate aluminium

Shape Memory Alloy - Metal that returns to its original shape when heated

Shapeable Beam

Lightweight beam that can be bent by hand.

Sheet Metal with Hooks - Dramatically improves bonding with other materials

Stainless Steel Fibres

Very thin fibres made entirely from stainless steel.

Tungsten Metal - Has very high density and melting point