the Tantalum-Niobium International Study Center (T.I.C.) : T.I.C. Bulletin Entry – No. 180

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T.I.C. Bulletin Entry – No. 180

This edition focuses on tantalum and niobium in additive manufacturing following the FORMNEXT 2019 exhibition, industry efforts to raise the NORM exemption transport limit, and comprehensive annual statistics for raw materials, processors, and product shipments. Also featured are highlights from GA60 in Hong Kong and the 2019 Ekeberg Prize presentation.
Explore Bulletin No. 180 featuring tantalum and niobium in additive manufacturing, reform in NORM transport rules, and T.I.C.’s annual industry statistics.

Feature Article Title:

Has the Time Arrived for Tantalum and Niobium in Additive Manufacturing?

Feature Article Summary:

This report, based on the FORMNEXT 2019 event, highlights the growing relevance of tantalum and niobium in additive manufacturing. Applications range from implants and corrosion-resistant parts to aerospace superalloys. Several T.I.C. members presented new powder technologies, including AMtrinsic® and novel alloy developments, with strong potential to reshape how these elements are used in high-performance sectors.

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