3D Lab and Arcway secure India ATO patent, partner with Phillips
3D Lab and Arcway, both headquartered in Warsaw, Poland, have announced two developments regarding ATO (ultrasonic atomisation) technology in India: the grant of a new patent for the technology and the appointment of Phillips Machine Tools India as an official ATO sales partner.
Indian patent for ATO
The ‘Method and Device for Producing Heavy Metal Powders by Ultrasonic Atomization’ patent supports the continued development of high-quality metal powder production for Additive Manufacturing and other advanced applications.
“This patent strengthens our international intellectual property portfolio and confirms the value of years of research behind ATO technology,” stated Paweł Wesołowski, CEO, 3D LAB. “It reinforces our commitment to developing next-generation metal powder production methods that are efficient, scalable, and tailored to the needs of modern manufacturing.”
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Phillips Machine Tools India
Arcway also announced that Phillips Machine Tools India has become an official ATO sales partner in the country. The partnership is expected to expand access to ultrasonic metal powder production technologies across the Indian market.
“Phillips Machine Tools India is excited to collaborate with Arcway to expand access to ATO ultrasonic metal powder production systems in India,” stated Anuj Budhiraja, Vice President, Phillips Machine Tools. “This partnership strengthens our Additive Manufacturing portfolio and enables customers to produce high-quality spherical metal powders while accelerating material development and innovation.”
With Phillips Machine Tools India’s manufacturing presence, focus on Additive Manufacturing and local support capabilities, ATO machines – including AI-enabled machines – are expected to become more accessible to industrial users, research institutions and advanced manufacturing laboratories.
Arcway and Phillips Machine Tools India aim to support the growth of localised next-generation metal Additive Manufacturing and enable users to produce metal powders closer to the point of use.
Jakub Rozpendowski, CEO, Arcway, added, “India is a strategic market for the global adoption of ATO technology. We are excited to welcome Phillips Machine Tools India as our official sales partner and to strengthen ATO’s presence in this rapidly growing manufacturing ecosystem. Their strong local footprint, Additive Manufacturing expertise, and customer focus align perfectly with Arcway’s mission to make advanced metal powder production technologies more accessible worldwide.”
