3D Lab expands global patent portfolio for metal powder production
3D Lab, Warsaw, Poland, has secured a new Polish patent for its ultrasonic atomisation technology, developed in collaboration with Arcway.
The patented solution – ‘A coil and a two-coil arrangement for heating an atomization platform for ultrasonic atomization of metals in a metal powder making device, and an ultrasonic method of atomizing metals’ – enables the production of high-quality spherical metal powders for applications including metal Additive Manufacturing, industrial engineering, dental components and jewellery.
With this latest award, the company’s ATO technology is now protected by six patents across key global markets, including Europe, the USA, China, India and South Korea.
Access to consistent, high-quality feedstock remains a key requirement for both Powder Metallurgy and metal Additive Manufacturing. According to the company, its ultrasonic atomisation approach addresses this challenge by enabling localised, on-demand powder production, thereby reducing reliance on global supply chains whilst supporting more flexible and decentralised manufacturing models.
3D Lab stated that expanding patent protection is central to its strategy, aimed at increasing accessibility and accelerating the adoption of advanced metal powder production technologies worldwide.
“What excites us most is that ATO technology is pushing the boundaries of materials research. We enable laboratories and scientists to easily experiment on small batches – across both reactive and non-reactive metals – which was often difficult, costly, or simply inaccessible before. This opens entirely new research pathways and significantly accelerates the development of new materials and applications. We see ATO as a technology that can meaningfully contribute to the next breakthroughs in science and materials engineering,” stated Jakub Rozpendowski, CEO, Arcway.
