Amazemet expands ultrasonic atomisation with new high-energy laser melting source
March 10, 2025
Amazemet Sp Zoo, based in Warsaw, Poland, has announced the development of a new high-energy laser source. Developed under an EU-funded project, the laser is intended to enable higher levels of efficiency and purity in the ultrasonic atomisation process.
Compared to conventional TIG or plasma-based melting systems, Amazemet states that the laser-based energy source provides a highly concentrated and cleaner heat source that enables more efficient atomisation of high-performance materials. The new melting source will seamlessly integrate into the company’s rePowder atomisation machine.
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“Laser-beam unlock new capabilities in ultrasonic atomisation,” stated Łukasz Żrodowski, inventor and CEO at Amazemet. “The integration of a precise and highly concentrated heat source allows us to expand the range of materials that can be effectively atomised. By eliminating contamination risks associated with traditional plasma sources, we achieve cleaner, more controlled atomisation with improved powder quality. The ability to fine-tune the energy input of a 6 kW laser through advanced scanning strategies enables new level of process control for high-performance materials, like C103. We are confident that laser-based ultrasonic atomisation will redefine industry standards in powder manufacturing.”
Attributes of the higher-energy laser source
The high-intensity laser enables the atomisation of a range of materials, from lightweight aluminium to materials like titanium and niobium with higher melting points.
Amazemet also states that its process eliminates the need for the consumable electrodes found in TIG and plasma torches, thus avoiding tungsten contamination and minimising undesired element evaporation.
The laser is also said to enable precise energy input on the sonotrode surface, enabling advanced scanning strategies that can optimise material melting, enabling users to opt for Laser or and Electron Beam Powder Bed Fusion (PBF-LB and PBF-EB, respectively).
The ability to integrate of the laser-based melting system into Amazemet’s rePOWDER machine is hoped to step forward in sustainable metal powder production. The company continues to develop its material processing capability and is taking active steps to develop and project its IP, with its atomisation platform protected by an extensive patent portfolio.
