Sentes-BIR achieves ISO 17025 for qualifying metal powders
Sentes-BIR, headquartered in Kemalpaşa, Türkiye, has announced that its quality control laboratory has achieved ISO 17025 accreditation for the characterisation and testing of metal powders. This significant milestone, following a year-long preparation and audit by the company’s quality team, is set to streamline the supply of Additive Manufacturing powders to the demanding aviation industry.
The ISO 17025 standard is an important standard for calibration and testing laboratories globally, demonstrating technical competence and the ability to produce precise and accurate data. For Sentes-BIR, this accreditation underscores its commitment to the highest quality standards, a critical factor for partners in the aerospace sector where material integrity is paramount. The company already holds AS9100 certification for its powder production.
This new certification is expected to enhance confidence in Sentes-BIR’s extensive range of metal powders, which includes nickel, cobalt, iron, copper, and aluminium-based alloys. These materials are utilised across various applications such as brazing, thermal spray, cladding and a growing focus on AM. The company’s PURESPHERE powder is specifically designed for AM processes like Laser Beam Powder Bed Fusion (PBF-LB).
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To further solidify its position in the market and meet increasing demand, Sentes-BIR is also expanding its powder production capacity. A new vacuum induction gas atomiser (VIGA) is currently being installed and is expected to be operational in the first quarter of 2026. This expansion is intended to significantly increase the company’s ability to produce high-quality, spherical metal powders essential for AM applications.
