Valimet to atomise APWORKS’ Scalmalloy powders in the United States
Valimet, headquartered in Stockton, California, USA, reports it has entered into a non-binding agreement with APWORKS to atomise Scalmalloy powder in the United States. The high-strength aluminium alloy powder, developed for Additive Manufacturing, is well suited to a wide range of aerospace and defence applications.
“In 2024, we were awarded a Phase I SBIR grant by the Defense Logistics Agency to support the atomisation of scandium–aluminium powders. It makes perfect sense that we have this type of conversation with APWORKS,” stated Luigi Alzati, Valimet VP – Sales and Marketing.
“We’re grateful to Jonathan Meyer, CEO, and the team at APWORKS for their trust in Valimet’s capabilities. We’re united in our commitment to establishing a US-based supply chain for Scalmalloy AM parts, for the benefit of aerospace and defense applications,” added Alzati.
Scalmalloy is claimed to be the only AM processable alloy that can effectively substitute high-strength 7000 series aluminium alloys from plate or forging. Thanks to its low density, Scalmalloy provides density-specific properties that are extremely competitive even with the highest-strength alternatives.
