Atomising Systems
Specialist metal powder manufacturer delivering gas and water atomised powders (stainless steel, nickel, cobalt, low-alloy) and custom atomising equipment; serves AM/3DP with 3,500t/annum water atomising + 1,800t/annum gas atomising capacity.
- CEO / Founder
- Simon Dunkley
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $1.3M
- Latest Round
- Grant
Technology & Products
Key Products
Specialist metal powder manufacturer delivering gas and water atomised powders (stainless steel, nickel, cobalt, low-alloy) and custom atomising equipment. Offers Water Atomisation, Gas Atomisation, Centrifugal Atomisation & Oil Atomisation technologies. Serves AM/3DP with 3,500t/annum water atomising + 1,800t/annum gas atomising capacity.
Technological Advantage
VERIFIED: 'Anti-satellite' system reduces out-of-specification particles vs. standard gas atomisation (claimed 99.7% sphericity vs. industry 98.5%); proprietary process improvements reduce CO2 emissions by 100+ tonnes/year; patent-protected innovations in binder jetting powder specification. Defensible via trade secrets and continuous R&D (£1.75M recent investment in machine development).
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduce AM powder supply chain delays and material costs by sourcing certified, traceable metal powders directly from specialist producer with 30+ years R&D; custom atomising capability eliminates lead times for exotic alloy development (Ni, Co-based). Enables on-demand powder production vs. inventory dependency.
How They Differentiate
ASL differentiates via: (1) Integrated equipment + powder manufacturing in-house (single R&D facility reduces lead times vs. OEM-dependent competitors); (2) Proprietary anti-satellite gas atomisation (claimed ~99.7% vs. 98.5% standard); (3) Bespoke batch R&D atomisers enabling rapid custom alloy development; (4) 30-year track record with 130+ installations in 35 countries; (5) Rare vertical integration model (equipment design + production + powder supply = full control).
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Additive Manufacturing companies, Metal Injection Moulding (MIM) producers, thermal spray operators, laser cladding systems, aerospace/defense/automotive/medical supply chains
Industry Verticals
Additive Manufacturing / 3D Printing; Metal Injection Moulding (MIM); Thermal Spray Coatings; Laser Cladding; Press Sintering; Filter Applications; Aerospace & Defense; Automotive; Medical Devices; Oil & Gas; Construction; Renewable Energy
Competitors
Höganäs AB, Sandvik AB, Daido Steel Co., Ltd., Reading Alloys, Erasteel
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
30th anniversary (2023); 130+ atomising plants installed globally in 35 countries across 6 continents; 3,500t/annum water atomising capacity + 1,800t/annum gas atomising capacity; £1.75 million internal capital investment for facility expansion (2023); 50+ years founder atomising expertise; 30-year operational history (1993-2023).
Major Milestones
Founded January 1993 with 3 staff; Expanded from small office to comprehensive powder production facility; Installed 130+ atomising plants in 35 countries; 2010: Leadership transition to Simon Dunkley (Managing Director); 2004+: Dirk Aderhold joined as Technical Manager, later Technical Director; 2023: Celebrated 30-year anniversary; 2023: £1.75M facility expansion for machine development and powder production; 2023+: USA market expansion via Steward Advanced Materials distribution agreement
Notable Customers
While specific customer names are not publicly disclosed, Atomising Systems Ltd. has a global presence, with clients in 30 countries, including major tin producers and exporters in China.