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IMR Metal Powder Technologies

MaterialsVelden am Wörther See, AustriaFounded 1986· One of 961 Materials companies tracked by AMPulse

Produces high-quality gas-atomized aluminum alloy powders for metal AM (PBF-LB/M and DED), enabling consistent part production for industrial and automotive applications.

CEO / Founder
Thomas Rimmer
Team Size
51-200
Stage
Active
Total Funding
Undisclosed
Latest Round
Grant
Key Investors
EIT RawMaterials

Technology & Products

Key Products

Aluminum alloy powders for additive manufacturing (PBF-LB/M and DED).

Technological Advantage

CLAIMED: Proprietary gas atomization process ensures high powder consistency and quality for AM. VERIFIED: ISO 9001:2008 certification and 30+ years of operational history in metal processing.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Reduces supply chain risk for AM producers by providing high-quality, consistent aluminum powders with local US inventory, ensuring material reliability and competitive pricing.

How They Differentiate

Specialization in non-ferrous aluminum alloys for AM with 30+ years of metallurgical experience and strategic US distribution for local inventory to reduce lead times.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

International AM producers, automotive, chemical, and industrial sectors.

Industry Verticals

Additive Manufacturing; Automotive; Chemical; Industrial

Competitors

Equispheres; Valimet; Kymera International

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Turnover EUR 200 million (2017); production capacity expansions with 3 gas atomization plants by 2018.

Major Milestones

1986: Founded; 2004: Acquired WIDEFLOW for tin powder; 2006: New facility in Feistritz im Rosental, Austria; 2015: AM market evaluation; 2016: First aluminum AM powders; 2017: Production expansion; 2018: Third gas atomization plant; 2019-2020: AM metal powder project for new plant

Notable Customers

KBM Advanced Materials