IMR Metal Powder Technologies
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