Linde AMT
Gas-atomized metal powder manufacturer with 50+ years expertise, producing 5M+ lbs annually of specification-engineered titanium, tungsten, cobalt, copper, iron, and nickel powders for mission-critical aerospace, defense, and industrial additive manufacturing applications
- CEO / Founder
- Thomas Oliver Morgan
- Team Size
- 1001-5000
- Stage
- Subsidiary
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
Technology & Products
Key Products
Precision metal powders for 3D printing, surface coatings, and electronic sputtering targets. Also offers HVAF thermal spray systems through the acquisition of Kermetico Inc.'s Equipment & Parts Division.
Technological Advantage
Proprietary VIM-AGA process for controlled, high-purity powder production with tight composition tolerances; established supply relationships with leading aerospace and defense manufacturers; large-scale manufacturing infrastructure providing supply security; extensive material qualification history
Differentiation
Value Proposition
High-purity, specification-engineered gas-atomized metal powders with proven aerospace/defense qualification; proprietary VIM-AGA process ensures consistent composition and performance; large-scale production capacity (5M+ lbs/year) provides supply security and cost stability for mission-critical applications
How They Differentiate
Established manufacturer with 50+ years of specialized expertise in gas atomization; qualified by leading aerospace and defense OEMs; VIM-AGA proprietary process; proven ability to produce 5M+ lbs annually of specification-engineered powders; global operations combining German engineering with US headquarters
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Leading OEMs in aerospace, defense, energy, and industrial manufacturing requiring high-performance metal powders for additive manufacturing
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Defense; Energy; Industrial Manufacturing; Additive Manufacturing
Competitors
Air Liquide, Air Products, Messer Group
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
5+ million pounds of metal powder produced annually; serves leading OEMs in aerospace, defense, and energy sectors requiring mission-critical additive manufacturing materials
Major Milestones
1904: Concentrated Acetylene Company formed; 1906: Renamed Prest-O-Lite; 1952: Detonation gun process patented; 1957: Plasma coating and HVOF techniques developed; 1992: Praxair spun off from Union Carbide; 1999: Speedway Lab recognized as ASM historic landmark; 2009: Praxair acquires Sermatech International; Recent: Praxair and Linde merger creates Linde Advanced Material Technologies (AMT); December 2025: Acquires Kermetico Inc.'s Equipment Division; July 2025: Expands Middle East partnership with Mathevon Group
Notable Customers
Aerospace, defense, and industrial additive manufacturing sectors served (specific customer names remain proprietary for B2B supplier)