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Sandvik Metal Powder

MaterialsSandviken, Sweden· One of 961 Materials companies tracked by AMPulse

Sandvik Machining Solutions is a division of Sandvik Group supplying Osprey® gas-atomized metal powders for additive manufacturing, MIM, and HIP — with 50+ years of powder production heritage and aerospace/medical certifications.

CEO / Founder
Nadine Crauwels
Team Size
5001-10000
Stage
Active
Total Funding
Undisclosed
Latest Round
IPO

Technology & Products

Key Products

Sandvik Machining Solutions provides tools, tooling systems, metal powder, and services that optimize machining operations such as turning, milling, and drilling. Their portfolio includes manufacturing design and process planning, tool management solutions, machining and additive manufacturing, and metrology solutions.

Technological Advantage

Proprietary Osprey® gas atomization process; 50+ years dedicated powder production; widest market alloy range (2,000+ variations, 400+ in stock); aerospace and medical certifications; integrated end-to-end AM expertise spanning raw materials, powder, AM process optimization, and post-processing (machining); dual production facilities in Sandviken, Sweden and Neath, UK.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Engineered Osprey® alloy powders optimized for multiple AM processes, backed by 160+ years of Sandvik materials engineering, AS9100D aerospace and ISO 13485 medical certifications, and global automated production in Sweden and UK.

How They Differentiate

160+ years materials engineering heritage; widest powder alloy portfolio on market; dual certified (AS9100D aerospace + ISO 13485 medical); proprietary atomization process with 50+ years history; focused pivot to powder sales after discontinuing AM services.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Aerospace, medical, automotive, tooling, and industrial manufacturers using additive manufacturing (LPBF, EBM), hot isostatic pressing (HIP), and metal injection molding (MIM)

Industry Verticals

Aerospace; Medical; Automotive; Tooling; Industrial Manufacturing

Competitors

IMC Group (ISCAR brand), Kennametal

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Sandvik Machining Solutions: 18,652 employees; 44,003 MSEK revenue (2024); EBITA 8,700 MSEK; 40% of Sandvik Group total revenue. Osprey® powder: 2,000+ alloy variations, 400+ in stock; 48h EU shipping via Osprey Online

Major Milestones

1862: Sandvik Group founded in Sandviken, Sweden; 1979: Acquired Osprey Metals (UK), gaining gas atomization technology; 50+ years Osprey® powder production history; 2019: New state-of-the-art titanium powder plant inaugurated in Sandviken; 2020: AS9100D aerospace certification achieved; 2020: ISO 13485:2016 medical device certification achieved; 2020: Nadine Crauwels appointed President; 2024: Launched Osprey® C18150 copper alloy and HWTS 50 hot-work tool steel for AM; Strategic pivot to focus exclusively on metal powder sales (discontinued AM services); 2025: Launched Osprey® MAR 55 tool steel powder (Aug 2025); 2025: David Goulbourne appointed President of Powder Solutions division (May 2025); 2025: Additive Industries powder supply partnership (Jun 2025); 2025: Celebrated 50 years of Osprey® manufacturing at Neath, UK (Jan 2025)

Notable Customers

Svartviks Svarvteknik (collaboration with Sandvik Coromant)