720356Development of a Novel Dry Centrifugal Atomising SolutionClosedGRD Development of PrototypeInnovate UKAtomising Systems Limited (ASL) proposes to undertake a project to develop a novel metal atomising solution that, if successfully developed, will have a significant impact on the global Powder Metallurgy market (for example Bronze Powder, Thermal Spray Powder etc. supplied into sectors such as automotive, aerospace, pharmaceutical). The technical solution proposed will enable the production of metal powders at an estimated 25% of the cost associated with gas atomisation (without gas recycle) and, as a result of the solution being far more energy efficient, it will produce 75% less CO2 compared to gas atomisation. This project therefore represents a game changing technology for parts of the Powder Metallurgy market. It is anticipated that the powders produced will not only be attractive for existing applications but, due to greatly reduced commodity prices, the use of metal powders could become viable in applications where previously it was not economically/commercially viable – thereby creating new markets. ASL is a world renowned expert in metal powder production technology. It has a significant and unique internal capability in the specialist field of melt atomisation. The project will build on previous small scale experience of a less advanced version of this novel solution and will develop a prototype to optimise and allow the scale up of this solution to enable future production capacity for ASL.