from that link
These are two research programs, TiPOW and Horizon
.Free to Arcam.
The TiPOW programme forms one element in a major AM research and development initiative across GKN, and will run alongside another GKN Aerospace-led, ATI supported, programme called Horizon (AM )’. This programme aims to take a number of promising AM techniques through to viable production processes. Five dedicated AM development centres have been established in North America and Europe each clearly focused on progressing specific additive processes and technologies.
Not a materials engineer but looking at pictures of the structure of the powder the are using(uneven, not completely spherical granules) it is not too hard to think that improved consistency or even a flat disc like shape might improve results. Not to mention the exact composition of the titanium alloy itself.
I have never owned shares in a company getting so much free research. All that free research means real engineers and scientists see a lot more potential in EBM (meaning Arcam) that do most investors at this time. In the real world the former group is more likely to bw right long term than hedge fund managers and day traders.
