Replies to post #3450 on Arcam AB fka AMAVF

[Tom Joad]

GKN partnering with Arcam is very positive, yes. I'm very confident that with GE/Avio, Honeywell, GKN, the implant industry and the demographics of aging, and turbochargers in the auto industry, Arcam will be successful. The fly in the ointment? It's been said that if you're making 10,000, use old technology, if you're making a few, use additive manufacturing. I don't know the truth of that statement but I bet it's challenged.

Metal microstructure from EB is superb, strength tests show the parts are up to the task, and it's economically viable.