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China’s latest investment in metal powder production, new 3D printers in Japan, and regulatory approval for 3D printed helicopter parts in Australia lead this edition of AMPulse Asia. The selected announcements also cover manufacturing software, recycled materials, and additive manufacturing research.
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VMP Plans Major Metal Powder Expansion After New Funding
On October 11, VMP announced completion of a CNY 100 million Series C+ financing from Jiangsu State-owned Capital Investment and Suneng. The metal powder producer plans to fund its Phase IV industrial park expansion and materials development. Planned annual capacity additions include 3,000 tonnes of titanium, 5,000 tonnes of copper, and 2,000 tonnes of aluminum powder.
UniFormation Unveils S10 Resin Printer with Automated Clea