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China’s metal powder manufacturers are expanding production capacity and targeting international markets. In an interview with 3D Printing Industry, VMP outlined ambitions to increase exports from 10% to 50% of its business within five years. But tariffs, material qualification and Western investment in domestic supply chains could complicate those plans.
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China’s metal powder manufacturers are preparing for a market considerably larger than the one they currently serve. At Formnext Asia Shenzhen, Robin Sun, Overseas Sales Director at Jiangsu Vilory Advanced Materials (VMP), told 3D Printing Industry that the company produced more than 3,000 tonnes of metal powder in 2025 and expects to double it