As Additive Manufacturing continues to transform industrial production, the demand for reliable, high-performance metal powders is growing rapidly. At the forefront of this development is FOMAS Group, an Italian multinational that has made a name for itself as a premium supplier of metal powders. These powders, which are currently marketed under the brand MIMETE®, are tailored specifically to the needs of AM technologies. Based in Biassono (near Milan), FOMAS Group opened its powder production plant in 2017, opening up a new manufacturing line to complement the group's already established production of forgings and rolled rings.
Decades in metallurgy
The plant’s foundation within the FOMAS Group has brought with it decades of metallurgical expertise and deep knowledge of the materials used in demanding sectors such as energy, aerospace, oil and gas, and automotive. This heritage provides the company with a solid industrial backbone and the ability to ensure consistent quality, traceability, and scalability—key requirements for industrial additive manufacturing.
The company specializes in the production of metal powders using gas atomization, a process that results in spherical particles with excellent flowability, purity, and density. These characteristics have proven ideal for powder bed fusion, thermal spray coating, and other AM technologies. Along with a comprehensive range of high-quality materials featuring iron, nickel, and cobalt-based alloys, FOMAS Group offers bespoke solutions developed in close partnership with clients.
Strong emphasis on quality and innovation
One of FOMAS Group’s distinguishing features is its strong emphasis on quality and innovation. The company operates a fully integrated production and quality control process that includes in-house laboratories for chemical, morphological, and metallurgical analysis. This enables it to strictly control every batch and ensure that its powders meet the highest standards required by critical industries.
As Additive Manufacturing evolves from prototyping to full industrial application, FOMAS Group is positioning itself as a reliable, forward-thinking partner that is helping to shape the future of advanced production.
Further information:
MIMETE S.r.l.
A FOMAS Group company
Via Padania, 10
20853 Biassono (MB)
Italy
fomasgroup.com
Phone: +39 039 99811
info@fomasgroup.com