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Metalysis expands research capabilities with Gen-1 units

The British company Metalysis has expanded its research capabilities by installing three additional Gen-1 units. This addition increases the number of research units by one-third and addresses the growing demand from advanced industries such as hypersonics, clean energy, and space exploration. Metalysis uses the patented FFC Cambridge electrolysis process to reduce metal oxides in the solid state, producing metal and alloy powders.

Unlike traditional melting processes, the FFC Cambridge process requires significantly lower temperatures and less energy. While conventional metal processing often involves multiple steps, this is a single-stage process. This not only saves energy but also promotes sustainability, as no hazardous chemicals are used. Each Gen-1 unit can produce small quantities of material for research purposes, allowing precise customization to meet client requirements before scaling up to larger production volumes on Gen-2 or Gen-3 units.

The growing demand for advanced materials is driving this expansion. Particularly in the field of high-entropy alloys, which consist of an even distribution of various elements, the process opens up new possibilities. These materials are characterized by exceptional properties such as high strength and corrosion resistance. Additionally, Metalysis is a key partner in the space industry. In collaboration with the European Space Agency, the process is being tested for extracting oxygen from lunar regolith. The oxygen released could be used directly on-site for life support and propulsion.

Nitesh Shah, CEO of Metalysis, remarked, “We are delighted to be expanding Metalysis’ development capabilities by increasing the number of our Gen 1 units by a third.  This need for substantial expansion is led by our partners and potential partners – particularly in the hypersonics and space sectors – who have sourced Metalysis as their global partner for the development and commercial supply of advanced novel materials. As these innovative sectors grow, the need for novel advanced materials increases, and our Gen 1 units will allow us to work with partners on the required physical properties and chemical compositions of their advanced materials. Metalysis recently purchased a spheroidiser for in-house production of spherical powders and this expansion of our Gen 1s further expands our in-house capacity.”

 


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