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Applications
Mechanical & plant engineering
The research in cross-sectional technologies such as plant engineering, mechanical engineering, and agricultural engineering is crucial for the innovative strength and competitiveness of modern industries. NMB offers innovative materials for both components and protective layers to increase corrosion and wear resistance. With modern and advanced manufacturing technologies, we support you in designing forward-looking industrial components.
Market trends
Sustainable use of materials
Lightweight construction with optimized properties
Increased efficiency and performance
Innovative product design
Focus Areas for Materials
Wear protection
In modern plant engineering, durability and efficiency are crucial factors. By combining the strength of metal with the extreme hardness of ceramics, materials are created that remain reliable and high-performing even under demanding conditions. We develop innovative metal-ceramic composite powders through an energy-efficient manufacturing route. At the same time, there is the possibility to integrate secondary and non-round ceramic particles in situ into the metallic matrix, thereby specifically optimizing the material properties. Our highly developed metal-ceramic composite powders offer an ideal solution to significantly reduce the wear of critical components. These metal-ceramic composite powders can be individually designed according to customer requirements. We develop them for various modern manufacturing technologies such as additive manufacturing, welding technology, and various coating processes.
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Lightweight construction
Plant and machine builders are looking for optimal solutions to drastically reduce the weight of tools and components while improving energy efficiency. We have developed an optimal solution based on the use of multimaterials, particularly metal-polymer. Thanks to our extensive expertise and the synergistic collaboration between the metal and plastics departments, we have been able to develop various innovative solutions.
The combination of metal and polymer opens up entirely new possibilities for lightweight construction. Our innovative metal-polymer multimaterials offer an optimal ratio of weight, strength, and functionality, making them ideal for applications with high demands for stability and efficiency. These multimaterials can be used as tools for small series as well as for plant components in a wide range of industrial sectors, from mechanical engineering and the chrome plating industry to medical devices.
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3D-printed components
Additive manufacturing is revolutionizing the production of machine components, not only by saving the raw materials used. Through optimized product design, it also enhances the processing quality, stiffness, and strength of the printed components. We are exploring the innovative use of printed metals, plastics, and multimaterials for a wide range of industrial sectors. Among other things, we have developed an additive manufacturing process that allows hard metals to be printed efficiently. This technology is used in tools that provide a longer lifespan for processing large quantities of components for electromobility.
Furthermore, our newly developed steels are characterized by low density and high strength. The development and application of low-density steels represent an important step towards more sustainable and high-performance solutions in the industry. With advanced manufacturing technologies, these materials can be individually tailored to meet the specific requirements of various industries.