March 2005

New PowdermatriX Roadmaps Point the Way to Growth

Recent studies by PowdermatriX, the Faraday Partnership creating a network in particulate engineering, have identified critical issues essential for the growth of important materials sectors.

Developed through a robust series of consultation activities with PowdermatriX members and organisations in their supply chain, a series of four technology roadmaps identify the challenges and research priorities for the key sectors of; Advanced Ceramics, Hardmetals, Magnetics and Powder Metals.

The studies have demonstrated that there is a strong demand for co-ordinated actions that will help to grow the sectors. They show that this growth can be achieved through diversification into new products and markets or through improved manufacturing capability. Additionally, the sectors have common interests and would benefit from working together.

Stuart MacLachlan, of PowdermatriX commented: “The findings have already stimulated initiatives from PowdermatriX such as the Concerted Actions on Magnets and Manufacturing with Titanium Powder and we hope they will provide the focus for further initiatives in process and product innovation, and market analysis in relevant sectors.”

Interactive sessions at the PowdermatriX Annual Review Meeting in February 2005 have produced a further series of actions based on the recommendations.

PowdermatriX is widely recognised for its technological expertise and understanding of its industries needs.

PowdermatriX shares its home with CERAM, the internationally renowned centre for materials and technology, based in Stoke-on-Trent, UK.

Copies of the Roadmaps can be found here.


PRESS CONTACT: Catherine West-Robinson, Marketing Co-ordinator
Tel: 01782 764344   Fax: 01782 412331   Email: catherine.west-robinson@ceram.com