GKN Logo Open search 319.10p Last updated 14:43 Contact Locations HOME ABOUT GKN OUR DIVISIONS GKN Aerospace GKN Driveline GKN Powder Metallurgy GKN Additive Additional businesses INVESTORS SUSTAINABILITY OUR TECHNOLOGY CAREERS NEWSROOM OUR MARKETS As 3D printing and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) increase, there is one technology that will increase performance, decrease weight, and meet all regulations - Powder Metallurgy (PM). Every year the technology becomes better and creative ideas expand the PM market. Take a look at the following markets and see some of the PM parts behind the scenes that help make the world a better place. Automotive Currently, the majority of PM products we produce go into automotive applications. While the majority of the PM automotive market is still ferrous metals, lighter materials like aluminum are expected to accelerate growth as lightweighting demands increase. Find out more about automotive Get in touch with an expert Automation Industry 4.0 is exponentially growing the use of electronics in manufacturing. Powder Metallurgy (PM) and Metal Injection Molded parts are able to be mass produced in a continuous process that can meet the high tolerance electronics application require. Find out more about automation Get in touch with an expert Renewable energy A safe storage solution for hydrogen has always been a challenge. As hydrogen is a key renewable energy source, GKN's innovation has stepped up to this challenge in the design of a safe hydrogen storage unit based on metal hydrid. Find out more about renewable energy Get in touch with an expert Consumer products Powder Metallurgy (PM) often works behind the scenes in many consumer goods like smart phones, lawn mowers or refrigerators; improving products people use every day without anyone knowing. Find out more about consumer products Get in touch with an expert Porous solutions Porous Metal solutions offer substantial benefits in all kinds of industrial and chemical processes. There are some dedicated markets that depend on porous products and solutions (like metal filters and aerators) to keep the production line moving. Find out more about porous solutions Get in touch with an expert Medical engineering Every human body is different. This can make manufacturing in the medical industry difficult with custom and complex parts. Fortunately, powder metallurgy processes such as metal injection molding (MIM) and 3D printing are the right fit for this market. Find out more about medical engineering Get in touch with an expert SHARE THIS GKN at LinkedIn GKN at Facebook GKN at Twitter Email GKN © GKN plc All rights reserved. GKN plc is registered in England. Registered office: PO Box 55, Ipsley House, Ipsley Church Lane, Redditch, Worcestershire B98 0TL (Use postcode B98 0AJ for satellite navigation) Tel: +44 (0)1527 517 715 Fax: +44 (0)1527 517 700 Company number 4191106. GKN at LinkedIn GKN at Facebook GKN at Twitter Email GKN Popular Links About GKN Locations Governance Investors Corporate identity guidelines GKN Hearts of Gold Modern Slavery Statement Our Divisions GKN Aerospace GKN Driveline GKN Powder Metallurgy GKN Suppliers GKN Driveline suppliers GKN Aerospace suppliers Search Sitemap Accessibility Terms and conditions Privacy policy Cookie policy Designed and built by Excite