BÖHLER and Pankl present a fully integrated AM value chain covering alloy development, powder atomization, printing, heat treatment, testing, and machining. Their AM steel BÖHLER E185 AMPO achieves high strength in the as‑built state (~1150 MPa tensile, 1050 MPa yield, 140 J toughness), prints without preheating, and can exceed 1370 MPa after simple heat treatment. Surface processes enable tailored hardness and wear performance. With stiffness‑to‑weight ratios surpassing common Al‑ and Ti‑alloys, the material supports lightweight, function‑integrated AM components. The combined process know‑how delivers reproducible high‑quality parts, reduced lead times, and application‑optimized geometries for motorsport, aerospace, and engineering.
