Press release Hanau, November 8, 2017 Formnext: Heraeus doubles its portfolio of high-tech metals for new industrial applications in additive manufacturing The spectrum of qualified materials ranges from precious metals to amorphous metals to special metals with high melting points, such as niobium Within a year, Heraeus has nearly doubled its portfolio of special alloys and high-value metals to about 20 new high-quality metal powders with improved flowability. At Formnext, the international trade fair in Frankfurt (November 14 to 17, Hall 3.1/C38), the technology group will be exhibiting new industrial applications for valuable metals and alloys in additive manufacturing. The portfolio includes amorphous metals (metallic glasses), precious metals (sterling silver, red gold, and iridium), refractory metals with high melting points such as molybdenum, niobium, and tantalum, and a wide variety of metal alloys. The preparation of refractory metals for additive manufacturing, in particular, is completely new territory for metal- printing technology, because these materials require such high temperatures (up to 2500° C) that, from a purely physical standpoint, only a few companies can work with them at all. Heraeus develops, supplies, and qualifies appropriate powders for layer-by-layer construction of components for industrial manufacturing. Materials and process expertise are crucial in this regard, as the metal powders and printing process must be perfectly aligned. Heraeus also makes it possible to create complex shapes from amorphous metals. Also known as metallic glasses, this innovative class of materials is suitable for an unusually large number of high-tech applications. Amorphous metals are shock-absorbing and scratch-proof while still having very good spring characteristics—making them attractive for injection nozzle diaphragms, cases for consumer electronics, and dome tweeters for speakers, among other things. Broad variety of industrial applications for metallic powders The diverse applications range from lightweight end plates for Formula Student race cars, additively manufactured from heat-treatable cast aluminum alloys, to the resource-conserving production of platinum-alloy control nozzles for satellites. Current Heraeus collaborations include the 3i Print Project, which demonstrates the full potential of industrial 3D printing for the automobile industry, through the example of the front-end structure of an old VW Caddy. In another project, with the Moog company, hydraulic control blocks for robot applications (such as salvage robots) are produced with additive manufacturing techniques. Heraeus supplied and qualified the high-strength aluminum alloy Scalmalloy® for the production of the components. Page 2 “In the marketing of high-quality powders, Heraeus focuses primarily on the aerospace, automobile, and medical technology industries, while also covering the area that we call ‘industrial applications,’” says Tobias Caspari, head of Heraeus Additive Manufacturing. “In the future, 3D printing will be the process of choice for many areas of technology. In the aerospace and automobile areas, additive manufacturing makes weight savings possible that are not achievable through traditional manufacturing. It is possible to manufacture much lighter and yet stable functional parts with completely new design possibilities. At the same time, we are conserving resources and can recycle excess powder.” Heraeus is one of the world’s leading companies in the recycling of precious metals in particular. By closely integrating trading, recycling, and production, Heraeus is able to offer its customers an uninterrupted material cycle. Only a few companies in the world have mastered this complex cycle in its entirety in the way that Heraeus has. More about Heraeus’s additive manufacturing can be found at: https://www.heraeus-additive-manufacturing.com About Heraeus Additive Manufacturing The Additive Manufacturing division of the German technology group Heraeus develops and qualifies special metals and corresponding processes for metallic 3D printing. With combined know-how in materials, manufacturing processes and printing technologies, Heraeus delivers the highest level of process stability and efficiency. Experts for design, simulation and process development as well as a printing lab, powder manufacturing facilities and powder recycling are available for our customers Heraeus, the technology group headquartered in Hanau, Germany, was founded in 1851 and today is a globally leading, family-owned company. With technical expertise, a focus on innovation, operational excellence and entrepreneurial leadership, we constantly strive to improve our business performance. We create high-quality solutions for our clients and strengthen their competitiveness in the long term by combining material expertise with technological know-how. Our ideas are focused on themes such as the environment, energy, health, mobility, and industrial applications. Our portfolio includes everything from components to coordinated material systems, and our products are used in a wide variety of industries, including the steel, electronics, chemical, automotive, and telecommunications industries. In fiscal year 2016, Heraeus earned revenues excluding precious metals of €2.0 billion and total revenues of €21.5 billion. With around 12,400 employees worldwide in more than 100 subsidiaries in 40 countries, Heraeus holds a leading position in its global markets. In 2016, Heraeus was named one of the Top 10 Family Businesses in Germany by the Foundation for Family Businesses. For additional information, please contact: Dr. Jörg Wetterau Head of Technology Communications & Trade Publications Communications & Marketing Heraeus Holding GmbH Tel. + 49 (0) 6181.35-5706 Fax + 49 (0) 6181.35-4242 Email: [email protected] .