Additive tech. Rosatom set up production of titanium powders for selective laser melting (SLM) 3D printers. The spherical powders with the particle size of 20 to 63 microns are made from the company’s own feedstock. They are in demand in the aerospace, automotive, medical and power sectors. Previously, Russian manufacturers had to import 3D printing powders. “Increasing the availability and quality of materials and equipment for 3D printing will start a new round of development for the Russian industry. Our country has specific examples when the adoption of additive technology has almost halved production costs and doubled the launch of new products,” said Ilya Kavelashvili, Director for Additive Technologies at Rosatom’s Fuel Division.