While capitalizing on powder metallurgy's traditional strengths, such as net-shape capabilities that contribute to lean operations, winning parts in the 2013 Powder Metallurgy Design Excellence Awards were fabricated via both conventional PM and metal injection molding, signaling a push into new territories. While solidifying past gains, designers and fabricators are using creative solutions to overcome previous obstacles to penetrate new niches.
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