Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Why does metal powder play such a critical role in additive manufacturing?
In the first episode of Material World, host Tina Schlingmann sits down with EOS material development expert Shaafi Shaikh to explore the science behind metal powder design and why it directly impacts part quality, productivity, process stability, and manufacturing costs.
Using a turbine guide vane manufactured from Nickel Alloy IN738 as a real-world example, this episode dives into the challenges of developing powders for demanding industrial applications, including high-temperature superalloys used in gas turbines.
You'll learn how powder characteristics such as particle size distribution (PSD), morphology, chemistry, flowability, and spreadability influence additive manufacturing performance and why successful AM production depends on balancing powder, process parameters, and hardware.
Whether you're an engineer, materials scientist, manufacturing specialist, or simply interested in metal additive manufacturing, this episode provides practical insights into selecting, developing, and managing metal powders for industrial production.
In this episode:
Why powder design matters
Key powder properties explained
AM-specific powder development challenges
Superalloy development insights
Best practices for powder selection and handling
Expert recommendations for achieving consistent part quality
Featured expert: Shaafi Shaikh, EOS Material Development Engineer
About Material World
Material World explores the fascinating universe of EOS materials and powders - from material development and manufacturing to quality assurance and industrial scaling.
Video Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:45 What Is Additive Manufacturing?
04:10 Common Misconceptions
06:30 Challenges in Industrial Production
09:20 Future Applications
12:10 Advice for Engineers
15:30 Key Takeaways
16:28 End
#AdditiveManufacturing #Metal3DPrinting #AMMaterials #PowderBedFusion #MetalPowder #MaterialsScience #Industrial3DPrinting #EOS #ManufacturingInnovation #Engineering
Why does metal powder play such a critical role in additive manufacturing?
In the first episode of Material World, host Tina Schlingmann sits down with EOS material development expert Shaafi Shaikh to explore the science behind metal powder design and why it directly impacts part quality, productivity, process stability, and manufacturing costs.
Using a turbine guide vane manufactured from Nickel Alloy IN738 as a real-world example, this episode dives into the challenges of developing powders for demanding industrial applications, including high-temperature superalloys used in gas turbines.
You'll learn how powder characteristics such as particle size distribution (PSD), morphology, chemistry, flowability, and spreadability influence additive manufacturing performance and why successful AM production depends on balancing powder, process parameters, and hardware.
Whether you're an engineer, materials scientist, manufacturing specialist, or simply interested in metal additive manufacturing, this episode provides practical insights into selecting, developing, and managing metal powders for industrial production.
In this episode:
Why powder design matters
Key powder properties explained
AM-specific powder development challenges
Superalloy development insights
Best practices for powder selection and handling
Expert recommendations for achieving consistent part quality
Featured expert: Shaafi Shaikh, EOS Material Development Engineer
About Material World
Material World explores the fascinating universe of EOS materials and powders - from material development and manufacturing to quality assurance and industrial scaling.
Video Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:45 What Is Additive Manufacturing?
04:10 Common Misconceptions
06:30 Challenges in Industrial Production
09:20 Future Applications
12:10 Advice for Engineers
15:30 Key Takeaways
16:28 End
#AdditiveManufacturing #Metal3DPrinting #AMMaterials #PowderBedFusion #MetalPowder #MaterialsScience #Industrial3DPrinting #EOS #ManufacturingInnovation #Engineering
