KBM Advanced Materials Launches Metal Powder Distribution Operations
KBM will provide a convenient e-commerce platform for customers, providing digital manufacturing with a digital marketplace for physical materials.
KBM Advanced Materials has formally launched operations to finance, sell and distribute metal powders to companies in the additive manufacturing (AM), metal injection mold (MIM) and broader advanced manufacturing markets, which are the leading consumers of these powders.
The distribution network established by KBM will enable it to become an inventory bridge between a dispersed advanced manufacturing customer base and large metal powder producers. The business model is designed to enable an enhanced customer experience for producers and consumers, including fast quoting and shipping to provide customers with product within days.
The company says that producers can schedule their production equipment to larger regular blanket orders from KBM. Customers can book jobs, plan R&D and operate their businesses knowing that KBM has their raw material in stock and only days away for delivery. KBM is positioning itself as a value-added partner to both producers and consumers of metal powders.
In addition, KBM will also provide a convenient e-commerce platform for customers that is not currently available at scale from any producer or supplier, providing digital manufacturing with a digital marketplace for physical materials.
The powder will be sold under the powder producer’s brand name, ensuring customers they are receiving top quality product for their manufacturing requirements. Also, the brand equity and recognition of the producers will be retained and enhanced as access to their products is increased. Currently KBM has inventory agreements with Carpenter Additive, Höganäs AB and Tekna Holdings AS.
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