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Amorphous Alloys in the Lifestyle Industry 

Waerables made of amorphous metal

  • High storage capacity of elastic energy and low damping ratio which is advantageous in applications that demand continuous loading.
  • Touch: Their inherent antibacterial properties promote improved hygiene, while their low thermal conductivity enhances comfort during extended wear. 
  • Durability: Due to their high scratch and wear resistance, components made from amorphous alloys provide robust protection for sensitive electronic components within compact wearable designs, ensuring durability and reliability for the users.
  • Our advanced injection molding technique ensures the consistent production of high-quality components with precise tolerances (±10 µm). Moreover, amorphous components achieve a superior surface quality of 1.0 µm, which is 20 times better than parts produced by the MIM process, even without additional finishing.
Sennheiser IE600 3D-printed from the amorphous alloy ZR01

Amorphous metals in jewellery components

  • Amorphous components achieve a superior surface quality of 1.0 µm, which is 20 times better than parts produced by MIM, even without additional post-processing. This enables us to reproduce the desired surface in great detail, from highly shiny to deliberately structured.
  • With an impressive tensile strength of 1.6 GPa, these components offer space and weight savings of up to 20% over equivalent steel parts, without compromising strength. They also provide excellent protection for the most sensitive technologies in compact and miniaturised enclosure designs.
  • Corrosion resistance comparable to titanium or stainless steel ensures long-term stability for consistent performance and appearance.
  • Their low thermal conductivity ensures comfort during prolonged use, while their natural antibacterial properties enhance hygiene.
Oskar Pascal
Amorphous watch case by Oskar Pascal, which was produced using the 3D printing process

Amorphous metals used for musical instruments

  • Due to their low damping capacity, vibrations are transmitted almost losslessly, so that every sound is reproduced with exceptional clarity and precision.
  • Reliable production of high quality components with tight tolerances (±10µm) is guaranteed by our state-of-the-art injection moulding process.
  • With twice the elasticity (up to 2%) of conventional materials like steel, amorphous metals are reliable transmitters or resonators of high amounts of elastic energy.
  • Their high strength (1.6 GPa tensile) allows space and weight savings (up to 20% over equivalent steel components) without sacrificing strength, providing greater freedom of design.
Guitar Bridge