Metalysis, the end-to-end manufacturer of solid-state metal and alloy powders and a global leader in materials science, was honoured to host the Rt. Hon John Healey MP, Secretary of State for Defence, at its manufacturing centre in Wath upon Dearne last Friday, November 22nd. The visit highlighted Mr Healey’s ongoing support for local businesses and his commitment to advancing the UK’s critical metals sector.
During the visit, Mr Healey toured the Metalysis Manufacturing Centre, gaining first-hand insight into the company’s groundbreaking capabilities. These include its two Gen 3 units, capable of producing tonnes of advanced precision metals per machine, per annum, and the newly recommissioned Gen 4, which will deliver tens of tonnes of output per machine annually. All Metalysis’ units utilise the firms patented FFC Cambridge electrolysis process, which offers significant energy and yield efficiencies compared to traditional melting methods.
Metalysis’ electrolysis technology is enabling the creation of next generation, bespoke advanced materials tailored to customer requirements – including physical and chemical attributes. These materials, including lightweight refractory high entropy alloys and critical materials like capacitor grade tantalum powders and aluminium scandium alloys, enable key applications across sectors such as defence, aerospace, hypersonics, advanced electronics and clean energy.
Fundamentally Metalysis closes the gap in the critical metals supply chain – with the firm being a key midstream asset based in the United Kingdom. Across a range of critical materials, the West is still sending oxides overseas for reduction and processing – meaning efforts to repatriate critical mineral supply chains are hindered by this ongoing risk. Metalysis is capable of reducing refined metal oxides – as well as mined ore, reclaimed materials and used additive manufacturing powders – from across 49 elements of the periodic table – meaning at industrial scale – critical material supply chains can be secured.
