# Altana acquires TLS Technik and AMT for metal 3D printing powders

Altana AG, through its Eckart division, acquired TLS Technik, a producer of gas atomized metal powders for 3D printing, and Aluminium Materials Technologies (AMT), a developer of aluminum alloys for 3D printing.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2020-10-05
- Status: completed
- Products: metal powders for 3D printing, aluminum alloys for 3D printing
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [ALTANA](https://endata.com/companies/2187.md) (acquirer)
- [TLS Technik](https://endata.com/companies/50350.md) (target)
- [Aluminium Materials Technologies](https://endata.com/companies/50351.md) (target)

## Sources

- [wherrelz.com](https://wherrelz.com/d%20printing-altana-acquires-tls-technik-and-amt-to-make-metal-3d-printing-powder-3dprint.wits), 2020-10-05: "By acquiring the TLS business, we are expanding our portfolio in 3D printing for industrial additive manufacturing and positioning ourselves in a technology market of the future."

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