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Michael Wiseman, Vice President of Engineering, ARC Group Worldwide, Longmont, Colorado, accepted two Awards of Distinction in the Military/Firearms for Metal Injection Molding (MIM) components category in the 2023 Powder Metallurgy Design Excellence Awards Competition. The first award was given for an S-7 tool steel locking block housed within the lower receiver of a semi-automatic pistol for securing and stabilizing movement of the slide and barrel. The second award was given for a pistol slide stop used on a modern…

ARC Group Worldwide won a second Award of Distinction in the Military/Firearms Category for MIM components for a pistol slide stop. Prior to MIM processing this part was assembled from multiple pieces or machined. The MIM process provides a single, net-shape part that does not require any machining. The slide stop is used on a modern pistol to hold the slide open when the magazine is empty, or the user needs to open the action. The winners in the 2023…

In the Military/Firearms Category for MIM components, an Award of Distinction has been given to ARC Group Worldwide, for an S-7 tool steel locking block housed within the lower receiver of a semi-automatic pistol for securing and stabilizing movement of the slide and barrel. The locking block is a critical component of a 9-mm semi-automatic pistol and provides stability and support of the slide and barrel during actuation. The part is housed within a polymer frame that utilizes a single-action…

The powder metallurgy (PM) metal injection molding (MIM) process was selected for this lock-arm button is a functional portion of a blade lock used in a pocketknife. This martensitic stainless steel component was a Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF) 2022 PM Design Excellence Awards Competition winner. Check the video in our LinkedIn page!

Imagine the wasted raw material – cost and scrap – from machining had this part not been made from the powder metallurgy (PM) metal injection molding (MIM) process. This Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF) 2022 PM Design Excellence Awards Competition winning stator assembly, comprising a plate and frame, is used in small aerospace servo valves for flight control actuation. Click here to watch the video on our LinkedIn Page!

At the PowderMet2022: International Conference on Powder Metallurgy & Particulate Materials, ARC Group Worldwide received two Grand Prizes and two Awards of Distinction. Rees Jones, Erika Garver, and Michael Wiseman were at the ceremony of this awards held in in Portland, Oregon. In the Aerospace/Military/Firearms Category for MIM components, a Grand Prize has been awarded to ARC Group Worldwide and their customer Palmetto State Armory, for a fire control housing that holds the trigger mechanism in a consumer pistol firearm.…

Michael Wiseman, Vice President of Engineering of ARC Group Worldwide, accepted an Award of Distinction in the Medical/Dental category for Metal Injection Molded (MIM) components of the 2022 Powder Metallurgy Design Excellence Awards Competition. The award was given for an impaction handle lever, a single-use-instrument used in knee-replacement surgery. He accepted the award for his company at PowderMet2022: International Conference on Powder Metallurgy & Particulate Materials in Portland, Oregon. MIM is one of the powder metallurgy-based technologies that forms metal…

Michael Wiseman, Vice President of Engineering of ARC Group Worldwide, accepted an Award of Distinction in the Hand Tools/Recreation category for Metal Injection Molded (MIM) components of the 2022 Powder Metallurgy Design Excellence Awards Competition. The award was given for a for a lock-arm button used in a pocketknife. He accepted the award for his company at PowderMet2022: International Conference on Powder Metallurgy & Particulate Materials in Portland, Oregon. MIM is one of the powder metallurgy-based technologies that forms metal…

Erika Garver, Program Manager from ARC Group Worldwide, accepted a Grand Prize Award in the Aerospace/Military/Firearms category for Metal Injection Molded (MIM) components of the 2022 Powder Metallurgy Design Excellence Awards Competition. The award was given for a fire control housing that holds the trigger mechanism in a consumer pistol firearm made for Palmetto State Armory. She accepted the award for her company at PowderMet2022: International Conference on Powder Metallurgy & Particulate Materials in Portland, Oregon. MIM is one of…

Rees Jones, Advanced Development Metallurgist from ARC Group Worldwide, accepted a Grand Prize Award in the Electronic/Electrical Category for Metal Injection Molded (MIM) components of the 2022 POwder Metallurgy Design Excellence Awards Competition. The award was given for a Stator assembly used in small aerospace servo valves. He accepted the award for his company at PowderMet2022: International Conference on Powder Metallurgy & Particulate Materials in Portland, Oregon. MIM is one of the powder metallurgy-based technologies that forms metal powders into…

Engineering collaboration paid off for this powder metallurgy (PM) metal injection molding (MIM) enclosed striker. A Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF) 2021 PM Design Excellence Awards Competition winner, engineers set their sights on S7 tool steel as the material of choice for part functionality. The winners in the 2021 Powder Metallurgy (PM) Design Excellence Awards competition, sponsored by the Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF), demonstrate outstanding examples of PM’s diversity. From electric vehicles to golf putters, these components use PM’s…

The powder metallurgy (PM) metal injection molding (MIM) process was selected for this intricate key blade used in an electronic security system. This precipitation hardened stainless steel component was a Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF) 2021 PM Design Excellence Awards Competition winner. The winners in the 2021 Powder Metallurgy (PM) Design Excellence Awards competition, sponsored by the Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF), demonstrate outstanding examples of PM’s diversity. From electric vehicles to golf putters, these components use PM’s flexibility to…

This worm gear won an award in the Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF) 2021 PM Design Excellence Awards Competition. These innovative, powder metallurgy (PM) automotive transmission locking mechanism components were manufactured by the metal injection molding (MIM) process. MIM processing was selected because of the complexity of the helical gear teeth and the adjacent shaft geometry.  The winners in the 2021 Powder Metallurgy (PM) Design Excellence Awards competition, sponsored by the Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF), demonstrate outstanding examples of…

Friday, December 10, 2021 4:30 PM DELAND, FL / ACCESSWIRE / December 10, 2021 / ARC Group Worldwide, Inc. (“ARC” or the “Company”), a leading global provider of advanced manufacturing, today reports its results for the first fiscal quarter ending September 26, 2021. ARC reports large improvements across all major financial metrics for the organization. First Quarter Fiscal Year 2022 Results Net sales were $15.2 million, up 32.7% from the prior-year period; Gross profit was $3.3 million, up 56.9% from…

DELAND, FL / ACCESSWIRE / December 6, 2021 / ARC Group Worldwide, Inc. (“ARC” or the “Company”), a leading global provider of advanced manufacturing, today announces financial results for the fiscal year 2021, ended June 30, 2021. Fiscal Year Results Net sales of $62.2 million, up 28.1% from the prior-year period; Gross profit of $14.1 million, up 106.8% from the prior-year period; Gross margin of 22.6%, up 860 basis points from the prior-year period. Operating expenses of $7.3 million, down…

In the Medical/Dental Category for MIM components, an award was given to ARC Group Worldwide for this pusher used in the ratcheting assembly for the consistent placement of high viscosity adhesives used as an alternative to sutures or staples in surgical procedures. A Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF) 2021 PM Design Excellence Awards Competition winner, the pusher required no machining. The winners in the 2021 Powder Metallurgy (PM) Design Excellence Awards competition, sponsored by the Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF),…

In the Hand Tools/Recreation Category for MIM components, a Grand Prize was also awarded to ARC Group Worldwide for a quick-disconnect assembly used for a variety of small handheld devices such as binoculars, cameras, and firearms. Utilizing MIM allowed for a near-net-shape molded assembly and enabled the incorporation of smooth transitions and rounded edges, as well as the elimination of any machining marks on the visible portions of the parts. The winners in the 2021 Powder Metallurgy (PM) Design Excellence…

In the Aerospace/Military/Firearms Category for MIM components, a Grand Prize has been awarded to ARC Group Worldwide for an enclosed striker used in the firing mechanism of a commercial handgun. The part is made in a 2-cavity mold, and strategic tool design and staging was implemented. Post-sintering, HIP, and heat treatment are performed to increase mechanical properties. The position of the tip to the primary body of the component is critical for part functionality. The parts are finished with an…

DELAND, FL; May 10, 2021 – ARC Group Worldwide, Inc. (“ARC” or the “Company”), a leading global provider of advanced manufacturing, today announced its operating results for the third quarter ended March 28, 2021. Highlights for the third quarter of fiscal year 2021 compared to the third quarter fiscal year 2020 for Continuing Operations: Net sales were $16.4 million, increasing by 28.2%; Gross profit was $4.0 million, increasing by 117.9%; Operating expenses were $1.9 million, decreasing by 2.0%; Interest and…

DELAND, FL / ACCESSWIRE / April 5, 2021 / ARC Group Worldwide, Inc. (“ARC” or the “Company”) announced that they have hired Imperial Capital, LLC (“Imperial Capital”), a full-service Investment Bank, to serve as exclusive financial advisor to explore strategic alternatives for the Company. Imperial Capital has extensive experience advising clients in the Advanced Manufacturing sector. Jedidiah Rust, CEO of ARC said, “After the successful completion of several years of restructuring and rebuilding our core business of metal and plastic injection…