Advanced Powder Products recently announced that it has completed construction on a new 25,000-square-foot manufacturing building.

The new building houses a quality lab, increased processing capabilities, automation development and a research and development center, according to Philipsburg, Pa.-based Advanced Power Products. The company also plans to hire skilled engineers and technicians, as well as entry-level manufacturing staff.

Founded in 2000, Advanced Powder Products specializes in metallurgy, engineering, metal injection molding (MIM) and 3D metal printing to manufacture precision metal components for the medical device, industrial, automotive, aerospace and defense industries. It also offers additional proprietary solutions including ProtoMIM and Printalloy that give the customer multiple options for precision, net-shape components.