Everything You Need to Know About DSH Technologies
Comprehensive Understanding of DSH Technologies
Written by:
Elnik Systems
Topic Focus:
MIM / AM
Publication Date:
March 2, 2026
What is DSH Technologies?
DSH Technologies was founded in 1999 as a sintering training and service center for Elnik Systems partners and customers. At the time, then-President Claus Joens identified a critical knowledge gap within the industry and recognized that a dedicated service organization would enable users to optimize their metal injection molding (MIM) operations using the in-house sintering expertise Elnik had developed over decades of problem-solving experience.
What began as an educational offering quickly evolved into a comprehensive, one-stop resource for sintering training, troubleshooting, recipe development, metallurgical guidance, and toll debinding and sintering services. In 2019, DSH Technologies appointed Stefan Joens as President and welcomed Bryan Sherman as Chief Metallurgist to help guide the future growth of the business.
Today, DSH Technologies is recognized as an international authority on metal powder fabrication processes. The company remains technology-agnostic, working to advance all areas of metal parts manufacturing. This includes partnerships with MIM equipment manufacturers, feedstock suppliers, end users, contract manufacturers, and, more recently, metal additive manufacturing (AM) technology providers and adopters utilizing binder jetting, Screen printing, Mold Jet, lithography-based AM, and metal filament fabrication.
In-House Debinding, Sintering, and Laboratory Equipment List
Catalytic Debinding for Polyacetal-based feedstock
Solvent Debinding for Wax-based feedstock
Water & Thermal Debinder
Second Stage Debinding & Sintering
MIM3045 Elnik Furnace (x2)
Helium Pycnometer
Metallography Equipment
Machine Shop/Welding
Elemental Testing through outside services
Who is Chief Metallurgist, Bryan Sherman?
With nearly three decades of experience in the MIM industry across a wide range of roles, Bryan Sherman brings a holistic and practical approach to metallurgy and sintering education. His background as a sintering user parts maker, researcher, manager, and now Chief Metallurgist allows him to quickly understand the day-to-day challenges manufacturers face and to develop effective, actionable solutions.
In Sherman’s experience, most manufacturing challenges stem from either knowledge transfer issues caused by workforce turnover or from process control limitations. Process control encompasses a broad range of variables, including part design, furnace atmosphere, shrinkage behavior, material selection, and tooling considerations.
Common Pain Points
Understanding MIM Feedstock | Secondary Debinding |
Process Control & Problem ID | Sintering |
Knowledge Transfer (Turnover) | Tool & Setter Design |
Chemistry Control | Potential Distortion |
Mold Design Considerations | Quality Management |
Injection Molding | Temperature Control |
Primary Debinding | Atmospheric Control |
Although DSH Technologies operates the full suite of Elnik debinding and sintering equipment, the company remains furnace-agnostic when it comes to problem-solving. Bryan Sherman has hands-on experience with the majority of debinding processes and sintering technologies available on the market today. This broad exposure enables him to apply best practices across platforms and deliver unbiased recommendations tailored to each customer’s needs.
Sherman has worked with a wide range of materials—including stainless steels, aluminum, titanium, refractory metals, precious metals, carbides, and tungsten—across industries such as aerospace, consumer products, automotive, defense, and medical manufacturing.
As Chief Metallurgist, his primary responsibilities include solving complex manufacturing challenges and advancing education across the MIM and metal AM markets.
What Services Does DSH Technologies Provide?
DSH Technologies offers comprehensive metallurgical support and turnkey production services, backed by more than 25 years of experience serving the global metal parts manufacturing industry. The company supports critical manufacturing applications across aerospace, automotive, defense, medical, dental, consumer products, electronics, firearms, jewelry, and more.
Toll Debinding & Sintering Services
Testing & Analysis
Feedstock Recipe Development
Process Management & Troubleshooting
Tool & Setter Design
Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)
Dilatometry Analysis
Research & Development
Tech Agnostic Training & Education
Who Does DSH Technologies Work With?
Metal parts manufacturing spans nearly every industry worldwide. While metal injection molding has historically been the dominant production method, metal additive manufacturing applications continue to grow rapidly.
Although debinding is often viewed as a relatively straightforward process, sintering science remains one of the most significant challenges for both MIM and metal AM manufacturers. DSH Technologies works closely with equipment manufacturers and feedstock suppliers to help their customers optimize processing outcomes.
In addition, DSH Technologies partners directly with captive parts manufacturers in the aerospace, defense, firearms, automotive, industrial, medical, and dental markets. Whether you are operating in R&D, product development, production, or an academic laboratory, DSH Technologies can assist with problem identification, process improvement, and skills development.
MIM Equipment Manufacturers
MIM Feedstock Suppliers
Metal Powder Producers
Metal AM Equipment Suppliers
Metal Parts Makers
Contract Manufacturers
Machine Shops
Research & Development
Education & Academia
What is the DSH Development Process?
Phase I – Assessment The engagement begins with an intake process to establish a clear understanding of your current status and objectives. Whether you are an active MIM producer or exploring new technologies, DSH Technologies identifies potential problem areas and reviews available data to define a scope of work (SOW). The proposed SOW is presented for review and alignment before work begins.
Phase II – Delivery Based on the approved scope, DSH Technologies supports the project using three primary pillars:
Testing and analysis
Process development and reporting
Toll debinding and sintering services (as required)
Every project is unique, so expectations are clearly established during Phase I to ensure successful execution.
Phase III – Ongoing Support Following successful project completion, many customers benefit from continued engagement. Ongoing support may include monthly process reviews, quarterly training sessions (on-site, virtual, or hybrid), or additional testing and analysis as needed.
Where Can I learn more?
Visit www.DSHTech.com or contact us directly at DSH@DSHech.com to schedule time with our engineering team.