On the basis of its extensive development expertise in powder metallurgy, MAHLE has also made an inroad into an area characterized by the high-growth product group comprising powder metal parts for combustion engines. Materials and processes are currently available, which enable the production of components of complex geometry and high precision. Thanks to the introduction of innovative multiple plate pressing technology, diverse precision parts for vacuum and fuel pumps can now be produced as well as other molded parts in the engine environment.