Hyperion Materials & Technologies reveals its latest innovation — the DZ23 carbide grade — a major leap forward for canmaking efficiency, tooling durability, and high-speed line performance.

In this episode of The Metal Pack Pod, host Alex Fordham sits down with Lluís Miñarro, the Global Segment Director for Can Tooling Products and Services at Hyperion Materials & Technologies, to explore how advanced carbide grades, global supply chain strategies, and customer-driven engineering are shaping the future of metal packaging.

Lluís breaks down:

• Why lighter carbide grades improve punch dynamics

• How tooling innovation reduces spoilage, energy use, and maintenance

• The real impact of APT / tungsten supply constraints on cost and production

• Hyperion’s expanded global footprint — including new US manufacturing facilities

• What canmakers can expect from the next wave of tooling R&D

If you’re in canmaking, tooling, operations, sustainability, or metal forming, this episode delivers real-world insight from one of the industry’s leading experts.
00:00 Intro & episode overview
01:20 Industry trends: sustainability, demand rebound & regional shifts
03:50 Hyperion’s role in global can tooling
06:00 Luis Minero’s background & passion for metallurgy
08:00 Why tooling innovations matter more than ever
11:00 Introducing the DZ23 carbide grade
13:45 Performance benefits: wear resistance, weight reduction & line efficiency
17:20 Understanding APT and tungsten supply chain challenges
19:55 How raw material pricing affects tooling costs
20:20 Hyperion’s new US production capabilities
22:00 What’s next for Hyperion and can tooling innovation