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title: "Coogee Titanium and University of Queensland to test locally made titanium"
url: https://www.voxelmatters.com/coogee-titanium-and-university-of-queensland-to-test-locally-made-titanium/
date: 2026-07-09
modified: 2026-07-09
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author: "Joseph Caron-Dawe"
description: "Coogee Titanium is partnering with the University of Queensland (UQ) on an AU$677,000 (US$469,000) research project to determine whether its locally produced TiRO powder can support a sovereign titanium supply..."
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  - "Metal Additive Manufacturing"
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# Coogee Titanium and University of Queensland to test locally made titanium

[Coogee Titanium](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/coogee-titanium/) is partnering with the [University of Queensland (UQ)](https://www.voxelmatters.com/queensland-government-funds-development-of-3d-printed-fuel-cells/) on an AU$677,000 (US$469,000) research project to determine whether its locally produced TiRO powder can support a sovereign titanium supply chain in Australia, from raw feedstock through to finished parts. [The Additive Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (AMCRC)](https://www.voxelmatters.com/amcrc-funds-first-five-core-research-projects-with-au11-million/) is backing the work.

![](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/AMCRC-logo-340x213.jpg)

TiRO powder is a titanium feedstock that Coogee Titanium produces using what the company described as a low-emissions process. The project will test whether the material can be used to fabricate titanium components through additive manufacturing and other advanced production methods, with researchers assessing its cost and environmental impacts relative to existing supply routes.

## Benchmarking against established powders

Researchers will benchmark TiRO powder against conventional titanium powders already used in additive manufacturing, including [gas-atomized and hydride-dehydride materials](https://www.voxelmatters.com/pyrogenesis-awarded-us-patent-for-nexgen-plasma-atomization-powder/). The study will examine how trace impurities, specifically magnesium and chlorine, affect the microstructure and mechanical performance of parts built from the powder.

The team will process the material using laser powder bed fusion and hot isostatic pressing (HIPing) to identify where TiRO powder might match or exceed the performance of existing feedstocks. Peter Duxson, Technical Director at Coogee Titanium, said the project marks a step toward bringing Australian-made titanium powder and products to global markets.

“This project is about proving that TiRO powder can meet the performance demands of advanced manufacturing while delivering cost and sustainability benefits,” Duxson said. “We've developed a unique production process and invested in multiple facilities here in Australia, and this research will help unlock its full commercial potential across both domestic and international markets.”

## Targeting aerospace, defense and medical markets

Michael Bermingham, Associate Professor and UQ project lead, said the research would clarify how the powder performs during manufacturing. “Understanding how this new titanium powder behaves during manufacturing is essential,” he said. “By comparing it directly with established materials and studying the role of impurities, we can determine whether it is suitable for producing high-quality, reliable components.”

Simon Marriott, Managing Director at AMCRC, said the project supports national efforts to grow Australia's advanced manufacturing sector. “This collaboration highlights the importance of connecting industry and research to accelerate innovation,” Marriott said. 

“Developing a competitive, locally produced titanium feedstock has the potential to transform Australia's additive manufacturing ecosystem and reduce reliance on imported materials.”

The results are expected to provide Coogee Titanium with a basis for identifying target markets and supporting the adoption of TiRO powder in aerospace, defense and medical manufacturing.