PyroGenesis signs titanium powder contract with US AM company
Receiving an initial order for fine-cut titanium powder produced by its NexGen plasma atomization process
PyroGenesis, a developer of ultra-high temperature processes and engineering innovation, and a plasma-based technology provider to heavy industry and defense, has signed an initial order for fine-cut titanium powder produced by its NexGen plasma atomization process. The customer is a contract manufacturer specializing in titanium-based additive manufacturing for the consumer product and healthcare industries.
Following a recent half-tonne order for PyroGenesis’ coarse cut titanium powder, the new contract is for the supply of fine cut Ti64 powder (particle size: 20-53µm [microns]), for use in the client’s laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) printing systems. The powder shipment, produced by PyroGenesis’ NexGen plasma atomization system, is now en route to the customer. The contract value will remain confidential for competitive reasons.
“The services segment of the metal AM space will be a growing presence as the AM industry continues its shift from prototyping to production, driving the need for increased on-demand and localized production capacity,” said Mr. P. Peter Pascali, President and CEO of PyroGenesis. “Expanding our reach to include premier contract manufacturers in key manufacturing hubs, like the client announced today, is an important part of the planned growth of our metal powder business. This initial order begins what we hope may be an ongoing relationship with this client, who are specialists in using the grades of titanium powder that we produce. I believe that the continuous innovation of our patented NexGen plasma atomization system results in enhanced efficiency for metal powder production while at the same time reducing customer costs. This focus on continuous innovation reinforces our competitive advantage and underscores the company’s long-term value creation strategy.”
