PyroGenesis Inc., the leader in ultra-high temperature processes and engineering innovation, and a plasma-based technology provider to heavy industry & defense, announces today the signing of a contract with a Scientific Aerospace Research Organization for the supply of titanium metal powder produced by PyroGenesis’ NexGen plasma atomization process. The client, who shall remain anonymous for confidentiality reasons, is based in Europe, and provides research and testing of advanced techniques and systems to the European aerospace industry. The organization operates much like many other nationally operated research organizations where government works together with leading companies within the aerospace sector to advance innovation and strengthen the industry.

The contract is for the supply of “coarse” cut Ti64 powder, in particle size 45-106µm (microns). The powder produced by PyroGenesis’ NexGen plasma atomization system will be shipped to the customer in the coming days. The powder is to be used as part of the customer’s aerospace research and development program, in an electron beam melting manufacturing process. The contract terms will remain confidential for competitive reasons.

Project Highlights

- Scope: supply of PyroGenesis’ “coarse” cut titanium metal powder in particle size 45-106µm, produced by its NexGen plasma atomization system, to a European aerospace organization, for use in an electron beam melting (EBM) manufacturing process.

- Timeline: the metal powder will be shipped to the customer in the coming days.

- Strategic Impact: superior quality titanium powder from PyroGenesis’ NexGen plasma atomization process helps the client develop and test specialized applications that can move the European aerospace industry forward.

“The order announced today is important for two reasons: i) not only is it the first contract with this very respected aerospace organization, but ii) it’s also the first contract for the specific particle size range of 45 to 106 microns,” said Mr. P. Peter Pascali, President and CEO of PyroGenesis. “With this contract, we continue to methodically grow both our client base and the range of powders offered by the company. Notably, this adds to our expanding list of aerospace industry customers, in a sector we continue to develop and attract attention from.”

Industry and Market Context

- The global 3D printing market for titanium powder is expected to increase from $214 million in 2023 to $1.4 billion by 2032.

- Titanium is classified as a critical mineral by both Canada and the U.S.

- Titanium is used by multiple industries, including space, aerospace, defense, consumer electronics, medical, hydrogen, and electric vehicles, due to its high strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance

PyroGenesis is the inventor of the plasma atomization process and in fact coined the term “plasma atomization” in its original patent. The Company’s NexGen system is a patented upgrade to what is considered the gold standard process for the development of metal powder for additive manufacturing, also referred to as metal 3D printing.