PyroGenesis secures European Ti64 titanium powder order
PyroGenesis Inc, headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, has signed a contract with a scientific aerospace research organisation for the supply of titanium metal powder produced by PyroGenesis’ NexGen plasma atomisation process.
The unnamed client is based in Europe and provides research and testing of advanced techniques and systems to the European aerospace industry. The organisation operates in a similar manner to other nationally funded research bodies, where government collaborates with companies within the aerospace sector to advance innovation and strengthen the industry.
The contract is for the supply of coarse-cut Ti64 powder, with a particle size range of 45-106 µm. The powder produced by PyroGenesis’ NexGen plasma atomisation machine will reportedly be shipped to the customer in the coming days. The powder is to be used in an Electron Beam Powder Bed Fusion (PBF-EB) manufacturing process as part of the customer’s aerospace research and development programme. The contract terms will remain confidential for competitive reasons.
“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 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.”
