Tethon 3D acquires Technology Assessment and Transfer to strengthen its ceramic manufacturing
Tethon 3D, based in Omaha, Nebraska, USA, has acquired Technology Assessment and Transfer Inc (TA&T), a subsidiary of Sintx Technologies, Inc, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. The acquisition looks to enhance Tethon’s manufacturing capabilities, expand its portfolio, and increase its global market share.
“We are excited to have the TA&T team join us at Tethon. Together, as the US leaders in ceramic Additive Manufacturing, we will continue our domestic and global growth, while continuing to innovate our resin portfolios and ensuring our materials are compatible with more hardware platforms than ever before,” said Trent Allen, CEO of Tethon 3D.
TA&T was incorporated in 1983 and specialises in advanced, materials-oriented technologies for aerospace, defence, bio-medical and industrial applications. Technologies offered include ceramic and metal Additive Manufacturing, fabrication of fibre-reinforced ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) and refractory chemical vapour deposited (CVD) coatings. It provides transparent ceramics for ballistic armour and optical applications, and magnetron sputtered (PVD) coatings for lubrication, wear resistance and environmental barrier coatings for CMCs.
“With Tethon’s resources and distribution network, TA&T can fully commercialise its technologies. This acquisition also enables the combined dual-use company to streamline efforts and expand its leadership in advanced ceramic manufacturing,” continued Allen.
TA&T also provides toll processing services, including hot pressing and isostatic pressing. For isostatic pressing, both Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) and Cold Isostatic Pressing (CIP) are on offer.
“At TA&T, we are committed to bridging the gap between the lab and marketplace. Tethon’s acquisition ensures that commitment is stronger than ever. With the resources and expertise of Tethon, we are well-positioned to scale and enhance our impact in ways we couldn’t before. We are excited about this next phase of growth,” said Ann Kutsch, President of TA&T.
