The Canadian technology provider PyroGenesis has received approval as an official supplier for Boeing. Specifically, this concerns the so-called “coarse” Ti64 metal powder with a grain size distribution of 53 to 150 micrometers, which is now qualified for use in additive manufacturing processes at the aerospace company. The powder is produced using a proprietary plasma atomization process known as NexGen.
The Canadian technology provider PyroGenesis has received approval as an official supplier for Boeing. Specifically, this concerns the so-called “coarse” Ti64 metal powder with a grain size distribution of 53 to 150 micrometers, which is now qualified for use in additive manufacturing processes at the aerospace company. The powder is produced using a proprietary plasma atomization process known as NexGen.
The qualification by Boeing represents a significant step for PyroGenesis in the field of additive manufacturing, particularly with regard to the demanding quality requirements of the aviation industry. The Ti64 used – a titanium alloy made from titanium, aluminum and vanadium – is one of the standard materials in metallic 3D printing, especially when it comes to high strength and low weight. Such properties are essential for structural components in the aerospace industry.
“PyroGenesis is proud to achieve official supplier status with Boeing. The high standard of Ti64 metal powder produced at PyroGenesis Additive for Boeing is the result of years of groundbreaking design and engineering work that went into developing our NexGen plasma atomization process,” said P. Peter Pascali, President and CEO of PyroGenesis.
In addition to the production of metal powders, PyroGenesis pursues a broader business model that focuses on three industrial areas: Commodity Security, Emissions Reduction and Waste Recycling. As part of this strategy, the Additive Manufacturing division is assigned to the Commodity Security & Optimization area, in which critical raw materials are also to be recovered from industrial waste using plasma technology. The Canadian government’s classification of titanium as a critical raw material underlines the strategic relevance of such processes.
Massimo Dattilo, Vice-President of PyroGenesis Additive, added: “Our stated goal to produce some of the highest quality metal powders in the additive manufacturing industry required being assessed by the highest quality client under the toughest standards. Having received qualification of our “coarse” powder we look forward to serving the needs of Boeing and its parts manufacturing and service centers with metal powder produced by PyroGenesis’ NexGen plasma atomization system.”
By joining Boeing’s supplier list, PyroGenesis not only gains an important customer, but also positions itself as a reliable supplier of high-quality metal powders for industrial applications.
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