Canadian materials specialist Tekna has received a major order worth CAD 1.6 million for Ti64 titanium powder. The powder is intended for use in Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) systems—one of the most widely used additive manufacturing processes in industrial production. The customer is a well-established supplier to the U.S. aerospace and defense industry. The new order, scheduled for fulfillment in the second half of 2025, represents a fivefold increase in the customer’s previous monthly volume.
The Ti64 powder—a titanium alloy composed of titanium, aluminum, and vanadium—is produced by Tekna using a plasma-based manufacturing process. This method ensures narrow particle size distribution, high purity, and excellent flowability—key criteria for the stable operation of LPBF machines. Material consistency is particularly crucial for critical aerospace applications, and Tekna views this order as a strong endorsement of the reliability and quality of its products.
“We are proud to deepen our relationship with a key aerospace and defense partner,” said Claude Jean, Chief Executive Officer of Tekna. “This expanded order underscores the trust our customers place in the consistency and quality of our materials for mission-critical applications.”
From Tekna’s perspective, the increased material demand suggests higher machine utilization on the customer side, indicating broader adoption of additive manufacturing within the target industry.
“Laser Powder Bed Fusion is the most widely adopted additive manufacturing process today, and our Ti64 powder is optimized for performance in these systems,” added Rémy Pontone, Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Additive Manufacturing Materials. “The increased monthly volumes point to higher machine utilization on the customer side and reflect some improved momentum we’re seeing in the AM sector.”
Tekna is scheduled to release its half-year results on August 14, 2025. Industry observers will be watching closely for indications of market dynamics in the aerospace segment, which is considered a key driver for the scaling of additive serial production.
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