The Australian company Titomic Limited has announced a strategic partnership with the US service provider nuForj. The aim of the cooperation is the industrial implementation of additive manufacturing using Titomic Kinetic Fusion (TKF), a variant of 3D printing based on cold gas technology. The collaboration is primarily intended to strengthen market access in the United States and enable industry-specific applications in aerospace, defense and industrial manufacturing.
TKF is based on a cold spray process in which metal particles are projected onto a surface at high speed without being melted. This technology enables the production or repair of metallic components with high material deposition and low thermal stress. In contrast to laser or light-based processes, TKF can process sensitive substrates and is also suitable for large-format applications. Titomic sees potential for reducing material losses and producing near-net-shape components.
“This partnership represents a leap forward in our global strategy. Working alongside nuForj allows us to bring TKF technology to critical U.S. markets with agility and deep local insight”, said Jim Simpson, CEO and Managing Director of Titomic.
“The collaboration also paves the way for joint R&D initiatives and the deployment of advanced manufacturing hubs across North America”, said Dr. Patti Dare, President of Titomic USA.
As part of the partnership, nuForj will assume the role of a regional technology and sales partner and contribute its expertise in the field of Industry 4.0. Plans include joint development projects, the establishment of distributed manufacturing capacities in North America and educational initiatives to teach cold gas technologies at universities.
“We believe Industry 4.0 technologies and digital transformation of the factory floor are essential to reindustrializing the U.S., powering new business models and driving productivity growth. Titomic Kinetic Fusion™ is an impressive technology for producing quality metal parts incredibly fast and efficiently, and we’re looking forward to making it accessible to scores of companies across the country committed to American manufacturing”, said Rudy Vogel, Founder and CEO of nuForj.
Both partners are also pursuing the goal of establishing more sustainable manufacturing processes, closing material loops and promoting the integration of additive processes into existing industrial value chains.
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