Titomic Limited and REPKON USA have signed a collaboration agreement to jointly develop defense applications of Titomic Kinetic Fusion (TKF) technology. The goal of the collaboration is to research and test TKF for components such as gun barrels, weapon barrels and warheads. The method is based on a cold spray process in which metal particles are applied to a substrate at high speed without thermally liquefying the material. This method is particularly suitable for the construction and repair of metallic structures with minimal thermal distortion.
“Our partnership with REPKON USA represents more than collaboration – it represents a shared commitment to fundamentally transform how we advance and sustain defense manufacturing and provides a more effective combination of our respective leading technologies than the previously announced joint venture,” said Jim Simpson, CEO of Titomic. “With Titomic Kinetic Fusion™, we bring a technology that restores, enhances, and builds critical assets faster, smarter, and with greater resilience.”
Dr. Patricia Dare, President of Titomic USA, added “We are excited to work with the REPKON USA team and begin research and development activities at our facility in Huntsville, Alabama. We are focused on delivering field-ready solutions that ensure mission readiness, extend asset life, and strengthen the U.S. allied industrial base with next-generation manufacturing capabilities.”
The collaboration replaces a previously planned joint venture in Turkey and shifts the focus to the US market. Both companies are pursuing the goal of making additive manufacturing technologies usable for highly stressed components in the defense sector. Titomic will contribute its expertise in the cold spraying process, while REPKON has many years of experience in the production of weapon system components.
Bryan Van Brunt, President of REPKON USA, commented “As we push for advanced solutions to modernize and improve defense production, Titomic Kinetic Fusion™ cold spray technology is at the top of our list. Its advantages, particularly in defense and aerospace applications, are game changers.”
The initial development work is taking place at Titomic USA’s facility in Huntsville, Alabama. There, solutions are being developed under realistic conditions to prove their effectiveness in operational scenarios. In addition to defense, the partners plan to explore aerospace applications in the long term. Cold spray technology is considered a promising approach for components with high mechanical demands due to its material-friendly processing.
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