AP&C
High-purity spherical metal powders (titanium, nickel superalloys) manufactured via advanced plasma atomization technology for LPBF, EBM, and aerospace additive manufacturing, delivering 99.7%+ density with zero porosity.
- CEO / Founder
- Alain Dupont
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
- Latest Round
- Acquired
- Key Investors
- GE Aerospace (current owner via Colibrium Additive)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Ti-6Al-4V Grade 23 titanium powder (aerospace, medical); Ni-718 nickel superalloy powder (aerospace engines); Titanium Aluminide (TiAl) powder (next-gen aerospace); Pure copper powder (emerging applications); High-purity niobium C103 powder (specialty alloys); Colibrium Additive Powders (CAP) - qualified for L-PBF and EB-PBF systems
Technological Advantage
Proprietary plasma atomization process achieves superior powder metrics (99.7%+ density vs. 98.5% industry standard; excellent flowability reduces AM processing variability). 1,200 tons/year installed capacity near Montreal supports North American aerospace supply chain. Established quality reputation (AS9100C, rigorous traceability) creates switching cost with aerospace/medical customers.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Trusted high-quality powder supplier reducing defects in AM parts (high sphericity, minimal satellites, excellent flowability) while enabling integrated supply chain through Colibrium Additive ecosystem (printers + powder + services). Aerospace/medical certification (AS9100) ensures compliance with strictest industry standards.
How They Differentiate
Plasma atomization technology produces superior sphericity and zero porosity vs. gas atomization competitors. Integrated supply chain through Colibrium Additive (synchronized hardware/software) reduces customer friction. Long-standing aerospace/medical certification and customer relationships (Airbus, major OEMs). Quality-first approach (AS9100) vs. lower-cost commodity powder competitors.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace OEMs (Airbus, GE Aerospace), biomedical implant manufacturers, Tier-1 AM equipment suppliers
Industry Verticals
Aerospace & Defense; Medical Devices & Implants; Motorsports; Industrial Manufacturing
Competitors
Tekna Plasma Systems Inc (plasma-atomized metal powders, primary competitor); Praxair/Linde (atomized powders, broader materials portfolio); Ausenco (emerging powder supplier)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
1,200 tons/year production capacity; two 130,000 sq ft facilities (Montreal area); 100+ employee team; supplying 37+ countries; integrated within GE Aerospace Colibrium Additive business unit
Major Milestones
2006: Advanced powder manufacturing business established; 2014: Acquired by Arcam AB (Swedish) for CAD 35M; 2016: GE Additive acquires Arcam (+ SLM) for $1.4B USD; 2015-2016: Facility expansion announced to accommodate AM growth; 2016: Alain Dupont appointed President (former GE executive); 2016-2020: AS9100C aerospace certification maintained; powder portfolio expansion (copper, tool steel, titanium aluminide); 2021: GE Additive rebrands as Colibrium Additive (GE Aerospace); 2025: Nikon research partnership on aerospace repair applications
Notable Customers
Airbus (confirmed aerospace supply); GE Aerospace (internal supply for Arcam systems); Major aerospace OEMs (tier 1 structural components); Biomedical implant manufacturers (orthopedic, dental)