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AP&C

MaterialsBoisbriand, Quebec, CanadaFounded 2006· One of 884 Materials companies tracked by AMPulse

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)