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Norsk Titanium

HardwareHønefoss, NorwayFounded 2007· One of 1738 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

Norsk Titanium produces aerospace-grade structural titanium components using its proprietary wire-based plasma arc additive manufacturing process, known as Rapid Plasma Deposition (RPD).

CEO / Founder
Fabrizio Ponte
Team Size
51-200
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$68.9M
Latest Round
Strategic Investment
Key Investors
Triangle Holdings, Ferd AS, B.O. Steen, Harbert European Growth Capital, Rose Park Advisors

Technology & Products

Key Products

Rapid Plasma Deposition (RPD) technology for structural titanium components, particularly for the aerospace and defense industries.

Technological Advantage

RPD technology offers significant cost savings (50-75% reduction), shorter lead times (months to days), and reduced material waste compared to legacy forging processes. This creates a strong business case for replacing traditionally manufactured parts in highly regulated industries.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Delivering complex, flight-qualified titanium components with forged-like strength at significantly reduced lead times, cost, and material waste compared to traditional forging and machining.

How They Differentiate

Norsk Titanium differentiates from traditional competitors (forging) by offering a faster, more cost-effective, and sustainable manufacturing process. Compared to other metal AM companies, Norsk Titanium is highly focused on large-scale structural components for the aerospace industry with a qualified, high-deposition-rate process.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Major Tier-1 aerospace and defense manufacturers and OEMs.

Industry Verticals

["Aerospace","Defense","Industrial"]

Competitors

Alloy Additive, Arcam, Applications Additives Avancees, Sciaky, Ascent Aerospace, Triumph Group, Precision Castparts.

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

The company has a stated 2026 revenue target of USD 150 million. It has secured long-term supply agreements with major aerospace OEMs.

Major Milestones

["Achieved the first FAA-approved, OEM-qualified, 3D-printed structural titanium component for commercial aircraft (Boeing 787).","Established long-term supply agreements with Boeing and Safran.","Successfully listed on the Euronext Growth Oslo exchange (2021).","Expanded production capabilities at its Plattsburgh, NY facility."]

Notable Customers

Airbus, Safran, Boeing, General Atomics-ASI, and other customers in the Industrial and Defense segments.

https://www.norsktitanium.com

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Why this company matters

Norsk Titanium occupies a distinct position in metal additive manufacturing as a dedicated producer of large-scale, flight-qualified structural titanium parts. The company targets the gap between traditional forging and conventional powder-bed fusion by offering a high-deposition-rate process that delivers forged-like mechanical properties at significantly lower cost and lead time.

The core technology is Rapid Plasma Deposition (RPD), a form of directed energy deposition (DED) that feeds titanium wire into a plasma arc to build near-net-shape components. This process reduces material waste by up to 75% and can shrink production cycles from months to days, creating a compelling economic case for replacing forged titanium parts in highly regulated industries.

Norsk Titanium serves major aerospace primes and defense contractors, including Airbus, Safran, Boeing, and General Atomics-ASI. The company achieved the first FAA-approved, OEM-qualified 3D-printed structural titanium component for a commercial aircraft, specifically the Boeing 787. Its Plattsburgh, New York facility supports serial production for long-term supply agreements with these customers.

The company holds a portfolio of over 190 granted patents related to RPD methods and devices. Its primary competitive risk comes from other DED and forging alternatives, but its early regulatory approvals and established supply agreements with Tier-1 aerospace OEMs create a significant barrier to entry. The stated 2026 revenue target of USD 150 million reflects management's expectation of continued adoption in static engine structures and airframe applications.