MaterialsSherbrooke, Quebec, CanadaFounded 1990· One of 969 Materials companies tracked by AMPulse
Tekna Plasma Systems is a world leader in induction plasma technology, providing advanced powdered metallurgy materials for 3D printing applications.
CEO / Founder
Claude Jean
Team Size
51-200
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$106.1M
Key Investors
Arendals Fossekompani ASA; Canadian Federal Government; Lugard Road Capital (Luxor Capital Group); Norron; Andenæsgruppen; Blackcrane Capital; Storebrand and Delphi funds
Technology & Products
Key Products
High-purity metal powders for 3D printing (aerospace, medical, automotive), and optimized induction plasma systems.
Technological Advantage
Proprietary induction plasma process that produces high-quality advanced powders at industrial scale.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Highly automated industrial process for producing advanced micron and nanopowders for 3D printing applications.
How They Differentiate
World leader with a long history in induction plasma technology and superior process automation.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industries requiring advanced materials for additive manufacturing
AP&C Advanced Powders & Coatings Inc. (a division of GE Additive)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Annual revenue of $19.8M
Major Milestones
["Founded in 1990","Over 30 years of industry experience","Secured CAD 3.0 million in plasma systems orders"]
Notable Customers
Tier 1 component manufacturers in Asia (for MIM applications), U.S. aerospace Tier-1 supplier, world-leading industrial brands, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
Tekna Plasma Systems occupies a specialized position in the metal additive manufacturing supply chain as a producer of high-purity metal powders via induction plasma technology. Founded in 1990 and based in Sherbrooke, Quebec, the company has built over three decades of experience in plasma processing, differentiating itself from competitors through a highly automated industrial process capable of producing both micron and nanopowders at scale.
The company's core technology is a proprietary induction plasma system that spheroidizes and purifies metal powders, yielding materials suitable for laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) and other metal AM processes. Key products include titanium alloys such as Ti-6Al-4V, nickel superalloys like Inconel 718, and other advanced metal powders. Tekna also sells optimized induction plasma systems to industrial customers who wish to produce their own powders.
Tekna's target customers include tier-1 aerospace suppliers, medical device OEMs, and automotive component manufacturers. Notable clients include a U.S. aerospace tier-1 supplier and Asian manufacturers using metal injection molding (MIM). The company has also partnered with Université de Sherbrooke on research and development. With annual revenue of approximately $19.8 million and over $106 million in total funding from investors including Arendals Fossekompani and Luxor Capital Group, Tekna ranks 14th among 67 active competitors in the metal powder space.
A key strategic moat is Tekna's intellectual property in titanium powder production, validated by a successful patent dispute against AP&C Advanced Powders & Coatings Inc., a division of GE Additive, in which AP&C's patents were invalidated. The primary competitive risk is the commoditization of metal powders as more players enter the market and as powder recycling technologies improve, potentially eroding Tekna's pricing power.
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