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Titomic

HardwareHuntsville, Alabama, USA (Global Headquarters) with operations in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia and EuropeFounded 2014· One of 1805 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

Titomic provides industrial-scale metal additive manufacturing solutions using its proprietary Titomic Kinetic Fusion (TKF) technology to produce large, complex metal parts with enhanced mechanical properties.

CEO / Founder
Jim Simpson
Team Size
51-200
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$101.7M
Latest Round
Post-IPO
Key Investors
Institutional investors, Founders/insiders, Retail investors

Technology & Products

Key Products

Proprietary Titomic Kinetic Fusion (TKF) technology for large-scale cold spray additive manufacturing. Portfolio includes patents in US, China, Japan, NZ, and exclusive licenses from CSIRO for pipe production.

Technological Advantage

High deposition rates, meter-scale part production capability, improved mechanical properties, and reduced production lead times.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Enables rapid and cost-effective additive manufacturing of large metal parts with superior material characteristics and the ability to join dissimilar metals.

How They Differentiate

Focus on large-scale cold spray additive manufacturing with the unique capability to join dissimilar metals, setting it apart from traditional powder bed fusion methods.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Manufacturing companies in sectors such as defense, aerospace, maritime, energy, and mining

Industry Verticals

Defence, Aerospace, Maritime, Energy, Mining, Industrial Manufacturing

Competitors

Spee3d, Amaero International, Velo3D.

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

FY23 revenue of AUD $2.9 million with ongoing expansion in the sales pipeline

Major Milestones

Exclusive licensing of CSIRO TKF technology (2014), IPO on ASX (2017), Launch of industrial scale TKF systems, Establishment of US subsidiary, Formation of strategic partnerships with key industry players, Securing major commercial and defence contracts

Notable Customers

NASA, Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR), Northrop Grumman, NAVSEA (U.S. Navy), University of North Texas, Université de Limoges, Triton Systems, Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Effee, Hydraulex, Boeing, Airbus.

https://www.titomic.com

Recent coverage of Titomic

Equipment deals on record

Publicly disclosed purchases or installs only.

  • Turn-key spray booth with low-pressure Titomic Kinetic Fusion capabilityBuyer: Lufthansa Technik AG · Supplier: Titomic
  • 623 ISB-11Buyer: Iowa State University · Supplier: Titomic
  • Low-, medium-, and high-pressure cold-spray equipment packageBuyer: Royal NLR · Supplier: Titomic
  • TKF1000Buyer: TWI · Supplier: Titomic
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Why this company matters

AMPulse analysis, not a company disclosure

Titomic occupies a niche in large-format metal additive manufacturing through its Titomic Kinetic Fusion (TKF) technology, a cold spray process that deposits metal powder at supersonic speeds without melting. This approach enables production of parts exceeding one meter in scale and allows bonding of dissimilar metals, addressing limitations of powder bed fusion methods for heavy industrial applications.

The TKF process achieves high deposition rates and improved mechanical properties compared to traditional techniques, reducing lead times for large components. Titomic holds patents for TKF in the US, China, Japan, and New Zealand, and maintains exclusive licenses from CSIRO for metal pipe production. The company's portfolio includes industrial-scale systems for defense, aerospace, maritime, energy, and mining customers.

Notable customers include NASA, Northrop Grumman, Boeing, Airbus, the U.S. Navy (NAVSEA), and the Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre. Titomic has formed partnerships with CSIRO, DNV, Repkon, and Triton Systems. The company reported FY23 revenue of AUD $2.9 million and continues to expand its sales pipeline, though it remains a niche provider relative to competitors like Spee3d, Amaero, and Velo3D.

A key strategic moat lies in the cold spray process's ability to join dissimilar metals at scale, a capability few competitors offer. However, adoption depends on qualification in regulated industries and competition from established large-format DED and binder jetting systems. Titomic's IPO on the ASX in 2017 and subsequent US subsidiary establishment signal intent to scale, but revenue remains modest relative to total funding of $101.7 million.