ECKART TLS
Produces high-purity, spherical metal powders for additive manufacturing, specializing in reactive and high-melting alloys from aluminum to zirconium via gas atomization.
- CEO / Founder
- Dr. Harald Weiss
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Acquired
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Acquired
- Key Investors
- ALTANA AG (acquired company in September 2020)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Titanium alloys (Ti6Al4V, CP-Ti, Ti6242, Ti6246, Ti5553); Aluminum alloys (AlSi10Mg, A20X, 6061, 7075); Copper alloys (pure Cu, CuCrZr, CuAl10Fe5Ni5); Zirconium powders (Zr702, Zr705); Nickel, steel, niobium, vanadium, intermetallic powders (TiAl, NiTi). Produces several hundred tons of AM powders per year using EIGA and crucible-based gas atomization.
Technological Advantage
Proprietary gas atomization and EIGA (Electrode Induction-melting Gas Atomization) methods yield high-purity, spherical powders with consistent particle size distribution, critical for reliable AM part production.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Enables production of complex, high-performance metal parts with superior material properties, reducing lead times and material waste compared to traditional manufacturing.
How They Differentiate
Specializes in Electrode Induction Melting Inert Gas Atomization (EIGA) and crucible-based gas atomization for high-quality metal powders. Can atomize round bars of any alloy composition with melting points up to 2500°C, enabling production of spherical powders from a wide range of materials. Part of ECKART with over 100 years of metal powder production experience.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers in aerospace, automotive, and medical sectors requiring specialized metal powders for AM processes.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace/Defense; Automotive; Medical; Industrial Manufacturing
Competitors
Höganäs; Sandvik; AP&C; Carpenter Technology; LPW Technology
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
Founded in 1994; 2016: Joint venture with GKN for titanium powders; 2021: Acquired by ALTANA/ECKART to form ECKART TLS
Notable Customers
Aerospace and medical markets; Rolls Royce (partnership mentioned)