Norsk Titanium Secures Funding to Advance Nickel Superalloy Component Production for US Defense

Norsk Titanium has received continued funding to develop and refine its production process for nickel superalloy components aimed at US Department of Defense (DoD) applications. The company's patented Rapid Plasma Deposition (RPD) technology is being used to create aerospace-grade structural titanium and is now expanding its capabilities to produce nickel superalloys.

The funding supports Norsk Titanium's efforts to meet the rigorous requirements of defense applications, and the company has achieved a key development milestone. Through detailed statistical material analysis, Norsk Titanium confirmed that its RPD process meets established industry standards for producing nickel superalloy components. This validation expands potential uses beyond defense, enabling broader customer applications.

Norsk Titanium's RPD process can manufacture complex components from a variety of metals, maintaining the material integrity needed for demanding uses. The goal of the current project with the US DoD is to supply large nickel superalloy components that have traditionally been made using legacy forging and casting techniques.

Nickel superalloys are crucial for defense and oil and gas industries due to their high strength and resistance to corrosion. Norsk Titanium's clients are increasingly exploring innovative production methods to cut costs and reduce lead times, and the advancements in RPD technology reflect its growing potential to fulfill complex manufacturing demands across sectors.