OSLO, NORWAY: Tekna (OSE: TEKNA), a global leader in advanced materials, has announced a collaboration with TriTech Titanium Parts, a pioneering additive manufacturing company.

The partnership aims to leverage Tekna’s high-quality titanium powder for binder jet 3D printing technology, specifically the P1 platform developed by Desktop Metal.

TriTech is the first company to use titanium powders for binder jetting applications on a large scale, opening up new possibilities for volume manufacturing.

TriTech Titanium Parts’ CEO, Robert Swenson, expressed his enthusiasm about working with Tekna, highlighting the exceptional quality of their plasma atomized titanium powder. This collaboration significantly enhances TriTech’s capabilities in binder jet 3D printing, enabling them to offer clients the advantages of this groundbreaking technology. The use of Tekna’s powder reduces manufacturing lead times, enhances performance in critical applications, and delivers exceptional quality parts.

Binder jet 3D printing has revolutionized manufacturing by enabling the production of complex, lightweight, and durable parts with unparalleled precision. This technology has the potential to unlock new opportunities for titanium component production across various industries, including aerospace, automotive, consumer goods, and medical sectors.

Tekna supplies TriTech with state-of-the-art titanium powder that complies with aerospace AS9100 and medical ISO 13485 standards. This powder is specifically designed to achieve outstanding part quality and mechanical properties. By utilizing Tekna’s industrial-grade titanium powder, TriTech can fully unleash the potential of binder jet 3D printing, offering clients customized, lightweight, and high-strength titanium parts that surpass the limitations of traditional manufacturing techniques.

Luc Dionne, CEO of Tekna, congratulated TriTech and Desktop Metal for their leadership in achieving this historical milestone. He emphasized the collaborative effort to accelerate the adoption of binder jet 3D printing and unlock new design possibilities for titanium components across industries.

The collaboration between Tekna and TriTech Titanium Parts represents a significant step forward in the advancement of binder jet 3D printing technology. By combining their expertise, both companies aim to drive innovation and provide clients with cutting-edge solutions for high-quality titanium parts, shaping the future of additive manufacturing.

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