Global cold spray additive manufacturing technology company Titomic Limited has finalised the installation of a Titomic TKF1000 cold spray system at leading technology and research organisation, TWI UK (TWI).
TWI, one of the world’s foremost independent research and technology organisations with expertise in materials joining and engineering processes, ordered the TKF 1000 in August 2021.
The TKF1000 is expected to play a key role in the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) programme, a GBP3.9 billion joint government and industry initiative to offer funding for research and technology development in the UK, to maintain and grow the UK’s competitive position in civil aerospace.
Herbert Koeck, Managing Director of Titomic, said the system would help TWI and its industrial members to complete a portfolio of projects under the umbrella of the cold spray additive manufacturing project, due to be completed by the end of 2022.
“The partnership with TWI, one of the world’s leading research and technology organisations, furthers our credentials in the aerospace sector,” he stated.
“The UK government is awarding grants to technology that helps improve its aerospace manufacturing, so the capabilities of the TKF1000 have been validated through it being a part of the ATI programme. “
“The sale of TKF Systems for research and development is part of Titomic’s diversified revenue strategy, which also includes joint ventures and sales from consumables, and machine solutions in key sectors such as defence and aerospace.
“TWI will be able to unlock new possibilities with the TKF1000 and to see further advancements of aerospace technology. We look to continue this partnership with TWI’s industry base in the years ahead.”
