8.6.2023 07:30:01 CEST | Tekna Holding ASA | Non-regulatory press releases
[Detroit, MI, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada] - Tekna (OSE: TEKNA), a world-leading
provider of advanced materials to industry, is pleased to announce its
collaboration with TriTech Titanium Parts, a pioneering additive manufacturing
company. Tekna provides titanium powder designed for the production of
high-quality parts using binder jet 3D printing technology, namely the P1
platform developed by the company Desktop Metal. TriTech is the very first
company using titanium powders in production for binder jetting applications
which has the potential for large volume manufacturing.
"We are delighted to work with Tekna," said Robert Swenson, CEO of TriTech
Titanium Parts. "Their plasma atomized titanium powder, known for its
exceptional quality, significantly enhances our capabilities in binder jet 3D
printing. It enables us to offer our clients the benefits of this groundbreaking
technology, reduces manufacturing lead times, and enhances performance in
critical applications."
Binder jet 3D printing has revolutionized the manufacturing industry, allowing
to produce complex, lightweight, and durable parts with exceptional precision.
This technology promises to unlock new possibilities in the production of
titanium components for a wide range of industries, including aerospace,
automotive, consumer goods, and medical.
Tekna supplies TriTech with state-of-the-art titanium powder, fulfilling both
aerospace AS9100 and medical ISO 13485 standards, designed to achieve
exceptional part quality and mechanical properties. By utilizing Tekna's
industrial-grade titanium powder, TriTech unlocks the full potential of binder
jet 3D printing, providing clients with customized, lightweight, and
high-strength titanium parts that surpass traditional manufacturing limitations.
"I want to congratulate TriTech and Desktop Metal for their leadership in
achieving this historical milestone. By combining our expertise, we aim to
accelerate the adoption of binder jet 3D printing and open new design
possibilities for titanium components across all industries," said Luc Dionne,
CEO of Tekna.
The Desktop Metal P1 platform using Tekna's titanium powder at TriTech can be
seen in the following link: Watch this video -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56ZuYFVSMyY. Both companies wish to thank
Desktop Metal for making possible the use of titanium powders in binder jetting
applications.
DISCLOSURE REGULATION
This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section
5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.
CONTACTS
* Arina van Oost, Investor Relations | VP Corporate Strategic Development &
Innovation, Tekna, +1 438 885 6330, Investors@tekna.com
ABOUT TEKNA HOLDING ASA
Tekna is a world-leading provider of advanced materials to industry,
headquartered in Sherbrooke, Canada.
Tekna produces high-purity metal powders for applications such as 3D printing in
the aerospace, medical and automotive sectors, as well as optimized induction
plasma systems for industrial research and production. With its unique,
IP-protected plasma technology, the company is well positioned in the growing
market for advanced nanomaterials within the electronics and batteries
industries.
Building on 30 years of delivering excellence, Tekna is a global player
recognized for its quality products and its commitment to its large base of
multinational blue-chip customers. Tekna's powder products increase productivity
and enable more efficient use of materials, thereby paving the way towards a
more resilient supply chain and circular economy.
https://www.tekna.com
ABOUT TRITECH TITANIUM PARTS
TriTech is an experienced manufacturer of titanium parts for the commercial and
industrial markets, including aerospace, marine, medical, and automotive. The
company prides itself on uniquely offering three production methods - investment
casting, metal injection molding (MIM), and binder jet 3D printing.
https://tritechtitanium.com/
ATTACHMENTS
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https://kommunikasjon.ntb.no/ir-files/17847682/2419/3358/Download%20announcement
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