IperionX Limited has announced a partnership with US-based Carver Pump aimed at accelerating the manufacturing of critical titanium components for naval shipbuilding.
According to IperionX, Carver Pump, a manufacturer of mission-critical pumps for US Navy vessels, has placed an initial order for prototype titanium parts.
The components will be produced using IperionX’s low-cost titanium metal powder and integrated in-house manufacturing processes, the company said in a news release.
The project is designed to provide cost-competitive casting replacements for pump systems deployed across Navy surface ships.
“IperionX’s advanced titanium technologies can help resolve supply chain challenges in the U.S. defence industrial base, including for titanium casting and forging replacements,” IperionX CEO Anastasios Arima said in a statement.
“Transitioning from lead times measured in years to timelines measured in days allows us to better support on-time naval shipbuilding and sustainment, directly enhancing fleet readiness.”
According to IperionX, titanium is widely used in naval pump systems for its strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and ability to withstand extreme marine conditions.
IperionX noted that conventional titanium casting can create supply bottlenecks, with lead times for critical pump components often exceeding 12 months.
The company said the new project could reduce production time for each component to less than a week using its high-quality titanium powder and advanced manufacturing capabilities.
The initiative follows the commissioning of IperionX’s Titanium Production Facility in Virginia, which produces titanium metal powder for domestic manufacturing.
IperionX said that successful completion of the prototyping and testing phase could lead to expanded production agreements with Carver Pump and the US Navy, leveraging its proprietary sintering technologies.
The company described the move as a key milestone, marking the partnership’s transition from planning to prototyping.
“We look forward to validating this capability in the prototyping phase and advancing toward scalable, enduring production programs with Carver Pump and the U.S. Navy,” Arima added.
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