Titomic Limited has entered into a Space Act Agreement with NASA to allow testing and evaluation of components produced using its cold spray additive manufacturing technology.
In a news release, the ASX-listed company said the agreement will enable NASA to assess manufactured parts produced using the company’s proprietary cold spray process, with the evaluation focused on determining whether the components may be suitable for use in aerospace applications, including environments described as extreme.
Titomic described the agreement as an opportunity to demonstrate the performance of its manufacturing processes, particularly in contexts where material integrity and reliability are critical.
The initial phase of work will involve technical assessment and information exchange rather than product certification or deployment.
“We are honored to be working with NASA on the evaluation of our cold spray manufactured components,” said Jim Simpson, Titomic’s chief executive officer and managing director.
He said the company’s manufacturing approach allows for the production of “high-performance, lightweight parts without the need for heat or melting,” which he said could be relevant to space and aerospace applications.
NASA’s evaluation will focus on the characteristics of parts produced using Titomic’s technology, with the aim of understanding their performance and potential use cases.
Titomic said the testing will provide data that could inform future decisions about advanced manufacturing methods in aerospace and related sectors.
Dr Patti Dare, president of Titomic USA, said the outcome of the initial testing phase could influence longer-term collaboration.
“The successful completion of this initial testing phase could mark the potential for future collaboration in aerospace innovation and supply chain development,” she said.
Titomic noted that the Space Act Agreement framework is designed to support collaboration through technical assessment and information sharing, without committing either party to further agreements.
The company said the work may also have relevance for potential defence, space and industrial manufacturing applications, depending on the results of the evaluation.
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