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Norsk Titanium Signs Long-Term Production Contract with Northrop Grumman, First Serial Supply of Critical Aircraft Structural Components
2026-05-28
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Norsk Titanium has entered into a long-term repeat production contract with U.S. defense giant Northrop Grumman to supply critical aircraft structural components. This marks the company's first serial production contract following years of qualification and specification development, demonstrating that its RPD (Rapid Plasma Deposition) additive manufacturing technology has achieved aerospace serial production readiness. The contract establishes Norsk Titanium as a reliable supplier of critical structural parts and paves the way for future collaboration on more platforms and applications. The CEO stated it proves the technology's mature performance in demanding aerospace environments. Previously, Norsk Titanium had signed a cooperation agreement with Airbus to install its Merke IV RPD equipment in Germany and conduct joint technical assessments, aiming to transition from part-specific certification to a process-based methodology.
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挪威钛业与诺斯罗普·格鲁曼签订长期生产合同，首次批量供应关键飞机结构件
挪威钛业（Norsk Titanium）与美国国防巨头诺斯罗普·格鲁曼签订长期重复生产合同，供应关键飞机结构部件。这是该公司历经多年资格认证与规格制定后的首个批量生产合同，标志着其RPD（快速等离子沉积）增材制造技术已具备航空批量生产能力。该合同确立了挪威钛业作为关键结构部件可靠供应商的地位，并为未来在更多平台和应用上的合作铺平了道路。公司CEO表示，这证明了其技术在苛刻航空航天环境中的成熟性能。此前，挪威钛业已与空客签署合作协议，在德国安装其Merke IV RPD设备并进行联合技术评估，推动从零件特定认证向基于工艺的方法论过渡。