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PyroGenesis Advances Titanium Powder Capacity Expansion Plans

2026-05-19

Canadian metal powder producer PyroGenesis is in in-depth discussions regarding the expansion of its NexGen plasma-atomized titanium powder production line. The company's plasma atomization technology produces high-purity, highly spherical titanium and titanium alloy powders with low oxygen content, meeting the stringent material performance requirements of aerospace, medical, and other sectors. Through continuous process improvements, the company has reduced operating costs by approximately 20% since March 2025. In customer expansion, PyroGenesis has signed a potential distribution agreement for titanium powders with a materials company supplying the Asian electronics market, covering electronics, medical, and aerospace industries. Additionally, an enterprise has expressed interest in establishing distribution and/or production capabilities in the Middle East. To mitigate product application risks, the company has extended powder suitability to three mainstream processes: PBF-LB, PBF-EB, and DED. The introduction of by-grade powder products in December 2025 further enriched the product portfolio, and the company expects the additive manufacturing division's growth momentum to continue advancing toward long-term strategic goals.

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PyroGenesis推进钛粉产能扩张计划

加拿大金属粉末生产商PyroGenesis正就其NexGen等离子雾化钛粉生产线的扩产方案进行深入讨论。该公司开发的等离子雾化制粉技术能够生产高纯度、高球形度且低氧含量的钛及钛合金粉末，满足航空航天、医疗等领域对材料性能的苛刻要求。公司通过持续改进生产流程，自2025年3月以来运营成本再降约20%。在客户拓展方面，公司已与一家供应亚洲电子市场的材料公司签订钛粉分销潜在协议，覆盖电子、医疗和航空航天行业。此外，有企业表达了在中东地区建立分销和/或生产能力的意向。为降低产品应用风险，公司将粉末适用性扩展到PBF-LB、PBF-EB和DED三大主流工艺。2025年12月推出的副产级粉末产品进一步丰富了产品矩阵，公司预计增材制造部门的增长势头将继续向长期战略目标推进。

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